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Beth Waterhouse's avatar

Keep writing Jon, we need this book. Your writer's voice is clear; we trust it. I want more of this story whenever it happens!

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Jonathan Odell's avatar

Thank you, Beth! I think it's time we schedule coffee!

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Pru Selden's avatar

I am now invested in David Lee. Please tell me more.

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Jonathan Odell's avatar

I will! I finished the next chapter yesterday, so I'll be sharing soon. I want to get David Lee and Violet together soon.

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Lori Mattsson Bjorke's avatar

You have such a gift for telling stories … writing stories. I can hear the screen door slam, I can feel the dirt beneath his feet, I can almost smell the dumplings. The boy’s drive to protect his dad and also protect his mother. My heart!

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Jonathan Odell's avatar

Lori, that's helpful. This novel is becoming darker than my other work, and I'm afraid that, along with the threat of violence, it will stop readers cold.

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Lori Mattsson Bjorke's avatar

Not this reader. Some of us come from those dark places and it weirdly reminds us that we’re seen.

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Jonathan Odell's avatar

We have to meet one day for coffee.

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Lori Mattsson Bjorke's avatar

I would LOVE to!

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Lori Mattsson Bjorke's avatar

Love, love, love this story. I can’t wait to read more.

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Jonathan Odell's avatar

Thank you! I need all the positive reinforcement I can get!

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Joan Mansbach's avatar

Found myself scrolling past the last picture looking for more. Especially appreciated the way David learned to tell time.

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Jonathan Odell's avatar

Thanks Joan. I finished the next chapter today, so I'll be sharing soon. I want to get David Lee and Violet together soon.

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