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Rose Gärtnerin's avatar

Oh my lands... I am *loving* the tone of this. Reading between the lines to what may have happened, and who was there before -- and I know those mountain names. I'm 100% hooked on this, for SURE.

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Joseph L. Wiess's avatar

Amazing story. Ring path, thumb path, as many paths as fingers.

Jenny-dog is an interesting person.

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Liz Zimmers's avatar

Brilliant, luscious storytelling! I love Jenny-Dog, she’s beautifully drawn. I can feel her. And while there is danger and dread, there is light and promise, too. I love that about your stories!

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Richard Ritenbaugh's avatar

An unusual post-apocalyptic story—I’m hooked! (At least no 🐇 🐇 have made an appearance yet!)

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Gaby Brogan's avatar

What a cool couple of characters! They both feel very unique and alive. Love the poetic prose. I’ll be watching to see what happens next!

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Rhiannon D'Averc's avatar

I'm finally starting to catch up. I love the vibes here. Looking forward to filling in some back-story.

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Sandy Shaller's avatar

S.E., you're an ourstanding writer. I would buy that book in a heart beat. Have you submitted it? If you haven't you should. The combination of mystery and the beautiful description, "The prairie surrendered to a another loose patch of woods, larger still. The sound of the creek rose to her ears and she quickened her pace. She followed it like an invisible tether until she reached the big old farm. The creek ran through the pastures like a knife before it tumbled—somewhere in the distance—into the river." make for a sensational and truly enthralling read. I'll be reading the rest.

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S.E. Reid's avatar

That’s very kind of you, Sandy! Thank you!

This story isn’t quite done yet, but once it is I’ll certainly be contemplating getting it published in some form or another. :)

I hope you enjoy!

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Jane Valencia's avatar

I love this one already! It's been too long since I've read fiction, and gobbling down Season 1 of Freelance and Fishmaids, I'm eager to enter further into your worlds. You inspire me. :)!

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GrousyGirl's avatar

Am very excited for the rest of this!

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Frank's avatar

In just a few pages we have an entirely new and somewhat sinister world. So as many paths as Jenny Dog has fingers, the ways her story can bend I think...oh boy!

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Henry Mitchell's avatar

I will happily pay for any story that has dillybeans in it.

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S.E. Reid's avatar

So incredibly kind of you, Henry! THANK YOU!

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Duane Poncy's avatar

I really enjoyed this, and your great characters. Well done!

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