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“Hey! Did you see those new boxes she brought home yesterday?” asked the muse of many questions.

“Uh-huh,” Urania nodded. “Didn’t anybody ever tell you hay is for horses? And… Were you born in a barn? Close the door to keep the heat in, will you?”

“I know it’s cold, grey and damp this morning Nia, but you don’t have to be cranky about it. Soon enough we’ll want the door and windows open to let the heat out,” said Thalia.

“The boxes?” Calliope squeaked as if she was a mouse in the presence of a gouda wheel. “Are they presents for us? They have our initials on them?”

“Empty as the whipped cream-coated plastic cups Henny has carried home from Hilo Drive this week,” said Thalia. “Instead of complaining about the rude trash throwing citizen… I’ve invented a story. Perhaps it’s a teen who’s afraid her mother will light into her for consuming the sugary drinks, so she tosses the empty cups out the window.”

“Ooooh… and then there’s also a silver lining… because Henny has a job to do… and while carrying the cup she doesn’t pick up pen springs, broken Christmas ornaments, or other things that might hurt her if she swallowed them!” said Urania.

“The boxes!” Calliope nearly shouted. “Tell me about the boxes!”

“She once read in The Creative Habit by Twyla Tharp that when the author choreographs a new dance… she collects inspirational items in a box,” said Thalia.

“And she thinks it might be helpful if our readers have some character traits to associate with our names… like you Cal… you and all of your questions,” said Urania.

“So she’s putting us in — boxes?” Calliope’s face fell as if she’d just been sentenced to a year without ice cream.

“Yes, and… no. We can still be multi-dimensional — and move freely about the cabin while flowing like an ever changing river — just a little structure — out of generosity for our fans,” said Urania.

“Fans?” Calliope gulped.

“Ask ‘em,” Thalia nudged Urania.

“Why me? You ask ‘em,” Urania replied.

“I’m afraid… it feels… it feels… too bold,” said Thalia.

“Fine! I’ll ask,” said Urania.

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Dear Readers — It has come to our attention that there are two simple things you might do to help us create awareness of our banter.

If you enjoy our conversations, and her writing, and you have read Wandering Words and enjoyed it…

You might leave a review on Amazon. It can be as simple as three little words…

I bought it!
I loved it!
I own it!

And — Libraries are a fantastic way to share books! Who knew? You might request that your local library bring in copy of WW.

Oh — I’ll add a third. If you are active on social media — any mention there might also help.

Many thanks,

U, T, & C