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Jules's avatar

What an amazing beginning. Congratulations, Kate. Just marvellous. πŸ’›

Kathleen Clare Waller's avatar

Thanks for the lovely comment, Jules!

Ben Wakeman's avatar

Kate, this is a phenomenal first chapter. It belongs in a hardcover book prominently displayed with 100 other copies stacked in the windows of all the bookstores that no longer exist. All this to say, it’s something special. I look forward to the rest.

Kathleen Clare Waller's avatar

I dream of even soft cover in the window! :) But at the same time, my first go at serialized fiction is rather exhilarating. Good to join your ranks.

What a lovely comment. I'm so happy it's working for you! Thanks so much for the kind words and for sharing.

Lyndsay's avatar

I really loved this Kate πŸ’œ

Kathleen Clare Waller's avatar

Thank you Lyndsay! ☺️

Alexander Ipfelkofer's avatar

Intense beginning, Kate. Everyone already hates Georg. Having been to HK, I love how you weaved in the locations.

Kathleen Clare Waller's avatar

Thanks Alexander. Ha, yes, I think he is more of a caricature than a character!

Mr. Troy Ford's avatar

Oh, the husband. The voice you've used to describe his disinterest is perfection, Kate.

Kathleen Clare Waller's avatar

Thanks Troy! It's fun to try to figure out how to portray 'the bad buy'.

Nathan Slake's avatar

Wow. What an incredible start, Kate. There's a lot going on here, a lot of emotion and intensity and loss, blending in backstory with deftness.

I mean, I knew it was going to be brilliant, but πŸ‘ŒπŸ‘ŒπŸ‘

Kathleen Clare Waller's avatar

Many thanks, Nathan! πŸ™‡πŸΌβ€β™€οΈ

Mike Goodenow Weber's avatar

Great writing, Kate!

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Kathleen Clare Waller's avatar

Thanks Nadia! 🩡🩡