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Thalia Toha's avatar

Dream girl, South Carolina, and a character named "Gar," what more can a reader want? Curious, Jim: How did the name "Gar" come about? Hope you're well this week. Cheers, -Thalia

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Jim Melvin's avatar

Hi Thalia! Gar is actually short for Garrick. He's Garrick in the real world, Gar in the fantasy world. 😀

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Thalia Toha's avatar

I might borrow this the next time the kids need to name a pet. :) A very unmistakable name.

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Joshua Shapiro's avatar

Accomplished and compelling YA fiction. The writer obviously has range, voice, verisimilitude, expertise at the craft.

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Jim Melvin's avatar

I consider this to be a high compliment, especially coming from a writer of your caliber. Thank you.

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Joshua Shapiro's avatar

Thanks in return, Jim. I was in a writer's group with an accomplished YA writer and learned a little of the craft through the critique and discussion--and came to respect a genre I otherwise would not have encountered. You absolutely have the mojo going :) May I use the 'Recommend' feature of Substack to link your blog to mine? Regards--Josh (in Boston)

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Jim Melvin's avatar

I'd be honored. I'll have to check to see if I have recommended you yet.

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Caro Henry's avatar

I’m drawn in. It’s next on my pile.

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Jim Melvin's avatar

Thank you!!! That's excellent of you to say.

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Jeanne Malmgren's avatar

Wow, what a beginning! I'm hooked.

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Jim Melvin's avatar

Thank you!!!

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Jim Melvin's avatar

Thanks for reading!

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