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After re-editing it for the tenth time, I have just published, Celebrate the Dandelions on Smashwords.com in e book form under the pen name, Valerie. It is a great site and I highly recommend it to everyone. The price is 5.99 and you can read 20 percent free before deciding to purchase it. The new cover should appear in 24 hours. Unlike the paperback, the e book has color illustrations painted by the author.
Smurphgirlsasha loves to write and primarily writes non fiction. She has had a fascinating life and feels it is the perfect source for subject matter. Her first book, A Leaf on the Wind -- her autobiography-- (republished as Celebrate the Dandelions) won the FS Seal of Approval, something she is quite proud of. She is currently working on editing "The Truth About Rabbit Holes", the fascinating story of when she worked undercover for the Seattle Police and US Treasury Department.
Smurphgirlsasha is also an accomplished painter studying art at the Angela Peralta School of Fine Arts near her house in Mazatlan, Mexico.
She has sold many of her paintings to the locals and tourists visiting on vacation. As many of the local artists do, she uses her house as a gallery to display her art.
She enjoys living alone in her apartment near the ocean. She enjoys painting, walking, writing, and falling asleep watching old movies.
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Smurphgirlsasha:
How sad when an honest review of someone's writing results in being muted. I guess, honesty is not what some writers are looking for on this site. They apparently only want positive comments. and nothing less than 5 or 6 stars, even when their writing needs improvement. Yes, this is very sad.
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 May 10 at 1:57PM
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| giraffmang: Welcome to my world...
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May 10 at 5:15PM
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DR DIP: personally I think the star system isn't a true reflection of some works. The benchmark is set high and 5 and 6 stars has become the norm for not upsetting other poets although on saying that I don't come across many poets I have fanned whose work is not deserving Strangely I have fanned poets for their quality of work. the dollar value is not even considered when I review a work
I haven't just fanned people for the sake of numbers. I am sure there are many more wonderful poets I have not fanned but the amount in my portfolio allows me to comment on each and everyone of them that post.
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May 10 at 5:32PM
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| Dean Kuch: Welcome to my world too...
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May 12 at 1:46AM
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| Sankey: Yep Sasha, I have taken reviews hard initially but then I go back and appreciate the harder reviewer for helping me improve
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May 14 at 11:21PM
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| Halfree: Have long known that reviews do not reflect reality. Spent some time reading postings and the associated reviews and I conclude that most reviews are exchangs of platuteds . However, there are reviewers that undersatand how reviews work. I have reviewed some very good writers, and reading those few brings me back to why I signed on
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May 15 at 8:39AM
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| Halfree: So right you are
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May 16 at 8:25AM
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| JDRBAR: If I may stick my two cents in here, you are so very right about reviewing. The star system is far from being an actual indication of the quality of a person's writing. I didn't know a reviewer could be muted. Personally, I WANT a hard review of my work. The stars are meaningless.
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May 31 at 8:16AM
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Ideasaregems-Dawn: I won't EVEN comment - you know my stand on reviewing. I WILL ask where you are though...??? I sure hope everything is okay...
Big hug,
Dawn
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June 30 at 4:03AM
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| Halfree: The star ratings do not reflect the quality of a posting or the writer,,,don't know how to fix that so I just ignore the stars.
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July 25 at 9:58PM
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Smurphgirlsasha:
I am pleased to learn Ingrid and I tied for second place in the fun first of the year FS contest for short stories. I cannot think of a better person to share this with than dear Ingrid. If you have not read her work (she writes under the name Spiritual Echo) you have no idea of what you have missed.
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January 11 at 1:01PM
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~Dovey: Congrats!
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January 12 at 1:12AM
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FanStory wrote to Smurphgirlsasha:
Congratulations! Short Story Writing Contest Rankings Race Winner!
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January 11 at 9:48AM
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| Irish Rain: congratulations!!!
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January 11 at 10:53AM
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| mrsmajor: Congratulations!
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January 11 at 2:56PM
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| Smurphgirlsasha: What made it even better was sharing it with Ingrid.
