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Terry Freedman's avatar

Very intriguing.

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Stephanie Sweeney's avatar

Thanks, Terry!

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Daniel O’Donnell's avatar

Really enjoyed this, Stephanie. It reminded me, in tone, of Death of Grass by John Christopher. Looking forward to reading what comes next 👍🏼

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Stephanie Sweeney's avatar

I will have to check out Death of Grass! Thanks, Daniel!

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Daniel Barber's avatar

This is awesome, I'm definitely hooked. Even in such a small piece I'm pulled in by this group dynamic that rules everything. You can feel the weight of the characters decisions already. Would be very keen to read more!

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Stephanie Sweeney's avatar

I'm so glad to know you enjoyed it! This genre is new territory for me - I had the kernel of an idea one day last summer and wanted to see where it led. I will keep following it!

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Daniel Barber's avatar

Exploring new genres is always so much fun. Definitely keep going with it, even if it's just to exercise your style. Keen to read more!!

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Nathan Slake's avatar

I like the drip-feed of information here, Stephanie. I'm intrigued as to what has happened to the society of this story.

This line in particular was very evocative of that mystery: "They kept us safe, fed, a biotic moving shelter in the dark night that had fallen upon the world."

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Stephanie Sweeney's avatar

Thanks, Nathan! I'm intrigued as to that as well...have some ideas though.

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