Today, I am delighted to introduce talented author and poet, D.L. Finn, whose new book, In the Tree’s Shadow, is available for pre-order on Amazon.
Welcome, Denise!
Introduction

Thank you, Robbie, for having me here to discuss my upcoming release, In the Tree’s Shadow.
Today I’m happy to share the new book trailer. I put it together on Canva, which I find easy to work with. They have access to the needed images and have a selection of music to choose from, but I went with my husband’s song, “Soar.”
There are twenty-seven stories, and I could only highlight a few in the video and blurb. During the coming weeks, there will be posts that will focus on twenty-one stories from the book.
Here’s the book trailer:
Blurb
A collection of short stories where dreams and nightmares co-exist.
Nestled inside these pages, you’ll meet a couple in their golden years who take a trip with an unexpected detour, a boy desperate to give his brother the Christmas gift he asked for, a girl with a small glass dragon who is at the mercy of her cruel uncles, or a young mother who has the same dream about murder. You’ll be introduced to worlds where people get second chances and monsters might be allowed their desires while angels and dragons try to help. Happy endings occur, but perspective can blur the line between good and evil in these twenty-seven tales. Since the stories vary between 99 to 12k words, whether you have only five minutes or an entire evening to settle into reading, there is something that will suit your time and taste.
AMAZON PRE-ORDER PURCHASE LINK: http://a-fwd.com/asin= B0BWL7LX9K
Fun Finn Facts
- A small angel’s glow reflected on a door in our hallway.
- I always have a nightlight on when I sleep since I’m still fearful of what may be in the darkness.
My review of A Long Walk Home: A Christmas Novelette

Its Christmas Eve and Kenzie’s boss has closed the office, forcing her to go home and face the start of Christmas alone. Kenzie has always loved Christmas and been the first in line to bake and join in activities to promote the Christmas spirit, but not this year. Following the deaths of both her parents a few years previously, Kenzie has met and become engaged to Heath. Their wedding date was set for this Christmas Day. Heath had proved to be unfaithful and unreliable and left Kenzie, becoming engaged to her best friend, Joy, shortly afterwards. Kenzie has lost her fiance and her best friend at the same time and, with no family, her life feels worthless and she has spiraled into a great depression.
This is a story about recognising people for what they are, overcoming great trials and tribulations, and forgiveness (Joy, not Heath). The storyline has several intriguing paranormal twists with guardian angels and evil spirits which give the book a much stronger good versus evil thread.
DL Finn is a good writer and has created characters with whom the reader can sympathise and relate. A lovely Christmas read with a feel good ending.
A Long Walk Home: A Christmas Novelette is available from Amazon US here: https://www.amazon.com/LONG-WALK-HOME-Christmas-Novelette-ebook/dp/B07JR5QWG5
About D.L. Finn

D. L. Finn is an independent California local who encourages everyone to embrace their inner child. She was born and raised in the foggy Bay Area, but in 1990 she relocated with her husband, kids, dogs, and cats to Nevada City, in the Sierra foothills. She immersed herself in reading all types of books but especially loved romance, horror, and fantasy. She always treasured creating her own reality on paper. Finally, surrounded by towering pines, oaks, and cedars, her creativity was nurtured until it bloomed. Her creations include children’s books, adult fiction, a unique autobiography, and poetry. She continues on her adventure with an open invitation to all readers to join her.
I enjoyed “A Long Walk Home” very much.
“In the Tree’s Shadow” sounds gripping!
Good luck to D.L Finn with her new book, I am sure it appeal to many readers.
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Hi Patricia, thanks for visiting. This sounds like a great read.
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Thank you, Patricia:) I appreciate your well wishes and happy to hear you enjoyed A Long Walk Home! Xo
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Congratulations to Denise on her collection of short stories!! Great cover and trailer.
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Thanks, Darlene 💕
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Thank you, Darlene 🙂 I have fun creating them .xo
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I enjoyed the trailer and was particularly interested to hear her husband’s tune ‘Soar’. It was fitting I thoght.
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Hi Norah, I’m glad you enjoyed the trailer. This sounds like a good read.
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It does.
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Thank you, Norah 🙂 I love being able to use his music and thought it fit well too!
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It’s a good trailer. I enjoyed A Long Walk Home, too. I’m looking forward to reading In the Tree’s Shadow!
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Hi Priscilla, this book sounds great. Thanks for visiting.
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Thank you, Priscilla 🙂 Glad you enjoyed A Long Walk Home and look forward to hearing what you think about the collection.
