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Keep reading and writing every day to succeed.
Bob's third novel, "Falling Up The Stairs," was released on September 20, 2018. Unlike his usual fare of Cleve Hawkins detective thrillers this one is a family saga. The possibility of this becoming a screenplay is very possible.
Under the pen name R. C. Hartson, Bob's first novel "Fatal Beauty" has been published and was released on February 26, 2015. It was posted right here on Fanstory 2013-2014. His second Cleve Hawkins novel in the series, titled "Triple Crossed, was released on June2, 2016.
Bob is a dedicated father and grandfather. A retired U.S. Marine, he has written three novels and is working on a fourth.....another Cleve Hawkins mystery, thriller.
Through the years Bob has learned that a writer must write something...anything....every single day. Even if it's just a paragraph! Also, here is the bad news for lazy people who still want to write but don't like to read...You are not going to make it. A successful writer MUST read every day also.
He has won numerous writing contests for his short stories and poetry. Some actually paid money! Fanstory writers, I am by no means an expert, however a word of advice, if I may: Please never be discouraged. Leaving the writing scene is a crime for many potentially great poets and authors. Keep on writing!
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FanStory wrote to Mastery:
Congratulations! A Round Up and a Rendezvous is the new Book of the Month!
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| l.raven: CONGRATULATIONS Bob on a well deserved win sweet guy...love Mo...LOL...Linda xxoo
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January 5 at 12:25AM
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Dean Kuch: Congratulations, buddy.
So well deserved.
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January 5 at 1:23AM
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January 5 at 11:10AM
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Lady Jane: Congratulations, Bob. Excellent book and well deserved accolades.
Happy New Year! It?s off to a great start.
Janelle
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January 5 at 12:30PM
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| GregoryCody: SO COOL!! CONGRATULATIONS MY FRIEND...
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January 5 at 7:57PM
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| BeasPeas: Congratulations on your win, Bob.
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January 7 at 1:09AM
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misscookie: Congratulation my kind sir
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January 7 at 12:12PM
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FanStory wrote to Mastery:
Congratulations! Nightmare for Trish is the new Book of the Month!
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December 12 at 12:13AM
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| judiverse: Congratulations on your Book of the Month win! Super! judiverse
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December 12 at 9:34AM
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Dean Kuch: Congratulations once again, Bob.
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December 12 at 2:25PM
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| Lady Jane: Great job, Bob! Keep it going. I wanna see who comes out on top in the end... haha
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December 12 at 6:52PM
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Mrs. KT: Congratulations, Bob!
And...what Janelle said... :)
diane
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December 12 at 8:31PM
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| damommy: Congratulations, Bob! Well deserved.
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December 13 at 11:16AM
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| l.raven: Hi sweet Guy, CONGRATULATIONS on an awesome win you...this is a great story...and I love it...love Linda xxoo
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December 13 at 6:42PM
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| aryr: Congratulations Bob, for the Book of the Month.
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December 16 at 4:42PM
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FanStory wrote to Mastery:
Congratulations! Makeup Sex is the new Book of the Month!
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November 11 at 12:13AM
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michaelcahill: Congrats, Bob!
And congrats as well to Liz and Sandra on their great showings. Well done all! :))
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November 11 at 1:55AM
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Dean Kuch: This is becoming a habit for you about now, isn't it Bob, heh-heh?
Congratulations...
~Deano
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November 11 at 6:40AM
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| BeasPeas: Congratulations, Bob, for your win. Marilyn
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November 11 at 11:21AM
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| Earl Corp: Congrats Bob, well deserved honor.
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November 11 at 12:53PM
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| Gloria ....: Congratulations to you, Bob. :)
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November 13 at 11:57PM
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| Tpa: congrats for the great work you do.
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November 15 at 1:06AM
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| RGstar: Well done Bob, no denying the quality
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November 15 at 10:03AM
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| justafan: Happy Birthday!
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November 15 at 7:18PM
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FanStory wrote to Mastery:
Congratulations! Out To Lunch is the new Book of the Month!
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October 6 at 12:13AM
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| Lady Jane: Congratulations, Bob. An honor well deserved.
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October 6 at 1:39AM
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| barkingdog: Way to go, Bob!!! Congratulations. :) ellen
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October 6 at 1:59AM
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| judiverse: Congratulations on you Book of the Month win. Well deserved. judiverse
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October 6 at 10:48AM
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| RGstar: Well done Bob
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October 6 at 5:04PM
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| l.raven: way to go you...CONGRATULATIONS...Bob...love Linda xxoo
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October 6 at 6:46PM
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| Terry Kay: Bob, wow congrats!
