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Chris V's avatar

huge congratulations Elaine! Your hard work is already bearing fruit. I am so so proud of you. The determination, the drive - it's all hugely inspiring. Looking forward to more updates soon!

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Elaine R. Frieman's avatar

Thank you, lovely friend. Your talent and kindness has been so inspiring and you were the one who got me into writing as I was in awe of how much you’ve created. 🫶🏻🤩🤞🏻 fingers crossed we are on our journeys!

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Chris V's avatar

it was just a tiny nudge that through your kindness has been magnified many times over - you're the one who built, and kept, all the momentum! Keep going exactly as you are - we're all so proud of you

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Emma Kriskinans's avatar

Huge congratulations, Elaine. What a mega step forward, and one that I am so inspired by. I have full faith that one day soon I will be seeing 'The Broken Engagement Club' on a bookshelf near me! Can't wait to hear how it goes, crossing everything.

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Elaine R. Frieman's avatar

Thank you 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻 I can’t wait for your amazing novel to come out too someday. I’d love to read it when it’s ready. 😘

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Barbs Honeycutt's avatar

Omg I wrote a comment and it didn't even send/save? That's just rude. I complimented you for the gorgeous photo, the win, and concluded that I was actually not alive in 1987 ;) also, thanked you for being so transparent about your publishing journey

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Elaine R. Frieman's avatar

Aww 🥰🥰🥰🤩🤩🤩 your comments make my day

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Abbey Wade's avatar

Elaine!! This is fantastic!! I love knowing your talent is being rightly recognized.

Also… you’re so stunning. Love that pic!!

Also also, thank you for thinking of me here. I’m so happy I found you😊❤️

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Elaine R. Frieman's avatar

I consider myself part southern, as a Brit-American growing up in Georgia, so you’re my spirit animal! 🤣 I love your humour. And your beautiful writing.

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Abbey Wade's avatar

Spirit animal!! Ahhhh haha I’m so honored!!! And thank you!!!

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Poorna Bell's avatar

Ahhhh crossing my fingers and toes for you! This is already brilliant news that you’ve submitted it and I can’t wait to see what you do next xx

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Elaine R. Frieman's avatar

Thank you for all your amazing advice. 🫶🏻🥰🤩 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻I’m so excited and nervous. Eek! 😬

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Katie Lee / KJ Lyttleton's avatar

Very exciting to hear this!!! I hope it goes well. And sorry to hear your boobs got banned from TikTok although as you say, it’s probably for the best in terms of your productivity

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Elaine R. Frieman's avatar

🤣🤣🤣 I had never watched many TikToks before and yes, very bad for my productivity as it took me away from the much more enjoyable task of reading. 📖 heh

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Maggie's avatar

I’m so excited for you! Thanks for sharing the details on how you got to this point. It’s a little daunting actually to think of the work required to even refine the query letter etc., but you ultimately got a request for your full manuscript! Wow.

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Elaine R. Frieman's avatar

Eek! 😬 I’m so excited and nervous but yes, it’s all a very long process. 🙈

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Katherine Clements's avatar

I'm surprised you managed three hours sleep! Thanks for the shout out and keep us updated!

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Elaine R. Frieman's avatar

🤣 my Fitbit said it was about 2 and a quarter so I guess it was a nap! 🤪 thankfully I get 1.5 hours for my day job lunch break! 🙈😅 thanks for all the support and inspiration 🫶🏻

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NJAmetalk's avatar

This is amazing Elaine :) I am so excited for your journey :) I have not even started my book, but this makes me so hopeful and cheerful :) All the blessings to you :) Eager to read more :)

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Elaine R. Frieman's avatar

I knew I’d have forgotten someone. 🤦🏻‍♀️ thank you so so much. 🤞🏻 I am rooting for you finishing your book. 🫶🏻🤩

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NJAmetalk's avatar

Aww thank you 😘I hope now you have recovered from your sleep deprivation 🤪

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Ms. Writer's avatar

My gosh...this is so exciting! Congrats and best of luck as this process moves forward. I'm rooting for you!!

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Elaine R. Frieman's avatar

Thank you so much. I’m so excited. 😘🫶🏻

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