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Family/Friends:

Establishing new habits this week, this blog in particular >>> need to blog more often :-D  So, here I am sitting in front of my computer rattling my brain to come up with something witty, intellectual to say, but the more I think about it, the more it occurs to me that what I write doesn't always have to be funny, and remarkable, it just to be from the heart, so here it goes:

Thank you to:
My husband who's very supportive of my writing, wherever it may take me.
My daughter who's my friend and cheerleader oh and tech support of course.
My sister Alice who sent me a congratulatory text and supports my writing.
My sister Cheryl whose keen interest in my writing early on encouraged me to keep putting my thoughts on paper.
My sister Lucy, who has read one of my steamiest stories and provided good feedback - Lucy and I share the same passion for writing so her input is invaluable.
Charisse who's a dear friend and a cheerleader.
Amy who's offered to edit the story that'll be submitting to Secret Cravings Publishing.
Sharon who's my sounding board for my new endeavor as a Social Media Coordinator for PWC

Without the help of those mentioned above it would be extremely difficult for me to remain as positive and committed to my writing as I am today, so thank you, thank you, thank you!

Until next time folks...be well!

Maria

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  1. Good update, Maria. I think that's what blogs are supposed to be. Just whatever you have in your head, of course nothing too personal that you don't want the world to know.

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  2. Hi Linus - you're gonna laugh, but this is the first time I noticed that anyone has left a comment on my blog...I kept thinking I was talking to an empty room :-)

    Sorry that I hadn't replied earlier, but now you know WHY! I feel like a dork.

    Take care and thanks for keeping up with me.

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