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The Christmas Baby

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Sam n Sarah get a baby with dire consequences

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Comment from royowen
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I love the idea of being a schizophrenic writer, I've got projects in the pipeline all the time, but I I have to finish something otherwise it might take years to get back to it, beautifully written Stan, you do have a good handle on your characters, though, well done, blessings Roy

 Comment Written 08-Jan-2025

Comment from Lana Marie
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Well, I think you did a good job since you got me to want to continue to read the whole story here. My husband's father was born with a deformity on one side of his body almost like he had a stroke. So I kinda could picture the way Sam walked around. I'm wondering what's gonna end up happening with the baby if Sam will rescue it or not. Medical profession has come a long way, so I'm not sure how babies turn out that have been developing in the womb of an addict.
Thank you for the read. Happy Tuesday.

 Comment Written 07-Jan-2025

Comment from patcelaw
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A very compelling read, and I enjoyed very much listening to it. This book story speaks to my heart because I gave up a child for adoption when I was quite young. I wish you the very best with all of your writing and I also wish you a very. Patricia.

 Comment Written 07-Jan-2025

Comment from barbara.wilkey
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I'm a schizophrenic reader because I love both stories. I do hope Taylor agrees to the help and both Sam and his wife heal. I'm glad Doctor Reed is willing to put in the extra effort to help Sam.

Doctor Reed passed the coffee to Sam where they sat down in the family room. (you can omit 'down' it's understood)

 Comment Written 07-Jan-2025

Comment from Robert Zimmerman
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Hello Stan.
Sam is certainly a man with a lot of self-image problems. He doesn't think much of himself and unfortunately that spills into the rest of his life it appears. You've made it clear to me that he is certainly entangled in the horns of the dilemma. By definition, a dilemma doesn't have many pleasant outcomes. Your description of Sam's thoughts and behaviors create a sympathetic mood in the reader. As you focus on the character of the main character it does draw a reader into his life.

Robert

 Comment Written 07-Jan-2025

Comment from Michael Ludwinder
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I really enjoyed your story! The way you show Sam's struggle with depression and his relationship with Doctor Reed is very touching. I loved the detailed descriptions of his house and how you made his emotions so clear. The dialogue between Sam and Doctor Reed felt real.
One small suggestion - maybe add a bit more about Sam's internal thoughts to deepen his character even more. But overall, fantastic job!

 Comment Written 06-Jan-2025


reply by the author on 07-Jan-2025
    Thanks so much Michael. And I think you are right. In this story I should deepen his internal dialogue. Thanks!