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The comments seen on this page were sent from readers worldwide. I thank them for their kind words.
Liz Agar Melbourne, Australia
I finally got around to re-reading Watson and enjoyed it just as much
as the first time.
James G Alexander, Jr Ozark, Alabama
" Watson is where it Wuz" has got to be one of the funniest most
entertaining books I have read in a long time and I do a lot of reading.
The military section is almost a carbon image of the experiences of Mark and
I when we joined the army down in Texas and were sent to Ft Chaffee for 16
weeks of basic training in 1949. I am recommending it to all of my old army
buddies as well as other friends and relatives.
Sandra Bartholomey Caruthersville, Missouri
I love books and yours will be going on the special shelf. I just sit on the floor and giggle my head off while reading it.
Earline Barger Sallisaw, Oklahoma
Sounds just like some of the times we used to have in Sallisaw, Oklahoma.
Ruth Barton Westminister, Vermont
I was laffing 'till my sides ached and my pants were wet from reading this stuff. I fell deeply in love with Watson and its citizens.
Claudette M Beerman-Rogers Ravenna, Ohio
I love the stories.
Helen Blair Indianapolis, Indiana
My honest opinion is...it is very good. My husband, my sister and her husband all love the book.
Dot Burford Stuarts Draft, Virginia
Tom took it and keeps laughing. It was his birthday present so I waited until he went to sleep and took it from him. On a scale of one to ten it can be nothing but a TEN.
Jo Ellen Blair Dallas, Texas
Your use of dialect and play on words make it a very humorous read. It is obvious that you have a keen sense of timing in using humor.
Connie Brubaker Uniondale, Indiana
My husband has been caught laughing out loud reading your book. He is taking it everywhere, to work, to the bathroom and reading instead of watching TV. You are a great writer.
Nancy C Chamberlain Houston, Texas
I think Watson is hysterical.
Sharon L Childs Las Vegas, Nevada
I gave one of your books to my sister and she says she reads part of it
every morning and laughs about it the rest of the day. Says she can't
imagine anyone not loving it.
Carol Corrao Ann Arbor, Michigan
My impression of the book was that it made me feel homesick! It was like sitting on Grandpa's porch and listening to him tell stories, (something I'd give anything to have one more time!) If you decide to do a sequel, you can surely put my name down for a copy!
Sam Covey Prescott, Ontario, Canada
“Watson" is the type reading I like to leave at my bedside to read at my leisure. I enjoyed the book and if you write another, I'll be buying it as well.
Alice Dauro Long Beach, Mississippi
You did a great job with the book. It is so much fun to read.
Elsie Davis Modesto, California
After reading the first story I just busted out laughing. I know that I will enjoy the rest of the book just as much.
Laverne Hughes Denver Watson, Arkansas
You really did a great job with “Watson". If you ever write another book please let me know. I ordered five of these and need more.
Shirley Dinsch Burleson, Texas
I thoroughly enjoyed your book. It was entertaining and funny. I look forward to the next one. I will be buying a couple more.
Ruth Donham Onalaska, Texas
Makes me homesick. Love it!
Emma Dundon Waterloo, Canada
What a fun weekend losing myself in Tubby Joe's exploits! I kept wondering how much of your self was in Tubby Joe! The overt humor is delightful¦ you give us the ability to laugh at ourselves as we identify with the antics. I loved the story of the dances on the bridge in the glare of the truck lights with synchronized radios!! Have you ever written a dictionary of the dialect? I think posterity would appreciate it immensely. Keep up the delightful writing. Thanks for the memories.
Mary Alice Geary Tampa, Florida
I am laughing my way through “Watson Is Where It Wuz". Thanks for all the laughter.
Cindy Greer Fort Smith, Arkansas
I am using Watson Is Where It Wuz to teach my students the use of dialect. It is very funny and well written.
Lois Guffy Byron, Oklahoma
Your book was most entertaining, humorous, well written,
and one I would think most people would like to read and would enjoy a
sequel..
Fran Hall Fort Smith, Arkansas
Funniest thing I ever read.
Louise Hansen Wichita, Kansas
I would vote for Ol' Tubby and I will again and again.
A. Hendrix Dallas, Texas
In enjoyed Watson Is Where It Wuz. We all should thank you for preserving tales that would have been lost within another generation or two.
Margie Hendrix Commerce, Texas
You write funny stories. You must be from Arkansas.
Jan Hogue Little Rock, ArkansAs
We enjoyed the book and have had many laughs reading it. My husband went to school at Tillar. He thinks you must have stolen some of your stories from there.
Joyce Hollett Wilmington, Deleware
I love the book...funny and so interesting..........you can't help but fall in love with the characters...tales from a small town........of all their escapades.........
Hettie Nell Horn Fountain Hill, Arkansas
I just knew I would enjoy reading your book. I am now sending a copy to my daughter in Odessa, Texas.
Wanda Irby Seymore, Texas
Loved all of them but the Graveyard and Baseball Game seemed to fit at the time I read them. I read a lot of it out loud at the office. I had everyone in stitches. Wonderful! My brother said he read the book twice and that he felt sure that you were talking about Elbert, Texas. Bill, brother has passed his copy around to all his in-laws and the people at the company where he works. Everyone loved it. I hang on to mine. If anyone wants to read it, they can buy their own .
Cindy Johnson Elk Grove Village, Illinois
The stories sure put a smile on my face.
