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Liz Zimmers's avatar

So good to hear from you! I had assumed you were working on some big project (and you were/are), but I’m so sorry to hear about the struggles. Life…the biggest project of all, and a hell of an instructor. Get that degree, get your feet firmly planted, and we will see you soon. I can’t wait to read more stories. I’ve missed you.

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Ken Flyingheart's avatar

Kinda was, but then everything turned sour for a bit. I think I'll return to some shorter pieces for a bit, work my way up to the bigger projects again. I hope the novella is humming along and I haven't missed it!

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Liz Zimmers's avatar

I am SOOOO glad you are coming back! I can’t wait to read what you’re bringing. I need my Flyingheart fix! As for the novella, I’m stalled while I think about how to tell the story. Some characters are coming out strong, others are elusive. But I guess I’ll figure it out, lol.

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Hanna Delaney's avatar

Glad you're around. See you soon!

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Ken Flyingheart's avatar

Thanks Hanna. And thanks for the mention last week, really appreciate it! I'll be by for some reading soon!

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Author Michele Bardsley's avatar

You wanna go missing every now and again, okay. But you gotta tell your mom. Me. I'm your mom. (I'm so, so, soooooooooooooo glad to hear from you.)

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Miguel S. | The Fiction Dealer's avatar

Glad to hear you’re okay! I hope the living situation gets sorted and it’s only up from here

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Ken Flyingheart's avatar

Let's hope so, Miguel. It's been a tough couple weeks and sadly the work has taken a serious hit. I think I'll be leaning on your micros and HG's haikus to get the engine primed again!

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Jennifer James's avatar

Glad to hear from you. I'm just sorry about your troubles.

Take the time you need. Don't rush.

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Ken Flyingheart's avatar

Thanks Jennifer. Hopefully I'll be able to use some of it down the road. I'm taking it easy; the job is tough enough as it is. Although I do have a few ideas that are starting to mutter in the back of my mind... we'll see!

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Jennifer James's avatar

That's great! I look forward to reading them.

In the mean time, get plenty of rest.

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Tracy's avatar

So glad to hear from you and thought of you often during your absence 🥰🥰🤗🫶🏼

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Ken Flyingheart's avatar

Thanks Tracy. And thank you for reaching out. You, Jim & Michele have really lifted my spirits, even though I was unable to respond. Next one goes out to you guys-- hopefully *before* the start of October!

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Tracy's avatar

Your writing stood out to me from the beginning and I found myself looking forward to each post you made. You are very modest and do not give yourself enough credit. I am so happy to hear my reaching out was meaningful for you. Appreciate your wonderful soul and words and look forward to reading whatever you choose to share here 🫶🏼💕😊✨

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Honeygloom's avatar

So glad to hear from you! I’m sorry about your troubles, hopefully things settle down soon. And wow, forensic psychology is so cool 😎

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Ken Flyingheart's avatar

Hope so too! It *is* cool, but taxing. It takes a lot of mental resolve to deal with these guys, and I come home exhausted more often than not. Still waiting for it to get a little easier so I can get some writing done!

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Honeygloom's avatar

Holy shit I can imagine! As an outsider it seems fascinating, but I don’t have to hear the real-life horror stories all day.

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Jim J Wilsky's avatar

Ken, I knew if I yelled into canyon long enough and loud enough, there would be a return. Go after that degree and internship, we can and will wait. Best, Jim

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Lizzy Co (she/they)'s avatar

Go pursue your dreams. Substack will be here when you’re ready to come back.

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Will Boucher's avatar

Ken, so great to hear from you. Hang in there my friend...like all things in life this period of unrest will pass.

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Ika Wright's avatar

Great to hear from you Ken. Glad to read that you are still on with writing. You keep doing what you do, trying to stir dark fears, navigating through life's turmoil. Sorry to read about the cat and the whole trouble of having to move, that's quite the painful mistress too. Good luck with your apprenticeship and hopefully new interesting stories will come out as a result

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Bill Hiatt's avatar

I also assumed you were working on a big project. I'm sorry things have been so stressful. Hopefully, it's your time to get some good luck coming your way.

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Michael B. Morgan's avatar

Good to hear from you, man. Take your time. We won't go away.

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