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Congratulations on the new release! I only get things done as a deadline becomes imminent; panic is my muse.

My home does not have any age appropriate readers, but I will buy a couple of copies for the local libraries.

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Thanks! And your description is exactly why I have a love/hate relationship with deadlines.

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I just pre-ordered and plan to read, then donate to my library (unless I can’t bear to part with it). I love the message and can’t wait to find out the twist.

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I have 3 grandsons, 15y,10y and 6m, none of whom fall in the "age range" of your latest book. Do you think that held me back from pre-ordering your latest? H3LL no! I cannot wait to read it to my littlest one!

Since I started following you (before Waffle came along), I have always wanted to tell you that only very, very special parents are given 4 daughters! (I only have 3d, 1s)! I have laughed and agreed many times over the years. Just to be honest, I, too, am a Waffle!

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In a way, that gives me hope. If you can grow up to be a productive member of society, maybe so can she. Unless you're not a productive member of society at all. You're not a super villain, are you?

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Super villain? Depends who you ask! My kids all think I was super strict, so if you ask them... I'm retired now, but, when I was still working, well, let's just say, my middle name was trouble! (And, I wore it proudly!)

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I have a daughter who is a teacher of autistic students. One of their slogans is "Different but not less" so your book sounds very apropos. I will be giving the book I just ordered to her for reading to/with them. Congrats on the publishing of your new book!

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Thanks! Sounds like the book would definitely be a good fit for them.

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Exciting!! No readers in the target age group in my house...but I’ll buy a copy anyway, as I’ve always enjoyed collecting kids books. Better signed - so I’ll order from Main Street :-) Glad to hear they’re still going strong after losing their leader last year.

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Ordered it for my son's four kids, boy (10), girl (5), boy (3), and boy (2). My daughter-in-law sends me pics of his reading to the younger three all the time.

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Thanks! I hope you don't hear too many pterodactyl screeches when they come over to visit.

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They love dinosaurs and do much growling. The younger three have matching dinosaur jackets.

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Can’t wait to read it!!

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I just forwarded this to my daughter who has a kid still young enough to like books like yours. If you don't mind sharing, what kicked off this particular book, James?

I know the children's market is notoriously hard for authors. Best of luck!

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Every once in a while, I'm just in a flying reptile sort of mood. You're right about the difficulty of the children's book market. I was very fortunate to get a toe in the door.

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OOOH! I got my copy last week!! I cannot wait to read it to my grands! I love it! I'm buying another copy for my niece who teaches 1st grade. Thank you so much!

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Congrats on the release! The book sounds great. My youngest would love it -- her name is Farah and she shrieks a lot, so we call her "Farah-dactyl."

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Huge achievement - well done.

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Congrats! That's SO exciting. Sounds like an amazing book.

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Yay!

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Congratulations

I’m also happy that the publishing house’s merge did not end in Random Penguin House.

Again congratulations on your book release.

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Well… well done James! Your sales pitch worked on me. I ordered two of your books: The Chosen Twelve and You can(t) be a pterodactyl! Not sure how I’m going to handle more of your writing…but I’m strong! Lol 😂

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Congratulations! Sounds like lots of fun. Will have to find a kid to give it to.

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KIRKUS - That is BIG! Congratulations and well-deserved.

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It's not the kind of thing that will ever impress my parents, but it's pretty good to people who are in the know.

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