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Justin Deming's avatar

Wow, Brian, thank you so much for selecting my story! This was very unexpected. I’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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Brian Reindel 👾⚔️'s avatar

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. 😁

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Justin Deming's avatar

🙏🙏

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Meg Oolders's avatar

Congratulations, Justin! It was a powerful read and deserving of the Lunar badge. 💜🥂

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Justin Deming's avatar

Thank you so much, Meg! I’m still smiling about it! 🥂

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Feasts and Fables's avatar

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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Justin Deming's avatar

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

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

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

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Justin Deming's avatar

Aww, thank you so much, Sharron. That’s very kind of you to say. I appreciate you! 🙏

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Josh Tatter's avatar

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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Brian Reindel 👾⚔️'s avatar

Nice work, Josh! It was a well told, enjoyable story. 👍

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James Ron's avatar

Really fine story, Justin. Congratulations on Lunar 4!

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Justin Deming's avatar

Thanks so much my friend! Really appreciate the kind note. 😊

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Kim Smyth's avatar

Congrats, Justin, it was a wonderful story!

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Justin Deming's avatar

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

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Justin Deming's avatar

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

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Mark Starlin's avatar

Congratulatories, Justin. It was a great story.

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Justin Deming's avatar

Thank you, Mark. I really appreciate it!

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Jessica Maison's avatar

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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Justin Deming's avatar

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

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Patricia J.L. 👻🧶🖊️'s avatar

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

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Justin Deming's avatar

Thank you so much for reading and for the kind words, Patricia! 😀

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Alexa Tuttle's avatar

Congrats, Justin!

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Justin Deming's avatar

Thank you so much, Alexa! 😊

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Alexa Tuttle's avatar

The logos you made are AWESOME, Brian! 🤩

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Brian Reindel 👾⚔️'s avatar

Thank you, Alexa!

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Justin Deming's avatar

Seconded, Brian! They look absolutely amazing! 🙌

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