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    Mastery in The Hospital

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FanStory wrote to Mastery: Congratulations! Chicago Code 110 is the new Book of the Month!
    Mrs. KT: Congratulations, Bob!

    diane -
    Judy Lawless: Congratulations, Bob! -
    RGstar: Congrats -
    Elizabeth Emerald: Congrats on your win Bob! -
    Gloria ....: Congratulations, Bob. :)) -
    Janetsue: I am very glad to learn about your achievement, Bob! Smiles, Janet -
    MissMerri: Congratulations Bob! I was so happy to see this! -
    davisr (Rhonda): Congratulations!!
    -
    C. Gale Burnett: Congratulations, my friend!! -
    Judy Lawless: I'm a little late getting to this, but congratulations, Bob! -


Mastery: Thanks to all who are supporting my new novel 24 /7

I sincerely appreciate you. Bob


FanStory wrote to Mastery: Congratulations! Meredith is the new Book of the Month!
    Raffaelina Lowcock: Congratulations!

    XX Ralf -


Mastery: A sincere thank you to all of you who continue to support my writing. God bless you and good luck with all of your writing. Your friend always. Bob
    karenina: And now "Meredith" is February's book of the month! Woohoo! Congratulations Bob!--Katenina -


Mastery: A sincere thank you to all of you who continue to support my writing. God bless you and good luck with all of your writing. Your friend always. Bob


FanStory wrote to Mastery: Congratulations! Somebody Sometime is the new Book of the Month!
    lancellot: Well done! -
    Gloria ....: Congratulations to you, Bob. :)) -
    Jay Squires: Flatulations on the Book of the Month award, Bob. I mean Congratulations! -
    kiwigirl2821: Congrats Bob! -
    judiverse: Congratulations on your book of the month win! judi -
    Raffaelina Lowcock: Congratulations, again!

    Ralf -
    Judy Lawless: Congratulations!
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    MissMerri: Congratulations Bob!! You are gifted. Keep writing! -
    Jeff Watkins: Your skill and energy are awesome. -


FanStory wrote to Mastery: Congratulations! The Assault is the new Book of the Month!
    lancellot: I knew you'd win. It was a great chapter. Congrats. -
    judiverse: Congratulations on your Book of the Month win. Another great chapter! judi -
    Mrs. KT: Wahoo, Bob!
    Congratulations!

    diane -
    juliaSjames: Congratulations Bob!
    -
    RGstar: Simply awsome. Well done old friend. There is nothing hidden...Quality is permanent -
    Gloria ....: Way to go, Bob. :)) -
    kmoss: Congrats! -
    sammielwf: Did not doubt for a moment that The Master would pen another book of the month.
    Congratulations Bob.
    Sammielwf -
    Jay Squires: Congratulations, Bob. You're making Cleve Hawkins a rich man! Thanks for entertaining us. -
    Raffaelina Lowcock: Masterful! Congratulations, again.

    Ralf -
    greyson ernst: congrats -


Mastery: I am delighted to be back with my new Cleve Hawkins installment. I hope you will enjoy. : ) Bob
    Zinnia48: Hi, Mastery. I have been away for quite a while, and am considering cycling back in. I was so glad to see that Clive is still kicking around! Zinnia -


Mastery: Thank you to all for your continuing support. :) Bob
    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 -
    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. -


FanStory wrote to Mastery: Taps finished third in the contest "Rhyme"
    C. Gale Burnett: You did good! Congratulations, my friend :) -
    nancyjam: Congratulations Bob. So sorry I missed reviewing it. I'll go check it out.
    Nancy -
    Badger_29: Congratulations! -


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
    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 -
    MissMerri: Congratulations Bob! Great writing deserves to win prizes. I am happy for you! -
    judiverse: Congratulations on your book of the month win. Much deserved. judiverse -
    susand3022: Congratulations Bob!!! Couldn't happen to a nicer guy. I'm so happy for you, nobody deserves it more! :) Susan -
    RGstar: Well done Bob...and not taken for grated...as well deserved. Best wishes my friend -
    Gloria ....: Congratulations to you, Bob. :) -
    damommy: Yayyyy! Congratulations. -
    N.K. Wagner: Congrats on another win, Bob! -
    Sarkems: Congratulations, Bob, well deserved. -
    C. Gale Burnett: Congratulations, dear friend :) A well-deserved win!! -
    Mrs. KT: Congratulations, Bob!