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January 11 at 6:31PM
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| Ideasaregems-Dawn: YAY! Congratulations! Well-deserved, my friend. :)
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February 4 at 12:17PM
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Smurphgirlsasha:
Anyone looking for a pet? I am house trained and receive a small pension...friendly but not intrusive...small towns preferred.
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July 3 at 2:49PM
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| I am Cat: I've always wanted a pet smurf! ❤️
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July 3 at 9:24PM
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Gypsy Blue Rose: I read your profile, congratulations on your publishing. I hope you feel better.
Gypsy hugs
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October 22 at 5:19AM
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Mary Wakeford: Do you leave a trail of blue smurf juice whereever you go? That could be a problem.
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December 3 at 2:26PM
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Smurphgirlsasha:
I am scheduled for my surgery the last week of May or the first week of June, so I hope to be posting again within a week or two after the surgery.
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May 23 at 12:54PM
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| I am Cat: Great to see you Sasha and good luck with the surgery!
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May 23 at 4:46PM
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| patcelaw: Sasha, I pray the surgery will go very well and you can finally heal properly. I miss your posts. Pat
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May 31 at 6:03PM
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Ideasaregems-Dawn: I know it's only been a week,
but I am here to sneak a peek,
and tell you that I wish you well,
so you'll come back to FS hell...(LOL)
(You're missed, you - hurry up and heal, would ya?)
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June 9 at 9:44PM
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Gypsy Blue Rose: I send you a prayer. Sweetie pie.
Gypsy
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October 22 at 5:15AM
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Smurphgirlsasha:
After breaking my ribs, I have been off site for quite some time. They have not healed properly but I think I can finally say I am back. I apologize to the many members that I was not able to review but hope to keep up and not miss any more.
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February 6 at 4:14PM
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| I am Cat: No worries, Sasha! I'm happy to have you back! i hope you continue to heal! ((((gentle hugs)))))
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February 7 at 12:48AM
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| Ideasaregems-Dawn: So glad you're back! Just be good to yourself and don't over-do, right? This is supposed to be fun, not work. :))
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February 7 at 11:38PM
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justfos: I am Justine:
Oh, Sasha! I know what that feels like, so sorry you are going through that.
Be kind to yourself, life happens!
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February 13 at 10:39PM
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Ideasaregems-Dawn: Thinking of you...how are you doing? Hope all is good news! You deserve it, buddy! Murphy's law can't ALWAYS apply...(big hugs)
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April 9 at 8:09PM
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Smurphgirlsasha:
Thank you so very much. I am deeply honored to be the number one Short Work Writer of 2015, especially with so many talented writers here on FS.
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January 1 at 11:39AM
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I am Cat: Congratulations Sasha!
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January 1 at 11:42AM
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Margaret Snowdon: CONGRATULATIONS, MY DEAR FRIEND ON YOUR ACHIEVEMENTS.
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January 1 at 12:04PM
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| Smurphgirlsasha: Thank you and Congratulations to you on becoming the number one Novelist...definitely well deserved.
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January 1 at 12:36PM
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| Just2Write: Congratulations, Sasha. Your short works have been a pleasure to read.
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January 1 at 1:04PM
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| mrsmajor: Congratulations!...You earned the honor...
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January 1 at 1:57PM
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FanStory wrote to Smurphgirlsasha:
 Congratulations the 2015 Short Work Writer of the Year!
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January 1 at 12:41AM
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| I am Cat: Congratulations Sasha! Well done!
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January 1 at 1:00AM
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| giraffmang: Many congratulations.
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January 1 at 1:06AM
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| judiverse: Congratulations, Sasha! Best wishes for your continued success in 2016! judi
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January 1 at 10:35AM
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| Smurphgirlsasha: My ribs have almost completely healed. Now it is my computer that is causing me problems. I CANNOT stay logged into FS. Within two seconds of logging in it flips out and goes to a site I don't recognize. Carlos has worked on it and tried to fix it but I think the virus/worm is so severe that I will probably need a new computer and that will not be happening anytime in the near future. The bottom line is, I will not be on site for some time...sorry.
