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Chapter 33 – Run!
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2024-07-04 07:07:36
JwgstoutWho else cheered? I know I did! I hope this chapter kept you on the edge of your seats, there will be no update tomorrow. Find out on Friday the 5th what happens in Cambiador and if this division of the dark army can be brought down. Let me know what you think. I'm sure you are cursing at where I left this chapter. Have a happy and safe 4th if you are in the USA and celebrate it. Otherwise I hope you all have an amazing lead up to the weekend and thank you so much for reading xx
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All The Queens Kings - Book 8 Author update
Dear readers,I wanted to update you on what has been going on behind the scenes as I have not posted a chapter in a while.For the past seven weeks, I had been taking care of my mother while she received in-home hospice care. She finally gave up fighting on October 15th. Before this, she was in and out of hospital with one surgery or another. It has been a long road for me and I still have a few miles to go before I reach a junction or turning point. I will return to writing as soon as the family can officially say goodbye to her. She was an avid reader of this app. My only regret is that I couldn’t finish the final chapters of All the Queens Kings before she passed.Please allow me a little more time and as always, I am thankful for your understanding and support during this difficult time.Much love xx
