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Trudy Holman Hurd's avatar

WOW...I can only repeat what a handful of your thousands of fans have said. Congratulations! There’s no surprise here that your work is award – winning and what a treat for us to see the confirmation.

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Suzanna de Baca's avatar

Thank you, Trudy. You are very kind and I have really appreciated all your support and encouragement along the way.

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Andy Lyons's avatar

Such terrific news. But I'm not really surprised. Your poems are wonderful. You've made me fall in love with poetry all over again. Thank you! Congratulations.

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Suzanna de Baca's avatar

Thanks, Andy! That is the biggest compliment I could receive. I miss Beth, but I am glad she brought us together.

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Andy Lyons's avatar

Oh! You're so welcome. I bet I can top that. It's early yet.

I miss her too.

And I couldn't agree more.

I think Beth would too.

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Heide Exner Larson's avatar

Wow! Suzanna, you’ve gifted us many evocative poems. The recognition for this one is well placed. Congratulations 😊

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Suzanna de Baca's avatar

Thank you so much, Heide. I'm sure that that fabulous babysitters were critical to my early development! :-)

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Karen Manning's avatar

I can't be surprised that other folks value your poems and want the wider world to take notice. Good for them. Good for you. Good for us!

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Suzanna de Baca's avatar

Thank you! It's a big shock.

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Cheryl Tevis's avatar

How wonderful, Suzanna! So glad to know you’re receiving recognition for your exceptional poetry!

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Suzanna de Baca's avatar

Thank you, Cheryl! I appreciate your kind words.

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Andrea Dorn's avatar

Wow, Suzanna, that's big! Congratulations!

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Suzanna de Baca's avatar

Yes, I can't even believe it! Thank you, Andrea.

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Laura Belin's avatar

What an accomplishment! Thank you for sharing your good news.

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Suzanna de Baca's avatar

Thank you, Laurie! I am a bit flabbergasted.

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Kathi Zimpleman's avatar

Congratulations Suzanna! Your poems are beautiful and powerful and thought provoking.

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Suzanna de Baca's avatar

Thank you, Kathi. I always appreciate your comments and support.

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Heide Exner Larson's avatar

And visa versa. The de Baca family was central to my own growth and development. Happy holidays to you and yours!

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