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Peggy Davis's avatar

I often think about, amidst all the frustrations, how important it is to reach any student in a meaningful way. That small success is not really small, especially for those readers/students who are touched. Btw, I love your work but may have never encountered it if not for a reading at a very small community college! This is my way of saying “Please Come back! October?!!!

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Rafael Frumkin's avatar

It would be my honor, Peggy! But I'd have to Zoom in because I'm no longer in town :)

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Peggy Davis's avatar

Oh, my…I didn’t realize that you moved out of town!

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Ash's avatar

Before I read this article I need you to know that never would I describe or see you as “a failed novelist”

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Rafael Frumkin's avatar

Ash, you’re sweet! Don’t worry — this is actually an essay about being too hard on oneself :)

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Nina Renata Aron's avatar

This is wonderful and I needed it today! <3

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Rafael Frumkin's avatar

Thank you, bud! And please know that I’ll always be a massive fan of your book!

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Jade Fabello's avatar

Found this through the study hall listserve, it's a wonderful read. Thank you for sharing!

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Rafael Frumkin's avatar

Thanks, Jade! That’s where I found your great essay as well :) Let me know if I can comp you for a few months behind the paywall here! Always happy to do so for new writer friends.

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Jade Fabello's avatar

Ah yes! How lovely. And I would happily take you up on that. Also, only have so much behind my paywall, but happy to trade ya a comped few months too :)

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