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Cole Feldman's avatar

The donut shop story is hilarious! I thought you portrayed particularly well how when a group of more than two is talking and one person is trying to tell a story (Wally) they have to be persistent and keep everyone else from going on tangents.

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Mark Starlin's avatar

Thanks, Cole. I think that is typical of friend conversations, young or old. These guys are just old enough friends to rib each other. They are fun characters to write.

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Cole Feldman's avatar

And fun characters to read!

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Mark Starlin's avatar

Thanks.

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John K Adams's avatar

I admire your endless invention. What a great imagination.

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Mark Starlin's avatar

That means a lot, coming from you, John. You know I'm a fan of your fiction. Thanks.

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Dascha Paylor 🇨🇦🍁🐻‍❄'s avatar

The four old guys story was fun. I'm smiling! I loved Colors. You painted them well!

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Mark Starlin's avatar

Thank you, Dascha. It's good to know I hit a double (I figured you would appreciate a sports analogy. 😉)

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K.C. Knouse's avatar

A donut story!! Lots of laughs at the donut shop. Thanks, Mark.

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Mark Starlin's avatar

I can’t go too long without writing about donuts. It’s in my contract. 😉

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K.C. Knouse's avatar

Keep 'em coming!

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Mark Starlin's avatar

Will do. Gotta make the donut stories.

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Jack Herlocker's avatar

Four Old Guys story — last line sold it

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Mark Starlin's avatar

The final punchline. I made myself laugh with that one. 🙂

Thanks, Jack.

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Elizabeth Denson's avatar

I love the one on colors!!!!!

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Bill Adler's avatar

Me, too. Especially, "Bananas make you wait until they turn yellow."

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Mark Starlin's avatar

Thanks, Bill. I was a little unsure about including this one. I am glad you enjoyed it.

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Mark Starlin's avatar

Thank you, Betsy. I appreciate it. 😀

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