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Dylan Michael Julian's avatar

Hey, Brenden! Just discovered you on Substack. I read your article Electric Childhoods first, which led me to Rimshot—and I love them both! Your writing is super accessible and engaging; I love your voice and the way you build out context (in EC) and characters (in Rimshot). Really looking forward to reading more of your work!

Brenden O'Donnell's avatar

Thank you so much for reading, Dylan! I enjoy your writing as well, as an excited new subscriber to your pub!

Dylan Michael Julian's avatar

Hey, welcome! I saw your note that Rimshot is your first piece of fiction on Substack. Is it your first time writing and sharing fiction at all?

Brenden O'Donnell's avatar

Yes! My very first!

Dylan Michael Julian's avatar

Amazing!! I'm in the same boat. Started my Substack in July and that was the first time I've ever shared my fiction publicly. Can't wait to see what future stories we'll both share!

Lindsey Goodrow's avatar

love your ability to write about a complex family dynamic—each character is fascinating and fleshed out. but i also want to know more, particularly about the parents! great read, thank you for sharing your fiction here :)

Syd 🕺🏻🪩's avatar

BRENDEN!! You’ve been holding out on us. Your work in memoirs has made you incredible at creating life like characters. I could not stop reading. I knew this family for a moment, I was Raf for a moment. Wow.

Brenden O'Donnell's avatar

Ahhhh thank you so much!!!! I’m really proud of this story and I’m so glad it made sense to you 💜