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 Thanks to all of you who have subscribed, but I am having a little trouble finding out the ones that I have. Would you please just bear with me as I post this to see if you get a notice.

 If you do, please email me or send me some kind of message.

 Thank you very much!

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vlmaples said…
I got two notifications; this was my second. I am so excited for this new chapter in your writing career!
February 9, 2019 at 5:39 PM
Anonymous said…
I have received two emails. Blog away!
Charlotte
February 14, 2019 at 8:21 AM
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