    diane -
    Sandra Montanino: Thank you so much for your vote of confidence, I will try not to let you down. You are a fantastic writer!! -
    nancyjam: Congratulations Bob. That's wonderful! -
    evilynne: CONGRATULATIONS !!!!! Evi -
    Alex Rosel: Thank you :) -
    Willie P. Smith: Congratulations Bob, You deserve it. -


FanStory wrote to Mastery: Congratulations! Face-off is the new Book of the Month!
    Dean Kuch:
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    Congrats...again, Bob.
    ~Dean -
    Mastery: Thanks so much, DeanO. Bob -
    Mrs. KT: Congratulations, Bob!

    diane -
    Badger_29: This gentleman shows his skill in writing and his ability to draw in the reader is very well. I appreciate you this author -


FanStory wrote to Mastery: Congratulations! Decision at The Redhead is the new Book of the Month!
    Lady Jane: Congrats, you! Another solid month. Keep it up.
    Janelle -
    Rachelle Allen: YOU DID IT AGAIN!!! Congratulations to you! I am VERY happy for you! Proud to say we're friends! xo -
    Dean Kuch: Congrats, Bob!
    Was there any doubt?
    ~Deano -
    C. Gale Burnett: Another awesome win, my friend :) Congratulations!! -
    Gloria ....: Congratulations to you, Bob. :)) -
    WryWriter: Congratulations!! : ) -
    Sandra Elizabeth Williams: Congratulations, Sir!!! -


Mastery: Thank you everyone for your support of my writing all of these 15 years. Bless you all. Bob
    Dean Kuch:
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    meeshu: B. O. M.!! atta boy, Bob...........meeshu -
    giraffmang: Nice one dude. G -


FanStory wrote to Mastery: Congratulations! Confrontation is the new Book of the Month!
    BeasPeas: Congratulations, Bob.
    Marilyn -
    Mastery: Thank you, everyone for your support. Bob -
    Mark Valentine: Congrats on another BOTM! -
    Mrs. KT: Congratulations, Bob!

    -
    Sally Law: Congratulations Bob! Way to go, again! Sal :+) -


FanStory wrote to Mastery: Congratulations! A Round Up and a Rendezvous is the new Book of the Month!
    l.raven: CONGRATULATIONS Bob on a well deserved win sweet guy...love Mo...LOL...Linda xxoo -
    Dean Kuch: Congratulations, buddy.
    So well deserved.
    ~Deano -
    lyenochka: Congratulations, Bob! -
    Lady Jane: Congratulations, Bob. Excellent book and well deserved accolades.

    Happy New Year! It?s off to a great start.
    Janelle -
    rama devi: Congrats! -
    GregoryCody: SO COOL!! CONGRATULATIONS MY FRIEND... -
    Gloria ....: Way to go, Bob. :) -
    BeasPeas: Congratulations on your win, Bob. -
    misscookie: Congratulation my kind sir
    cookie -


FanStory wrote to Mastery: Congratulations! Nightmare for Trish is the new Book of the Month!
    Jannypan (Jan) : Super! CONGRATULATIONS!!! -
    judiverse: Congratulations on your Book of the Month win! Super! judiverse -
    Dean Kuch: Congratulations once again, Bob.

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    Gloria ....: Way to go, Bob. :) -
    Lady Jane: Great job, Bob! Keep it going. I wanna see who comes out on top in the end... haha -
    Mrs. KT: Congratulations, Bob!
    And...what Janelle said... :)

    diane -
    damommy: -
    damommy: Congratulations, Bob! Well deserved. -
    l.raven: Hi sweet Guy, CONGRATULATIONS on an awesome win you...this is a great story...and I love it...love Linda xxoo -
    aryr: Congratulations Bob, for the Book of the Month. -


FanStory wrote to Mastery: Congratulations! Makeup Sex is the new Book of the Month!
    michaelcahill: Congrats, Bob!

