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Nov 22, 2023Liked by Claire Tak

I can’t wait to read the second chapter ! I know Suzette personally from Alderson. I didn’t self surrender; but after reading this chapter I feel as if I did ! I felt all your emotions , I could hear Blake Shelton singing on the radio in the car , I could hear the guards voices giving her direction. Great work Suzey ! I always love reading your work ! Absolutely amazing. My friend - I expected nothing less !

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Thanks for reading! I literally just asked zette about chapter two yesterday! I’m excited to read it too. 🙂

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Oct 24, 2023Liked by Claire Tak

I am setting here crying after reading the first chapter in Suzette's book. I cannot explain the emotions that was brought up in me. The details in this chapter is astounding. I felt as though I was with her in this experience.

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Oct 25, 2023Liked by Claire Tak

Thanks Amanda for your kind words. It was quite the experience. And there are more chapters to come

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Sounds like you’ll need to share some more with my readers, Zette! 😬

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Oct 25, 2023Liked by Claire Tak

Maybe we can strike a deal for chapter 2. ha ha

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Deal!

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Thank you for your comment and feedback. It’s what exactly memoirists want to hear from their readers. 🥰

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Feb 15Liked by Claire Tak

I’m so excited to know this!

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Same! I was fascinated by Zette's story too. I can't wait to read her book when it comes out.

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Oct 25, 2023Liked by Claire Tak

Spaghetti head I love what you’ve written so far. I’ll for sure buy the book not because you’re my cousin but because it’s really good.

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Spaghetti head… 😀🥹

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Janet - you're embarrassing me pulling out the kid-family names. ha ha

Glad you like it.

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Definitely curious to read more of Zette's story! I interned for a state-run institution where a woman got caught for embezzling petty cash from the residents, and I always wondered what compelled her to steal from an already disadvantaged population. Love that you're providing a platform for voices not typically seen, heard, and acknowledged.

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Thank you! I agree, Zette's story is so compelling and there's A LOT more to her story.

That's so awesome that you interned the institution. It must've been quite the experience. I plan on doing a volunteering thing in person (next month or Dec.) to teach writing to incarcerated men in the Denver area. I am very excited for it. :D

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Can't wait to hear and read more about it!

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Oct 25, 2023Liked by Claire Tak

Thank you for your comments. I hope you will enjoy the rest of the story when it's finish. I am trying to write a lot of insight into the "why" of embezzling - and be open about my story.

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You totally got this. I know SOME of your why, and to me, it makes sense. Can’t wait until you finish. :)

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