Monday, August 22, 2011

The Spark: The Author

There is this guy I know who is an author. 
He writes for a living.
He doesn't make a killing at it.
But he likes doing it.
He will never be known for most of the material he writes.
He will remain anonymous.
He's fine with that.

But when he goes home he
writes
and writes
and writes
crazy
silly
books

I should know
I'm his wife

And after years and years of watching him write
and helping him write

I want in

I have stories just begging to come out

Stories that I can give my children
my nieces and nephews
my grandchildren 
(who aren't here yet, in case you were wondering)

My husband is an author incognito
(literally and figuratively)
and my biggest
SPARK


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30 comments:

  1. Ruth JosseAugust 22, 2011 at 7:37 AM

    I love that! And maybe someday you'll work together?

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  2. Angela CothranAugust 22, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    This is so sweet :) You need to do a post telling us about your author hubby. How can we buy his books if he stays incognito?

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  3. Summer RossAugust 22, 2011 at 9:27 AM

    This was a very sweet entry! thank you for posting.

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  4. Donna K. WeaverAugust 22, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    That's lovely!

    *raises hand* I want in, too.

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  5. julie feddersonAugust 22, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    That is so sweet! Kudos to the incognito author hubby who inspired you.

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  6. The Former 786August 22, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    Your husband is pretty awesome, it's true. I wish you two nothing but success and happiness.

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  7. BriannaAugust 22, 2011 at 11:31 AM

    My husband is an incognito poet, far superior to me in every way, but without the desire to be published. I can't understand it!

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  8. KrispyAugust 22, 2011 at 11:42 AM

    Aww, this is sweet! Thank you for sharing this, and what a great spark to have. :)

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  9. Ghenet MyrthilAugust 22, 2011 at 12:02 PM

    That's awesome! I love the idea of this blog fest. :)

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  10. Abby FowersAugust 22, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    That is SO AWESOME and the best kind of spark! Totally touches my heart! Yeah, I'm a sap this morning, but I love it!

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  11. SamanthaAugust 22, 2011 at 1:53 PM

    That is so sweet! I don't know if there is any better spark than that!

    Samantha
    Writing Through College

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  12. Gwen GardnerAugust 22, 2011 at 2:12 PM

    Awesome tribute to your husband! I'll bet you're his spark, too :)

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  13. Tara TylerAugust 22, 2011 at 2:56 PM

    writers in love, how wonderful!
    love your spark story!

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  14. Precy LarkinsAugust 22, 2011 at 3:00 PM

    Awww, so sweet! ;)

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  15. Randy LindsayAugust 22, 2011 at 4:23 PM

    Well, I'm not going to say that was "Sweet". However, I really did enjoy your post. I Hope you both succeed. And speaking of you writing - when do we get to see some of that?

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  16. KimAugust 22, 2011 at 9:40 PM

    What a wonderful obsession to share together! I still can't get my husband to read a word I write :)

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  17. Small Town Shelly BrownAugust 22, 2011 at 10:23 PM

    Ruth- We are SO different that working creatively together is one of the only things we fight about. LOL

    Angie- I'll keep you updated :) He kinda blows my cover.

    Former 786- I was blogstalking your family the other day and thinking the same. Maybe it's time to make your blog private ;)

    Randy- Ummmm, good question. I will have to consult the bones. Where can we find your writing? Huh, Kettle? You're looking a little black lately.

    Kim- You can always send it my way.

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  18. Michael Offutt, Phantom ReaderAugust 22, 2011 at 11:20 PM

    Beautiful tribute to your husband. I'm following your blog now. :)

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  19. it's just lisaAugust 23, 2011 at 7:05 AM

    ah I like this post :) and love the pictures. I bet if you two could "work it out" you could create something really fun!... like a book or something; I'm not talking about kids ;)

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  20. AnonymousAugust 23, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    THanks for visiting my blog, glad you loved the sudiobook choices.

    Hahah this is so witty! Brilliant! Yes, please a collaboration in the near future?

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  21. cleemckenzieAugust 23, 2011 at 10:16 AM

    What a wonderful Spark that husband has been. Let's see those stories, Shelly.

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  22. David P. KingAugust 23, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    Oh wow! This completely launched me into the point of view of my wife. Awesome post, Shelly! And thank you for following me.

    I gave you a shout-out on my blog today! :)

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  23. LiAugust 23, 2011 at 12:00 PM

    Glad you stopped by my blog, oh vaunted 200th follower! :-)) I love the simple clean style of this piece, and I adore B & W photos as well as all things retro.

    Following, nice to meet you!

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  24. Peggy EddlemanAugust 23, 2011 at 1:09 PM

    Wow! Awesome story! And I love the way you told it.

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  25. CrystalAugust 23, 2011 at 2:30 PM

    Awwwwwww! That really is awesome. I'm always hoping that I'll end up with a fellow "creative" person - not necessarily another writer - so that I have someone who really, truly GETS that part of me. Happy to meet you, fellow campaigner! :-D

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  26. JAugust 23, 2011 at 2:50 PM

    LOVE IT! Thanks very much for the follow, and I look forward to reading more posts. :)

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  27. Sarah TokeleyAugust 23, 2011 at 5:31 PM

    I found my way here via Rachael's campaign. That was a truly lovely post; and to echo another commenter 'I want in too' :)

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  28. AnonymousAugust 23, 2011 at 11:34 PM

    Wonderful post, Shelly. Glad one of my Campaign teammates is also doing Sparkfest.

    calliekingston.blogspot.com

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  29. UnknownAugust 24, 2011 at 6:03 AM

    Wow - that was awesome! Fellow Campaigner stopping by and I'm so glad I did.

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  30. Christine TylerAugust 27, 2011 at 3:58 PM

    Your posts always get such a strong emotive reaction from me. Here, I'm wavering on bursting into tears or clapping my hands. I don't know, you just get to me. This is awesome and I love the way you present it.

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