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Keep reading and writing every day if you really want to succeed and get published.
Bob's fourth novel, "Shadows of Sin" was released in January of 2020. It is the third in his Cleve Hawkins detective series.
His other novel, titled "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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Mastery:
Thank you to all for your continuing support. :) Bob
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May 6, 2019 at 4:10PM
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trimple: I was about to congratulate you, Bob. But I see that you were disqualified!
What happened?
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May 7, 2019 at 11:43AM
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Dean Kuch: I really hated to see the epilogue for Shadows of Sin was DQ'ued, Bob.
The entire story from beginning to end was well plotted, timed, and phenomenally entertaining.
Keep your chin up, mate!
~DeanO
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| JLR: Bob, I have been away. My bride has a new hip, and I have been her coach. I wanted to thank you for sharing your story. I must confess that it was both heart-wrenching and yet there sprinkled in pearls of possibilities. The dramatic end that I so wish I had been able to achieve was the delight in having a torn family gather so many years later and having learned to move forward in spite of life pits and hurdles and change. I thank you so very much, as the read helped me put salve on my wounded heart.
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September 18, 2019 at 6:39AM
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FanStory wrote to Mastery:
Taps finished third in the contest "Rhyme"
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May 4, 2019 at 1:10AM
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| C. Gale Burnett: You did good! Congratulations, my friend :)
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May 6, 2019 at 12:06PM
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nancyjam: Congratulations Bob. So sorry I missed reviewing it. I'll go check it out.
Nancy
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May 10, 2019 at 6:33PM
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Mastery:
Thanks to everyone who supported me and voted for me in the BOM for the past six months. I will always be grateful to you. Bless you all. Bob
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April 6, 2019 at 9:52AM
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| Rachelle Allen: YOU DID IT!!! Congratulations!!! I love this book, and I'm so happy to see others appreciate it as much as I do!! GREAT work, Mastery!! xo
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April 6, 2019 at 11:20AM
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| MissMerri: Congratulations Bob! Great writing deserves to win prizes. I am happy for you!
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April 6, 2019 at 11:49AM
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| judiverse: Congratulations on your book of the month win. Much deserved. judiverse
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April 6, 2019 at 2:27PM
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| susand3022: Congratulations Bob!!! Couldn't happen to a nicer guy. I'm so happy for you, nobody deserves it more! :) Susan
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April 6, 2019 at 2:42PM
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| RGstar: Well done Bob...and not taken for grated...as well deserved. Best wishes my friend
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April 6, 2019 at 3:28PM
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| Gloria ....: Congratulations to you, Bob. :)
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April 6, 2019 at 4:01PM
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| damommy: Yayyyy! Congratulations.
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April 6, 2019 at 4:36PM
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| N.K. Wagner: Congrats on another win, Bob!
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April 6, 2019 at 11:04PM
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| Sarkems: Congratulations, Bob, well deserved.
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April 7, 2019 at 3:44AM
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| C. Gale Burnett: Congratulations, dear friend :) A well-deserved win!!
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April 7, 2019 at 8:35AM
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Mrs. KT: Congratulations, Bob!
diane
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April 7, 2019 at 3:08PM
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| Sandra Montanino: Thank you so much for your vote of confidence, I will try not to let you down. You are a fantastic writer!!
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April 7, 2019 at 3:21PM
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| nancyjam: Congratulations Bob. That's wonderful!
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April 9, 2019 at 1:09PM
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| evilynne: CONGRATULATIONS !!!!! Evi
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April 10, 2019 at 6:40AM
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| Alex Rosel: Thank you :)
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April 20, 2019 at 12:08PM
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| Willie P. Smith: Congratulations Bob, You deserve it.
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April 30, 2019 at 4:17PM
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FanStory wrote to Mastery:
Congratulations! Face-off is the new Book of the Month!
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April 6, 2019 at 12:13AM
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Dean Kuch:
Congrats...again, Bob.
