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Kelcey Ervick's avatar

Wonderful story, photos, and fictional creations!

Christine Sneed's avatar

This is a lovely post and congratulations on the new novel!! 🌟

Franklin Oliver's avatar

Thank you for sharing the story of your parents... and so many others.

Mary Redman's avatar

I loved this post, Barb. Your parents love story was intriguing as was your discussion of how the elements of your own life actually do and do not appear in your books. Very interesting. Thanks.

Barbara Shoup's avatar

Thanks, Mary.

Barbara Shoup's avatar

I know. I love it, too. And thanks for the quote. It's so...right!

Pat Coakley's avatar

That photo of your parents dancing!! Reminds me of their importance. "Old photos ask that we pay attention. We existed." WB Sebald.

Barbara Shoup's avatar

Thanks. Now what to DO with it?!?

Melissa Fraterrigo's avatar

Congratulations on finishing your novel!!! Hooray!!!