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ISWG October 2013

Hey beautiful guys and doll!

My life is moving me in a new direction and I'm being pulled along for the ride. Rather than fight against the tide, I'm going with the flow.

This summer, we've lived in a camper. No, not camping and having marshmallows and campfires. It's been our life. My husband's work put us on the road and unfortunately, we've lived in places that are still in the ancient days of "Internet? What's that?"  Believe me, it's true. So this summer has been an adventure!

My writing career is also going places I've dreamed of going for a long tone. I can't share everything with you yet, but I've got sone good news pending I hope to let you in on soon

Happy writing, my friends. I wouldn't be here without you:)
PS. Typos courtesy of my phone!!

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  1. I look forward to hearing your exciting news!! It's always exciting when our writing takes us places!

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  2. Can't wait to hear the good news and new direction! Sometimes you just don't know where life will lead you.

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  3. I don't think I could live like that, so well done you! Looking forward to finding out your news :)

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  4. Good news - intriguing! Sounds like you'll get lots of ideas from your adventures! :)

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  5. Super excited to hear the good news - I imagine the summer adventure you've had will give you lots of fodder for writing - at least more than the rest of us who sent out summer in our houses trying to make up experiences out of thin air. Good luck!

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  6. Yay for good news!!! I hope you can share soon! <3

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  7. I'm so excited to hear you have good news! And good luck to life with little internet.

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  8. Hi Talyn,
    Have you decided not to join the October Memoir and Backstory Blog Challenge this year, or are you just getting a slow start? Please let me know so I can remove your name from the list if you can't do it. jamclachlan@golden.net

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  9. Congrats on the good news. Can't wait to hear. :)

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