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Apr 23Liked by Will Boucher

will you are so fucking good.

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aww, thanks so much, EJ! Absolutely love your work so your words are deeply appreciated

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Okay, this is some next level shit! Absolutely stunning, powerful prose. Wonderful!

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hell yes Will.

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Thanks, daisy!

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I just subscribed and I'm hooked. This is great, Will!

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Thanks, Raph!

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Fantastic writing, Will. I'm really eager to hear more further adventures of Dougie (or any other Boston lowlife for that matter).

I respect how far you're pushing the prose style with an exuberant creative force. At its best it is really

exhilarating, really satisfying and... you know... good.

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This was fantastic, Will!

Such an engaging and well crafted piece. Bravo sir!

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Thank you so much, Michael!!!

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Excellent. Got a subscription from me.

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Thank you so much!!!

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"Like a river, life don't owe you shit. It's not obligated to pack fish down your gullet or remind you to hydrate. Frankly, it couldn't care less. But, if you lie on your back, it will push you somewhere." Strong words here, sentiment as well; really nice job with the characterization.

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Thank you veery much, Bethel! :)

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Will, I think you have found your groove and form with this piece.

It's been a pleasure to see you evolve. You deserve all the plaudits.

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Thanks, Clancy! I’ll be following the groove 🎶

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Apr 24Liked by Will Boucher

Agreed… seriously next level, Will! This was like the juiciest meatiest steak dinner complete with all the fixins. I didn’t want it to end and I don’t think it did! Keep it up my friend!!

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Aww! Thanks so much Katie!!! How’ve you been?

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Apr 24Liked by Will Boucher

Aw thanks for checking in! I’m in the thick of my annual Spring Slump. The brainfog usually lifts by end of May, and I’m VERY much looking forward to getting my creative energy back on track! Reading your stuff helps! Verrry inspiring!

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Hopefully the spring slump breaks soon!

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You're a great writer Will!

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Thanks, Deborah!!

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You got the lingo down, very fluid read!

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Thanks, Alexander!!

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We love a Boston story!

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Haha! Boston is near and dear to my heart--felt really fun to revisit it

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You captured it well!

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Apr 23·edited Apr 23Author

Thanks! I'm so glad I did BeanTown justice. I was trying to work in Dunkin but thats for next time

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I was gonna write the same thing as EJ. Holy shit. I still have goosebumps from how FANTASTIC this story is.

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Thanks so much!!! :)

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Woo hoo! So much energy, I read this before I was fully caffeinated but it woke me up right speedy. Chance of some love for my frozen shoulder?

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Just heard from Doug he asked me to say “I love your frozen shoulder.” I imagine relief is flowing though you right now

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Will, new subscriber here. Excellent job with Punch Drunk Doug. Loved it. Looking forward to reading some more of your fiction. - Jim

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Thanks so much, Jim! I'm quite new to fiction and I think I'm hooked...more will be coming for sure :)

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