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deletedMay 10, 2023Liked by Michael Marshall Smith
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May 10, 2023Liked by Michael Marshall Smith

Walking with his ‘bother’ eh? I wonder if he was a good fiend to him.

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May 10, 2023Liked by Michael Marshall Smith

any thoughts on the writers' strike?

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May 10, 2023Liked by Michael Marshall Smith

Yes, I think I understand. Good piece from George RR Martin:

https://georgerrmartin.com/notablog/2023/05/08/writers-on-set/

I can speak only for myself... I do not appreciate the gravity of this situation. I'm sure that's a view held by many. Maybe (of all people) the writers need to get more of the message out there?

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May 10, 2023Liked by Michael Marshall Smith

The tall, handsome Mullins man on the far left looks exactly like me!

As an aside, I think the San Natana actually just moved away. A few days after the disappearance was reported a brand new river arrived in Greencastle, Co Donegal. It runs from the Sainte pub to The Ferryport pub. We call it The Nascent River.

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May 10, 2023Liked by Michael Marshall Smith

Great stories Michael! Thank you!

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May 10, 2023Liked by Michael Marshall Smith

Thomas’ brother was uprooted by some pilgrims a few years later and turned into a dining table for ship carrying British tourists. However, the poor tree was riddled with termites and later died of wood rot while at sea.

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May 12, 2023Liked by Michael Marshall Smith

Ok, Michael. I think a book of short stories which expand on the “missing” Santa Cruz history, is in order. Why not expand into other, lesser known, haunted nooks and crannies around the world. I remain very impressed with your ability to convey very vivid and compelling images with very few words. Thanks for this!

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