(note to readers: I was pleasantly surprised to see Marilyn Oakley delve into the book writing world...as she was only known to me before as a fantastic songwriter. If you've not heard her music...well....you're just missing out on the best in life)

It's a very cute and funny story...you've gathered quite a bunch of party animals who have quite a collection of quirks and hang-ups. :)

I like your choice of names...very creative and fitting for each character. The author's comment is a unique touch...I've never seen that in a story before...but it's an interesting twist and one that works in this one.

Over all I'd say it's a very good story...you aimed for humor and hit it. And you made characters that are very true to life and your story doesn't seem to be bogged down in fantasy...but shows these people with the same sort of quirks and hangups that are often present in real life individuals. It's as if you drew from people you knew. (some of whom I wouldn't want to know LOL)

Very nicely done, Marilyn. Congratulations. Now if I could just find a way for you to sign it for me. :)

Hey 'M'
Finally finished your cute story!
Enjoyed it and especially enjoyed the author's comments
as I read along :)
All very interesting characters for sure :)
Keep up the great writing my friend :)
~K

Hi Marilyn!

I finally got around to reading it! Here are my comments:

First- a lot of interesting, colorful characters. I really liked how they each carved their own niche within the story!
It did jump from character to character a bit quick for my ability to keep up with it, but I confess, I don't read a whole lot of books, so my mind is more geared for the short attention span and limited topics used for magazine articles, news, etc.

I liked hearing what the women were thinking- that made it interesting, especially when it came to some of the more adult issues, it's entertaining to hear a woman's perspective, which is not often made obvious in stories.

To me, the whole thing read more like a screenplay than a short story, and maybe you could market it that way? I think it would make a neat TV show or TV movie.

Overall, I really enjoyed it. You are very talented!!

Bill (((-: