How did she respond?
Quick update: last night, as the year turned, I asked Inna for her hand in marriage… and she accepted! 
Congratulations and best wishes, John.
“Reader, I married her!” (okay, soon)
Congrats!
Congratulations! Published and engaged within just a week; it’s been a busy time for you!
… the same day, actually…
Helluva day. Congratulations!
j
Well, I could have sworn the Amazon page said your book went up on Boxing Day, but either way I’m glad for you!
Congrats. I wish you both all happiness.
WOO-HOO!!
Mazel Tov!
this feels so 2000ish …
its a fresh breath of air amongst those 100s of “I am retiring” posts
ohh… nearly forgot: sincere congrats to both!!!
You know, I went to check and it was! My publisher said 12/31, but I guess Amazon had other ideas.
Gonna keep 12/31 as the pub date because, with the engagement, it’s just a better story.
This is the west, sir. When the legend becomes fact, print the legend.
Congrats.
I just wanted to say that I could imagine marrying a Republican; I could net ever ever imagine marrying a Trumper. I had a fairly good friend. Well, we corresponded from time to time. When he told me had twice voted for Trump, I ghosted him. (I was afraid to ask if he did it this time.)
My landlord and landlady have voted for Trump three times, and we’re still good friends; I just try not to discuss politics with them anymore. It’s not good for my mental health. Clearly.