Welcome to the MarieAnne and Friends newsletter. This is a good time of year with Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Eve. Halloween is just around the corner (getting a jump on the newsletter). A storm is expected this weekend, but now it is sunny and mid-50s. Yes, it is a good time of year.

I will pause at Episode 10 of Mr. Lucky and move to other writing. Depending on how midterms go, I may finish Prometheus, the third installment in my Conspiracy series, or keep it on the back burner as things sort themselves out. I have moved Mr. Lucky to Southern California. He may grow beyond radio drama and/or take on a new persona. Something along the lines of Peter Gunn or Jim Rockford.

All ten episodes of Mr. Lucky are now at YouTube.

Mr. Lucky Episode 7

Mr. Lucky Episode 8

Mr. Lucky Episode 9

Mr. Lucky Episode 10

Let me know what you think.

Politics is moving too fast, or not fast enough, to build a novel around current events. My thoughts with Prometheus are to forecast a near-term world, be it dystopian or utopian. Tell you better next month (December). May be too late, but have you voted? If not, why not?

If you’re thinking about writing, don’t let publishing be a major concern. Self-publishing is becoming accepted. It couldn’t be easier. It may be a backdoor to traditional publishing if you want to go that way. Build a following and the publishers may let you in the front door. Publishing is easy, marketing is not. I’m trying to crack that nut. It may be the basis for a business model for Intercede.

In time, as we get to know each other better and you tell me what you would like to know about MarieAnne, this section will expand. For now, I will add short stories or other tidbits which I think you may enjoy. You might find it convenient to use Chat at MarieAnne’s website.

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Mist at Midnight

Prompt was write a Christmas ghost story. My version and my Halloween offering. Nice review: I think your story is great. It flows well, the dialog helps to carry it, the story line is sound. I love the idea of a ghost writer writing for a ghost.

Mist at Midnight

Lumpy

For those who know Lumpy from my Mr. Lucky radio dramas,this is a little backstory. https://www.youtube.com/@D.ReedWhittaker Got some good reviews. I thought this was a really good story. I found myself wanting to read more about Lumpy and his journey. I was really immersed in the old world setting and could picture the various scenes perfectly. it’s a wonderful story, and I quite enjoyed it. I would like to learn more about lumpy and his adventures, for lack of a better word.

Lumpy

First Kiss

The picture is in keeping with the season. Hope it brings a nice memory. Nice review. I read every word of this story saw everything as it happened. The girls had a lot of advice to give and I wondered if they were a bit nuts, excepts perhaps Cher. I suppose such conversations go on between young girls, had never thought much about it. At one place you wrote: It usually makes the wrong the decisions, think you got an extra the This read has a lot of imagery. I feel it is a well told story. Thank you for the entry.

First Kiss

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Well, that’s about it from Salt Lake. Take care and get out there. Note: this is from a hermit, who may get out 5 or 6 times a week.

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Welcome to the MarieAnne and Friends newsletter. Sliding into Fall. Getting a few badly needed thunderstorms and temperatures in the 70s and low 80s. It’s looking good. Hope the worst is over for you. This is the time of year I like best. Leaves haven’t changed, but it’s coming.

Putting the finishing touches on the production phase of Mr. Lucky Episode 7. Episode 8 will be about FM radio and Financial Services. Doesn’t sound too exciting, does it? I’ll see what I can do.

Episodes 5 and 6 of Mr. Lucky are now at YouTube.

Mr. Lucky Episode 5.

Mr. Lucky Episode 6.

Let me know what you think.

I have 6 (almost 7) Mr. Lucky videos in the can. I’m losing my enthusiasm. I have proven I can do it, now what? Until I have more control over voices and sound effects (SFX), I have nice, but amateurish offerings. The concept is sound, the execution disappointing. Oh, well. May stop at ten episodes, then try something different. Suggestions?

If you’re thinking about writing, don’t let publishing be a major concern. Self-publishing is becoming accepted. It couldn’t be easier. It may be a backdoor to traditional publishing if you want to go that way. Build a following and the publishers may let you in the front door. Publishing is easy, marketing is not. I’m trying to crack that nut. It may be the basis for a business model for Intercede.

In time, as we get to know each other better and you tell me what you would like to know about MarieAnne, this section will expand. For now, I will add short stories or other tidbits which I think you may enjoy. You might find it convenient to use Chat at MarieAnne’s website.

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Purple Haze

From the archives. The picture was the prompt. Nice review: Nicely written details and an algae that makes people sick. I admire the men who solved the problem and saved the town. Well rounded characters and suitable dialogue. Good descriptions. A nice presentation.

Purple Haze

New Horizons

Contest entry. Prompt: Lyrics from a song. Chose Growin’ up doesn’t mean gettin’ older. Not sure I understand the review, but I will take it. “Aw, Frederik Backman would be proud. Keep writing.”

New Horizons

Snowkids

Getting a jump on the season. The prompt was the picture. Nice review: Cute poem about short lived little snowmen. You have a consistent rhyme scheme.I like that you don’t mention the fear of melting away forever, but the underlying feeling is there, These snowkids live for the moment and make the most of it. Well done. Keep writing.

Snowkids

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Welcome to the MarieAnne and Friends newsletter. Sliding into Fall. Getting a few badly needed thunderstorms and temperatures in the 70s and low 80s. It’s looking good. Hope the worst is over for you. This is the time of year I like best. Leaves haven’t changed, but it’s coming.

Putting the finishing touches, the production phase of Mr. Lucky Episode 5. Not sure what Episode 6 will be about, but it will come to me.

Episodes 3 and 4 of Mr. Lucky are now at YouTube

Mr. Lucky Episode 3

Mr. Lucky Episode 4.

Let me know what you think.

Last month’s WDC contest entry is the first offering. It is my political screed: Breathing in the Dark. My outline for America 2.0. You should see in the next newsletter. Need to see what others think of my proposal.

If you’re thinking about writing, don’t let publishing be a major concern. Self-publishing is becoming accepted. It couldn’t be easier. It may be a backdoor to traditional publishing, if you want to go that way. Build a following and the publishers may let you in the front door. Publishing is easy, marketing is not. I’m trying to crack that nut. It may be the basis for a business model for Intercede.

In time, as we get to know each other better and you tell me what you would like to know about MarieAnne, this section will expand. For now, I will add short stories or other tidbits which I think you may enjoy. You might find it convenient to use Chat at MarieAnne’s website.

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Breathing in the Dark

My political screed. My ideas for America 2.0. Reviews were general neutral. Let me know what you think.

Breathing in the Dark

Imagination

Contest prompt: ‘punk’ This genre is biopunk, exploring the limitations of intelligence and imagination. Reviews were mixed. “The story is artfully written in almost only dialogue between a human male and an artificial entity.” “This story is wonderful in that it blends thought provoking concepts here that weigh philosophy, rebellion and a touch of melancholy at the same time. It truly is wonderful to read.”

Imagination

Lift

A brief story responding to song lyrics — You Raise Me Up. Long ago. Nice review: “The relationship felt affectionate without becoming overly sentimental. They teased each other, disagreed, interrupted each other and deliberately refused to accept compliments. That made the more romantic lines easier to accept because they were surrounded by ordinary conversation. The “I hate you” exchange felt particularly natural — it has that very recognisable quality of someone being genuinely annoyed because the other person has accidentally spoiled something they were excited about, while clearly not being genuinely angry. A fun read!”

Lift

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