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Congrats to Kerri for hosting!

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Kerri did an amazing job!!!

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OMG Maegan you're famous now!

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She deserves it.

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Kerri, you are too sweet. 😽

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Was nice seeing you in the video as well Kerri!

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She did such a good job. Seriously, she even had door prizes for the readers. It was the coolest place.

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Kerri, thank you for an incredible time........Cedars West End is the perfect place and I can't wait to come back!!!!! You were such a gracious hostess and I was thoroughly impressed by everyone and everything. I'm going to Manhattan to tell everyone the competition got extra fierce.

Maegan, didya see me looking at you?????? I love you! You were amazing!

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Well said, Karie Anne! Youngstown was the perfect place. Can’t say enough good about Kerri for making this happen. And yes I see you girl!! ❤️❤️

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Yeah! Karie Anne made it on TV too!!!

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I counted twice but whose counting lol!

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That’s probably my fault—- I might not understand fully how the contest works!

Help!

…and Stan Boney from WKBN is a Youngstown treasure!! Was honored to have him come!!

Maegan Heil—- the spotlight suits you well!

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The comment I was trying to get out about Millcreek Park—- Youngstown is the type of place where writers, and well-known ones— can hide out— no one will really make a big deal about you. They just let you be. So, you could go write and loose yourself in the beauty of Millcreek Park (designed by the same team that created Central Park in NY. It’s beautiful—- and very hobbit like. So many trails. It’s really the gem of the city.

I feel better I got that out. I was busy helping to set up things and make sure people were being welcomed. I’m really proud of the turnout and how many people read. Some good quality readers.

Thank you to all that came!! Feb. 15th, is the next one, again, at Cedars.

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Oh look at you on screen, Kerri. You belong there, all profesh and charming. Amazing job. That looks spectacular. Very well done.

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I’m actually composed of many different types of cake. Lol. This version of me is hummingbird cake. 🧁

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Hold on a minute, is that Maegan reading? Like our Megan, Maegan Heil Megan? That Maegan?

Maegan you made it!!!

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It’s me!! And believe you me I’m going to cherish my 15 seconds of fame haha!! 😄😄😄

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Ahhaha you should, you deserve it. Can’t wait to watch the video.

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This is so fantastic! When the day comes that a press runs me around to read, I'll definitely make it a point to swing by for Midwest Story Night.

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Yesssss please do!

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It would be so nice to meet you and hear you read in person!!!

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YAYYYYYY!!!!!

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I really am so proud at the community that is forming through Chuck— this is beyond my wildest dreams. I feel bad taking up some of the feed— hope I haven’t annoyed anyone! Seriously, y’all are top notch. To have so many writerly friends really is incredible. If someone would have told me, the night after I saw “Fight Club” in the theater that this is where I would be years later— I’d tell them to get off my chain! I’m still in disbelief this all happened and that Chuck is so kind to teach his writing style. I also now know what a gerund is. I missed a lot of school due to bullying. I mean— ALOT. It’s also taken a great deal of courage to get past being in the spotlight at my current size. It’s almost paralyzing. But, I wanted to do this for the area and beyond. I know how important it is to have community and people that push you to be better, where you might not have had encouragement. I just wanna share the sunshine! And Sassy wants all the pets!!

Love you folks and Chuck!!!

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