~Dean
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April 6, 2019 at 12:52AM
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| Mastery: Thanks so much, DeanO. Bob
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April 6, 2019 at 9:53AM
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Mrs. KT: Congratulations, Bob!
diane
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April 6, 2019 at 10:12AM
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FanStory wrote to Mastery:
Congratulations! Decision at The Redhead is the new Book of the Month!
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March 13, 2019 at 12:13AM
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Lady Jane: Congrats, you! Another solid month. Keep it up.
Janelle
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March 13, 2019 at 1:52AM
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| Rachelle Allen: YOU DID IT AGAIN!!! Congratulations to you! I am VERY happy for you! Proud to say we're friends! xo
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March 13, 2019 at 8:55AM
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Dean Kuch: Congrats, Bob!
Was there any doubt?
~Deano
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March 13, 2019 at 9:52AM
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| C. Gale Burnett: Another awesome win, my friend :) Congratulations!!
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March 13, 2019 at 7:52PM
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| Gloria ....: Congratulations to you, Bob. :))
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March 13, 2019 at 8:44PM
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| WryWriter: Congratulations!! : )
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March 14, 2019 at 4:42AM
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Mastery:
Thank you everyone for your support of my writing all of these 15 years. Bless you all. Bob
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February 14, 2019 at 11:56AM
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| meeshu: B. O. M.!! atta boy, Bob...........meeshu
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February 15, 2019 at 2:17AM
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| giraffmang: Nice one dude. G
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February 15, 2019 at 2:37AM
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FanStory wrote to Mastery:
Congratulations! Confrontation is the new Book of the Month!
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February 14, 2019 at 12:13AM
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BeasPeas: Congratulations, Bob.
Marilyn
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February 14, 2019 at 12:46AM
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| Mastery: Thank you, everyone for your support. Bob
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February 14, 2019 at 11:57AM
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Mrs. KT: Congratulations, Bob!
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February 15, 2019 at 10:19AM
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| Sally Law: Congratulations Bob! Way to go, again! Sal :+)
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February 16, 2019 at 7:51AM
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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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January 5, 2019 at 12:13AM
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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, 2019 at 12:25AM
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Dean Kuch: Congratulations, buddy.
So well deserved.
~Deano
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January 5, 2019 at 1:23AM
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| lyenochka: Congratulations, Bob!
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January 5, 2019 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, 2019 at 12:30PM
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| rama devi: Congrats!
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January 5, 2019 at 1:39PM
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| GregoryCody: SO COOL!! CONGRATULATIONS MY FRIEND...
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January 5, 2019 at 7:57PM
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| Gloria ....: Way to go, Bob. :)
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January 6, 2019 at 2:42AM
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| BeasPeas: Congratulations on your win, Bob.
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January 7, 2019 at 1:09AM
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misscookie: Congratulation my kind sir
cookie
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January 7, 2019 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, 2018 at 12:13AM
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| Jannypan (Jan) : Super! CONGRATULATIONS!!!
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December 12, 2018 at 12:18AM
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| judiverse: Congratulations on your Book of the Month win! Super! judiverse
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December 12, 2018 at 9:34AM
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Dean Kuch: Congratulations once again, Bob.
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December 12, 2018 at 2:25PM
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| Gloria ....: Way to go, Bob. :)
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December 12, 2018 at 4:58PM
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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, 2018 at 6:52PM
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Mrs. KT: Congratulations, Bob!
And...what Janelle said... :)
diane
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December 12, 2018 at 8:31PM
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December 13, 2018 at 11:16AM
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| damommy: Congratulations, Bob! Well deserved.
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December 13, 2018 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, 2018 at 6:42PM
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| aryr: Congratulations Bob, for the Book of the Month.
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December 16, 2018 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, 2018 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, 2018 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, 2018 at 6:40AM
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| BeasPeas: Congratulations, Bob, for your win. Marilyn
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November 11, 2018 at 11:21AM
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| Earl Corp: Congrats Bob, well deserved honor.
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November 11, 2018 at 12:53PM
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| Anntonette: Congrats, Bob!