    And congrats as well to Liz and Sandra on their great showings. Well done all! :)) -
    Dean Kuch: This is becoming a habit for you about now, isn't it Bob, heh-heh?
    Congratulations...
    ~Deano -
    BeasPeas: Congratulations, Bob, for your win. Marilyn -
    Earl Corp: Congrats Bob, well deserved honor. -
    Anntonette: Congrats, Bob! -
    Gloria ....: Congratulations to you, Bob. :) -
    Tpa: congrats for the great work you do. -
    RGstar: Well done Bob, no denying the quality -
    justafan: Happy Birthday! -
    Mastery: -


FanStory wrote to Mastery: Congratulations! Out To Lunch is the new Book of the Month!
    Jannypan (Jan) : CONGRATULATIONS! -
    giraffmang: nice one Bob -
    Lady Jane: Congratulations, Bob. An honor well deserved. -
    barkingdog: Way to go, Bob!!! Congratulations. :) ellen -
    Dorothy Farrell: Congratulations! -
    Dean Kuch: -
    judiverse: Congratulations on you Book of the Month win. Well deserved. judiverse -
    RGstar: Well done Bob -
    Ann Marie Anglin: CONGRATULATIONS, BOB! -
    l.raven: way to go you...CONGRATULATIONS...Bob...love Linda xxoo -
    kathleenspalding: Congratulations!!!! -
    Gloria ....: Way to go, Bob! :) -
    Terry Kay: Bob, wow congrats! -
    misscookie: Congratulation.. my kind sir
    Cookie -


FanStory wrote to Mastery: Congratulations on the publication of your new book Falling Up the Stairs!
    Jannypan (Jan) : AWESOME! CONGRATULATIONS! -
    Susanjohn: Wonderful news!!!! It will be added to my collection of F/S writers :-) -
    Mrs. KT: Congratulations, Bob!
    Eagerly waiting to receive my copy!
    -
    damommy: Wonderful! A great story. -
    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! -
    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 -
    Mrs. KT: Hello Bob!
    I just received my copy in the mail!
    So looking forward to savoring every chapter!

    Thank you!
    diane -
    evilynne: Bob - if I didn't comment already and even if I did - CONGRATULATIONS!!!! You are truly a master of words. Evi -
    fluffnstuff: Yes...my master of the pen....you are a shining star you are!!! Hope it becomes a broadway masterpiece. Hugs to you DiAnne -
    BeasPeas: Congratulations, Bob.
    Marilyn -
    RGstar: Congrats Bob -


FanStory wrote to Mastery: Congratulations! Concho is the new Book of the Month!
    Jannypan (Jan) : CONGRATULATIONS! WELL-DESERVED! -
    Irish Rain: Congratulations Mr. Bob!!! -
    Mastery: Thanks so much, Jan :) Bob -
    Mastery: Thank you to all who have supported my writing. Bless you! Bob -
    LeftHandedScribe: Most excellent! Congratulations...it?s such good work! -
    rspoet: Congratulations! Well done. Cleve is smiling. -
    Janet Foor: Congratulations Bob. Well deserved. -
    Gloria ....: Congratulations, Bob. :) -
    Dorothy Farrell: Congratulations - well done! -
    Ginnygray: Congratulations! -
    Ulla: Congratulations, Bob. So well deserved. Ulla:)) -
    BeasPeas: Hi Bob. Congratulations on winning the contest. Marilyn -
    LoannaLois: Wow....so proud of you and your writing. Congratulations, friend,Lois -
    Artasylum: Congratulations Mastery! Well deserved you are the best. Yours, diana -
    Dean Kuch:
    Way to go, Bob! -
    Meia (MESAYERS): well done richly deserved!M x -
    Mrs. KT: Bob,
    Congratulations!
    Well-deserved!

    Diane

    -
    l.raven: CONGRATULATIONS my sweet friend...you had my vote....this is a awesome story...love Linda xxoo -
    fluffnstuff: Yes...I?ll keep on trucking....great encouragement you gave....and a great writer you are. -


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
    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
    -
    Irish Rain: Congratulations Mr. Bob. Every single chapter was fascinating, I am so happy for you! -
    dejohnsrld (Debbie): Wow, Bob. It is an amazing write and so glad it is getting the recognition it deserves, my friend~Debbie -
    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. -