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February 1 at 5:23PM
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Smurphgirlsasha:
I am still recuperating from my broken ribs. Take my word for it, you NEVER want to break a rib. The only thing humorous about this is that my doctors are all arguing about how many I broke. One said only one, another said 4-5, and the trauma specialist said 8 (9 including the one in the front). Personally, I don't care how many, all I know is that it really hurts and takes far to long to heal. I am spending most of my time in bed and have to wear a special brace to keep from doing any further harm. My doctor says it will take up to 8 more weeks before I begin to feel any improvement. Eight weeks is a long time, but it is out of my hands.
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December 19 at 6:39PM
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I am Cat: Sending (((((( gentle hugs )))))))))
from far away so they don't hurt. ;)
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December 19 at 8:26PM
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| mrsmajor: I've never had such an injury, so I can only imagine, how it must hurt...Take Care and do as the doctor says...we'll be right here, when you get back...yes it is a long time, but just think of how good you will feel then...warmly, Victoria
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December 19 at 11:02PM
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Smurphgirlsasha:
I just wanted to let you know I am taking about a week off. I learned I have an infection in my leg from when I fell and I have to have it drained and have to stay off it for several days so it can heal properly. I have had so many tests the past few days and they fear the infection has gone into the bone. Not good but not life threatening. I'll be back as soon as I can put pressure on my leg. I will do a little reviewing from my laptop while I am in bed and hopefully be able to post the next chapter of Where is Sally too.
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November 4 at 10:45PM
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| Phyllis Stewart: Sorry to hear about your leg. But thanks for letting us know so we won't worry. Stay off it and take the antibiotics. We'll be here to welcome you back with hugs. :)
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November 4 at 10:51PM
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| I am Cat: (((((sending healing energy your way!))))
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November 5 at 12:18AM
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| Smurphgirlsasha: Thanks for the thought, but the energy was apparently stopped at the border...it never arrived. Read today's post and you will find out what I am talking about.
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November 5 at 4:27PM
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| Halfree: Keep at it...don't give in or look back
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November 6 at 10:15PM
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| Bramble: Sorry you're going through this ... Get better soon.
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November 10 at 5:28AM
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bookishfabler: Ah, sweetheart. I hope it isn't too bad. feel better soon. Love ya
Happy Thanksgiving
hugs heidi
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November 19 at 8:26AM
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Ideasaregems-Dawn: Are you having a ball with all your free time? (*smile*) (I do hope you are healing well, Val - thinking of you, so don't rush anything, right? Hugs.)
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December 2 at 9:27PM
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Smurphgirlsasha:
After re-editing it for the tenth time, I have just published, Celebrate the Dandelions on Smashwords.com in e book form. It is a great site and I highly recommend it to everyone. The price is 5.99 and you can read 20 percent free before deciding to purchase it. You need to go to the website Smashwords.com sign in then click the 'adult content' icon. Then go to the top of the page and in the search section, type in Celebrate the Dandelions and my page should then pop up.
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March 31 at 3:52PM
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| Bramble: Hi Smurphgirlsasha, I haven't had much time to spend on FanStory lately, but I took some time over the weekend to read your book and I couldn't put it down. What a terrible experience you had to go through. It's terrible that your family, the school, the church and even the police refused to support you. You've told a powerful story and I'm definitely looking forward to your next book.
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August 2 at 11:13PM
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Smurphgirlsasha:
9781468948714
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March 15 at 10:02PM
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| michaelcahill: If one would like an autographed copy, how would one go about that?
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March 15 at 10:55PM
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Ideasaregems-Dawn: Just a quick visit to drop off a little gift...(I hope it works)...
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March 28 at 11:05PM
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| Smurphgirlsasha: I love the music of the40s and 50s...how did you know?
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April 1 at 4:32PM
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Smurphgirlsasha:
The Tres Amigas, is the advice column posted each weekend by Spiritual Echo, one of the co-authors in this weekly feature/multi-author book along with me and anonymous.
It will alternate weekly, and we will promote it again February 22, 2015.
If you have a burning question you'd like answered about your personal life, you'll get three different opinions. PM questions to Smurphgirlsasha or me. We will offer our opinions and protect your identity.
Questions about writing or FS can be best addressed in the forum. We are dispensing our opinions for entertainment and from our personal life perspective--varied, to say the least.
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February 21 at 8:41PM
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