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The Gardens at Weatherbury

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Comment from May 1
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I can totally understand his confusion and curiosity in the first paragraph. Offended Constantine must have looked so cute. Haha, wow that's a powerful ending, I can't even begin to imagine what's in store next.

 Comment Written 13-Jan-2020

reply by the author on 13-Jan-2020
    Constantine is certainly a mess, isn't he?! ;) Thanx again for 'catchin up'! ;) Yvette
Comment from Sharon Haiste
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Another good one. I see it's entered in the Create a Chapter contest.
I wish you good luck with that.
The character list is growing slowly and causing interest.
Well done.
Sharon

 Comment Written 13-Jan-2020

reply by the author on 13-Jan-2020
    Yeah, that was a while ago, but thanx for the well wishes! ;) Constantine is certainly a mess, isn't he?! ;) Thanx again! ;) Yvette
Comment from Melonie Kirchoff
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Haha I'm excited to read about the pink armadillo. Constantine is a very loveable character, he's fun to read about and his antics are already proving enjoyable.

 Comment Written 09-Oct-2019

reply by the author on 10-Oct-2019
    Nicholas has definitely had a full life and documenting it is fun! :) :) Thanx for the time you're taking on these, Melonie -- so very appreciated on this end!! ;) Yvette
Comment from Bill Pinder
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Another great chapter in your budding book about the magical gardens. Nothing like a ninja armadillo. That's quite the combo. Looking forward to chapter four.
Bill

 Comment Written 09-Oct-2019

reply by the author on 10-Oct-2019
    The blonde's imagination is a bit nutty, yeah?! ;) :) LOL! So good to have you on board -- you're time means a lot! ;) :) Take care! Yvette
Comment from juliaSjames
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The dialogue is natural and believable in the context of this magical space. And now a ninja armadillo makes its appearance. I'm beginning to think you should pitch this story for a children's tv series.

Blessings Julia

 Comment Written 09-Oct-2019

reply by the author on 10-Oct-2019
    And pink, nonetheless!! ;) :) Thank you, Julia -- the time you are putting into 'catching up' means a lot! ;) Yvette
Comment from Debbie Pope
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I had to go back and catch up, Yvette. I don't know how I missed this chapter. And I was wondering when you were going to post another chapter. My bad, obviously.
Well, your characters are so likable, even the angry gnome. And, I can tell that I will like your ninja armadillo.
Now I can read the next chapter without forgetting anything.

 Comment Written 08-Oct-2019

reply by the author on 10-Oct-2019
    Naaah... think it probably came out when you were on your trip or something...it's been over a month - as I said in my notes, I'm in arrears when it comes to my books.... but I'm trying to catch up!! ;) :) Thanx for catching up and take care! ;) Yvette
    P.S. What's Tues or Wed next week look like for you....? Will not hurt my feelings in the least if you'd rather not... I'll leave the call up to you! ;) :) :) :)
reply by Debbie Pope on 10-Oct-2019
    I want to very much, but mom has definitely taken a turn for the worst. Hospice thinks that she is in the dying phase now. I hate to leave her. She is very clingy. It's pretty awful around here. I need to get out, but I need to be strong for her.
reply by the author on 10-Oct-2019
    Totally understand, Debbie -- wish things were different for you and for her, but I will keep you both in prayer. :) Please keep me apprised of her progress... :) And BE SURE to take good care of you, Beautiful!! ;) Yvette
reply by Debbie Pope on 10-Oct-2019
    I'll let you know. I've been expecting this for a year and a half now. They took her off of Hospice a few weeks ago, but I appealed and won. Thank goodness I have their help.
Comment from DonandVicki
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You have a knack for ending chapters keeping the reader on edge, wanting more. I look forward to the next instalment, at least, I hope there will be more.

 Comment Written 03-Sep-2019

reply by the author on 03-Sep-2019
    LOL! Gotta keep you coming back next time! ;) :) Thanx so much for the review! :) This is written for the middle school/upper elementary but hopefully is interesting enough to get their parents to read along as well... :) :) Thanx for your support! ;) Yvette
Comment from Sylvia Page
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I am in awe of your imagination... illumination coming on each time young Nicholas enters the shed, a rose bush standing guard, the silly gnome stomping around and now a pink armadillo! This story rocks as my 10-year-old grandson would say.
Blessings
Sylvia

 Comment Written 03-Sep-2019

reply by the author on 03-Sep-2019
    LOL! So glad you enjoyed the blonde's craziness, Sylvia (LOL!). This one is being written in the shorter chapter format for middle schoolers or even upper elementary students... hopefully it's intriguing enough that their parents would enjoy it, too! ;) :) Thank you so very much for the review, ma'am -- so good to hear from you! Come back any time...would love to have you hang around - lol! ;) :) Yvette
reply by Sylvia Page on 03-Sep-2019
    Don't worry it keeps you young in body and soul!
Comment from Gail Denham
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An interesting chapter in this story - an armadillo? that's something to roll out from under the cabinet. So who did kick the cabinet? Guess we'll find out. Good dialog

 Comment Written 02-Sep-2019

reply by the author on 02-Sep-2019
    Thanx for stopping in on this one, Gail -- and I believe that Constantine said that George Thrasher was the one to beat up the cabinet.... :) :) Have a wonderful week! ;) :)
Comment from Bill Schott
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This is another revelation within the magical garden. Hmm, an armadillo ninja, that's a new one for sure. Nick new job is proving to be a merry time of discovery. The light tone is quite alluring for a child I'm sure.

 Comment Written 02-Sep-2019

reply by the author on 02-Sep-2019
    Yeah, this one is aimed at an upper elem/middle school but hopefully enough for the parents to enjoy as well... ? :) :) My other stuff is 'heavier fantasy' ...LOL! ;) :) Thanx! ;)