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Congratulations, Denise. I’ve pre-ordered and look forward to reading In a Tree’s Shadow. Thank you, Robby, for spotlighting Denise’s most recent achievement. Hugs to you both. 🤗
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Hi Gwen, my pleasure. This book sounds lovely
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Thank you, Gwen 🙂 I can’t wait to hear what you think about it! Xo
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All the best to Denise with her new book.
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Thanks, Craig 💚
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Thank you, Craig 🙂
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This book will be a great success, I can feel it!
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I am sure it will. Thanks, Annette 💓
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Yay! I like that feeling, Annette:)
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Lovely song on the trailer, Denise. (Great trailer, period.) Wishing you the best with this release.
Thanks for hosting, Robbie.
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Thank you, Staci 🙂 I love being able to use and share my husband’s music in the trailer. Xo
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Hi Staci, it is a great trailer. Thanks for visiting.
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All the best to D.L. I am sure this will be a roaring success.💜
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Thank you, Willow 🙂 I appreciate that! Xo
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Wishing you all the best 💜
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Thank you, Willow. Denise is a lovely writer.
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Yes indeed Robbie 💜
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Thanks for your wonderful hospitality, Robbie 🙂 Thrilled to be visiting! Xo
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HI Denise, I am delighted to host you with this wonderful book.
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This sounds like a wonderful read, Denise and Robbie. I can’t wait to read this book! 💜
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Thank you, Colleen 🙂 Can’t wait to hear what you think of it. Xo
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I’m sure I’ll love it! 💜🦄
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Hi Colleen, I think so too. Thanks for visiting.
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Great trailer, Denise, and the story sounds awesome! Thanks for hosting today, Robbie!
Yvette M Calleiro 🙂
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Thanks, Yvette for all the help and support along the way xo
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HI Yvette, it is a fabulous trailer. Thanks for visiting.
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The description of some of the stories in the trailer sounds terrific. I’m sure I’m not the only person who respects that Denise went with her husband’s music—good stuff.
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Thank you, Pete 🙂 Nice to have it personally written for it and besides, I’m a fan!
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HI Pete, Denise is fortunate to have such a musical husband.
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Sounds like a great book
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Thank you 🙂 I had fun putting this collection together.
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Hi Yvette, it sounds great.
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Congratulations Denise, I am looking forward to the release of your new book. Thanks for sharing it Robbie.
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Thank you, Balroop 🙂 I’m happy to hear that and hope you enjoy it xo
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My pleasure, Balroop. It sounds like a great book.
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Sounds fantastic, Robbie!
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Thank you, Tim 🙂
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Thank you, Tim. It does sound fantastic.
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A fantastic first stop, Denise! And I love your book trailer. The last two I’ve made have been in Canva, and they make it all so easy. Congratulations on another amazing collection of stories! Wishing you all the best. Thank you, Robbie, for hosting!
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Thank you, Jan 🙂 Canva does make it so easy to use. Much easier than the old program I used to use and with a ton of selection. I appreciate your help and support xo
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Hi Jan, thanks for visiting. Denise has created a wonderful trailer to go with her lovely book.
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It’s exciting to see another one from Denise! Including “Nightmares ” in the title is a great hook.
Robbie, I enjoyed your review as well. Hugs to you both.
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Thank you, Teagan. I’m happy to hear that it caught your attention! Hugs right back to you xo
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I’m excited to read it, Denise. 🙂
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Hi Teagan, I agree. Thanks for visiting and I’m glad you liked the review.
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Wow that sounds really intriguing and the 1 minute video was great, and thank you for the great review. Something for my TBR list.
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Thank you, Thomas 🙂 I’m glad you enjoyed the video. I like working on that part. Yes, very happy with the review. I hope you enjoy it.
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Thank you April 17 it said (on Amazon)
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Yes, it has a few days before release 🙂
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Hi Thomas, I am glad you enjoyed this trailer.
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Congrats on the new release, Denise! I use Canva, but I’ve never tried making a trailer. You’ve given me confidence, lol.
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Thanks, Teri 🙂 It’s pretty easy and nice to have all the images and music there if needed. I used to use an old program and like how user-friendly this is. I look forward to seeing what you come up with.
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Hi Teri, I use Power Point for mine but I must give Canva a go. I was a bit anxious about all the long licensing information.
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Thank you,Robbie A wonderful introduction to D.L. Finn’s “In the Tree’s Shadow.”
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Thanks, Rebecca 🙂 It was wonderful for Robbie to help out! xo
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Hi REbecca, I am delighted you enjoyed this post.
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Looking forward to reading this and visiting with you in May!
