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Karis Anne's avatar

Oof so many good books and movies, some of which I have seen and some of which I haven't! Also, your end of the year thoughts were so lovely and true.

Thanks so much for this Emma!

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E.G. Runyan's avatar

Aww, thanks Karis! Happy New Year!

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Carson Wagner's avatar

The expression on your cat's face is absolutely priceless 🤣 also, Interstellar & Boys In The Boat? 👌🏻👌🏻😎

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E.G. Runyan's avatar

LOL yes! She has been very...helpful?

Yesss, they are both such good movies!

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Briar Albaugh's avatar

The Boys in the Boat!!! I watched that on a whim a few months ago without knowing anything about it, so good! And of course the Prestige is fantastic!

Glad you had a lovely year even with its many challenges ❤️

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E.G. Runyan's avatar

Yes, it was a fantastic movie!

Thank you! I feel very blessed.

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Charlotte Emily's avatar

I know this is a little late but I noticed we have a lot in common :) I’m also a Christian teen writer, and I’m hoping to have my debut novel finished in April 😍 That’s so cool you’re already published!! I also love music, and I like a few of JVKE’s songs 😊 I love reading too :) Also I noticed in the comments you said you’re Grandpa passed away last year, so sorry to hear that 😢 My Grandad also passed away early last year, which was hard :(

I've seen several of those movies too, Interstellar, Dunkirk, Return of the King, Ever After, Little Women, and they are all sooo good!! The Prestige is also on my list of to-be-watcheds :) And Christopher Nolan is one of my fav directors, I love his movies!!! And you definitely have to watch Inception, it's one of my top fav movies ever 😍💞💖

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Charlotte Emily's avatar

Oh and I’m also the same personality type as you :)

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E.G. Runyan's avatar

Wow, it sounds like we do have a lot of things in common, Charlotte! Nice to *meet you!

That's awesome that you're also an ENTJ; I've never met another female ENTJ! Apparently it's the rarest personality type for women.

Thanks for reading!

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Charlotte Emily's avatar

Yeah it does! Nice to *meet you too! XD

Thanks! Wow I didn't know that it was so rare! I know two other girls who are ENTJs, but I only met them recently, and at an online event called Crazy Writing Week :) Have you heard of it?

You're welcome! I'm looking forward to reading through some of your other posts! <3

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E.G. Runyan's avatar

Yes, I’ve heard of CWW! I was there; I’m also a long time member of the Young Writer’s Workshop.

Thank you! I really appreciate that.

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Charlotte Emily's avatar

Oh cool!! Yeah I was there too! I'm hoping to join Ydubs in May, so maybe we'll be able to *see each other again there 💙

You're welcome!

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jaxyn's avatar

ahhh congrats on loch monster!! also jvke and boys in the boat 🤌

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E.G. Runyan's avatar

Thank you!!! Ah,yes---those two things were definitely highlights of the year.

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Ana's avatar

I just wanted to say, I don’t know who or what you lost but it is not fun. I lost my dog buster two years ago and still miss him. Thank you for sharing what you have and I am loving seeing a good Christian teen girl, we need more these days. I just subscribed today and am loving it and your book! I can’t express how excited I am to stay tuned!!

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E.G. Runyan's avatar

Thank you so much. My Grandpa passed away suddenly this year, and that's what I was referring to in the post. It's always really hard to lose things, and I understand what it's like to miss what's gone.

Thank you for subscribing! I'm really looking forward to having you along for the ride! (:

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Ana's avatar

Thank you for replying. And thank you for sharing that with us. And I’m excited to join the ride!!

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Ana's avatar

O my gosh! I love little Women and ever after! My brother listens to some songs from owl city! And I noticed you said SING. I LOVE singing. Thank you for writing your book. It has given me inspiration with my own!

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E.G. Runyan's avatar

Thank you Ana! They're both great movies. Owl City is by far my favorite band of all-time---he's an amazing songwriter! Glad to find someone who also loves to sing.

Aw, I'm so glad! Thank you for taking the time to read it. It means a lot! I have another book in the works right now that should be coming out later this year.

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Ana's avatar

Oh! I am so exited! Do you have any tips on book writing? I need help😅 and yes owl city is soooooo goooood!

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E.G. Runyan's avatar

Hi Ana! I responded through email---hopefully it came through! Excited to talk with you!

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Ana's avatar

Thanks! It did!

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Emma Martin's avatar

Loch Monster and Tress of the Emerald Sea were two of the many great books I read last year! I forgot that your book was why I followed you in the first place, haha. I also enjoyed watching Wonka and Interstellar!

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E.G. Runyan's avatar

Aw, I'm so, so glad you liked it, Emma!

Yes, Wonka and Interstellar were both really good movies. I'll definitely be rewatching them!

Thanks for reading!

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Julie's avatar

Happy New Year, Emma!!!

Are you kidding me?? I was going to ask you about Dunkirk! I actually watched it right before I saw your writing prompt video and the music was SO similar (especially the clock-ticking sound). I think Hans Zimmer did the music.

It seems you've had a very full year, with blogging, writing, work music, faith, life, trying out new things . . Thank you for sharing; that's incredible and inspiring.

(I also love the pictures and videos!!)

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E.G. Runyan's avatar

I just saw Dunkirk a few weeks ago, but it was SO good! I'm not surprised that you're a fan as well. XD

Yes, it has been an up and down year, but thanks for being such a great friend through it all. I really appreciate you.

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Noah Ballard's avatar

Sounds like you had a great year, Emma!!

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E.G. Runyan's avatar

Thanks Noah! I really did. Lots to be grateful for. Happy New Year!

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