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K.C. Knouse's avatar

A love connection and tense drama at the end. What more can a reader ask for? I still have previous chapters to read to get caught up. With one more chapter to go, I better get on the ball. I always enjoy you stories, James. I like your style.

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James Ron's avatar

: ) I appreciate your willingness to read past chapters. I know it's hard to get caught up on an ongoing serial. Thank you for your words and support, K.C.

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J. M. Elliott's avatar

Your stories feel so authentic that it's hard to tell where the real events and characters end and the fiction begins. Great stuff!

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James Ron's avatar

You made my day, J.M.! Thank you very much. I appreciate your support and kind words!

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Jim Cummings's avatar

Great storytelling, Ron. I get a real kick out of how you and Sharron trade characters. I'm really anxious to see what happens to the Airstream in the fire. I hope old Jimmy can catch a break.

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James Ron's avatar

Thank you, Jim! Yes, it has worked out with Bella. I'm not sure what is going to happen to the Airstream, I like it a lot. Maybe time for it to go. : )

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

I loved this simple line, Ron: "Fred was happy. Bella was happy. Jimmy was happy."

You have a really tense description of the brush fire here, my friend. I imagine you have, in your own life, been up close and personal with the experience. You created a real sense of urgency. AND a cliff-hanging ending! Nice work. I will send it on to the real life Bella. She will be tickled to know that you have put Fred in her life!

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James Ron's avatar

Hi Sharron. Glad you liked that line, and the story! I've been fortunate and have not been on the wrong end of a fire. I've known a few who have and have talked to others. With so much video coverage of our many California fires, we can see how erratic the fires can be. I hope the real life Bella enjoys the story. Thank you very much!

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