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Apr 29Liked by Jason Diamond

Congrats on the novel man. Dope!

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Thanks, sir!

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Apr 29Liked by Jason Diamond

Congratulations on the novel - you beat the awful odds! - and thanks for the essay. I tried as hard as I could to remember what business or businesses were there where Magnolia now stands, but can't remember. In the late seventies the park was called Abingdon Square, with a run-down playground and a few hopelessly stressed mothers smoking cigarettes. Lots of funky businesses nearby, mostly swept away after AIDS came and decimated the neighborhood. If any urban archeologists of the Village remember that corner - please speak up.

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I remember this essay! Congrats, Jason! Looking forward to the new novel.

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Awesome!!!

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Apr 29Liked by Jason Diamond

Congrats, man. I just sold my debut at 54 so I know the feeling and it's a good one.

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Congrats, Jim!

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Apr 29Liked by Jason Diamond

I remember reading this story in its original incarnation. Congratulations on selling the novel!

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Thank you.

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