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Oct 30, 2022Liked by Justin Deming

These are excellent prompts, Justin! The one about meeting a stranger who reminds one of someone else really resonated with me. Awhile back, I was heading into a store and an older couple was getting out of their car. I smiled at them, and for some reason, the woman in particular kept looking at me. I realized that she reminded me of my mother's best friend, a woman we called "Aunt Ruth". Right after I thought that, the woman walked up to me and said, "I'm sorry for staring, but you remind me of someone I once knew." and I said, "You remind me of my mother's good friend." She just smiled and quietly walked into the store. "Aunt Ruth" passed away many years ago, but it just makes you wonder....

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That is such a strange occurrence, Andrea! I’ve had similar experiences, too, where you feel a connection with the person but you have never in fact met. It really does make you wonder.

And thank you for the kind words! I’m glad you like them. 😊

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🤣🤣🤣

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Thanks for the prompts Justin,. I recently published a story fulfilling the fairytale one!

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Of course, Dascha! I hope you’re able to use some of them. Oh, how funny! I’m going to do my best to log the prompts and do a “check” before posting them each month to avoid redundancy/repeats.

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Oh, I wasn't suggesting you'd already used that prompt. It's just coincidence that I wrote a story on that theme!

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Haha I’m sorry. I didn’t think that, but it clearly sounds that way in my response! 😅

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Great prompts! If you have any issues with finding a graphic designer or aren't sure, let me know. Depending on the style you want to achieve, I could design the cover layout for KDP at no charge. I'm somewhat surprised at what designers are charging indies for some disappointing results. Even if you didn't like it, it might help you flush it out. That way you have more money for an editor. I want it to be a success!

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Thank you so much for the kind offer and words of encouragement. I will definitely keep you in mind as I try to figure out these next steps. And chances are...I’ll take you up on it! Thank you, my friend! I will keep you posted. 😀

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I've started working on mine for a January launch, so I'm digging deep into the KDP documentation. Happy to help!

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I’m scratching the surface at this point. I’m excited for you too! Thanks again!

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