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FINISHING DAD’S NOVEL: A FAMILY AFFAIR Janet Chester Bly Copyright©2012 My husband, Stephen Bly, hated half-done jobs. He couldn’t stand a ‘to do’ list  without immediate action. One big project for 2011: complete his novel, Stuart Brannon: The Final Shot.  When he passed away on June 9th, 2011, my sons said to me, “Let’s finish that book.” The idea grew. They had their dad’s creativity and wit. They’d impart their father’s input. I also discovered the value of their feedback and encouragement. I couldn’t do it without them. The editor gave us a four-month extension. This incomplete project became a family affair. Can a committee write a novel? We had the passion to find out. Steve left us 7,000 words, a synopsis and some character names. We read over his sample...