I am reblogging this from last year, for NEW followers. One of my personal favourite fiction serials, in a complete post. It is a long read, and may give you something to do during the current lockdown. Especially as it messes with your head in the sense of time and place, so you have to think carefully as you read it. 🙂
This is the whole twenty-part serial, in one long story. It is for those of you who prefer to read it as a complete work. A long read, of 26,570 words.
Martin had always wanted to write a novel. He imagined his name on the cover, and thought ‘Martin Harwood’ would look good, especially after the words ‘The new bestseller from…’.
He had a solid idea for the story too. It would be about the frustrations of a forty-something man from the big city, a man whose life hadn’t quite worked out as he planned it. More or less his own story of course, but he would change the name of the main character, that was a given. Still, there were a few obstacles to overcome. For one thing, he didn’t own a computer. He had thought about typing the whole thing onto his mobile phone, but he soon gave…
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This was a good serial. I loved it!
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Thanks, Jennie. It was perhaps my best writing, as the timeline was so complex and it was difficult to keep continuity.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I would be hard pressed to pick your best, as they’re all quite good. This one is certainly a winner! Best to you, Pete.
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I shall keep this for an actual rainy day, Pete 😉 Cheers, Jon.
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Thanks, Jon. It is forecast for Saturday here. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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No time to finish your story tonight.
But what I read was wonderful.
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Thanks very much, Margie.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I’m so glad you reposted this Pete. It’s one of my favorites of yours!
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Thanks, Kim. I have to say that I think it is still my best writing. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete. x
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I like it!
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Thanks very much, Angela This was undoubtedly the hardest thing I have written so far.
Best wishes, Pete.
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By the way, I learned to type on a Remington that my mother got for $10 when Aircraft Marine Products (once a giant here in the US) was updating. I loved it so much.
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They were wonderful typewriters. I had a 1930s Adler, in 1960. A huge beast! 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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Wow, what a story!
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Thanks very much, Richa. I am so glad you liked it, as I think it it one of my best so far. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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This was a goody so I hope your newbies get to read it.
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Thanks, FR. I read it all again this morning, and I still like it. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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I loved this one, and I think everybody will (probably writers more than most). Thanks, Pete!
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Thanks, Olga. I think this is still my most complex serial. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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Sue enjoyed it…..maybe she will do it again….chuq
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She might remember the ending. This was mostly for new followers. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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