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Parker McCoy's avatar

Older brothers can be brutal. LOL. Great story.

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C. James Desmond's avatar

Thanks, Parker. It gets worse, trust me!

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Yolanda D.'s avatar

Great chapter! Loved it! Wow! 🤘

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C. James Desmond's avatar

Thank you so much, Yolanda! The early chapters of VSP (besides the first chapter, “SUPERMARKET”) detail Joseph’s childhood struggles and his relationship with his family. Before he ultimately turns to heroin and destroys himself.

Glad you’re enjoying it, and thanks for the comment!

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Yolanda D.'s avatar

Wow…so amazing

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Yolanda D.'s avatar

Is Joseph your brother?

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C. James Desmond's avatar

The character Joseph is based on me. I am Joseph. Well, not anymore, but I was. Some version of him.

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Yolanda D.'s avatar

Yes

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Yolanda D.'s avatar

I ordered your book from Amazon. Thanks!

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C. James Desmond's avatar

Thank you so much! I sincerely hope you enjoy it!

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Yolanda D.'s avatar

I want to read about his struggles with heroin. Do you still have that story? SUPERMARKET!

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Yolanda D.'s avatar

I love this story. Keep writing, dude! I'm going to purchase your book. Keep in touch.

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C. James Desmond's avatar

That's a pattern that you'll see throughout the book. The next chapter I'm about to post is titled "BROTHER," so stay tuned. Thanks so much for the comment.

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C. James Desmond's avatar

I got bullied a lot as a kid. First for being a puny red head covered in freckles, then the acne came…

I still have a hard time with mirrors.

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Aha! Can't remember what I said, but I can relate to redheads with freckles; my Dad was one. Wish I'd inherited his gorgeous locks, but that would have interfered with my teenage quest for the sun, which my skin is paying for now. 😺

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Sorry to hear that, but you’re not missing out on much! Plus, all my hair’s gone now! Thanks for the comment/support!

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C. James Desmond's avatar

Thanks, Zee. Chapter Seven comes out tomorrow. Feel free to start with chapter one, “SUPERMARKET.”

Appreciate your support!

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