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November 11, 2018 at 7:12PM
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| Gloria ....: Congratulations to you, Bob. :)
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November 13, 2018 at 11:57PM
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| Tpa: congrats for the great work you do.
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November 15, 2018 at 1:06AM
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| RGstar: Well done Bob, no denying the quality
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November 15, 2018 at 10:03AM
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| justafan: Happy Birthday!
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November 15, 2018 at 7:18PM
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| Mastery:
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November 27, 2018 at 11:03AM
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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, 2018 at 12:13AM
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| giraffmang: nice one Bob
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October 6, 2018 at 1:26AM
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| Lady Jane: Congratulations, Bob. An honor well deserved.
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October 6, 2018 at 1:39AM
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| barkingdog: Way to go, Bob!!! Congratulations. :) ellen
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October 6, 2018 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, 2018 at 10:48AM
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| RGstar: Well done Bob
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October 6, 2018 at 5:04PM
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| l.raven: way to go you...CONGRATULATIONS...Bob...love Linda xxoo
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October 6, 2018 at 6:46PM
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| Gloria ....: Way to go, Bob! :)
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October 7, 2018 at 1:04AM
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| Terry Kay: Bob, wow congrats!
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October 25, 2018 at 1:33PM
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misscookie: Congratulation.. my kind sir
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October 26, 2018 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, 2018 at 3:12PM
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| Jannypan (Jan) : AWESOME! CONGRATULATIONS!
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September 20, 2018 at 3:20PM
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| Susanjohn: Wonderful news!!!! It will be added to my collection of F/S writers :-)
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September 20, 2018 at 3:31PM
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Mrs. KT: Congratulations, Bob!
Eagerly waiting to receive my copy!
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September 20, 2018 at 4:40PM
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| damommy: Wonderful! A great story.
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September 20, 2018 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, 2018 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, 2018 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, 2018 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, 2018 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, 2018 at 5:52PM
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BeasPeas: Congratulations, Bob.
Marilyn
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October 5, 2018 at 8:23PM
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| RGstar: Congrats Bob
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October 6, 2018 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, 2018 at 12:13AM
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| Jannypan (Jan) : CONGRATULATIONS! WELL-DESERVED!
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August 11, 2018 at 12:26AM
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| Irish Rain: Congratulations Mr. Bob!!!
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August 11, 2018 at 12:37AM
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| Mastery: Thanks so much, Jan :) Bob
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August 11, 2018 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, 2018 at 9:26AM
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| LefthandedScribe: Most excellent! Congratulations...it?s such good work!
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August 11, 2018 at 10:08AM
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| rspoet: Congratulations! Well done. Cleve is smiling.
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August 11, 2018 at 11:17AM
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| Jmf4119: Congratulations Bob. Well deserved.
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August 11, 2018 at 11:40AM
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| Gloria ....: Congratulations, Bob. :)
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| Ginnygray: Congratulations!
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August 11, 2018 at 1:14PM
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| Ulla: Congratulations, Bob. So well deserved. Ulla:))
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August 11, 2018 at 1:51PM
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| BeasPeas: Hi Bob. Congratulations on winning the contest. Marilyn
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August 11, 2018 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, 2018 at 4:52PM
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| Artasylum: Congratulations Mastery! Well deserved you are the best. Yours, diana
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August 11, 2018 at 5:50PM
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Dean Kuch: 
Way to go, Bob!
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August 11, 2018 at 9:22PM
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Mrs. KT: Bob,
Congratulations!
Well-deserved!
Diane
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August 12, 2018 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, 2018 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, 2018 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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July 22, 2018 at 12:54AM
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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, 2018 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, 2018 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, 2018 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, 2018 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, 2017 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
Larissa
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April 19, 2017 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, 2017 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, 2017 at 8:20PM
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| Irish Rain: Missing you!!! Hope you are feeling better Mr. Bob!!!
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July 19, 2017 at 8:32PM
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| Ginnygray: Congratulations on your second place win, Bob!
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