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Yay! I hope you like it and yes, looking forward to that visit.
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Bravo, Jacqui. I will be following the tour.
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I like the book trailer Denise made. I think going with her husband’s sing was a smart decision.
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Thank you, Liz 🙂 I love I am able to use his music on the videos, I’m a fan.
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You’re welcome, Denise.
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Hi Liz, it is a wonderful trailer. Thanks for visiting.
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You’re welcome, Robbie.
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A great post, Robbie! The D.L. Finn works you featured both sound VERY interesting. And I’m impressed with not only the “topics” in her story collection but also the wide-ranging word lengths. 🙂
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Thank you, Dave 🙂 I enjoy writing all sorts of lengths, and I think having options is great when you don’t have a lot of time or do.
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Hi Dave, I enjoy Denise’s writing and am glad you found this write up interesting.
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The short stories collection sounds fantastic! Great spotlight on the author DL Finn here, Robbie. Cheers to good books 📚
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Thank you, Christy. I do enjoy DL Finn’s writing.
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Thank you, Christy 🙂 Yes, cheers to good books and reading.
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Congratulations Denise on your new release. Well done to you on your trailer too! Something I have yet to do! Best, Marje x
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HI Marje, it is a great trailer. Thanks for visiting.
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Thank you, Marje 🙂 I enjoy doing the trailers!
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I have my copy pre-ordered. Looking forward to reading it. Congrats, Denise, and thanks for hosting, Robbie.
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HI Joan, thanks for visiting. This sounds like a great book.
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Thank you, Joan 🙂 I look forward in hearing what you think.
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Congrats to Denise on the launch of her new book of short stories.
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Thank you, Stevie 🙂
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Thank you, Stevie, it sounds like a great collection.
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I’m late to the party but had to drop by to wish Denise well. I’ve pre-ordered In the Tree’s Shadow and look forward to reading it.
I thoroughly enjoyed A Long Walk Home as well!
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HI Mae, thanks for swinging by. I hope you have a lovely Easter.
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You too, Robbie!
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Thank you, Mae 🙂 I hope you enjoy it! xo
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Congrats to Denise on her new book that sounds intriguing! I enjoyed the trailer and appreciate her endorsement for Canva. I’m new to book trailers but would like to create one for my upcoming book. Thanks for sharing, Robbie!
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Thank you, Lauren 🙂 I’m not really skilled at that type of thing and Canva made it so I could do it.
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Great to know. Thanks, Denise!
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Reblogged this on Ordinary Handsome.
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Thanks for sharing, Steven
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You’re welcome
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Thank you!
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My pleasure. 🙂
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Great review Robby and congrats once again on your new book which looks awesome along with the trailer. Intriguing💞
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Thank you, Cindy.
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pleasure! 💗
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Thank you, Cindy. I was thrilled with her review. And her new book is great.
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Hugs, Denise.
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great review and while the book sounds good for many –
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Thanks for visiting, Yvette
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Thank you, Yvette. Yes, it can appeal to many.
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Wow, a new tour for Denise. Awesome. Thanks for hosting, Robbie. Wishing Denise continued success. Hugs to you both.
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Hi Teagan, thanks for visiting and supporting Denise. Hugs.
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Thanks, Teagan. Going to keep me busy for a while. Thanks for dropping by.
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Congrats to Denise and you Robbie on your new releases. Both your books are on my TBR. And I too enjoyed Denise’s book you reviewed here. Hugs xx
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Hi Debby, that you, that is great to hear. Your book is on my TBR too. Terence’s illness slowed down my reading for a few months but I am getting back into it now.
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Thanks Robbie. And no worries. We all get there eventually. I thought I’d read ten more books while on vacation, but that didn’t happen either. Life happens. ❤
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Thanks, Debby. I was happy to see Robbie’s review. I really enjoyed her new collection. xo
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❤ xx
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I am so glad you appreciated Lion Scream, Denise.
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Congratulations to Denise on her new release. I’m excited to host Denise’s blog tour for you, Denise. Thank you for the introduction and the trailer, Robbie. Great review of A Long Walk Home.
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Hi Miriam, its lovely to see you. This sounds like a great book.
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I agree, Robbie. I look forward to reading it.
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Thank you, Miriam. I’m looking forward to visiting with you. xo Yes, so happy to see Robbie’s review.
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I can’t wait to read Denise’s book. I recently got a copy. But it’s all I can do to keep up with classes in my free time now.
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I understand that, Jude. I got both my degrees through part time study.
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Thank you, Jude! I appreciate that, but know you are busy!
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