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K.C. Knouse's avatar

Wow, you did a fantastic job of balancing the past and the present, while illuminating the growing certainty of a shared past, Lee. That ending touched my heart.

C. Lee McKenzie's avatar

That is so nice to hear. I do feel close to this one. I’ve thought about making it into something bigger. A novel, maybe. Thanks for this. It helps a lot.

K.C. Knouse's avatar

A novel, yes. There is a lot to work with here.

Janet Alcorn's avatar

Great book trailer!

Your story sounds like a good seed for a time travel romance. Also, you've captured the magic that sometimes happens when we meet someone, the instant connection. I've felt it as romance but more often as friendship, almost kinship. My high school BFF and I were like that.

C. Lee McKenzie's avatar

Ever since that day, I can’t rule out the possibility of other lives. That chance encounter shifted me from “not possible” to “but what if.” Thanks for the visit and your comment about your BFF, Janet.

Sandra Cox's avatar

Great writing as always.

Your new release sounds fascinating. Congrats by the way:) I'm looking forward to it.

Sandra

C. Lee McKenzie's avatar

Thanks so much, Sandra, and did you get my message about being the featured author on this month’s IWSG Facebook?

Loni Townsend's avatar

I love that you can take personal moments and turn them into stories. I tend to find that my real life experiences aren't quite enough to get my creativity flowing.

C. Lee McKenzie's avatar

Hey! It’s great to see you here. Thank you for reading and commenting. I always enjoy reading your blog, so I like to stay connected.

Lidy's avatar

Thanks for co-hosting this month! And congrats on your new book launch!

Whoa, a past life reunion? What a bittersweet story.

C. Lee McKenzie's avatar

Thanks for stopping by, Lidy. And thanks for the comment.

Gabi Coatsworth's avatar

Love this story - it has exactly the right amount of mystery and yearning...

C. Lee McKenzie's avatar

Thanks for helping me get it ready.

Paperback Writer's avatar

I so enjoyed that story. Can't seem to shake it off. Wonderful writing. Congratulations on the latest release and thanks for co-hosting the IWSG.

C. Lee McKenzie's avatar

Thank you so much for the visit and the comment.

Shannondkl's avatar

Congratulations on your new release! Let me know if you'd like to guest post/have me post the information. I loved your story. What an interesting thing to have happen. I think people connect in a lot of different ways on a lot of different timelines.

C. Lee McKenzie's avatar

I’d love a guest post, Shannon. That’s so kind of you.

Shannondkl's avatar

This is Shannon at The Warrior Muse, by the way. I don't use Substack much, so not sure what it will show you.

C. Lee McKenzie's avatar

Your comment came through just fine.

H. R. Sinclair's avatar

What a cool story -- and the inspiration!

Yvonne Ventresca's avatar

Congrats on the new book! And loved this week's story.

diedre Knight's avatar

Wow! Your chance encounter gave me goosebumps ;-) It's true, inspiration is everywhere. Writers (more than others) keep with their Muses honed for any occasion.

Love your Weekly Dose stories. Congratulations on your latest release ;-) Thanks for co-hosting!

C. Lee McKenzie's avatar

Hi Deidre. So great to see your comment. I always enjoy your visits.

Tara Tyler's avatar

congrats, congrats, and again I say, congrats!

way to get the job done!

happy summer =)

L. Diane Wolfe's avatar

Congrats on your new book!

M Louise Barbour's avatar

Such a cool story idea, Lee! You are beyond prolific! Congrats on your newest book! Thanks for co-hosting!

C. Lee McKenzie's avatar

Hi Louise. Did you post this month ? I couldn’t find it yesterday.

Alex J. Cavanaugh's avatar

Congratulations on the new release!

Natalie Aguirre's avatar

Congrats on your new book release! This was a fascinating story. It's really got me thinking about connections we might have with strangers.

C. Lee McKenzie's avatar

That experience opened my mind to the possibility of other lifetimes like nothing else had. I still get chills thinking about it. Thanks as always for engaging with me here.