Mastery: Thank you to everyone for your support and congrats wishes. Bless all of you fine people! Bob
    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 -
    RGstar: Well done for a tremedous book and the emotions that touched , especially those who have walked similar shoes.
    Bravo -
    kiwigirl2821: Bob feel better soon. You and your family are in my prayers! sending nothing but love and best xoxo deborah -
    l.raven: Glitter Photos
    [Glitterfy.com - *Glitter Photos*] -
    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 -
    Irish Rain: Missing you!!! Hope you are feeling better Mr. Bob!!! -
    Ginnygray: Congratulations on your second place win, Bob! -


FanStory wrote to Mastery: Congratulations! Thieves of Happiness is the new Book of the Month!
    Irish Rain: Yay!! Congratulations Mr. Bob!!! -
    RGstar: Yahh
    Bob...weel done, can't keep a good man down.
    Best wishes -
    Dean Kuch: Congratulations, Bob!
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    Mark Valentine: Congrats on Book of the Month, Bob - well-deserved! -
    judiverse: Congratulations on your Book of the Month win. A terrific story. judiverse -
    Jay Squires: Congratulations on the Book of the Month, Bob. Always with panache! -
    Ric Myworld: Congratulations! for an outstanding story. -
    Ulla: Congratulations, Bob, so well deserved. Ulla:)) -
    mvbrooks: Great to see your name with well-deserved recognition. -
    Selina Stambi: Good job - again, Bob! -
    valmay: Congratulations Bob. I'm so pleased. Val. -
    TheWriteTeach: Congrats, Bob. Well deserved and well done! -
    kathleenspalding: Congratulations! -
    Mustang Patty: Congratulations on your win! I'm enjoying the book, and its no small wonder that others do too. ~patty~ -
    MelB: Congratulations!! -
    nancyjam: Congratulations Bob on this well deserved honor.
    Nancy -
    Mabaker: Hi Bob I want to thank you for all the kind words you and I exchanged. Sincerely, Anne. -


FanStory wrote to Mastery: Congratulations on having your book selected as the "Best Thrillers of 2016".
    Mastery: Thanks so much, Tom and crew! I owe a lot in part to the site and you folks. Bob -
    mfowler: Just saw this, Bob. belated but sincere congratulations on your success. -
    Selina Stambi: Congratulations, Bob. Awesome! -
    misscookie: How do you revise your work?. have a nice day.
    Cookie -
    Dean Kuch: Hey, Bob! ...
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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. -


Mastery:
    TAB_that's me: Keep practicing, maybe the last name will come:) lol -
    create4christ: How do you get your gif to transfer to this site...Penny -
    wilkswrites: 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? -
    Mastery: Dean Kuch, You are the master, my friend. Thanks for the Birthday wishes. LOL...Bob. -


FanStory wrote to Mastery: Congratulations! Choices is the new Book of the Month!
    Gloria ....: Way to go, Bob! -
    giraffmang: Excellent. Congratulations, Bob - well deserved. -
    Ulla: So well deserved, Bob. Congratulations -
    Dean Kuch: By George, you've done it again!
    Congratulations, Bob.
    Well done...
    Dean~~>
    -
    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 -
    boxergirl: Yay, Bob!! 8-) -
    Writingfundimension: Heartiest congratulations, Bob/Cleve! Pulled out another stunning win.

    :) Bev -
    Adri7enne: Congratulations, Bob. Well earned! -
    I am Cat: Congratulations Bob! -
    evilynne: Congratulations! Evi -
    Mark Valentine: Congrats Bob! -
    Green Lake Girl: Congrats, my Michigan buddy! Cleve would be so proud of you. ;) -
    frogbook: Congratulations on your well deserved, Book of the Month!

    JoAnn -
    Selina Stambi: Congrats, Bob! -
    Barb Hensongispsaca: Congratulations. Well deseved
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    Barb Hensongispsaca: Congratulations. Well deserved
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    Mabaker: Bob will you read Hairy and give me your opinion Regards Anne -
    Gypsy Blue Rose: Congratulations, Bob :) -
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    Mastery: Thanks, Bob photo 5fdb029d-9c43-4c50-bb36-ffd80bd14e24_zps1kd4um27.png -
    Zinnia48: Bob--What a thrill to find that you are honored in this way! You are a terrific writer, and continue to inspire me with commitment to the craft. Congratulations! Caroline -


FanStory wrote to Mastery: Congratulations! Beth's Surprise is the new Book of the Month!
    ann marie mazz: congratulations sir bob -
    barkingdog: Way to go, Bob! Congratulations. :) e -
    rama devi: Congrats! -
    Adri7enne: Nicely done, Bob. Congratulations! -
    Writingfundimension: A well-deserved recognition of your superb novel, Bob. Congratulations!

