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Sarah McCraw Crow's avatar

The novel as puzzle is so apt! And that makes sense to focus on one tiny piece of the novel at a time.

By the way, my husband loves to make latkes but I have fear of frying...

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Daisy Alpert Florin's avatar

haha fear of frying is a real thing!

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Sarah McCraw Crow's avatar

Oh, it is! Too much oil freaks me out.

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Jenny Muller's avatar

Happy Hanukkah! Hilariously, I mentally registered the picture of Monkey D. Luffy before I clocked the fact that it was appearing in a place that has absolutely nothing to do with my kids or their obsession with One Piece. How old is Oliver? My boys are 9 and 12, and yesterday I threw a One Piece-themed birthday party for the 9-year-old, who was Chopper for Halloween (his brother was Luffy). I have looked at soooo many pictures of Luffy in recent months that I almost didn’t notice him creeping into non-One Piece-centric territory. Worlds collide!

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Daisy Alpert Florin's avatar

love this! he is 14 and obsessed with all things anime/manga. We watched the Netflix show together and I thought it was great! love when worlds collide!

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Laura McKowen's avatar

I love puzzles too! And I left a 5 star the moment I finished it. 🤌🏼

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Daisy Alpert Florin's avatar

And I am forever grateful!

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Sue Mell's avatar

That puzzle! (And nice post, too!)

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Eden's avatar

As someone who struggles with her novel and just last night finished a 1000 piece puzzle that felt impossible at times and like everything was taking too long (but eventually it came together in a very satisfying way) I love this puzzle analogy!

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Daisy Alpert Florin's avatar

I am so glad to hear this- and congrats on the puzzle!

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Laura McKowen's avatar

Also, very glad you’re writing another book. Let it take what it takes (but I feel you, same spot here).

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Daisy Alpert Florin's avatar

I have loved following your journey!

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