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Barb's avatar

I like how the innocence of a child heals the world... Good read

Bill Adler's avatar

Thank you, Barb. I'm glad you liked "Sakura Petals."

Kathy Cozens's avatar

So sweet. You have many aspects to your creative process.

Bill Adler's avatar

Thank you, Kathy. I'm glad you enjoyed Sakura Petals.

wallobooks.org's avatar

Hi Bill,

Sakura Petals is such a beautiful story. Thank you for creating it.

We work with children in adversity, giving them access to magical storybooks to help them connect with the world. Our storybooks print on a single sheet of paper. We would love to collaborate with you and publish this story as one of our tiny little books.

It will be great to hear from you! You can reach me out at swastika@wallobooks.org

Keep writing! Keep inspiring.

Regards,

Swastika.

Bill Adler's avatar

Thank you for your kind words, Swastika. I'm happy you enjoyed Sakura Petals. I enjoyed writing this story.

Yes, it would fine to publish this as one of your storybooks. I'll send you an email.

V. C. Ackerman's avatar

This is so cute. Also glue manufactures are going to make a killing.

Bill Adler's avatar

Thanks. Sakura Petals is my favorite story of 2022. (I think we'll need a special petal glue.)

Alistair McBride's avatar

Wonderful and full of wonderment. Children sometimes have the most amazing way of reading the clues in dire situations.

Bill Adler's avatar

Thank you, Alistair. I agree. It's children who save us. I'm glad you enjoyed Sakura Petals.

Sharon the Lion-Hearted's avatar

great story, a favorite, hits my heart in just the right place. And the mind of a child figures out the solution.

Bill Adler's avatar

Thank you, Sharon. I'm delighted you enjoyed Sakura Petals.

Deirdre Mooney's avatar

Super insight into thinking logically!!

Bill Adler's avatar

Thank you, Deirdre.

Marina V's avatar

I love this story so much. It made me cry both times I read it. Thank you, Bill!

Bill Adler's avatar

Thank you, Marina. My eyes were teary after I finished writing Sakura Petals.

Jilly Henderson-Long's avatar

Very sweet little story. I enjoyed it.

Bill Adler's avatar

Thank you, Jilly. I'm delighted you enjoyed Sakura Petals.

Mark Starlin's avatar

Great story, Bill. Sometimes it is best to think like a child.

I guess I need to stock up on glue sticks now. 😉

Bill Adler's avatar

Thank you, Mark. I, too, need glue sticks. Actually, any and all office supplies.

Dascha Paylor 🇨🇦🍁🐻‍❄'s avatar

This is a stunningly beautiful story, Bill.

Bill Adler's avatar

Thank you, Dascha. I felt both happy and sad when I finished writing "Sakura Petals." I'm glad you liked it.

Justin Deming's avatar

I loved this, Bill. What a beautiful story. Leave it to the children!

Bill Adler's avatar

Thank you, Justin. Sakura Petals was one of my favorite stories to write. I'm glad you enjoyed it. Children are our everything.

Justin Deming's avatar

It’s one of my favorites of yours without question! And yes, they truly are.

Pauline McFadden's avatar

Beautiful story..loved it. thankyou

Bill Adler's avatar

Thank you for your kind words, Pauline. I'm delighted you enjoyed Sakura Petals.

Gail's avatar

Love it! The power of innocence and creativity!

Bill Adler's avatar

Thank you, Gail. I had both a smile and a tear when I finished writing Sakura Petals.

Nancy Waddell's avatar

Beautiful story Bill, I love the healing petals.

Bill Adler's avatar

Thank you, Nancy. I feel happy when I reread this story. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

Devon Nako's avatar

Love the imagery of sakura petals and underwater coral. Also, the word "tintinnabulation" is criminally underutilized.

Bill Adler's avatar

Thank you, Devon.