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Linda MacKillop's avatar

Lovely as usual. And I found comfort hearing you have 50,000 words written on a new novel and you’re not quite sure where it’s going. I have 30,000 on a new novel and not quite sure where it’s going either!

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Shawn Smucker's avatar

Thanks, Linda. Writing definitely isn't for the faint of heart!

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Shaista Ali's avatar

Beautiful. What a life, indeed.

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Shawn Smucker's avatar

Thanks, Shaista.

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Lauren Muller's avatar

This piece really encouraged me today, Shawn! It's always joyful to witness the beauty of deep human connections. And I really needed the reminder to "keep playing to play," the best antidote to the stumbling blocks my perfectionistic personality throws into my creative path.

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Shawn Smucker's avatar

Thanks, Lauren. Keep going!

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Patti Adkisson's avatar

Everything you’ve said here resonates. I hope to read your newest book!

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Shawn Smucker's avatar

You're very kind, Patti :)

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