VERANDA TURBINE is published

Very cool Lee, truly a man of many talents!

I wish you nothing but the best in your new endeavor. I don't know where you find the time to do all that you accomplish.

Veranda Turbine, if that's her on the cover, reminds me of Veronica Lake. Us geezers should all remember her.

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Dennis

Dennis, I drew the cover picture myself, and I had three photos in front of me as I did: Veronica Lake, Diana Dors, and Marilyn Monroe.  She's a little bit of all three. 

And, I didn't have a photo, but I thought of Bacall alot. 

Congratulations Lee. Sensational accomplishment!

Congratulations Lee. 

Ordered!!!  Congratulations Lee.  I have enjoyed your occasional subtle sexy innuendo and humor in your posts so I am looking forward to the read. 

Fantastic, Lee! You are an asset to the wonderful world of model railroading.

When will this book be available for purchasing and are you going through Amazon as you did with your "Street" books?

Paul

It is available now. 

http://www.amazon.com/Veranda-...ords=veranda+turbine

Congratulations! This I gotta see

Maybe she could meet up with Magnetta.

Looking forward to a good afternoon read. Should arrive next Tuesday.

Once again, Lee, congratulations on another accomplished endeavor!

"Dennis, I drew the cover picture myself, and I had three photos in front of me as I did: Veronica Lake, Diana Dors, and Marilyn Monroe.  She's a little bit of all three. 

And, I didn't have a photo, but I thought of Bacall alot."

You nailed it.  Good job.

I just finished reading "Atlas Shrugged".  I'm warn out and need a rest.  Is your book lighter than that? 

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Dennis

Congratulations Lee.  I love your spirit and style.

Art

My copy arrives from Amazon on February 12. 

Congratulations. Sounds like you are also realizing your dream of writing (from the back cover) which is great that you get to do too! I will have to get a copy.

I finally purchased and read your first 'Streets book a few weeks ago and the type size and pictures were really nice for my tired old eyes. It was very readable and interesting as well, I really enjoyed it. Will be getting the second one soon too. Probably when I order this one. I also have a friend that loves fiction paperbacks, he probably reads one or two a week. May just get him a copy too.

Just ordered my copy.  Sounds like it will read like a classic film noire!

--Greg

Looking forward to reading this, order just placed.

Congratulations Lee !

Thanks Lee, I just ordered mine!

But does it cover the story behind those calender pictures that Hugh Hefner bought the rights to?

So, Lee, what's the chance of getting an autographed copy? You gotta remember, Whistler was just on old coot who painted a picture of his Mom. Look at where that is now!

Lee, when do you sleep?  Or, do you?

Yes, I would say you nailed it on your Cover art, too!  Mine is on order as well!

Lee you done good  

Clem 

Ahhh....   Bacall. You certainly captured the gals that we though about as young men Lee!

Congrats • Looks like an excellent read.........

Just placed the order Lee.  I look forward to the V.T. adventures.  Bob S.

Lee, you are THE MAN

Congratulations, Lee!  I know that  you have put a lot of time and effort in this book. 

I am looking froward to reading it.

Now, I just wonder when the movie comes out!

Don

Congrats Lee........Great cover art too.....Bacall in 'To have and have not' is my all time fav.  

Dad became a writer at age 70. He now has 3 books and many newspaper articles most dealing with history and remembrance.  

I am somewhat a frustrated writer......don't think I am talented enough so I'll continue to write about my travels for fun. (can be read at currtail.com below) 

Lee,

  will you be at York? Is there any chance You would have a table a couple hours a day to sell autographed copies? I have both Streets books and they are a heavy influence in an upcoming renovation of my layout. Well done!

Emile

Congrats, Leee!

Peter

Congratulations Lee

I know its early but has anyone from Hollywood contacted you for the movie rights yet.

Oh boy, just received notification from amazon that I have a Valentines Day date with Veranda Turbine.

Anyone who hasn't ordered yet; I hope you're jealous.

Thank you for all the kind words and the purchases to date.  I had a lot of fun writing this book and making up all the stuff, and using my layout for so many of the pictures in the book.  Hope everyone likes it.

As I'm sure Lee knows, the Turbine family is known to be quite gaseous. My book is due tomorrow so as yet I am unsure how Veranda herself will handle that particular family characteristic and what Lee wrote in that regard?

I expect she will be very delicate and follow the practice of many celebrity women who carry a very small dog and blame the accidental but public emission of gas on the mostly innocent animal.

You are so right, Dewey.  But she seemed to handle that Turbine proclivity well throughout the book - without embarrassing problems.  No doubt she watched her diet carefully.  

You will see, however, reference to some radio skits involving her and whoopee cushions in the book.

And as you many on this forum are aware, UP's final big GTEL turbines were nicknamed "the Big Blow." Some of Veranda's jealous enemies applied that nickname to her, too, although they were talking about something else. That  is discussed, too, with what I hope is grace and tact, in the chapter titled "Chew Chew."