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Melynda's avatar

I'm a novelist, about the same age as you, have lost my own mama, play the piano, love adventuring, live in an RV, and I intend to live until I die. I'm right with you, sister, in many ways.

I saw your email with this read in my inbox just now. I'd forgotten where I'd discovered you (Bluesky, perhaps? Instagram? I dunno. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯) and why I'd followed you to begin with. I was going to unsub, but then I read a little--and realized exactly why I followed you. I read the whole post and am not going to unsub. This was a lovely read. As a reader, I thank you. As a writer, I admire you.

What a dear woman your mama seems to have been! You were so very lucky to have each other. I've missed the part about Celeste. I guess I'll have to go buy your book now. :-)

*big warm hug*

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Brenda Uekert's avatar

What a sweet note. I appreciate you. Perhaps our RVs should meet?

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Yvonne LeMay's avatar

I’m in such admiration of your writing abilities. I can relate to so many things in this story. Thank you for sharing your journey ❤️

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Brenda Uekert's avatar

Thank you for the wonderful compliment! Looking forward to jumping into the next book. Who knows where it will take me?

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ReneeUpNorth's avatar

This is beautiful, thank you for sharing. I am so sorry about the loss of your mother. Even in this excerpt, her spirit shines through.

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Brenda Uekert's avatar

She's with me. The excitement I have for life, the adventures around the next corner, the ability to see lightness over darkness. She's with me. Thank you!

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