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Caren Simpson McVicker commented on Henderson House
Thanks to everyone for your feedback on two versions of Chapter One! I am starting to revise the final chapters of the novel beginning today. If you enjoy comparing chapters and commenting, be on the lookout for new material showing up around Chapter 24 :)
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    Caren, Congrats on completing your novel.  I enjoyed reading both versions of Chapter 1 but prefer your original version. The beginning sentences of a book are so important to “hook” the reader and I was drawn much more quickly into the story by the characters interacting than by the descriptive sentences of the office and its machinery. Your book is character-driven and the beginning of your original chapter 1 is true to that style. You could certainly include the information from the opening of your alternative chapter 1 in your original Chapter 1 at an appropriate moment as it’s good historical background info. 
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      Just finished the first two chapters, and I sense a heroin in the making. I am hooked. Can’t wait to read more.   Even though I have read it hundreds of times, I still cringe when I hear how my people were treated in those days. 
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        Caren Simpson McVicker commented on Henderson House
        As always, thank you for your feedback, Gemma! 
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          Caren, I have enjoyed reading the drafts of your chapters for Henderson House.  Your "period" descriptions and phrases draw me into Bartlesville, OK and make me feel like a friend of the book’s characters.   Although both the First Chapter and your Alternative First Chapter are each written well,
          I prefer your original  First Chapter which introduces Bessie in a way more fitting to her character.  The details about her work should remain, but be woven elsewhere in the chapter.  I can’t wait to read your book when it is published..
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            Caren Simpson McVicker sent an update for Henderson House

            Dear Henderson House Supporters,

            The Inkshares All Genre Contest ends in 30 days! Thanks to all of you, Henderson House is currently in first place (whoo-hoo) but a lot can happen between now and February 27th. I’m so grateful to have gotten this far and I’m asking for your help, one more time, to get across the finish line.

            Would you be willing to email 2 or 3 friends and ask them to check out my Inkshares page? If everyone reached out to a couple of people, I think it might generate the engagement the book needs to stay on top. Can you think of an aunt, sister, co-worker, or cousin who might enjoy a "Spinster Romance meets 1940s Church Supper" kind of story? Social media shares are nice, but personal emails seem to be the most effective.

            Here’s the link: https://www.inkshares.com/books/henderson-house

            Of course, if you’re not someone who is comfortable sharing the link, no worries. Your support and encouragement to date has been stellar! If you are comfortable sharing, I would really appreciate it. Just think, in 30 days, with your help, this sweet historical fiction romance may have a real publishing deal. We are on the verge of a dream coming true. It’s so exciting!! 

            With love and gratitude,

            Caren Simpson McVicker

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