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I loved "What You Pawn I Will Redeem" the first time I read it, and it's one of those powerful works that still sticks with me, all these years later. (The image of the brothers sitting by the water and crying "because the salmon are gone" is indelible in my mind, especially as a Seattle (almost) native who grew up fishing in Puget Sound. Sometimes you read a piece of fiction and you just know that it's going to last. Congrats on a great achievement, and keep them coming, Sherman!

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Amazing yet unsurprising to all your fans. Your writing is consistently incredible and a gift to us all. Congratulations to you!

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Thanks, Natalie.

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Well deserved!

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Thanks, Mary.

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From the happy look on that boy's face, he can see he will be a New Yorker boy. George Burns

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Wow. Quite impressive company. Good for you, Sherman and congratulations. Clearly, you have earned it.

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Congratulations!

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Write on ...

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Congratulations of the fruits of your labor.

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That is pretty freaking cool.

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Thanks, Heather.

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That is fantastic. Its so nice to see your work recognized! Keep on writing please.

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Thanks!

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Some of my proudest moments have been the company I’m lumped in with. ❤️

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Thanks, Jodi.

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I shall go around and dig the two pieces out for reading…..and you absolutely should be included!

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Thanks, Sandra.

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Congratulations, it is quite an honor to be included with other great authors who I’ve enjoyed in the New Yorker over the last 65 years.

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Thanks, Edward.

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BRAVO. You weren't included because they were passing out charity. You were included because you're good and because quality was recognized. Quality is not always recognized so when it is, it gives me a very satisfying sense of justice.

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Thanks, Shelah.

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CONGRATULATIONS Sherman. Well deserved recognition.

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Thanks, Lynne.

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Congratulations! I just ordered the poetry edition.

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Thanks, Lauren.

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