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Jim Melvin's avatar

Thanks Daniel! It would be easier for me if I was posting the full chapter because most of the best "advice" comes later on. But I appreciate your saying that it's been helpful. We are all learning from each other, which is great.

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Jeanne Malmgren's avatar

I love the themes you mention, each time.

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Jim Melvin's avatar

Thank you!

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just mud by Ron's avatar

I like where you take us, Jim- to the canopy! Super imaginative, and leaning into uncertainty; then trust in those moments. Engaging for me, and young readers I'm sure!

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Jim Melvin's avatar

Thank you! And your comment is very insightful. You've uncovered one of my secrets.

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just mud by Ron's avatar

Uncertainty, is something I'm very uncertain about!

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Jim Melvin's avatar

Ha!

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Thalia Toha's avatar

Jim- Thanks for sharing this. The answer to "do you believe in magic," beyond your aptly written piece ... is that I definitely do. Hope you're well this week, Jim. Cheers, -Thalia

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Jim Melvin's avatar

Hi Thalia! Thank you for the very nice comment!

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Daniel O’Donnell's avatar

Really great again, Jim 👍🏼

Thanks the advice on the dialogue. In the excerpt it really is so effective in fleshing out the newly introduced character and whether or not he should be trusted

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