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Ellen Barker Finding out what my characters are doing, where the story is going, and how it ends. And then starting over with the next set of characters.

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Finding out what my characters are doing, where the story is going, and how it ends. And then starting over with the next set of characters.

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Ellen Barker A follow-on to "East of Troost," titled "Still Needs Work" dropped on June 11, 2024. Next up is "The Breaks" in February 2025. Another, completely dif…moreA follow-on to "East of Troost," titled "Still Needs Work" dropped on June 11, 2024. Next up is "The Breaks" in February 2025. Another, completely different story is coming in 2026.(less)
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