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Jo McKenzie's avatar

Ditto to your other responses, as you already know what I think about your writing. Just keep writing which I know you will and then one day it will turn into a book which will be shared with many. Your way of expressing thoughts and feelings brings a sense of humour (which of course Doug had in his cheeky way) which helps to release the tension that is building. As to the garage, do I have to come back and force you to take control of this space?? Take care my lovely friend

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Sandra Kelly's avatar

Hahaha I’m going to say YES to coming back and forcing me to take control of this space just so I can hug you 🤗

All our other good work is still tidy, it’s just the front 🤦‍♀️ But EVERYTHING (tidy or not) needs to be gone through. I’ve made a start 😉

If you hadn’t encouraged me with my writing I would never have put it out there publicly. This is all your fault you know 🤔😆😉🤗😘

Love you long time gurlfrand! 😉💜

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Prue's avatar

Sandra you have such a beautiful style of writing, please don't ever not hit that publish button 😘 Ever thought of writing a book one day?

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Sandra Kelly's avatar

Prue, that’s so lovely of you to say - thank you my friend. 😘 I lack courage hitting the publish button so you can imagine the dialogue in my head when I entertain the idea of taking writing to the next level, ha. One day I think I’d like to have a crack at a book - life is too bloody short not to do things that light you up inside.

Thank you so much for reading and replying to my letter. I love having you in my corner. 💜

With love,

Sandra. Xx

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Paula Doherty's avatar

Sandra these letters simply HAVE to be compiled into a book!

Some of your blog missives would also be good to have in print.

I can hear your denials from here but just think of it from the readers point of view.

You are saying so much that others can’t express for themselves.

Heartfelt, sad, humorous, naughty, comforting and sometimes belly laughing generating.

To be able to dip into a short read depending on the need and feelings at the time would be a valuable resource to so many people.

Just think about it hey?

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Sandra Kelly's avatar

Dearest Paula,

I am deeply touched that my thoughts and words have touched you in this way. Thank you, thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with me. It means more than you could know.

I have toyed with the idea of my blog posts at Sandra Kelly What Lies Within being made into a book one day.

I had an idea to write the back story to each post giving more depth and even elaborating on how things have evolved from the time of writing, like individual chapters.

I even went as far as joining forces with an editor to make it happen. More life stuff happened so I didn’t follow it through.

Thanks Paula - it’s a thought I will ponder a little more.

There’s an option, on this platform, for me to include an audio of me narrating my letters as well as the written form. I went as far as checking the boxes and setting it up and then when it came time to record I chickened out 😂. I’m a goose. Anyway, another medium to consider.

Thanks again for being here Paula and for your support and encouragement.

Love,

Sandra Xx

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