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Sam444, other than changing the word prodded I love it. I wondered why you used that particular word, and I hesitated before saying that. I know writers use certain words for a particular reason, and I don't like interfering with that. I hope you have a good night. I have a dear writing friend that I met on a site that I was on. She would always say that she didn't understand why I wasn't using proper grammar. The truth was that I wanted to get something across in one of my children's books. One day, everything clicked, and she knew what I was doing. I was delighted. We've been friends ever since then.
posted by
Goldiec
on June 11, 2026 at 2:46 PM
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Re: SAm
O.K Sam. If it were me, I would finish at ordinary moments. I feel one might be assuming that some of the readers are a bit thick. Also, I think most interested readers will have already opened the book for the vital first assessment. Any way it is an achievement and of course I hope that you are pleased with the result, 🌺
posted by
C_C_T
on June 11, 2026 at 12:33 PM
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Re: sam444
Maybe it was supposed to read “prompted’ rather than “prodded?”🤔
posted by
Sea_Gypsy
on June 11, 2026 at 11:09 AM
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First , congratulations on your book being published. I have several comments regarding the back cover but I am hesitant to share them as I may be overly critical. One thing that is most glaring to me personally is the use of the word “prodded.” Perhaps another choice such as “encouraged” could work. LMK if further comments are welcomed. 🌹
posted by
Sea_Gypsy
on June 11, 2026 at 10:55 AM
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I love it. Anything that promotes not doom scrolling is great in my book.
posted by
FormerStudentIntern
on June 11, 2026 at 9:59 AM
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