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October 25 at 1:33PM
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misscookie: Congratulation.. my kind sir
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October 26 at 7:28AM
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FanStory wrote to Mastery:
Congratulations on the publication of your new book Falling Up the Stairs!
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September 20 at 3:12PM
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| susanjohn: Wonderful news!!!! It will be added to my collection of F/S writers :-)
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September 20 at 3:31PM
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Mrs. KT: Congratulations, Bob!
Eagerly waiting to receive my copy!
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September 20 at 4:40PM
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| damommy: Wonderful! A great story.
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September 20 at 8:24PM
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Dean Kuch: Falling Up the Stairs is an outstanding period piece/family drama featuring many surprises around every turn
Rife with rich, colorful characters, written as only our own R.C. (Bob) Hartson could write it.
Congratulations, Bob!
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September 20 at 11:26PM
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Sally Law: I agree with your fan base here at FanStory Bob! All my best in the days ahead with your new book. I can?t wait to read it. Congratulations Bob!!
Sally Law
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September 23 at 6:37PM
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Mrs. KT: Hello Bob!
I just received my copy in the mail!
So looking forward to savoring every chapter!
Thank you!
diane
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September 24 at 4:40PM
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| evilynne: Bob - if I didn't comment already and even if I did - CONGRATULATIONS!!!! You are truly a master of words. Evi
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September 26 at 6:31AM
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| fluffnstuff: Yes...my master of the pen....you are a shining star you are!!! Hope it becomes a broadway masterpiece. Hugs to you DiAnne
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October 1 at 5:52PM
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BeasPeas: Congratulations, Bob.
Marilyn
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October 5 at 8:23PM
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| RGstar: Congrats Bob
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October 6 at 4:51PM
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FanStory wrote to Mastery:
Congratulations! Concho is the new Book of the Month!
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August 11 at 12:13AM
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| Irish Rain: Congratulations Mr. Bob!!!
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August 11 at 12:37AM
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| Mastery: Thanks so much, Jan :) Bob
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August 11 at 9:23AM
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| Mastery: Thank you to all who have supported my writing. Bless you! Bob
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August 11 at 9:26AM
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| Shauna Bloom: Most excellent! Congratulations...it?s such good work!
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August 11 at 10:08AM
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| rspoet: Congratulations! Well done. Cleve is smiling.
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August 11 at 11:17AM
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| Jmf4119: Congratulations Bob. Well deserved.
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August 11 at 11:40AM
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| Gloria ....: Congratulations, Bob. :)
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August 11 at 11:59AM
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| Ginnygray: Congratulations!
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August 11 at 1:14PM
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| Ulla: Congratulations, Bob. So well deserved. Ulla:))
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August 11 at 1:51PM
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| BeasPeas: Hi Bob. Congratulations on winning the contest. Marilyn
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August 11 at 4:02PM
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| LoannaLois: Wow....so proud of you and your writing. Congratulations, friend,Lois
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August 11 at 4:52PM
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| Artasylum: Congratulations Mastery! Well deserved you are the best. Yours, diana
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August 11 at 5:50PM
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Dean Kuch: 
Way to go, Bob!
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August 11 at 9:22PM
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Mrs. KT: Bob,
Congratulations!
Well-deserved!
Diane
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August 12 at 9:51AM
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| l.raven: CONGRATULATIONS my sweet friend...you had my vote....this is a awesome story...love Linda xxoo
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August 13 at 9:07AM
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| fluffnstuff: Yes...I?ll keep on trucking....great encouragement you gave....and a great writer you are.
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October 4 at 3:49AM
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Mastery:
Thank you to all of the people who have supported my writing over the past 14 years.
My third novel , "Falling Up the Stairs" will be released on September 20 of this year. And thanks to encouraging reviews it may be harnessed in a screenplay in the near future. I have been truly fortunate.
Again, thank you one and all. Bob
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Mrs. KT: Congratulations, Bob!
What a wonderful accomplishment.
I have been "off the grid" for a bit, but I promise to catch up on all of your well-crafted writing as soon as possible!
So happy for you!
diane
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July 22 at 8:42AM
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| Irish Rain: Congratulations Mr. Bob. Every single chapter was fascinating, I am so happy for you!
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July 22 at 10:13AM
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| dejohnsrld (Debbie): Wow, Bob. It is an amazing write and so glad it is getting the recognition it deserves, my friend~Debbie
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August 9 at 5:23AM
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| MissMerri: I am signed up to be notified as soon as it is released. I can barely wait. I have been hooked on this story since I joined FanStory nine years ago. It has evolved into a definite winner. Congratulations, Bob. I am so glad it is soon to be published.
