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Kate Schieber's avatar

I love your analysis of how Shattered aligns with elements of the Hero’s and Heroine’s journey.

And congrats on making it up that mountain!!

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Tell Me a Mystery's avatar

Thanks for the mention! Your continued comments on Darkly always make me want to keep writing! And I think I'd like "Exiled." I've got an Escape from NY/Snake Pussken poster on my wall. I don't think I can post a picture here, but I'll post it on Notes & tag you.

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CB Mason | YA Dystopian+Sci-Fi's avatar

I’m just typing up my review for The Exiled — dystopian grit and tense vengeance-driven mystery!

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James Kenwood's avatar

Thanks for the mention! Chapter IV of Mars Fires drops tomorrow - I trust you'll enjoy!

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CB Mason | YA Dystopian+Sci-Fi's avatar

I’m looking forward to it!

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Jonathan Tonkin's avatar

Thanks for the mention! Enjoyed your post too :)

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CB Mason | YA Dystopian+Sci-Fi's avatar

Thank!!!

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Larry Hogue's avatar

I don’t like beating the cat either. Although now that I’m writing a mystery, I’m having to do some plotting in advance.

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CB Mason | YA Dystopian+Sci-Fi's avatar

Good luck on the plotting!!! Can’t wait to read it.

“No cat was injured in the making of this comment.”

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Neela 🌶️'s avatar

Thank you for the mention.

You didn't disappoint. You never do.

Your hiking adventure sounds like it was the perfect metaphor for tackling challenging stories - steep climbs, switchbacks, and the satisfaction of reaching the summit (even if your knees remind you of the effort later!).

Funny story - today is my sister’s birthday. She turned 36. I was on video call and asked my 7-year-old niece how old her mom was. She said 100, because she complains about her knees LMAO.

Have an amazing day ahead, friend.

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CB Mason | YA Dystopian+Sci-Fi's avatar

Metaphors are everywhere, right? Sounds like a family story to remember and retell when your niece turns 36 🤣

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Neela 🌶️'s avatar

the girl has chats 🤣

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