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Jerry Kaufman's avatar

Oh you are indeed a writer my talented niece.

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Doreen Frances's avatar

I follow in the footsteps of my favorite storyteller Uncle.

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Brian Rendell's avatar

You are putting words together in a way that others enjoy. If that's not a definition of a writer, we should all pack it in!

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Doreen Frances's avatar

Thank you so much for saying that Brian! Sometimes it takes others to point out the good that I often dismiss.

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Theresa Glenn's avatar

Hi Doreen! Great essay! You are a wonderful writer!!!!

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Doreen Frances's avatar

Thank you Theresa!

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Christopher Meesto Erato's avatar

I enjoyed reading this Doreen, and I am big reader for many moons - which means you are a writer whether you like it or not. Own it and enjoy the process. Toni Morrison was an editor for many years before she started writing books that she said were not out there - so she had to write them. Good advice for any writer - write the stories you feel are important that no one else is writing. Give voice to the voiceless. When I write I try to see the beauty, but still call out the ugliness so I feel like I am doing my little part to make the world a better place - this is my motivation for creation. Do your best and let God take care of the rest.

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Doreen Frances's avatar

Thank you so much for the encouragement Christopher, it means a lot! I particularly like how you show the beauty and the flip side in your writing because its important for folks to see.

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Todd McCollough's avatar

You’re a writer. And a storyteller.

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Doreen Frances's avatar

Thank you so much for saying that Todd!

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Robin Blackburn McBride's avatar

I believe you're a writer, Doreen. One hundred percent. ✍️🦋 And I love these pictures!

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Doreen Frances's avatar

Awwhh, Thank you so much Robin!!

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