OK, I'm proud of this

[Rocky Raab]

I enrolled in a contest. It's called NaNoWriMo, which stands for National Novel Writing Month.

You have to write an original fictional novel of at least 50,000 words, starting no earlier than November 1, and finishing before November 30.

This says it all..

[Tater]

What was it about?

[Aim to maim]

My sincere congratulations. As a frustrated novelist, I look forward to hearing all about this in greater detail.

[Mil Dot]

So what's it called? .. the suspense is killing me!!! :D


Congrats

[Rocky Raab]

It's called Baggy Zero Four, and it's a tale about a Forward Air Controler in Vietnam.

It's fictional, but it's also a lot like my real tour.

It's runs about 350K (or 170 pages), but if anyone's email supports that, I'd be happy to let y'all read it.

[toxic111]

I'd love to read it Rocky... email it to toxic111@gmail.com

[fishnfrank]

Hey Rocky, I'd love to read it. Send it to huskerfrank2003@yahoo.com Thanks

[LoneWolf]

I think mine will take it. Send er to me too please.
lonewolf@huntchat.com

do you have it in pdf format?

[GoodOlBoy]

DOH! Wish I had known about this one sooner in the month! I am only in a fiction contest for childrens stories currently.

GoodOlBoy

[muledeer]

I'll wait for it to come out in paper back.:D Congrats!!!!!!
muledeer

[toxic111]

Got it, Thanks Rocky.. it will give me some reading material for the flight down to mexico!

(thank god I have aprinter at work that prints double sided!):D

[Rocky Raab]

Toxic, I'd prefer you didn't leave it lying about. I'd hate to have somebody pick it up and submit is as his own.

That goes for all of you, OK?

[toxic111]

No worries there... it will just sit in my bookcase when I am not reading it.

[gregarat]

And I am proud of you, Rocky.

I would love to read it! My email is: bumpo_bumpo@yahoo.com

[BILLY D.]

congrats rocky, send me a copy tooooo!

doersam@srt.com

thanx, bill

[M.T. Pockets]

Congratulations Rocky.

I'm digging back in my memory a ways, but wasn't there a non-fiction book about your tour of duty in the works for you ?

Happy for you on your award.

[Rocky Raab]

MT Pockets - Yup, there is. But it's a much longer process than I'd envisioned.

That book came out at 300,000 words, which everyone tells me is WAY too long for a first book. I'm trying to cut it down to half that, but trimming it is like selling off some of one's children.

I'm looking at publishing the fictional (and shorter) one myself. Stay tuned.

In fact, I'm thinking of it so strongly that I will honor no more requests for free copies after this post. (Under advice from a publishing company - to protect my copyright and publishing rights down the road.)

[Tater]

I guess I waited too long. Let know when it's published and where I can get my hands on a copy.

[Lilred]

Lilred kicks rocks mumblin...shoot-shucks...Lilred stubs her toe on big rock...Lilred cusses...

That's ok Rocky we understand....proud of ya tho...awesome deal. But..I will git an autographed copy right?:D

[tooldummy]

Gee whiz, the story of my life........a day late and a dollar short.

[Aim to maim]

Originally posted by Rocky Raab
MT Pockets - Yup, there is. But it's a much longer process than I'd envisioned.

That book came out at 300,000 words, which everyone tells me is WAY too long for a first book. I'm trying to cut it down to half that, but trimming it is like selling off some of one's children.



I know it's much more easily said than done, but have you considered dividing it into two books, the highly acclaimed first novel and the eagerly awaited sequel?

Whatever the outcome, I'll gladly pay coin of the realm for the final result. Just hope I can get an autographed copy.;)

[Rocky Raab]

Well, it's published!

I'll get my proof copy in a few weeks. If it looks good, I'll post the addy where you can buy it.

Also, I'll offer copies (autographed) myself.

[royinidaho]

I'll gladly purchase! Just a little thing I could do to show my gratitude.

Don't know much about that subject other than the books I've read. (Nails or Covey?) At the time I was sailing in circles out the Gulf of Tonkin on a carrier sending zoomies. (phantoms/corsairs/northrups etc) in.

If you've read Plaster's SOG or have it goto pages 322-323 Leslie works down the hall from me. Bronze star and all that. Can't remember the designation 0-one or something like that.

You guys are to be honored!!!

[muledeer]

Don't forget ole muledeer this Xmas;)
muledeer

[toxic111]

BTW Rocky, I finished the book this morning... WOW.. I could hardly put it down.. I can't wait to buy a copy from you...

[Rapier]

Rocky,
Just saw this post. Congratulations, a prize and publish on the first book. I would very much like to read your novel. Did not know you were old CCT, we most probably have met.


harm@cox.net

Thanks,
Ed