    :) Bev -
    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 -
    Christof McTarnahan: Great job, Bob. Good read, as always. -
    Dean Kuch: A hearty CONGRATULATIONS, Bob! You've done it again...
    ~Dean :} -
    Neonewman: Congratulations Bob on a well deserved win my friend!
    God bless!
    Steve -
    Mark Valentine: Congrats Bob! I'm guessing your other chapters took 2nd and 3rd place. -
    fluffnstuff: Congrats on an obviously wonderful job well done -
    Mastery: Thanks so much everyone. I appreciate all of your support. Bob -
    Mastery: Thanks to everybody for the congrats. I love you all. Bob -
    Mastery: Thanks to one and all. So many writers deserved this month's award. Bob -
    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
    -
    LovnPeace: Congratulations Bob. Well earned. Blessings -


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
    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 -
    justafan: Congrats, Bob :) -
    RGstar: You are worth it, big man.
    RG -
    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 :) -


FanStory wrote to Mastery: Congratulations! Carl Cosgrove is the new Book of the Month!
    I am Cat: Congratulations! :) -
    robina1978: Many congratulations on this win. It is a very good book indeed. Warmly,
    Ine -
    Linda Engel: Congratulations. -
    judiverse: Big congratulations on your Book of the Month win. It's an excellent chapter from a great novel. judiverse -
    Dean Kuch: HUGE congrats, Bob! Clive rocks!
    ~Dean ;} -
    Writingfundimension: Congratulations, Bob. Another well-deserved recognition.

    Bev -
    Adri7enne: Congratulations, Bob! I guess I'm not alone in enjoying your book. Yea!! -
    Ulla: Bob, Congratulations! So well deserved. Ulla -
    ann marie mazz: congratulations bob on this recognition -
    Eric1: Congratulations Bob, I knew this had to be my friend.
    -
    evilynne: congratulations! -
    wordspinner314: Congratulations! That's wonderful! -
    boxergirl: Well-deserved, Bob. Congrats! :-) -
    barkingdog: Way to go, Bob!!! ;)e -
    RGstar: Good work, my friend -


FanStory wrote to Mastery: Congratulations! The Uninvited is the new Book of the Month!
    I am Cat: Congratulations! Well done! -
    Pearl Edwards: Congrats Bob for the Book of the Month award, well done.
    -
    padumachitta: yup, i knew it:-)
    congrats
    padumachitta -
    mbagby23: Excellent :) -
    Adri7enne: Congratulations, Bob. Well deserved. This must be getting to be 'old hat' to you, uh? LOL! -
    Ulla: Bob, congratulations.!! It is so well deseved, and well done. Ulla -
    GregoryCody: CONGRATULATIONS MAN! -
    Jackreese: Congrat my friend. -
    Jackreese: -
    Gloria ....: Way to go, Bob! -
    barkingdog: Congratulations, Bob! Well deserved recognition! -
    Jean Lutz: Congratulations. So well done. I know I don't visit often, but I think of you and I am thrilled about the reception of your work. -
    Green Lake Girl: Congratulations, Bob! You and Cleve deserve the honor. -
    ciliverde: Congratulations, I am not surprised, this is well-deserved. -
    Tpa: Congratulations for a superb job! -
    Gert sherwood: Beth's Surprise by Mastery
    Chapter 29 of his book Triple Crossed must be read. I found it very enthralling

    Gert -
    Mastery: Thank you, everyone for your support! Bob -


Mastery: Thank you to all of you for your continuing support of my writing. Never, ever think I don't appreciate everything you do to encourage me and my work. Bless you. Bob

Incidentally. I have been asked many times where I got the name "Mastery" It's really sort of funny.

