Comment from Mary Shifman

Exceptional

This is an exceptional bit of flash fiction. The unexpected twist is brilliant. I think you should do very well in the contest. I like the art work too. Good luck.

 Comment Written 15-Jan-2023

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reply by the author on 16-Jan-2023

Thank you so much Mary for the great review and stars. Much appreciated. Jen.

reply by Mary Shifman on 16-Jan-2023

You are welcome.

Comment from PoemsOfDD

Excellent

I enjoyed reading this flash fiction entry. I like how it lead the reader down a path that perhaps the woman is devastated after twenty one years of marriage coming to an end. But oh no - she is happy. Yes girl, go celebrate!

 Comment Written 15-Jan-2023

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reply by the author on 16-Jan-2023

Thanks for the great review. Jen

Comment from Mrs. KT

Excellent

Hah!
Good one, Jen!
Loved the ending.
Of course, you led the reader on to believe that your protagonist was devastated by Michael leaving her!
Kudos!

Best wishes!
diane

 Comment Written 15-Jan-2023

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reply by the author on 15-Jan-2023

Thank you so much. I am so grateful for your great review. Jen

Comment from country ranch writer

Excellent

Sometimes things just don't work out and you drift apart for one reason or another but you pick up the pieces and carry on like nothing happened.Life isn't perfect.
Sunday 1/15/2023.

 Comment Written 15-Jan-2023

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reply by the author on 15-Jan-2023

Thank you so much. Jen

reply by country ranch writer on 15-Jan-2023

🍎🍎🍎🍎

Comment from Rachelle Allen

Excellent

Ohhhhhh! You wicked, wicked flash fiction writer, you!!! I was all set to feel so sorry for her! You got me good, and for that reason, I hope you boogie on down to the winner's circle in the Flash Fiction contest. This one got me hook, line and sinker. (I was expecting something like, "She'd give her talk on 'How to Have a Successful, Long-Term Marriage' same as she did the previous fifteen years.") I like your version WAAAAY better!!! xo

 Comment Written 15-Jan-2023

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reply by the author on 15-Jan-2023

Thank you so much. I love your review

reply by Rachelle Allen on 15-Jan-2023

I LOVE YOUR PIECE!!!

Comment from Ricky1024

Excellent

Sometimes a tragedy can rock our world to the place that we're now hunger in lust for reality.
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This was well written rich in Theme and Imagery.
It also, read well and Flowed well with No Grammar Issues.
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I'm sure she had her audience well in hand and they appreciated what she was going to say.
Good luckJenn with your contest entry and have a blessed day!
Doctor Ricky1024

 Comment Written 15-Jan-2023

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reply by the author on 15-Jan-2023

Thank you. Jen

Comment from Ginda Simpson

Excellent

I like your lecturer and her courage to carry on even when her heart wasn't in it. And then the last line! One sentence tells us everything we need to know about her and her triumph over loss and disappointment. I suspect that he didn't deserve her. Well done. Good luck in the contest.

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 Comment Written 15-Jan-2023

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reply by the author on 15-Jan-2023

Thanks for the great review. Jen

Comment from RodG

Good

I used to lecture college students at night and often WEATHER made me not want to go. Great surprise ending. But I find your style distracting. Can you shorten your sentences, especially the one beginning with "However"?

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 Comment Written 15-Jan-2023

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reply by the author on 15-Jan-2023

Thanks.