Sunday, March 28, 2010

I LIKE TO WRITE by RR DOWNER


I scribbled out the better part of a novel, “Johnny”, on tablets with pen and pencil, while aboard ship in 1956. Then a slight time lapse of approximately forty-two years passed, where I not only didn’t write, but never opened a book, other than Newsweek. After serious prodding and arm twisting from my loving wife, I sat down at a computer and banged out a memoir of my Navy experiences to pass on to my two children. Since then I have written a few novels and started several others. Also numerous short stories and memoirs of different periods of my life.

Encouragement from peers has driven me onward.

For this let me first thank my spouse, who is a better writer than I. Also, I offer my appreciation to several others I join forces with on Thursday mornings, and once a month on Saturdays, for their support and sharing of knowledge. I was reluctant to join at first, but belonging to the Bayou Writers Group has been a positive, stimulating experience.
Bob Downer delves into short stories, family histories and is currently working on a novel. He loves to write and is an active member of the BWG Thursday critique group.

9 comments:

  1. The soul of brevity, as usual, but you make your words count. Thanks for the post.

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  2. Nice post, Bob. I'm looking forward to reading more of your work.

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  3. BWG is proud to have you as a member Bob!

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  4. Glad to see your post. You are the quiet, silent type my mother told me to watch out for. Your woork is always interesting. Glad Georgia gave you a little poke in the ribs. Keep writing.

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  5. Good job, Bob. I, too, appreciate and am inspired by our Thursday group.

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  7. Georgia said...
    See? I told you soooooo.

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  8. BWG is lucky to have you, Bob. Wouldn't be the same without you.

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