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Astrid 'Artistikem' Cruz As much as it wanted but that's if, and only IF, a woodchuck could chuck wood.…moreAs much as it wanted but that's if, and only IF, a woodchuck could chuck wood.(less)
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EDDIE & SUNNY launch interview with author Stacey Cochran

In November I interviewed author Stacey Cochran about his book, EDDIE & SUNNY, while it took part in the Kindle Scout program. Back then, I asked all of you nice people to nominate it so it could get published by Amazon and, guess what? It got picked! YES! Now, months later, the book’s digital version has been published through Kindle Press and a paperback version is available thanks to Down & Out

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“I write because, if I don't, my characters will murder me in my sleep.”
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“I don't write crime fiction. I write romances between fucked up people that happen to be active criminals.”
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“He woke up one morning and his mind wasn’t even a blur, it was just empty.”
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“Some people never go crazy. What truly horrible lives they must lead.”
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“Write it. Shoot it. Publish it. Crochet it, sauté it, whatever. MAKE.”
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“People are terrible. They can bear anything. Anything! People are hard and brutal. And everyone is disposable. Everyone! That's the lesson.”
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Astrid Haha, thanks Hunter! At first it didn't feel so good but then, every author gets them so why bother? Best of luck with your book! :D


Hunter Murphy Hiya, Astrid. Thanks for connecting. I loved your tweet: "First bad review of new book. I feel complete now. :)" Good one. My book's only been out for two weeks. Soon enough, I'll be able to feel complete too. :)


Astrid My pleasure, Becca!!


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Becca Mills Thanks for friending me, Astrid! :)


Astrid Zee wrote: "Hi Astrid! Lovely to meet you :)"

My pleasure, Zee!


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Zee Monodee Hi Astrid! Lovely to meet you :)


Astrid Jason wrote: "thanks for the friend request!"

Anytime! ;)


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J.C. thanks for the friend request!


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