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Old 05-14-2012, 09:05 PM   #1
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Newbie from the Hawkeye State (that's Iowa) :)
Looking for a forum I can drop by here and there for writing camaraderie.

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What a welcome! Thank you all. Yes, I'll be sure to read the guidelines so I don't get into deep water first thing.
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Re: name - German. My mother is from Germany. Yours is rather interesting too, Maryn. Is there a story behind that as well?

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I grew up in mt.pleasant in se Iowa, when I go back we make an effort to go to mt. Hamill tavern for the best chicken ever.
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Old 05-15-2012, 04:29 AM   #19
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Amarie, my husband was just in Mt. Pleasant last weekend for the Threshers Reunion - saw some cool steam engines.

Thanks for the tip on the tavern - will def have to check that out!
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Hi Chila,

I visited the website for Port Yonder Press, and found it quite interesting. I thought your explanation for the difference between a vanity press and what you do, print on demand, was helpful. I would never have thought to find a group of people like you in Iowa. This is broadening my horizons. I'm happy to meet you.
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