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Nathan Slake's avatar

Glad to hear you're taking some time out for your health and that your job is supportive of that break. That's great to hear. Do take care of yourself, Claudia.

You know I'm here for your fiction, so this is all great news for me! 🤗

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Claudia Befu's avatar

Yes, I’m also looking forward to this time and to recovering physically and mentally. Hope you’re doing well post-operation.

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Brian Reindel 👾⚔️'s avatar

I love this news, Claudia! We're all better off with more of your fiction. I'm certain you'll continue to grow a fan base of readers who appreciate your work.

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Claudia Befu's avatar

Thanks for your support, Brian! I'm very excited about this new phase of Story Voyager and ready to work 💪.

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Johnathan Reid's avatar

Your plans are clear. Your path is laid. I hope your journey is as pain free as possible, and I'm sure any risks will be rewarded. We will all be with you!

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Claudia Befu's avatar

Thank you, Johnathan. I guess no journey in this life is pain free. But even feeling pain for something we choose to do will ultimately bring great satisfaction.

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Johnathan Reid's avatar

Indeed. I've read that giving life to a major slice of writing comes close to birthing a child. Although, I'm sure experiences vary! But maybe you're rebirthing yourself...

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Brian Funke's avatar

I’m so behind! This is exciting, I’m pumped to follow along!

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Claudia Befu's avatar

Thank you for your support, Brian 💚!

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Kate Bown's avatar

Exciting news Claudia. Your stories are fantastic. Thank you for stretching our imaginations.

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Claudia Befu's avatar

Thank you, Kate! This is the most beautiful compliment I’ve received for my writing: ‘Thank you for stretching our imaginations.’ ❤️🌸

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Alexander Ipfelkofer's avatar

I’m here for the fiction! Recharge and happy writing !

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Claudia Befu's avatar

Thanks Alexander, I think that it took me a while to realize that it’s the fiction.

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Nadia Gerassimenko's avatar

I'm late to the party, I have a lot of catching up to do. But it seems writing fiction is the calling for you. Congratulations on this decision! I wish you healing and health and much rest and respite while you're taking care of your wellbeing.

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Claudia Befu's avatar

Thank you so much, Nadia! I’m so excited to have you here. I hope you’re doing well health wise 🙏. All we can do is move forward.

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Nadia Gerassimenko's avatar

Thank you, Claudia! Definitely, moving forward is the way to go!

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Meg Oolders's avatar

Congratulations on your move to exclusive fiction, Claudia! You have gathered so much fuel for your stories, I have no doubt the journey of bringing them to life here will bring you a tremendous amount of satisfaction and dare I say it, JOY! 💜🥂

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Claudia Befu's avatar

Thanks, Meg! I’ve been feeling the joy ever since I started publishing here. It feels like a new birth, a new sense of wonder and purpose.

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Elle Griffin's avatar

Claudia!!!! I love that you are following your creativity, and your wellbeing! I hope this period of time will be completely replenishing for you. I can’t wait to read all of your fiction!!!

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Claudia Befu's avatar

Thank you for your support, Elle! I can safely say that I wouldn’t be here without you. Isn’t this amazing? 🤩🌸🥰

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Elle Griffin's avatar

That’s absolutely crazy 🥰

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Kathleen Clare Waller's avatar

Love all your energy and excited for what we get to read from you next, Claudia! Take care and good luck.

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Claudia Befu's avatar

Thank you, Kathleen! Writing is such a beautiful journey.

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Reena Kapoor's avatar

Congratulations Claudia! I’m impressed by your focus and energy. Story telling is so much fun. All the best.

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Claudia Befu's avatar

I love it! It makes me feel like a child again.

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Ben Zalkind's avatar

Wishing you luck in this next phase. And looking forward to more of your writing!

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Claudia Befu's avatar

Thank you, Ben, really appreciate it.

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Charlotte Dune's avatar

Have you read The Light Pirates? It’s on my TBR and I feel like with a title like The Dust Pirates you’ve maybe read it? It’s also cli-fi.

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Claudia Befu's avatar

I did not and now I want to! Thanks Charlotte!

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Charlotte Dune's avatar

Me too! And enjoying your story too!

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Claudia Befu's avatar

Thank you! Adding pirates to anything makes it more interesting, righ? 😅

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Erica Drayton's avatar

This sounds amazing! I wish I could be more focused with my own Substack! Someday! Till then, I can learn from the best!

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Claudia Befu's avatar

Thanks, Erica! I was actually inspired by your three 100 words books! I was learning from you to be more focused. 😄

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Claudia Befu's avatar

Thank you, Keyon! It's an exciting new beginning.

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