Mabel Jones Geneva, Alabama
"Watson Is Where It Wuz" took me back to when my husband was drafted. I enjoyed it...not his being drafted, but the book. My husband liked picking cotton more than, “You're in the army Mr. Jones.
Mary Julien Moore, Oklahoma
I loved the book. It was witty, charming, and funny. Reminded me of the stories my dad and grandparents told us as we were growing up.
Dixie Lee Kennedy Tucson, Arizona
Think if I had to pick a favorite chapter it would have to be, "The Ooze Out" with "The Gas Chamber" being an extremely close second! My friend, you do have a way with words!
Rosemary Kenney Jonesboro, Arkansas
I received your book and want you to know how much I've enjoyed reading it.
Bobby D King Honey Grove, Texas
It was really humorous. Glad to see that it contained no profanity.
Barbara Kirchner-King ` Upper Hutt, New Zealand
Enjoyed reading it. Looking forward to your next book.
W. C. Maples Tahlequah, Oklahoma
I enjoyed the stories although some may find the dialect hard to follow.
Carl McCauley Fort Smith, Arkansas
I enjoyed the final version just as I thought I would when listening to you and reading unfinished stories in Saudi Arabia. I bought an extra copy for my sister who lives in Watson.
Bonnie McMillan Montgomery, Alabama
I want to buy several of your books and give them to friends and family.
John Meehan El Paso, Texas
I want the book after listening to all the stories in Saudi Arabia.
Jan Meyers Chesterton, Indiana
While my friend was in surgery yesterday I was reading your book. Lordy Mercy! Good thing I was outside when I had extreme outbursts of laughing. People in the parking lot must have thought I had lost my mind.
Latressa Modgling Nacogdoches, Texas
I love your stories!
Ann Privett Moore Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Your "fan base" is growing! I love the style of writing.
Gloria Motter Van Wert, Ohio
I just had to tell you that I have never laughed so much reading a book. While driving to Tennessee with my husband, I was reading the book out loud. Jim and I laughed so hard that passers by look at us like we were crazy. Thank you for the great stories.
Elizabeth Ann Nielsen Svenstrup J, Denmark
The book was very "refreshing" - something you can pick up and put down at
leisure and always get something out of it. It suited me fine!!!
Judy Nisbit Langley, British Columbia, Canada
I loved it and so did my husband. I'll be keeping it nearby for when and if I need a good laugh!
Beryl Orr Texarkana, Texas
I think your book is great!!! And yes, you should write another. I have “chuckled" all through it. I left it in my family room and the other day I heard one of my sister's caregivers chuckling also. I went to see what she was laughing about, and guess what, she was reading your book. She is a black lady and said it reminded her of some of the ol' boys she knew when she was young.
Ben Outlaw Rosenberg, Texas
I really enjoyed it. I definitely would vote for a sequel.
Ruby Peppers West Paducah, Kentucky
Bill! Wonderful and VERY funny!
Terry Quong American Fork, Utah
“Watson" arrived today. Having great fun¦ started with “We Done Joined The Army"¦ really a hoot.
Frances Roberts Florida
The dialect was consistently accurate. You set yourself a difficult task and performed it well. Every page brought smiles or chuckles, and at times, I burst into laughter.
Dave Ross Fort Smith, Arkansas
Well written humor.
Gayle Rowlett Darlington, South Carolina
I have thoroughly enjoyed your stories. The book reminds me of home so much. I truly believe that you have captured the old days as I remember them from childhood. Thanks for bringing back a lot of old memories and making me laugh at them.
Vicki Schaffer Shawano, Wisconsin
Bill...I LOVED IT!!! It's an honor to "know" you...and
have you as a list friend. Continued luck on your books.
Walt Shoup Shell Knob, Missouri
Congratulations on a well written book. We will be hanging on to the book for later readings. Write a sequel.
Shawn Sinor Ogden, Utah
I just finished your book and it was GREAT!!!! I loved it. It is the kind of book that I just want to keep coming.
Barbara Staffo San Bernardino, California
I really enjoy the stories so much.
Peggy Staton Salem, Oregon
I really like those Ol' Tubby stories. Keep me on your mailing list. I have been reading the stories aloud to my husband and he loves them too.
Mamie Tate Evansville, Indiana
Loved it! No better place to get a good laugh.
Linda Thompson Cocoa, Florida
The stories are delightful and make me homesick. Thank you. I am terribly sentimental and love to be homesick.
Barbara Tolleson Longview, Texas
Enjoyed reading the book. It made me homesick. Keep up the good words and work.
Bettie Myers Wehland New Windsor, Maryland
I have enjoyed Ol' Tubby Joe immensely.
Pat White San Jose, California
In short, it is the funniest thing I've read in a long time. I have an electronic copy on my computer at home and I keep the book at work so anytime I need a 'mood change', I pick it up and read a story. No matter how many times I read the same story, I always laugh again~!!
Will Wilson Phoenix, Arizona
I've been trying to read your book. How in the world do you expect people to read it with tears of laughter in their eyes? Thanks ever so much for the smiles and guffaws.
Patty Yirka Fortuna, California
I love it. It is really funny and very entertaining. Do another¦ I will buy it in a heartbeat.
Dean C Young Viola, Wisconsin
Watson brought tears to my eyes and a sore belly from laughing so much. You incorporate down-home wisdom with a wit equal to that of Will Rogers. This book deserves to make the Top 10 and I hope that it does.
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