I quit writing between my days at Columbia College in 1967 until January of 2004 when I discovered Fanstory. At the time, my wife was having my office remodeled and I used the furnace room for an office. Lots of junk was stored in that room behind and around my makeshift desk. When FS asked me to give them a user name...I leaned back in my swivel chair...looked around and spotted a Master padlock hanging on a drawer. Honest to God.. That was it. LOL..And as Paul Harvey used to say. "Now you know the Rest Of the Story" Bob
    Dean Kuch: Well...I'll be danged, Bob. But, that's often the way most legends are born.

    "I can't be a legend yet. I'm not dead." ~Maynard James Keenan
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    funmom03: What a great story Bob Hope you are well done anymore writing my kids are in their week of school end of the year ceremony is and a dance ugh I haven't had time breath haha -
    MTBostick: That's great! Thanks for sharing. I thought you were a pro. You just confirmed it. I loved this little story. Thanks for sharing. :) -
    MissMerri: And all this time I thought it was because you were a master at mystery. Well, glad that mystery is solved! -
    Cletus Hardiman: Well, Bob, I think the title fits you well. By the way, I am back on the site, as you can tell! Clete -
    Raffaelina Lowcock: It. is such a fitting name for you LOL Ralf -


FanStory wrote to Mastery: Congratulations! The Delivery is the new Book of the Month!
    Adri7enne: Congratulations, Bob. You're a tough guy to beat when it comes to writing a good novel. Well deserved! -
    judiverse: Congratulations on the Book of the Month honor. Well deserved. judiverse -
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    boxergirl: Congrats, Bob! 8-) -
    Writingfundimension: Awesome, Bob. Another well-earned BOM win. :) Bev -
    Gloria ....: Way to go, Bob! -
    Dean Kuch: BIG congrats, buddy! I'm really happy for ya!
    ~Deano -
    Margaret Snowdon: Congratulations, Bob - so well deserved.
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    Ulla: Hi Bob, Congratulations on your win. Well deserved. Ulla -
    Green Lake Girl: Congratulations you sly dog! Hugs and Kisses from Mareitta! -
    mountainwriter49: Congratulations, Bob, for taking the Blue Ribbon in this month's BOM Contest. Well deserved!
    -Ray -
    Eric1: Congratulations Bob, you certainly are the Master my friend. -
    Father Flaps: Congratulations on winning "Book of the Month", Bob! When are they going to honor you with the title "Sir"? -
    Pearl Edwards: Congrats Bob, well deserved.
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    Pili Pubul: Congratulations Mastery, love to see your talent rewarded... Hugs. Pili -
    barkingdog: Congratulation, Bob. It looks like you have another best seller.
    :) ellen -
    Jay Squires: Congrats, Bob on the Book of the Month. Well deserved, my friend. -


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    bob cullen: congratulation Bob. A well deserved victory -
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    Dean Kuch: Congrats, big guy! It was a tight race...

    ~Deano -
    Adri7enne: Congratulations, Bob. You're tough competition for anyone to come up against. Again, a well-deserved win. Yea!!! -
    Writingfundimension: Congratulations, Bob. Great to see you in the winner's circle, yet again.

    :) Bev -
    Jay Squires: Congratulations, Bob! -
    judiverse: Congratulations to you on your Book of the Month win. You are showing your Mastery. judiverse -
    Tatarka2: Congratulations on your Book of the Month designation! This is so well deserved! -
    Mastery: Thank you everyone who follows my writing. Blessings...Bob -
    Green Lake Girl: Hey, congrats, my Michigan friend. A job well done!
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    Margaret Snowdon: Congratulations, Bob. -
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FanStory wrote to Mastery: Congratulations on the publication of your book Fatal Beauty!
    happykat4: Mastery. Congratulations. You appear to be not only a great writer, but helpful in review works and giving suggestions. I wish you all the best. -
    MissMerri: I am so very happy for you Bob! I believe I told you several years ago, you would one day be published. Congratulations! I'm so glad you never gave up. I've already bought my copy of Fatal Beauty. Can't wait to read it. -
    madhatter1977: Well done my friend! So pleased for you! Best wishes, Pete :) -
    ann marie mazz: congratulations bob -
    Cajungirl: Congratulations, Bob, I am so happy for you. -
    RGstar: Well done, Bob. This put a soft smile on my face. Fully deserved. -
    linnietwotymez: Congratulations on your new book! -
    Zinnia48: The book came today! The cover is terrific. I'll start reading tonight. Good luck and thanks for sharing it with us. Caroline -
    RPSaxena: Hi Bob,
    I was actually looking for your 'Missing Persons', but I found you missing at the expected place.
    Anyways, I'm glad to find you here with such a good news.
    CONGRATULATIONS!
    ~RP. -
    misscookie: To my dear kind sir
    What can I say, this could not have happen to a better writer. Congratulations enjoy your blessing. May your cup keep running over. LOL
    Cookie
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    360gorgeous: 360gorgeous: Mastery.
    So glad I found this.
    Great job!!! -


