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December Signature Feature: Melvyn Ford by Carlos Hazday

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Nostalgia, family, and the many generations coming together is often a theme around the holidays. I didn't want to feature another holiday story right now, though, since I'm sure readers can find plenty of those to enjoy! I wanted to bring those themes forward that are so common in a new way, so I searched and found this great short story by Carlos Hazday that pays homage to... the family car. 

Melvyn Ford by Carlos Hazday Signature Banner

Length: 3,249

Description:  A 1929 Ford Model A Tudor, bought at the start of the Great Depression, is passed from father to son through four generations. Through the decades, Melvyn Ford is a silent witness to joy and sorrow. The car plays a role at family births, weddings, and deaths.

A reader said: This is an absolutely wonderful story. Seeing something cherished and passed on through the generations of the family will bring a smile to your face. I may be biased towards Carlos' writing, but I highly recommend this story. ~ WolfM

If you want to spread the word about Carlos Hazday's story, download the graphic below and add it to your signature!

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Make sure you come back on Wednesday to see the excerpt I chose to share!

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Carlos Hazday

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Nice surprise, Cia. Thanks for the early Christmas present.

This is a favorite of mine, written a long time ago, and nowhere near as polished as my current offerings. It's also proof I can write stuff not featuring a certain MC who's taken over my life. Even if these little tales sometimes get lost in the clutter. :P

And yes, I suspect @WolfM is biased. I suspect he was buttering me up so I'd edit his work faster. ;)

 

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Mancunian

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I recently came across this short from @Carlos Hazday and thoroughly enjoyed it. I recommend that others also read this great 'feel good' offering, I'm sure it will lift anyone's spirits.

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It's well worth the time to read and enjoy it for the first time.  Also it's a quick read and I just read it again for about the fifth time!

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9 hours ago, Carlos Hazday said:

Nice surprise, Cia. Thanks for the early Christmas present.

This is a favorite of mine, written a long time ago, and nowhere near as polished as my current offerings. It's also proof I can write stuff not featuring a certain MC who's taken over my life. Even if these little tales sometimes get lost in the clutter. :P

And yes, I suspect @WolfM is biased. I suspect he was buttering me up so I'd edit his work faster. ;)

 

This story being featured is well deserved. Congratulations, @Carlos Hazday. I'd never try to get you to edit faster since that leads to mistakes being missed. I am biased all the same and freely admit it. ;)

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Cia

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12 hours ago, Carlos Hazday said:

Nice surprise, Cia. Thanks for the early Christmas present.

This is a favorite of mine, written a long time ago, and nowhere near as polished as my current offerings. It's also proof I can write stuff not featuring a certain MC who's taken over my life. Even if these little tales sometimes get lost in the clutter. :P

And yes, I suspect @WolfM is biased. I suspect he was buttering me up so I'd edit his work faster. ;)

 

Believe it or not, I actually put this in the lineup back in September!! :P This morning at 6 AM I was frantically checking, thinking I forgot to put in one for this month then I saw I hadn't. LOL 

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Brilliant story. :heart: it! 
 

Edit: I may be biased now but I originally read this story when @Carlos Hazday was just a name on GA’s author list.

It may not be a technical masterpiece, however, the storyline is what makes it shine. 

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frosenblum

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I also read this story back when it first came out. It's one of my favorites that I reread every so often. The premise is hokey, yet @Carlos Hazday , even early in his writing career, treats it with such care that he brings it off brilliantly.

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