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I think I published my first short book....

Post in 'The Inglenook' started by webbie, May 14, 2012.

  1. webbie Administrator

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    Western Mass.
    webbie, May 14, 2012
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  2. fossil Super Moderator

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    Well, I'm still Kindleless, otherwise I might actually spring for 99 cents. Actually, for the price of a Kindle, I could just buy you a few cups of coffee. :p
    fossil, May 14, 2012
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  3. webbie Administrator

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    Sorry - had to remove the PDF - because Amazons terms are that it cannot be published anywhere other than their site and google already picked this up!

    Craig
    webbie, May 14, 2012
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  4. DexterDay Minister of Fire

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    "I think I published my first short book....."

    I think its a good read. Albeit short, it contains a great insight into your life.

    Thanks for sharing. Looking forward to more ;)
    DexterDay, May 14, 2012
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  5. BrotherBart He Who Moderates

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    Damn hippies. ;lol
    BrotherBart, May 14, 2012
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  6. pen Super Moderator

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    Well worth the read.

    pen
    pen, May 15, 2012
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  7. bogydave Minister of Fire

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    So Cent ALASKA
    Good read.
    Memories for sure.
    I was on the play ground in Albright WV. We were all called into the gym, told about Kennedy, went home early.
    When I got home, Mom was crying.

    As the saying goes: "if you remember the 60's, you weren't there".
    But I remember girls burning their bras. :)
    bogydave, May 15, 2012
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  8. webbie Administrator

    joined: Nov 17, 2005
    10,937 posts
    Western Mass.
    It's really a short....that's why it's 99 cents!

    Maybe eventually I will string a bunch of these together into a real book.

    I already found a bunch of errors in it...
    !!
    webbie, May 15, 2012
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  9. Adios Pantalones Minister of Fire

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    Good job Craig! I got a real sense of bittersweet nostalgia- which is ironic considering the "live in the moment" vibe you were living.

    An aside- I'm a big fan of the precursors to Reggae- ska and rocksteady. You were there for the beginning of a real turning point
    Adios Pantalones, May 15, 2012
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  10. Jags Super Moderator

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    Typo - page 11, line 15 - seem should be seen.;)

    Nice story. A glimpse into the real Rasta man.
    Jags, May 15, 2012
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  11. webbie Administrator

    joined: Nov 17, 2005
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    These were probably poseur Rastas.....but I suppose (like hippies) most were!

    Some of the real characters reportedly live in "cockpit country", which is the center of the island where no roads reached until very recently. Jamaica has an interesting history - many of the slaves refused to be "domesticated" and ran into the interior. As you can imagine, these people became fiercely independent as compared to populations who were under the whip for hundreds of years.

    As an weird addition to the story, my GF's (before webwidow) sister became involved with some really bad boys (drug smuggling) down there, and reportedly disappeared and is buried or eaten by wildlife (sea or land) somewhere on the island. Her dad sent the FBI and Private Investigators for a decade or more....no sign! As I said in the story, if you get into the wrong hands down there, there is no law to protect or find you.
    webbie, May 15, 2012
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  12. Adios Pantalones Minister of Fire

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    Things are pretty bad in much of the island- drug violence there is outrageous. Better to not leave the Sandals resort...
    Adios Pantalones, May 15, 2012
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  13. webbie Administrator

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    Murder of locals hardly makes the news. Of course, the same is true in many places here.

    But if a Hedonism tourist got capped....that would be international news.
    webbie, May 15, 2012
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  14. Adios Pantalones Minister of Fire

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    I think that things have changed for Americans looking for dope, as the police are looking for them in particular. If you want someone to pay "a fine"- then arrest someone with money.
    Adios Pantalones, May 15, 2012
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  15. Jags Super Moderator

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    Ding, ding, ding
    A speeding ticket is easy, relatively safe and generates income.
    Nailing the idiot on the corner for pushing pills can be dangerous, and cash flow negative.

    Bad boys, bad boys, whut cha gonna do? Bad Boys, bad boys.....
    Jags, May 15, 2012
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  16. GAMMA RAY Minister of Fire

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    Did somebody say bad boyz?>>

    GAMMA RAY, May 15, 2012
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  17. webbie Administrator

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    Wow, I sold three copies. That's my friends....:)
    Anyone know where I can get a 99 cent cup of joe?
    webbie, May 15, 2012
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  18. GAMMA RAY Minister of Fire

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    Curry donuts here in Pa...but ya gotta buy their travel mug first then refills just 99 cents.
    GAMMA RAY, May 15, 2012
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