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Clancy Steadwell's avatar

Not sure if I commented this on the second part but “What Cheer” is such a great town name.

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Clancy Steadwell's avatar

Wow, 3k people too. love it. did you find this, or were inspired by it?

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Adam Nathan's avatar

It’s what had me set this in Iowa. It was just too wonderful a town name.

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Julie Gabrielli's avatar

Wow!

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Holly Starley's avatar

No way!!

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Holly Starley's avatar

Was just thinking the same

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Christine Stephens Tretheway's avatar

A little bit of nostalgia which makes me smile, and some genuine sorrow for the tale of Reg's circumstances....I'm following this story closely...I can't wait until next week!

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Adam Nathan's avatar

Thank you for following! It’s a safe bet to believe in him! And… next week you’re about to meet one of my favorite characters ever. 👓

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Christine Stephens Tretheway's avatar

Can't wait!!

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Julie Gabrielli's avatar

The way you handle future tense is so fun. Reminds me of “The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie.”

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Kimberly Warner's avatar

“He said it’s all I got so many times you’d think it would start raining.” What a line.

And that cross-eyed, VW roof ritual, a detail that made me smile and reminisce. :)

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Holly Starley's avatar

Love it, Adam. Poor Reg!

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