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I just uploaded my 800th<\/sup> story to the library. I find it a little unsettling that I have actually written so many (with several more stories and customs remaining in my archives that I may or may not post). I guess I am blessed right now to have the time to be able to sit at my desk during the day and work on one tale after another. And I must admit, I really do enjoy the process of writing and editing. I hope my efforts at pouring myself into a story are such that you can sit down after a long, hard day and can find and enjoy a story that really appeals to you!<\/p>\n This is my 41st<\/sup> blog post and I have chosen not to include them in my story totals. The 800 posts I refer to are strictly stories and chapters to stories. In addition Emma sent me a story about her experiences during Hurricane Sandy. Since all I did was polish her work up a bit I chose not to include that in my count as it was not a story I wrote specifically. Everything else I have written myself.<\/p>\n Included are a handful of collaborations where I received rough drafts from others who asked me to take them and run with them. I have tried to make sure I included those individuals and their ideas in the credits. I always try to let you know if a story was written for or inspired by someone in particular. It might not be a story you enjoyed. But at least you know I was kind enough to attempt to put into print someone\u2019s creative ideas.<\/p>\n I have received many ideas from far and wide, some of which I have been inspired to put into print. Other ideas have not caught my fancy and are currently tucked away in my ideas folders. I cannot guarantee what ideas may inspire me but I do try to keep track of them.<\/p>\n Every now and then I go through my folders to see if an idea might suddenly catch my attention. So there is a possibility that a suggestion you may have sent me several months ago might suddenly show up in print. Naturally I cannot make any guarantees. But I can assure you that for now I still enjoy writing and am looking forward to reaching 900 posts later this year if the good Lord is willing. And I am certainly grateful for His presence during my surgeries so that my prognosis did not turn out nearly as bad as it could have!<\/p>\n This library would not be possible without all of you out there who chose to come and read my stories. I have noticed that some of my tales have views going well into the tens of thousands and that is extremely gratifying! I understand that some folks may have simply skimmed the contents. But I\u2019m sure others have chosen to read them all the way through. It is really encouraging to know I have written some stories that have been so enjoyable for so many of you to read, judging by your votes and comments. I certainly do appreciate that and I thank you so much for taking the time to stop by\u2026<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" I just uploaded my 800th story to the library. I find it a little unsettling that I have actually written so many (with several more stories and customs remaining in my archives that I may or may not post). … Continue reading