8/2/21–21: Uninvited Guest
The newest part has been added to Clyde! Since it’s been a while, you may want to go back and reread what’s been written so far to refresh your memory about some things that were previously mentioned, and that’s all I’ll say about that.;) The newest part is in blue print so you should have no problem locating it. Enjoy…
Susan
7/29/21–Update
Twenty years ago, I started this novel/series. TWENTY YEARS. All I can say to that is WOW! Well, actually that’s not all I can say. I guess what I should really say is, “What is taking you so long to finish it?”;) There are lots of reasons for not completing this saga, but I’m okay with that because there are just so many stories that could be told about Mulder, Scully, Elsie, Jo, Sam, and the other citizens of Clyde. Looking through this blog, I saw that 2018 was when I posted the latest entry to this novel, and I figured it was about time to add something new to it. Consequently, I reread all 20 parts and got inspired to write!:) No, I’m not posting what I’ve written yet, but I did go back and edit what I already wrote, changing some of the words, phrases, and formatting here and there. This not only helped me refresh my memory for the story, but it also made me fall in love with these characters all over again. I just adore this little world I’ve created, and it is my hope that you will reread my story to refresh your memory (or read for the first time) and enjoy it just as much as I have. As for the next and newest part, I should be posting it sometime next week.
Susan
7/15/14–Thoughts about Clyde
Of all the series I’ve written over the years, Clyde is by far my all-time favorite. Although I call it a series, I suppose you could call it a novel, especially since it’s become so long over the years. That being said, however it’s classified, it always makes me feel so good inside when I’m able to add more to it. I wrote and posted the original Clyde as a stand-alone story beginning way back in 2001, and now here I am 13 years later still adding new characters and stories to it and enjoying it just as much now as I did back then.:)
When I came up with the idea to have Mulder be “forced” to leave Scully and William and create a secret identity in a new town, I knew I wanted him to go to a small town with an unusual name, and I wanted it to be a real town, not a made-up one so I literally pulled out the atlas and started thumbing through some of the Atlantic coast states and came across Clyde, which really is a town in North Carolina with a population a little over 1,000. I’ve always enjoyed the way small towns are portrayed on TV and in the movies, and I’ve had a lot of fun creating the characters and atmosphere for Clyde over the years.
My grandma’s name was actually Elsie, and my grandpa’s name was Allen, which is where I got those names, and although Elsie’s personality and mannerisms don’t really match the way my grandma was, the love between my grandparents was like those characters. As for Josephine (Jo), I have really liked the challenge of creating a backstory for her and fleshing out what kind of person she is, and I’m really looking forward to exploring her relationship with the newest store owner in town, Sam Bailey.:) And as for giving Mulder the alias of Bob, I chose that name for one simple reason. It was the name of David Duchovny’s character in the movie Return to Me. <g> I absolutely adored the sensitive character he played in that movie, and I knew I just *had* to give Mulder that name too. Scully’s alias doesn’t really have an unusual or exciting backstory to it other than the fact that Sarah is the name of one of my daughters…oh, and she also has red hair. <g> As for the “Come On Inn,” I wanted a name that would be unique and clever, and although I did look up some bed and breakfast names for ideas, I’m proud to say that I came up with that name on my own.:)
Although I’m not able to add new stories to this series as much as I would like to, I do have several ideas and storylines for the characters churning around in my head that I’d eventually like to explore. Each time that I do add something new, you can always find it at the end by looking for the part that is printed in color. In closing, I’d like to give a BIG thank you to all of the faithful readers that have been following this story and these characters. I have loved reading your comments and words of encouragement over the years!
