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There are probably more but the most recent one (and it’s not really related to character specifically) but when I was editing a scene that involved a certain outfit I needed to double check something stylistically and the exact outfit that I had described my character wearing came up in my search

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This is truly magical! I got chills reading it. Pure magic.

A huge congratulations to you, too! I cannot wait to jump into this character's world when I read your book.

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Your book definitely needs to exits! A beautiful way to put it, and a reminder that our words need to exist, in whatever format--novel, story, essay, journal. Published, popular or neither, they are the breath that keep us writers alive.

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congratulations Susannah, wonderful achievement to get your novel out in the world. I wish you all the luck in finding a publisher who can see your talent.

One of my characters drawn from real life - I hope he never realises it!

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Thank you πŸ™πŸ»

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A magical experience indeed! Thanks for sharing. (and I added All My Mothers to my tbr, I love crying!)

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Feb 23, 2023Liked by Susannah Rigg

Congratulations on completing the rewrite of your novel!

I whole heartedly believe in signs, and meeting that young man was definitely a sign that you’re in the right path! β™₯️

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Feb 22, 2023Liked by Susannah Rigg

Beautiful letter, Susannah. I'm so glad you had this magical experience, and also, congratulations on finishing your novel. That is such an accomplishment. To answer one of your questions, I've definitely met my characters after writing them.

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How amazing and surreal! ✨

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