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Jule Kucera's avatar

Jill, reader reviews are all over the map. My favorite gotta-laugh review of my memoir:

"I hated it and it was too short."

Best wishes with your exploration into the short story form. I'm in a short story 'bookclub' at the library and it's expanded my appreciation.

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Jill Witty's avatar

I love that, Julie! It’s important not to take reviews seriously, because the reviewers certainly don’t. 😂

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Julia F. Green's avatar

In re Maggie O'Farrell go straight to I Am, I Am, I Am. Flawless. And will ring differently after your recent loss--my condolences. I'm glad you shared a beautiful photo 💜

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Jill Witty's avatar

Oh, I *love* I Am, I Am, I Am. It may be my favorite of hers. And thank you for your kind words. ❤️

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Ralph, Kendra, and Team's avatar

Haven't a clue how you ended up in my company's inbox but now that you're here, I feel compelled to encourage you to write a short story titled, 'The Bat Box'. So much opportunity rests with a simple yet vast, dark compartment, perhaps 24 inches square by 36 inches deep, loaded with lathed still lifes that have the power to strike out or soar a kid's ego over the outfield wall. Yes. Do this, will you? It's the least you can do for showing up in our inbox. Oh, and if you write it, we'll be happy to take it to studio. Ralphie! Producer; SqueakyCheeseProductions.com

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