Commando: Neither one of us have been active on Fanstory for various reasons, and we miss you all. We have another book almost finished and hope to be back to share it soon.
FYI - Love Long Distance is free for Kindle through Thursday, October 1st - https://www.amazon.com/Love-Long-Distance-Bill-Bishop-ebook/dp/B08F1WRT97/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1601217947&sr=8-3
Wishing you a beautiful Sunday!
God Bless,
Bill & Cathy
    Jannypan (Jan) : Please Cathy & Bill hurry back! I can hardly wait to read more of the AWESOME stories/novels you both share in your collaboration. Your presence is greatly missed.
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FanStory wrote to Commando: Reflections Of My Life finished first in the contest "Your Life in 150 words"
    Tootie: CONGRATULATIONS, CO-AUTHOR! Your life is COMMENDABLE, your writing EXCEPTIONAL, and YOU ARE AMAZING! Your first place win in this contest is much deserved. HURRAH! Thank you for all you have done and continue to do for so many. Thank you, also, IN A VERY BIG WAY, for choosing me to co-author with you. I am so HONORED and blessed! YOU ARE THE BEST! See those books below? Those are how many we're gonna write and publish together . . . plus more! YAY! Best wishes and God Bless. Words cannot fully express how very much you mean to me!
    Respectfully with Admiration and TONS of LOVE,
    Cathy


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    Commando: For the Staff of FanStory, each contestant of "Your Life in 150 words," and those who voted for my work, I "Salute," you! Respectfully with Admiration, Bill -
    Commando: A "SALUTE," Laura Jan! The Glitter-graphics is "Astonishing." Thanks for the kind words and
    God Bless. Respectfully with Love and Admiration, Bill






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    Commando: A "SALUTE," Co-Author! It' an honor writing at your side as well, Cathy--"You, betcha!" I'm sending the kind words to me, right back at ya. The arm full of books graphics (with the heart) is "Breathtaking!" Remember, I promised God to keep your pencils sharp. Now, let's finish up on Chapter 30 of "Love Long Distance." Best wishes and God Bless. Respectfully with Admiration and a CAVE FULL OF LOVE. Bill -


FanStory wrote to Commando: A Dream, A Fish, A Prayer! finished first in the contest "~~~FISHING~~~TRUE STORY"
    Commando: A "SALUTE," too FanStory for your hard work! Best wishes and God Bless. Respectfully with Admiration, Bill -
    Commando: A "DOUBLE SALUTE, too you, Laura Jan for your "AWESOME" Sponsorship and "ASTONISHING" Glitter-Graphic Congratulation! Best wishes and God Bless. Respectfully with Love and Admiration, Bill. -
    Commando: Greetings, LisaMay, Lucy de Welles, Rose Mary Eversonl, and Iza Deleanu. A "SALUTE," too each of you for the "AWESOME PRESENTATIONS!" Best wishes and God Bless. Respectfully with Admiration, Bill. -
    Tootie:
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    HURRAH! You "snagged this one!" I knew you would with your AWESOME writing and storytelling skills. Congratulations on your first place win. A BIG "SALUTE!" You're THE BEST! I know you're gonna catch that big ol' shell cracker soon--You Betcha! Now, bait that hook and go get em! Best wishes and God bless. Respectfully with Admiration and more LOVE than all the fish in the ocean (and in Merritts Mill Pond), Cathy -
    Commando: WOW! Quite an "AWESOME Glitter-Graphic," Co-author. A "DOUBLE SALUTE," Beautiful lady! The only way I'm gonna catch that big ol' shell cracker is for you to put on some "Angel Perfume" by thierry mugler, then operate the trolling motor. I betcha a "Whopper" will jump into the boat, flirt with you, then I'll not have to catch it. Oh yesssssssss!!! It is an honor writing at your side, Cathy! Now, let's go write Chapter 2 of "Footprints of Yesterday," Ok? Best wishes and God Bless. Respectfully with Admiration and a Cavern full of Love, Bill. -


FanStory wrote to Commando: Ol' Glory! finished first in the contest "~~~RHYMING POEM~~~WAR and HISTORY"
    Jannypan (Jan) : I am so PROUD of you!
    ~~~~~~~C*O*N*G*R*A*T*U*L*A*T*I*O*N*S~~~~~~~

    This is the BEST War & History poem I've read-ever-on FS. Your 1st Place Win is AWESOME and so WELL-DESERVED, Commando!
    Respectfully with Love and Admiration,
    Laura Jan



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    Tootie: HURRAH!! This is the BEST war and history poem I've ever read! CONGRATULATIONS on your much-deserved win! YOU ARE AWESOME! I am THRILLED this is going to be included in Chapter 28 of our co-authored book "Love Long Distance," and I am HONORED to write by your side. God Bless. Respectfully with Admiration and TONS and TONS of LOVE, Cathy


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    Commando: A "Salute" FanStory for your hard work here! Best wishes and God Bless. Bill -
    Commando: A "Salute," Jannypan (Jan) for your "AWESOME SPONSORSHIP!" Best wishes and God Bless. Bill -
    Commando: A "Salute" too: Robert Zimmerman, January L'Angelle, Praveen J and The Boy Whodunnit for your "Extremely Impressive" entries. Best wishes and God Bless. Bill -
    Commando: A "Salute" too: Jannypan(Jan) and Tootie for the kind words and "Astonishing" glitter-graphics. Best wishes and God Bless. Bill -


