This Is My Story

“Psst… Muse. Don’t go to sleep yet. We still need a title and description.”

The author bounced on the bed and was rewarded with one open eye.

“How about X-Terminator: A robot scours the city for mutant bugs. Now let me sleep.”

Her muse flopped over and faced the wall.

“That won't work. It’s a story for kids, and about a bear.”

The muse rolled back and yawned.

“Fine, how about, Binky Bear: The best story ever told.”

The author arched her eyebrow.

“Ya think that may be a bit egotistical?”

“Sheesh, you’re picky.”

The author thumped her pencil on her lips as she scanned her brain for ideas.

“What do you think about, A Bear Story: A journey of self discovery and contentment?”

The moment of silence that followed was broken by fake snoring. “Tsk, tsk, tsk. What would you do without me? Make it, A Bare Story: A journey of self-gratification, and you might have something that will grab their attention."

The author's jaw dropped.

“Is that even G-rated?! Besides, if I do that, people will want their money back.”

“Are you kidding? Dads and uncles galore will line up to buy it, shrug, and hand it off to the kids in their lives.”

The author shook her head.

“You're impossible, I’d be better off asking the dog for help.”

Her muse fanned her face with her hand and put on her best southern accent. “Ah do believe ah am o-ffended. Then I give up. Just put down, Bear: Read this please.”

“Ahem, our desperation is showing again.”

“Go consult Rover then.”


LATER…


“Wake up, Muse. Read it and weep!”

Grumble, Grunt, Growl:
How a little bear finds a big voice.

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