nice post there...you are followed buddy

Now this is starting to get serious...how am I supposed to get anything done if I can't tear myself away from another one of you fantastic short stories.  Just stop it will you lol!

Andrew, working with you is always an honor. You're a talented writer, you listen seriously to editorial suggestions, and you do wonders with the small hints of ideas I feed you. This story is awesome. I still can't believe it let you post it in one piece!

Andrew, from the time I read a draft in the queue, 'til now, re-reading this finished, polished release, I've found your story delightful.

Seeing this Type-A corporate woman with a technology fixation thoroughly schooled and gentled down by rural Cambodia was a real delight. Even more so because her experience in the real world gave her a new appreciation and level of compassion for Julie.

I also love the nod to Amazon with your FireHUD device...

Thanks for a very enjoyable read!

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The final version is even more wonderful. I love the way it unfolds, and the protagonist's transformation. This line is so terrific: 

*The little girl was doing the same, as if they were both poorly trained spies engaged in embarrassingly bad surveillance of each other.*

I love how the little girl helps her to evolve!

Wow, Zombie, where were you hiding this?
What a beautiful, introspective piece. I love it!

I love this story. *Distribution Curve* indeed. Wonderful.

This was a delight. I love the underlying themes. Technology will be powerful and all knowing -- until it isn't. And people will need to 'unplug' from time to time, even if they don't want to. 

We're already seeing camps for adults, a sort of internet rehab where people can unplug. My hope is that it will be entire islands or countries where cell phones, tablets, laptops are banned for non-emergency use. A place where people could relax or actually get some shit done. 

Anyways, this was excellent. I loved the characters -- Miko, Julie, the nasty cab driver -- and the imagery. The way the banana trees invaded the jungle canopy like spiders. Fantastic, love the picture you painted. 

Now to go listen to *Holiday in Cambodia* on repeat in hopes of getting it unstuck from my head.

you are a prodigy...l am glad to follow you and never want to miss any post.keep doing more @thinknzombie

This is such a realistic and uplifting story. It feels like the full arc of a movie. Great, professional work, and an enjoyable read.

> She peered around the edge. The little girl was doing the same, as if they were both poorly trained spies engaged in embarrassingly bad surveillance of each other.

This right here, is my favorite part.  I had a pretty good idea where it was going once I hit this part and then I was hooked.

Very nice!