FanStory wrote to Commando: A Strange Garment! finished first in the contest "Feelings"
    Tootie:
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    CONGRATULATIONS, CO-AUTHOR, on your much-deserved first place win! AWESOME POEM! You are AMAZING! Respectfully with Admiration and "Tons and Tons" of Love, Cathy -
    Commando: Greetings, my dear friends! It is an honor to be the recipient of this prestigious award. I wish to extend my appreciation to the FS Staff Members who made this happen, and congratulations to: (1) Miss Merri, (2) A Willow Bends, (3) Gingermo, (4) January L'Angelle, (5) Puzzle, (6) Darlene Franklin, (7) Zonya, (8) Kelly McFadden, (9) Hansil, (10) RJN, and (11) Ogden on their "Magnificent Presentations." A "SALUTE," to all! Best wishes and God Bless. Respectfully with Admiration, Bill -
    Commando: WOW!!! An "AWESOME GLITTER-GRAPHICS," CO-AUTHOR. The three long-stem Red (I Love You) Roses are "Breathtaking"--as are YOU! A "SALUTE" for the kind words, Cathy. Look . . . "You are amazing too!" Now, let's you and I finish up on Chapter 28 of "Love Long Distance." Rat-a-tat-tat--Kaboom, Kaboom! Respectfully with Admiration and a "Caverns full of Love," Bill -
    Commando: A "DOUBLE SALUTE", Laura Jan! The "Glitter-Graphics of the Red Rose, Angel Wings, and Cross are ASTONISHING!" Thanks for the kind words and God Bless. Respectfully with Love and Admiration, Bill -


FanStory wrote to Commando: ~Someday~ finished first in the contest "RHYMING VALENTINE'S DAY LOVE POEM"
    Commando: A "SALUTE" to (1) FanStory Staff for your hard work, (2) Jannypan (Jan) for the "Awesome Sponsorship," (3) Those who voted for my presentation, and (4) Those who entered the competition. Best wishes and God Bless. Respectfully with Admiration, Bill. -
    Commando: A "SALUTE", Laura Jan for the "AWESOME GLITTER GRAPHICS!" Best wishes and God Bless. Respectfully with Admiration, Bill -
    Commando: A "SALUTE," Co-Author! The "Glitter Graphic" is "Astonishing." In four words ... "You are awesome, Cathy!" Right back atcha with the "Kind words." Respectfully with Admiration and a Truckload of Love, Bill -


Commando: Dear Friends,
Writing is unarguably a passionate art form. Through the centuries, it has provided us with an outlet for exploring our innermost thoughts and emotions. Regardless of the style or subject chosen, we are able to express our intimate feelings using this ancient tradition. It allows us to communicate issues that we might not be able to otherwise openly discuss. It as well affords us the opportunity to reevaluate ourselves, our relationship with others, our station in life and the world around us. Writing may also be therapeutic, allowing us to work through issues in our lives to find solutions, clarify, comfort, and peace of mind. It is by virtue of this versatility that the art of writing has remained strong century after century. Sharing my thoughts with you, and having your support along the way is an honor. Best wishes and God Bless.
Respectfully with Admiration,
Bill
    Jannypan (Jan) : This is an exceptional discussion on the art of writing, Commando. It was a honor to read. I agree with your conclusions. Thanks for sharing. Respectfully with Love and Admiration, Laura Jan -
    Tootie: Thank you so much for sharing this. So very true! Many of us find it hard to express ourselves verbally, but we can share our thoughts and feelings through poems and stories. When we read other writings, we can find our own feelings in them and realize we all have similar insecurities, confusions, joys, loves, etc. Yes, so very comforting. Through writing, we are able to let our inner voice, which is the real us, come out. We can create stories from not only our experiences, but from our imaginations, expanding our own limited boundaries. What a feeling that is when it pours out onto the page! It is such a pleasure co-authoring with you, Bill. I know that as we finish each chapter in Love Long Distance, as well as our other novels, I feel ecstatic that we, together, created these stories through our experiences and our imaginations, Through writing, we are creators! Wow! Let's keep on writing! Best wishes and God Bless. Respectfully with Admiration and Truckloads of Love, Cathy -
    Diana L Crawford: I thank God for the ability to express my thoughts and imagination through words! It is all that you speak of above! And it allows one to leave a part of themselves behind for loved ones to hold on to. xoxo -
    Commando: A "SALUTE" to Jan, Cathy, and Diana!
    Thanks for your "AWESOME" thoughts. Best wishes and God Bless.
    Bill -


FanStory wrote to Commando: If Only I Could. . . finished first in the contest "~~~FREE VERSE~~~"
    Commando: A "SALUTE" to (1) FanStory Staff for your hard work, (2) Jannypan (Jan) for the "Awesome Sponsorship," (3) Those who voted for my presentation, and (4) Those who entered the competition. Best wishes and God Bless. Respectfully with Admiration, Bill. -
    Jannypan (Jan) : ***C*O*N*G*R*A*T*U*L*A*T*I*O*N*S***
    On Your AWESOME First Place Win!
    Respectfully with Love and Admiration,
    Laura Jan

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    Tootie: HURRAH! CONGRATULATIONS on your much deserved first place win! The poem is AWESOME and so are you! A "SALUTE!"
    Respectfully with Admiration and a Truckload of Love,
    Cathy

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    Commando: A "SALUTE," Jan/Cathy! "AWESOME" Glitter Graphics. Best wishes and God Bless. Bill -