Sunday, October 30, 2011

Black Licorice Spiders and a Little Goofy Girl


Since my book hasn't quite made it to the publishing world yet, I'm constantly contacted by friends and fans hoping for a peak to tide them over until that big day happens. When I do give them a tiny glimpse, I enjoy seeing their faces light up. I love to hear them chuckle which tells me they pictured just who I've described.

So for those of you who've never had the chance to ask me about my story and have always wanted to know a little more, let me introduce you to Maryanne.

In high school you can bet that Maryanne sat alone in the lunch room. She wouldn't have minded a friend but since there wasn't anyone, she’d hum to herself while gazing out the window eating something like a mayo sandwiched and bruised banana. You can bet she was the last to be picked in gym class. Partly because she was goofy looking but also because she was uncoordinated. She wouldn't be afraid to tattle on the football star who found it okay to cheat off her algebra test and instead of carrying a tissue around to wipe her runny nose, her sleeves worked just fine. You can bet there was a time she had toilet paper stuck to the bottom of her shoe or the back of her dress tucked into her granny panties. But even with her imperfections she was confident enough to ignore the scoffs and snickering but every once in awhile, one would stick and her little heart would break. Still, she’d pick herself up and all alone, she’d move ahead.

Since she was an honest person and a hard worker, she was a perfect employee at a certain toy and candy factory. The factory came with strict rules and her boss was a stickler about obeying them. While other employees murmured about the regulations, Maryanne happily embraced her boss’s wishes. Knowing he expected a top notch product from each of his employee’s, Maryanne perfected her craft. Her black licorice spiders soon became the hot product and because of this…her life, her boss’s life and many others are thrown for a loop.

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8 comments:

  1. Good ol' naive Maryanne. The Pollyanna of horror.

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  2. 'Pollyanna of horror'!!! I LOVE that, Mike! Perfect! :)

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  3. Oh Carrie, I hope Maryanne is the heroine of the tale. I have such a soft spot for the underdog.
    Blessings,
    Linda

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  4. Fantastic! Can't wait to read more!

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  5. I'm anti spider but pro Maryanne. I hope she makes it out into the world soon. I'd like to see what she does. I bet it's a lot. :)

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  6. Thanks ladies! You will read a lot about Maryanne. She is one you can't help but love. Underdogs are my favorites! :)

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  7. Once again, you've made my day...spiders, goggles and all! Thanks!

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  8. Thanks, Terrie! What a blessing it is to have you as my agent! Love you to pieces & thanks again for giving my little tale a chance! :)

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