SHOULD I write a book? My 1st serious question

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - SHOULD I write a book? My 1st serious question

Posted: 9/24/2004 10:49:21 PM EDT

My 401K cratered, the company I work for has no real pension plan, I'm 52 YO and might live longer than I expected.

This is scary.

I feel like a boxer down on points, entering round 15 and know I have to win by a knockout.

Should I write a book of just stop taking my Zocor?

Would any of you guys REALLY buy it?

Posted: 9/24/2004 10:52:34 PM EDT

[#1]

I've always enjoyed reading your stories in some of the posts you've authored on this site. I think it would be a fine idea.

Posted: 9/24/2004 10:52:39 PM EDT

[#2]

My Blind Servant by The Seeing Eye Cat.

I'd buy that in a second.

Posted: 9/24/2004 11:57:18 PM EDT

[#3]

Quoted:
My Blind Servant by The Seeing Eye Cat.

I'd buy that in a second.

And I'll buy a copy in the next third of a second.

Posted: 9/24/2004 11:59:48 PM EDT

[#4]

I've enjoyed your stories here for a very long time.

Just make sure that when you do write the book, to include some of those classic seeing eye cat pictures. Hey.... sometimes all those words are hard to take.

Posted: 9/25/2004 12:00:24 AM EDT

[#5]

BIG +1

Posted: 9/25/2004 12:08:13 AM EDT

[#6]

I'm in for at least 5 copies.

Posted: 9/25/2004 12:09:17 AM EDT

[#7]

You'd be the Patrick McManus of the Navy.

Posted: 9/25/2004 12:22:24 AM EDT

[#8]

www.iuniverse.com

Posted: 9/25/2004 1:03:18 AM EDT

[#9]

I'm in for three. Better start writing.

Posted: 9/25/2004 7:48:16 PM EDT

[#10]

Only if you will come here to sign it .

Posted: 9/25/2004 7:53:47 PM EDT

[#11]

Write a book about what?

Posted: 9/25/2004 8:02:10 PM EDT

[#12]

Quoted:
Write a book about what?

whats the story line?

Posted: 9/25/2004 8:04:46 PM EDT

[#13]

Pic I have always enjoyed reading your stories. A book would be even more enjoyable me thinks. You definitely have a knack for writing. I'd be thrilled to see you follow through. and indulge your passion. I love that kind of stuff.

Put me down for five copies.

Posted: 9/25/2004 8:05:22 PM EDT

[#14]

Anybody want to point me to any of his his stories? I work for Random House, no I don't I just want to read them.

Posted: 9/25/2004 8:05:55 PM EDT

[#15]

this is arfcom buddy, you could write a book about tactical knitting and i'm pretty sure we could get the word out to the rest of the world

git-r-done

Posted: 9/25/2004 8:07:42 PM EDT

[#16]

I would buy one and several to give as gifts!

Posted: 9/25/2004 8:15:50 PM EDT

[#17]

I'll take six copies.

Posted: 9/25/2004 8:24:32 PM EDT

[#18]

Only if it's the "Adventures of a Seeing Eye Cat" and its bumbling (kidding) handler.

Posted: 9/25/2004 8:30:11 PM EDT

[#19]

Why not? Tom Clancy didn't start writing until later in his life. If you enjoy it go for it. Just keep food on the table and a roof over your head.

Posted: 9/25/2004 8:39:57 PM EDT

[#20]

Fuck an A, pic. I've been telling you for over a year to write a book. Talk to Matt Bracken, author of Enenies Foreign and Domestic about getting that bad boy into print.

Writing isn't easy and it's probably the least efficient way of making money aside from recycling aluminum cans. But you've had an interesting life and you're very funny. I'd buy a copy.

Posted: 9/25/2004 9:13:25 PM EDT

[#21]

Yep...you could start by printing out your arfcom posts. Forgot what you told the kid to tell the teacher and then went to the school to do his detention period. LMAO. Maybe that infobabe that you gave the 'story' to will by a copy .

Posted: 9/25/2004 9:17:22 PM EDT

[#22]

Hell yes Pic I would get/buy a couple in a heartbeat.

Posted: 9/25/2004 9:30:36 PM EDT

[#23]

Yes most def!

I have read many of your posts to friends and relatives, all of whom loved them.

Posted: 9/25/2004 9:55:40 PM EDT

[#24]

If you do it for yourself, who cares if people buy it? Follow your dreams and they will take you places you could never have imagined. I just love a happy ending

Posted: 9/25/2004 9:58:14 PM EDT

[#25]

I've been thinking about writing a book for a while now too.

Same as him, i just don't know if anyone would buy it, so why bother?

The "experience" maybe?

Posted: 9/25/2004 10:00:50 PM EDT

[#26]

Anyon have a link to the story????

Posted: 9/26/2004 2:30:41 AM EDT

[#27]

One of Piccolo's stories

Posted: 9/26/2004 5:19:23 AM EDT

[#28]

Make sure the distributor sells it in Aus too! Ill get my friends to buy it as well and give it as presents eheh

Posted: 9/26/2004 5:27:43 AM EDT

[#29]

I'm thinking more along the lines of 'graphic novel'.

Posted: 9/26/2004 5:46:30 AM EDT

[#30]

You should start writing books pic.

You have a great way with words and tell any story with a twist of humor.

I would buy a book you authored.

Posted: 9/26/2004 5:50:17 AM EDT

[#31]

They say everyone has one good book in them!

Tj

Posted: 9/26/2004 1:34:46 PM EDT

[#32]

Please publish your stories. With the net, you can get a great deal of word-of-mouth publicity. I would eagerly purchase a copy.

Posted: 9/26/2004 11:24:40 PM EDT

[#33]

Piccolo, I would by your book in a heart beat, your SEC stories are a riot and I could not helpbut be rivited to your ghost story about the 'Sea hag' (not sure of title).

You do have talent and a definate 'way' with words.........Just do it!!!

Posted: 9/27/2004 4:12:19 AM EDT

[#34]

Posted: 9/27/2004 4:14:52 AM EDT

[#35]

No, but I myself have seriously thought about stand up comedy.

Maytbe you should too.

SGatr15

Posted: 9/27/2004 4:17:56 AM EDT

[#36]

I'd buy one, and not out of charity. I smell a SE group buy!

Posted: 9/27/2004 4:30:54 AM EDT

[#37]

Piccolo... you have a talent for storytelling.

You should indeed write your book. I would buy it in paperback.

Posted: 9/27/2004 5:09:44 AM EDT

[#38]

I would buy a few copies.

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