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Kimberly Warner's avatar

Goodness Ben! Your imagination is fantastic! All I can say is I want to experience this! (And I’ll gladly wait in the cold queue for my turn.:)

Ben Wakeman's avatar

Thank you, Kimberly. This was a fun chapter to write. It broke something open and set the book on a new course.

Julie Gabrielli's avatar

I'll bring a thermos of hot chocolate and wait with you!

Julie Gabrielli's avatar

Oh my, Ben! I’m speechless. Other than to say, I’m so grateful for your work and your generosity to share your gifts with us. Truly. (PS I was moved to see my own story in that painting.)

Ben Wakeman's avatar

Thanks so much, friend. I’m happy it’s working for you.

Stephanie Sweeney's avatar

I loved this chapter, Ben! You made the art, and the magic of it, come alive in such a moving way. Really showcasing your own gifts here.

Ben Wakeman's avatar

Thanks so much, Stephanie. Hopefully I’m getting a little better at that with each subsequent novel. It’s a journey.

Holly Starley's avatar

Yes! I love this surprise. The only thing good about getting behind is being able to listen to almost in a row.

Rose Campbell's avatar

I really love how you have expressed that “art” is in the eye of the experiencer!

You are a wonderful story teller.

Ben Wakeman's avatar

Thanks so much, Rose. I’m so happy you’re enjoying the story.

Emily Charlotte Powell's avatar

This is tingly. Every week I’m left wanting more. It feels wrong that the pieces were separated and yet - I wish I had one!! And oh poor Kelly, but I understand her running away. Can’t wait for next week.

Ben Wakeman's avatar

That’s the thing isn’t it? Art, unlike music and writing, you must part with and potentially never see again. Thanks for reading, Emily.