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August 19 at 9:51PM
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Mastery:
Thank you to everyone for your support and congrats wishes. Bless all of you fine people! Bob
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April 7 at 9:53PM
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Larissa B: Hi Bob, dunno if you still remember me. Been gone for a while. Am just visiting. Glad you're still reigning. Lol! Congrats and more power to you. If you have a new book, let me know. I'll purchase it on Amazon. Tc
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April 19 at 6:02PM
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RGstar: Well done for a tremedous book and the emotions that touched , especially those who have walked similar shoes.
Bravo
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May 6 at 5:31PM
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| kiwigirl2821: Bob feel better soon. You and your family are in my prayers! sending nothing but love and best xoxo deborah
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| l.raven: Hi Bob, I read where you are not feeling well...I am sorry...I hope you get better soon...you are in my prayers my friend...love Linda xxoo
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July 15 at 8:20PM
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| Irish Rain: Missing you!!! Hope you are feeling better Mr. Bob!!!
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July 19 at 8:32PM
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| Ginnygray: Congratulations on your second place win, Bob!
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July 7 at 5:20PM
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FanStory wrote to Mastery:
Congratulations! Thieves of Happiness is the new Book of the Month!
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April 5 at 12:13AM
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| Irish Rain: Yay!! Congratulations Mr. Bob!!!
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April 5 at 12:35AM
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RGstar: Yahh
Bob...weel done, can't keep a good man down.
Best wishes
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April 5 at 4:14AM
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Dean Kuch: Congratulations, Bob!
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April 5 at 8:33AM
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| Mark Valentine: Congrats on Book of the Month, Bob - well-deserved!
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April 5 at 9:03AM
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| judiverse: Congratulations on your Book of the Month win. A terrific story. judiverse
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April 5 at 10:34AM
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| Jay Squires: Congratulations on the Book of the Month, Bob. Always with panache!
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April 5 at 10:52AM
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| Ric Myworld: Congratulations! for an outstanding story.
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April 5 at 12:43PM
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| Ulla: Congratulations, Bob, so well deserved. Ulla:))
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April 5 at 1:41PM
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| mvbrooks: Great to see your name with well-deserved recognition.
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April 5 at 1:59PM
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| valmay: Congratulations Bob. I'm so pleased. Val.
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April 5 at 9:08PM
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| TheWriteTeach: Congrats, Bob. Well deserved and well done!
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April 5 at 10:27PM
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| Mustang Patty: Congratulations on your win! I'm enjoying the book, and its no small wonder that others do too. ~patty~
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April 6 at 9:29AM
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| MelB: Congratulations!!
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April 6 at 7:20PM
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nancyjam: Congratulations Bob on this well deserved honor.
Nancy
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April 11 at 10:42PM
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| Mabaker: Hi Bob I want to thank you for all the kind words you and I exchanged. Sincerely, Anne.
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July 14 at 5:36AM
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FanStory wrote to Mastery:
Congratulations on having your book selected as the "Best Thrillers of 2016".
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September 10 at 1:10AM
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| Mastery: Thanks so much, Tom and crew! I owe a lot in part to the site and you folks. Bob
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September 16 at 3:24PM
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| mfowler: Just saw this, Bob. belated but sincere congratulations on your success.
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September 30 at 1:03AM
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| Selina Stambi: Congratulations, Bob. Awesome!
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September 30 at 4:28PM
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misscookie: How do you revise your work?. have a nice day.
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October 24 at 9:26AM
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November 16 at 12:09AM
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| seaglass: Thank you so much. I'm honored and surprised it was selected, and didn't realize it had made it to second place until I saw your congratulation message.
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May 3 at 3:19PM
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| TAB_that's me: Keep practicing, maybe the last name will come:) lol
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May 3 at 4:11PM
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| create4christ: How do you get your gif to transfer to this site...Penny
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June 28 at 12:31PM
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vwilks: Just read your profile. Out of it I get that to become a master writer, one must write something every day (good advice) and never be discouraged (even better advice).
Am I right?
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| Mastery: Dean Kuch, You are the master, my friend. Thanks for the Birthday wishes. LOL...Bob.
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November 16 at 4:11PM
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FanStory wrote to Mastery:
Congratulations! Choices is the new Book of the Month!
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January 9 at 12:13AM
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| giraffmang: Excellent. Congratulations, Bob - well deserved.
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January 9 at 2:57AM
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| Ulla: So well deserved, Bob. Congratulations
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January 9 at 3:01AM
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Dean Kuch: By George, you've done it again!
Congratulations, Bob.
Well done...
Dean~~>
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January 9 at 4:34AM
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| Mastery: Thank you one and all for your congratulations. I appreciate all of your support through the years. So many others deserved this also. Bob
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January 9 at 7:58AM
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| boxergirl: Yay, Bob!! 8-)
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January 9 at 9:55AM
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Writingfundimension: Heartiest congratulations, Bob/Cleve! Pulled out another stunning win.