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    alf collier: Congratulations. A well deserved win, alf -
    michaelcahill: Congrats! Well deserved win. An honor to be on the list with you. -
    pipersfancy: Wonderful! Congratulations, Bob! -
    Dean Kuch: Big congrats, Bob! I knew you had at least one more in ya, heh-heh... Great job, buddy! :) -
    Tatarka2: Congratulations on your Book of the Month designation! This is so well-deserved! I ordered "Fatal Beauty" from Amazon yesterday, and I can't wait to read it. Congratulations on the publication, too! Wonderful news. -
    Margaret Snowdon: Congratulations - so well deserved, Bob. -
    Linda England Bonam: Congrats!!!! -
    Green Lake Girl: Congratulations my Michigan pal. Well deserved!
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    JJ Rowe: Yay! Congrats!! -
    Writingfundimension: Congratulations, Bob. You've done it again! :) Bev -
    RGstar: Well done, Bob..back on track -
    Mary Ann MCPhedran: -
    360gorgeous: 360gorgeous: Congratulations! A fine win indeed! -


Mastery: Thank you one and all for your support. I am both proud and elated to finally be published. "Fatal Beauty" will be released in February or March of 2015 and should be available in most book stores. I will be back soon posting the second volume of the Cleve Hawkins thrillers. Blessings to all. Bob
    Writingfundimension: Wonderful news, Bob. Thanks for sharing, and look forward to your follow-up in this exciting series. :) Bev -
    Mastery: I now have a date of release....February 26th 2015. -
    Irish Rain: Congratulations! Great news! Whoo-Hoo! I will look for it! -
    MissMerri: I am totally thrilled Bob. Did I not say a long time ago you should and could be published? I just love saying "I told you so!" A huge Congratulations! -
    GWinterwin: Great to have you back, Bob. Have missed your stories about Cleve Hawkins. Wishing you a merry Christmas and a blessed new year. -
    Sloegin: Hi Bob,
    I just rad your post, that was tough luck healthwise. My big complaint over Christmas, was too damn many parties and guests dropping by. Sure seems trivial after reading about your problems.
    I decided not to write anything until we had taked down the Christmas Tree and all decorations. I did have to break that vow, several times. I forgot I had to write my name on the credit card receipt for every present, kids and grand kids not to forget the wife's
    Christmas presents.Get well and get Cleve back into action.
    Tom Collins -
    dbmccarter: I haven't been on much but I am so pleased to read of your success. You really deserve it!!!! -


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    nicholsjen: Wow, this is amazing , how wonderful! -
    Mastery: Not sure of what you are referring to, specifically, Jen. ? Bob -
    TamzinWhite: Thanks for your advice, Bob, re the reading every day and not being lazy, also to write every day. I am slowly forming better habits and seeing results. -
    360gorgeous: 360gorgeous: Congratulations. A very good break! -


Mastery: I would like to thank every one on Fanstory who have helped make my book a success. Blessings and good luck with your writing. Bob


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ABOUT
Location Western Michigan
Born November 15, 1939
Gender Male
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Joined November 2004
Keep writing everyday . . . even if it is only a sentence or two, if you are sincere about getting published.

Nobody said it would be easy. : )

Bob is currently working on his fourth Cleve Hawkins mystery, called "The Deceivers." to tentatively be released in the spring vof 2021.

His third 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. People are working to make that a reality.

Under the pen name R. C. Hartson, Bob's first novel "Fatal Beauty" was published and 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 June 2, 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 a writer should write something...anything....every single day. Even if it's just a paragraph! Also, here is the bad news for the people who still want to write but don't like to read...You are not going to make it. A successful writer MUST read, 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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