Dear Readers,
There are some days that will always stick with you; today was one such for me.
My short story won Spillwords’ Publication of the Year award. I didn’t think much of it, it was just a story to go with one of Kevin’s No Theme Thursday challenges.

But apparently it touched many people and I am humbled and grateful that so many enjoyed it. Any gift or ability I have is from God, and it is to His glory that I think my story was recognized.
Thank you to all who read, commented, and voted on Dusty. I’ve met the most amazing, creative and kind people in this community, and I’m continually inspired and encouraged by stories, poems, photographs, paintings. Truly, everyone here is exceptionally talented in their own way.
Thanks again for being my friends… very grateful 😎
Well deserved! Congrats!
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This is so awesome! CONGRATULATIONS!!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉
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Thanks, Kiki! I read my email twice 😉 What a day brightener! Thanks for reading and the kind words 😎🏄🏻♂️
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I’m such a fan! Keep going!
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Congratulations! That’s awesome.
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Congrats, Darryl! I’m not one bit surprised. Right from the time I started reading you, I’ve thought (and commented) that you could publish a compilation of your short stories and be very successful.
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Congratulations! How exciting! You deserve it! 😃🏆
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Congratulations, Darryl! This call for a party.🎊
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congratulations Darryl! Mike
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Thanks, Mike! Much appreciated 😎🙏
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That’s excellent, Darryl: well done you! Time to celebrate! 🥳 🎉 🎊
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Thank you, my friend! I think you’d be proud of my afternoon. A spot of tea and cookies around four-ish; a good book and a quick nap; then a pint or two at Doherty’s 😎🇬🇧 But seriously, thanks Laura, glad we met in WP land 🙂
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Congrats!
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Thanks, Wiwohka! 😎
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Big Congrats!
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Thanks, Jean! 😎
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Congratulations! It’s an award truly deserved.
And I know what you mean about this community. It is a bonus that I did not expect when I started blogging. I am very grateful for the friends that I have made through this endeavor, and feel privileged to call you friend.
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Aww! Me too, my friend. Never gets old swapping stories about FL’s giant palmetto bugs or cold snaps in the 50s 😉😎🙏
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Congratulations for that well deserved award, Darryl! Be happy!
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Thanks, Tim! I’m stoked! 😎
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Congratulations!
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Thank you! Much appreciated 😎
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Congratulations, well deserved!!
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Thanks, CJ! Much appreciated 😎
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🎉🎉🎉
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