:) Bev
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January 9 at 10:38AM
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| Adri7enne: Congratulations, Bob. Well earned!
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January 9 at 11:26AM
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| I am Cat: Congratulations Bob!
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January 9 at 2:41PM
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| evilynne: Congratulations! Evi
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| Green Lake Girl: Congrats, my Michigan buddy! Cleve would be so proud of you. ;)
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frogbook: Congratulations on your well deserved, Book of the Month!
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| Mabaker: Bob will you read Hairy and give me your opinion Regards Anne
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FanStory wrote to Mastery:
Congratulations! Beth's Surprise is the new Book of the Month!
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December 6 at 12:13AM
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| barkingdog: Way to go, Bob! Congratulations. :) e
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| Adri7enne: Nicely done, Bob. Congratulations!
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December 6 at 9:36AM
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Writingfundimension: A well-deserved recognition of your superb novel, Bob. Congratulations!
:) Bev
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December 6 at 2:17PM
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| happykat4: Bob, I congratulate you again. It is well deserved. Fyi not been on sight for heath reasons, but hopefully new meds will help and I will get busy reading and back to writing. I am very happy for you. Kat
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Dean Kuch: A hearty CONGRATULATIONS, Bob! You've done it again...
~Dean :}
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December 9 at 2:13AM
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Neonewman: Congratulations Bob on a well deserved win my friend!
God bless!
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December 10 at 11:58AM
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| Mark Valentine: Congrats Bob! I'm guessing your other chapters took 2nd and 3rd place.
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December 15 at 11:19AM
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| fluffnstuff: Congrats on an obviously wonderful job well done
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December 18 at 11:25AM
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| Mastery: Thanks so much everyone. I appreciate all of your support. Bob
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December 22 at 5:22PM
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| Mastery: Thanks to everybody for the congrats. I love you all. Bob
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January 9 at 7:56AM
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| Mastery: Thanks to one and all. So many writers deserved this month's award. Bob
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January 9 at 7:59AM
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happykat4: Bob, I just tried to compare the second chapter to the revised one, either my drugs are making me tired and not able to concentrate on your chapter, as I did not find the changes. Help me. :( Kathy
I don't know any other way to ask you this so I hope this is were we post. Thanks
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| LovnPeace: Congratulations Bob. Well earned. Blessings
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Mastery:
Thanks to all of you for your loyalty to my writing. If not for you, I wouldn't have even been in the running. blessings to all of you. Bob
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October 31 at 9:48AM
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Lat 23 Writer: Hi Bob
Back on FS after a lengthy break. Delighted to see your novel Fatal Beauty was published. I'd have been surprised if it hadn't. Well done indeed
Lat 23 Writer
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November 4 at 8:39AM
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| justafan: Congrats, Bob :)
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November 7 at 12:29PM
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RGstar: You are worth it, big man.
RG
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November 8 at 11:05PM
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| Alison Williams: Hey Bob. It's been a long time since I've been back, but wow, I'm so glad you won Book of the Month! You deserve it, your writing has always been fantastic and you've always showcased your talent. I'm looking forward to catching up with what you've done to date! I have a lot of catchup reading to do with many people! Alison :)
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FanStory wrote to Mastery:
Congratulations! Carl Cosgrove is the new Book of the Month!
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October 30 at 12:13AM
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| I am Cat: Congratulations! :)
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October 30 at 2:03AM
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robina1978: Many congratulations on this win. It is a very good book indeed. Warmly,
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| judiverse: Big congratulations on your Book of the Month win. It's an excellent chapter from a great novel. judiverse
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October 30 at 9:11AM
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Dean Kuch: HUGE congrats, Bob! Clive rocks!
~Dean ;}
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October 30 at 9:36AM
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Writingfundimension: Congratulations, Bob. Another well-deserved recognition.
Bev
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October 30 at 10:17AM
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| Adri7enne: Congratulations, Bob! I guess I'm not alone in enjoying your book. Yea!!
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October 30 at 11:06AM
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| Ulla: Bob, Congratulations! So well deserved. Ulla
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October 30 at 12:25PM
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| ann marie mazz: congratulations bob on this recognition
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Eric1: Congratulations Bob, I knew this had to be my friend.
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October 30 at 3:33PM
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| wordspinner314: Congratulations! That's wonderful!
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October 30 at 6:10PM
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| boxergirl: Well-deserved, Bob. Congrats! :-)
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October 30 at 6:47PM
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| barkingdog: Way to go, Bob!!! ;)e
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| RGstar: Good work, my friend
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