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Adam's avatar

This brings me to tears. You are a beautiful soul and a fantastic teacher. Thank you again sir. This is an amazing story.

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Jimmy Doom's avatar

Thanks for the feedback and encouragement. When I hit " publish" I'm never sure, though I really do like this one.

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Molly Graham's avatar

Another favorite.

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This one seems to be a winner

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V Moire's avatar

I had to read it again and again. Only to experience it again and again. It was that beautiful. I could really feel the connection between the guest reader and the kids. PS everyone: experience this for yourself and be a guest reader in March

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I'll guest read

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Karlyn's avatar

Beautifully tender. I read slowly to hear and feel all the textures you bring to the readers’ senses. I truly feel soothed by this story. Thank you.

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Jimmy Doom's avatar

I've never been a particularly soothing person. I'm thrilled to provide that for you. Thank you.

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Douglas Holmes's avatar

Beautiful...

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Thanks Doug!

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Justin Deming's avatar

What a beautiful, heartfelt story. Loved this one and the characters in it.

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Thanks. I'm glad my teacher friends like it. Whenever I write in someone else's world I hope I do it justice.

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Joe's avatar

Blown away!!!

What a story.

You, sir, have a gift.

I am curious: you always post a picture above the story. Each picture has a caption. Do you write the caption?

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Jimmy Doom's avatar

I write the alt text for the visually impaired. Depending on the device you're reading it on, some people see it always, some people don't. I make an effort to make them interesting and engaging.

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Joe's avatar

That is so thoughtful.

I can see it fleetingly on my phone as the story loads.

On my laptop, I can hover over the picture at any time and read the caption.

I always read the caption first, trying to anticipate what you will be writing about.

I'm usually wrong, but it's always entertaining!

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I don't mind taking the extra time to help disabled readers get more out of it. I'm guessing the computer voice isn't that pleasant.

And I love the guessing game. Let me know when you're correct.

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And thanks for the beautiful compliment.

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Patty Mallett's avatar

Nice.

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Thanks Patty!

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Luke's avatar

Covered a lot of ground in that short story. Very impressive.

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Jimmy Doom's avatar

Thanks. I think I'm getting pretty good at the short fiction format. I haven't conquered it yet. Maybe I'll try piemaking next. No. No I won't. I'll stick to this 😎

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Steven Silver's avatar

Dude

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Jimmy Doom's avatar

Glad you like this one. Really, this one is special.

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Steven Silver's avatar

It is

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Andrew Vinstra's avatar

This one was just MAGIC! I felt like I was almost levitated out of my body! Damn dude! You can really write! When I started reading you I was on the fence honestly. Consider me a fence sitter no longer. My neutrality has shifted to full on Jimmy Doom Fandom! Full on. No hesitation. NONE!

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Jimmy Doom's avatar

I'm so glad the work pulled you from the fence. You'll get splinters, or cut yourself. Welcome to Roulette Weal. Thanks for digging in Andrew. Glad to have you in our little club.

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Carol Angel's avatar

Yes! Loved this one

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Jimmy Doom's avatar

I hope the lovable ones trend continues 😀

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Patrick K.'s avatar

Oh, wow. I had missed that one. Love it.

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