Comment from kiwisteveh

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Welcome back, Sandra! Good to know you are feeling better and I am sure you know how the FS community reacts when one of our membership becomes ill.

Good to see you have not been resting on your laurels - I look forward to peeking at the new project.

Steve

 Comment Written 19-May-2023

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reply by the author on 20-May-2023

Thank you, Steve! And I would really love you to take a peek at my chapter. :))
I don't think there's another writing group, anywhere, as good as this one for the quality of writing, and the family feeling we have for each other. You are all the best! :)) Sandra xx

Comment from Anne Johnston

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Thank you for sharing this update on your health. I am glad that you are taking your doctor's advice and resting, and that you are getting your strength back. Glad you are able to keep writing during this time.

 Comment Written 19-May-2023

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reply by the author on 20-May-2023

Aw thank you so much, Anne, yes, I'll be doing as I'm told! But I'm really pleased to be writing again. Thank you for that lovely gold star, what a lovely way to wake up in the morning. Bless your heart! Love and hugs, my friend. Sandra xxx

reply by Anne Johnston on 25-May-2023

You are very welcome, Sandra

Comment from DeboraDyess

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Girl, I don't think you realize how important you are to this community! You befriend us all without question, act as a mom to some, favorite auntie to others, and friend to all.
I'm excited to read your next novel! I'll be here.
Blessings and hugs,
Deb

 Comment Written 19-May-2023

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reply by the author on 19-May-2023

Aw Debs, that is so sweet of you. You've really made my day. I'll still probably have days away when I too tired to do anything, but mostly, I'm hoping I can work myself through this Long Covid, it's so maddening to feel tired all the time. You've cheered me up no end, my friend. Thank you, Love you lots. Sandra xx

Comment from estory

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Great to hear about your recovery. And about your new novel. Sounds interesting; I can't wait for you to post it. That is a long time to spend in the hospital, but better safe than sorry. Follow the doctor's orders and it looks like you are back to your old self. Welcome back! estory

 Comment Written 19-May-2023

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reply by the author on 19-May-2023

Thank you, estory. It's been a hard climb back, and I've still some way to go before I'm completely well again. I'll be glad when I reach that point, though. I'll be posting chapter one of my new book on Sunday. It's very different from my others, but still some quirky characters in it. Love and hugs, my friend. :)) Sandra xxx

Comment from Spitfire

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Good to hear you are on the mend. I love doing jigsaw puzzles do. Your post reminds the reader that FS is so much more than a writing site. I don't follow novels and sure wish I could write one!

 Comment Written 19-May-2023

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reply by the author on 19-May-2023

FS is a second family, Spitfire, they are all so caring. My hubby is addicted to zigsaw puzzles, so I had a few to choose from, lol. When I first joined FS, I only wrote poems, many for children. A few years later I tried my had at a short story contest here, and was so surprised to find I'd won it. That had me writing more, and they grew into novels. You should try it. If you can write poetry, you have an imaginative mind, and that's all you need to get started. I invite you to read my first chapter on Sunday, and see what you think. You needn't continue if you don't want to. :)) Thanks for all your kind words, my friend. Warm hugs, Sandra xx

Comment from Alexandra Trovato

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I'm so glad you're feeling better! I didn't realize you were that unwell since January I'm glad you're eating your new novel. If it's about me and Aphrodite I'll get myself ready for the cover photo! lol my husband's heard all week about me being Aphrodite's "descendent." lBut seriously I was going to go into my father's papers and see what I could put together maybe I'll write something that's more fanfiction.

I can't wait till you start writing the chapters for a new book I love you in your work. You have such a good imagination and your dialogs and dialects are fun to read.

You sparked my imagination I feel like I want to write a dialogue between me and Aphrodite, maybe partially in Greek. I also write an interview that Terry B wrote! she'll combine that.

I'm working on writing .here. i love being around creative people. feel like my mind is always being creative, here it's like all of us are the same. I keep seeing the multiple author story submission and wonder if we could someday include everyone ... each write a planned portion and then combine it. That the teacher in me i miss teaching. I will try to write a general idea to share. It doesn't have to be a lot of each, but it may bring people together.

I'm so happy to see your post!! Keep well and keep writing! :) Alex xx

 Comment Written 19-May-2023

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reply by the author on 19-May-2023

I'm really sorry, but this isn't about Aphrodite, so I can't have you on the cover this time!!!!! LOL. Thank you, Alexandra for your fun words, you really made me laugh. I hope to read your book about you and
Alexandra!! I'll be posting chapter one on Sunday, I hope you enjoy it. Love and hugs, my friend. Sandra xx

Comment from Zoe Webb

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I'll keep my eyes peeled for your chapter on Sunday! You've been through so much-- I remember your COVID post not long ago. Congratulations on starting to regain your health! Sending good vibes.

Best,

Zoe

 Comment Written 19-May-2023

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reply by the author on 19-May-2023

Bless your heart, Zoe, that is so nice of you, and the shiny six stars, that has made my day! I can't wait to start posting my new story, and then wait to see what you and others think of it. Thank you so much for your lovely encouraging comments, they mean such a lot. Big hugs, my friend. :)) Sandra xx

Comment from Andrea Kepple

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What a nice way of providing an update on what you've been through this year. I hope your recovery continues to keep moving along and you are back to feeling your old self very soon. Keep working and creating.

 Comment Written 18-May-2023

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reply by the author on 19-May-2023

Thank you, Andrea, that is so kind of you. I am determined to fight this, and writing gives me the impetus to do it. I love this site, and the people in it. We're like another family. Thank you so much for that gold star, I really appreciated it. Love and hugs, my friend, Sandra xx

Comment from Carol Hillebrenner

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So good to hear you are healing, although it must seem like it was much more than four months since you were hospitalized. The idea for your new book sounds really interesting. I'm looking forward to reading it.

 Comment Written 18-May-2023

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reply by the author on 19-May-2023

It feels like it's been with me forever, Carol. I'm so looking forward to getting back to as near normal as I can. Thank you, my friend. I hope you'll like my new book. Love and hugs, my friend. :) Sandra xx

Comment from Cindy Warren

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I'm so glad you're feeling better! I'm looking forward to your new story, tho it may be Monday or Tuesday before I can get to it. I have to work Sunday, and then getting home is going to be a bit of a problem because of a parade that's going to be in the way.

 Comment Written 18-May-2023

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reply by the author on 19-May-2023

Thank you, Cindy, it seems to have been with me forever! I'm better but still have those days when I can't get out of bed. It's so frustrating. But the doctor said it will end, he just couldn't tell me when. I'll look forward to your thoughts on the new book when you are up to reading it. Work and life comes first, dear friend. Love you lots, Sandra xxxx