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Oct 29, 2023Liked by Brian Reindel ๐Ÿ‘พโš”๏ธ

Wow, Brian, thank you so much for selecting my story! This was very unexpected. Iโ€™m humbled and honored to have been chosen! What a wonderful way to start the day!

Thank you so much and for all that you do for the fiction writing community on Substack. Your efforts at the Lunar Awards continues to give a space for so many of us to share our work. Grateful for you and all that you do!

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Thank you, Justin! Your story is an amazing contribution to the Lunar Awards, and I'm so happy you decided to take part this season. ๐Ÿ˜

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Oct 29, 2023Liked by Brian Reindel ๐Ÿ‘พโš”๏ธ

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Oct 29, 2023Liked by Brian Reindel ๐Ÿ‘พโš”๏ธ

Congratulations, Justin! It was a powerful read and deserving of the Lunar badge. ๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿฅ‚

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Thank you so much, Meg! Iโ€™m still smiling about it! ๐Ÿฅ‚

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Oct 30, 2023Liked by Brian Reindel ๐Ÿ‘พโš”๏ธ

Late to the party to pass on heartfelt congratulations. That is such a brilliantly told story. Mighty writing. Deserving of the recognition.

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Thanks so much for the kind words, Barrie. I appreciate you! You are a constant source of positivity and encouragement! ๐Ÿ™Œ

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Oct 29, 2023Liked by Brian Reindel ๐Ÿ‘พโš”๏ธ

Go Justin! I am proud of you! And proud to know you.

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Aww, thank you so much, Sharron. Thatโ€™s very kind of you to say. I appreciate you! ๐Ÿ™

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Oct 29, 2023Liked by Brian Reindel ๐Ÿ‘พโš”๏ธ

Thank you SO much for the honorable mention, Brian! This might just be the greatest day of my life on Substack so far! I greatly appreciate all that you do for the fiction community on Substack.

And I am really looking forward to checking out these other stories as soon as I have time. If you recommend them, they must be excellent!

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Nice work, Josh! It was a well told, enjoyable story. ๐Ÿ‘

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Oct 29, 2023Liked by Brian Reindel ๐Ÿ‘พโš”๏ธ

Really fine story, Justin. Congratulations on Lunar 4!

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Thanks so much my friend! Really appreciate the kind note. ๐Ÿ˜Š

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Oct 29, 2023Liked by Brian Reindel ๐Ÿ‘พโš”๏ธ

Congrats, Justin, it was a wonderful story!

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Thank you so much for reading, Kim! I really appreciate it!

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Oct 29, 2023Liked by Brian Reindel ๐Ÿ‘พโš”๏ธ

And congratulations to all other writers and honorable mentions! So many brilliant stories all around.

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Oct 30, 2023Liked by Brian Reindel ๐Ÿ‘พโš”๏ธ

Congratulatories, Justin. It was a great story.

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Thank you, Mark. I really appreciate it!

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Oct 30, 2023ยทedited Oct 30, 2023Liked by Brian Reindel ๐Ÿ‘พโš”๏ธ

Congrats, Justin! I can't wait to read your story. Also, so geeked for having my Samhain story selected! I really enjoyed writing it so it brings me joy that some other folks enjoyed it too. And hopefully were spooked by it too. Thank you! Grateful to be part of this community!

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Thanks so much, Jessica. Congrats to you as well on your incredible story and win! ๐ŸŽƒ

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Congrats, Justin. It blew me away when I read it and definitely earned its win.

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Thank you so much for reading and for the kind words, Patricia! ๐Ÿ˜€

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Oct 29, 2023Liked by Brian Reindel ๐Ÿ‘พโš”๏ธ

Congrats, Justin!

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Thank you so much, Alexa! ๐Ÿ˜Š

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Oct 29, 2023Liked by Brian Reindel ๐Ÿ‘พโš”๏ธ

The logos you made are AWESOME, Brian! ๐Ÿคฉ

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Thank you, Alexa!

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Oct 30, 2023Liked by Brian Reindel ๐Ÿ‘พโš”๏ธ

Seconded, Brian! They look absolutely amazing! ๐Ÿ™Œ

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