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

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

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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.

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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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Super insight into thinking logically!!

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Thank you, Deirdre.

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

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

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Very sweet little story. I enjoyed it.

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

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

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

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

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This is a stunningly beautiful story, Bill.

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

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

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

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

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Beautiful story..loved it. thankyou

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

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Love it! The power of innocence and creativity!

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

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Gee, I thought that tremor was tectonic plate shift. Thank goodness for glue sticks. And the ignorance of children.

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Children will save humanity.

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Sadly, a lot of them grow up before they can manage it. Sigh. Lovely story.

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I loved Sarkura petals and was, simultaneously terrified as I waited with this wonderfully sweet family. In no time, you created a sense of place, a sense of doom and a sense of acceptaince. They ending, with the bells ringing was perfect. Thank you.

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Thank you, Sandy. Sakura Petals is my favorite story and I'm delighted you enjoyed it.

Bill

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