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Old 05-06-2012, 07:08 PM   #26
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Woop, woop! I started drinking last night in your honor, and I hadn't even heard the good news! ;-)
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Old 05-06-2012, 07:11 PM   #27
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Old 05-06-2012, 07:37 PM   #28
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Old 05-07-2012, 02:07 AM   #29
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Can't wait for the next part of your publishing saga. Book cover!

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Old 05-07-2012, 02:15 AM   #30
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Old 05-07-2012, 06:13 PM   #32
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Old 05-07-2012, 06:36 PM   #33
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Awesome! I've heard good things about some of the editors at Medallion. Good luck!
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Old 05-08-2012, 04:35 PM   #38
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Old 05-10-2012, 04:34 AM   #41
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oh my! That is soo great!
I can't believe how long it takes to get a book to print form though. Well I can. But I bet you wish it was out now!
So excited for you !!
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