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R is for Richard

My plan for the A - Z Challenge is to write every post as if it were a diary entry by a character from my WIP. Today's post comes from Leah Walker. 


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I've worked in a lot of places, but I've never had a boss like Richard Bailey. He's a dream. If there's something you need, he'll go out of his way to help you, and it wouldn't even occur to him to ask for anything in return. His passion for his team is like nothing I've ever seen before, and it's amazing to be a part of something so special.

When I first met him, I was terrified. I really thought he'd be a scary manager, like the ones you see on TV, screaming at players whenever they do the smallest thing wrong. Richard doesn't work that way. He's laid back, and it earns him a lot of respect. You'd think that being so easy going would mean the players walked all over him, but instead, they work harder.

Richard sort of ... adopted me when I joined the team. I think he feels protective of me because I'm so far away from home. It's like having an extra dad to turn to! My move from Boston to L.A was made so much easier because of him, and I will always be grateful for that.


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  1. Jennifer Joyce20 April 2012 at 09:57

    Aww, so sweet of Leah to say Richard is like having a second dad to turn to. He sounds awesome. Why have I never had a boss like Richard?

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  2. Sheena-kay Graham20 April 2012 at 10:08

    I like Richard! *Waves frantically* This was a sweet post, nice and strong bosses rule.

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  3. Clare20 April 2012 at 10:57

    Excellent entry. Richard sounds like such a cool boss, and I love the way Leah talks about him. You can really feel the affection she has for Richard, and it's great she has someone in L.A to rely on.

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  4. Annalisa Crawford20 April 2012 at 11:04

    What a great boss to have!

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  5. jabblog20 April 2012 at 11:12

    I love the way you know your characters so well. They are so true to life.

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  6. Catherine Noble20 April 2012 at 11:24

    Richard sounds excellent! I always prefer a laid back leader over a power-hungry tyrant: you'll always work harder for the former!

    It's so sweet that Leah sees him as a second dad :')

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  7. Tobi Summers20 April 2012 at 11:28

    Richard sounds really great. I love the genuine warmth Leah feels towards him.

    You gotta publish the book soon, k? Now you're just teasing. ;-)

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  8. Unknown20 April 2012 at 11:45

    Richard sounds like a wonderful man.

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  9. Jennifer Lane20 April 2012 at 13:23

    Richard is Leah's soccer coach? You've got me intrigued by the plot. I have a great boss and that is a rare, beautiful thing.

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  10. Anonymous20 April 2012 at 14:22

    I love this character! I can just feel the emotion pouring out of the words! :D

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  11. Lynn Proctor20 April 2012 at 14:30

    everyone should experience a boss or even as a friend, like richard--nice

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  12. Trisha20 April 2012 at 14:54

    A good boss is hard to find, and a gem to be treasured when you do find them! I've had some pretty rude/annoying 'managers' or bosses in my time but nothing truly awful.

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  13. Elizabeth Seckman20 April 2012 at 15:12

    If I was single, I'd call him. Is he forty-ish and hot?

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  14. Angela Cothran20 April 2012 at 15:49

    I love to see a character from another characters eyes :) Well done.

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  15. Jenny S. Morris20 April 2012 at 16:10

    Nice. I really like all the vantage points we get of each character and some of the other too.

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  16. Unknown20 April 2012 at 16:56

    That's a good technique - seeing characters from another character's POV. Richard sounds ideal :-)

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  17. Sarah Allen20 April 2012 at 17:36

    Love it :) Just my type.

    Sarah Allen
    (my creative writing blog)

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  18. Jaycee DeLorenzo20 April 2012 at 17:46

    Aww, this was sweet. I'm really enjoying these!

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  19. Alex J. Cavanaugh20 April 2012 at 18:54

    We should all have someone like that in our lives.

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  20. Christine Rains20 April 2012 at 19:22

    That's so sweet. It made me smile.

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  21. Dana20 April 2012 at 20:59

    I just found your blog. What a great theme!

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  22. Rebecca Alexander20 April 2012 at 21:19

    Lovely character! When I get stuck, I interview my characters (I used to be a psychologist) and get them to tell me about their past. This is a lovely way to develop them! New follower - from N Devon!

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  23. Denise Covey 20 April 2012 at 23:37

    He sounds like a great fellow.

    Denise

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  24. Leigh Covington21 April 2012 at 01:18

    awww! Go Richard! What a great guy. :)

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