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Zombie Penpal
Zombie Penpal | Ken McMurtry
27 posts | 1 read
You sign up for a penpal through a program at school. When your friends start receiving interesting letters from kids your age from around the globe, youre disappointed to receive strange messages that dont make too much sense. Eventually you start to think your penpal is funnyjust a little bit different. Then you receive a message: your penpal is coming to visit. And hes not a normal kid after all. Hes a zombie.
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Robotswithpersonality
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Mehso-so

I was pleasantly diverted, but there was a lot more following directions and flipping back and forth and trying to figure out where to restart than I thought. There was certainly a creative variety in the kinds of endings, but I think most of the time, even if it's not a linear narrative, I'd prefer a series of short stories that, at least PHYSICALLY, you read from front to back. I feel like such a buzzkill. 🤦🏼‍♂️#nostalgiaread

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Marilyncjackson
Zombie Penpal | Ken McMurtry
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To my pen pals. I am sorry I have not written in a while. The last several months have been very rough. I may not be able to write for a while but you are in my heart and I send positive energy your way. Stay awesome and thank you for writing to me and being my pal.

ElizaMarie I‘ve been super bad about this as well 5y
Marilyncjackson @ElizaMarie ❤️ I blame life lol 5y
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RavenLovelyReads
Zombie Penpal | Ken McMurtry
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I picked up my little one from school last week and saw him quietly sitting by himself. Bored. I looked at our local Target and couldn‘t find any story cubes- thank goodness for Amazon Prime! I ordered these scary, glow in the dark, BIG story cubes and he loves them! He keeps them in his backpack for school, but brings them out and shared with us after dinner. I hope B&N has some, my 10 year old wants some too 🤓Any other Littens use these?

StillLookingForCarmenSanDiego I've seen Story Cubes before but not this version. I like it. 6y
tracey38 That looks awesome! 6y
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RavenLovelyReads
Zombie Penpal | Ken McMurtry
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Just saw this and I love the idea of a pen pal! I haven‘t had one since I was a kid! Can you tell I‘m super excited about participating? 🙋🏻‍♀️i volunteer! Currently, I‘m in Ohio, but I left my heart in Texas and Ireland. 💔 Thank you @TheReadingMermaid for hosting this pen-pal match up! #penpalexchange

BeansPage You are very welcome and shout out to all my fellow Ohio gals!!!🤘🏻 6y
BeansPage Please email me with the following info: 1. Are you willing to post internationally? 2. Looking for long-term or short-term penpal? 3. What is your favorite color? Email: straberryshortcake777@yahoo.com 6y
RavenLovelyReads @TheReadingMermaid Just replied- thanks again! 6y
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RowReads1
Zombie Penpal | Ken McMurtry
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Dear @MatchlessMarie , something is flying towards you on tiny wings. It will arrive tomorrow. It should have a note tied to its tiny foot saying who sent it. This is just in case it doesn‘t. #Penpals

The above photo is by TJ Watt, conservation photographer. http://www.tjwatt.com

MatchlessMarie Yay! My husband stalks the informed delivery service and told me I might be getting something from you tomorrow 😄 7y
DivineDiana It is a beautiful photo! 💗 7y
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FantasyChick
Zombie Penpal | Ken McMurtry
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In all the #LibraryThing posts yesterday I forgot that I went to the post office!!! One more down! Just waiting on the books to come in for #easterbasketbookswap @chelreads and then that will be on its way to you too!! I was hoping they would be in today, but if I have to express shipping, I will 😊 @Melissa_J This one is on its way to you!! Told you I didn't forget
#LitsyPenPals #mailday
@JoeStalksBeck

JoeStalksBeck Yay!!! 7y
chelreads Don‘t spend extra money on express shipping! I have no problem waiting for it to get here! 7y
FantasyChick @chelreads No worries. I'll use my companies post office card and send it business class. No extra cost at all. Tricky me. Lol 7y
chelreads Ahh! Good deal you‘ve got there! 7y
Melissa_J Thank you! I‘ll keep my eyes on my mailbox 📬 7y
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OrangeMooseReads
Zombie Penpal | Ken McMurtry
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These are heading out to my wonderful penpals tomorrow! @12parsecs @Aswenson

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PirateJenny
Zombie Penpal | Ken McMurtry
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Thanks so much @collegecatlady Everything is so perfect! As you can see, Watson is very interested in it all too, not just the treats (you picked his favorites!)

wellreadredhead I‘m so glad you like everything! Your package was amazing and I‘m so grateful! 7y
PirateJenny @collegecatlady Yay! I'm so glad! 7y
SilversReviews The Woman in Cabin 10 was good. 7y
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PirateJenny
Zombie Penpal | Ken McMurtry

@collegecatlady your package arrived safe and sound and is sitting under my partially decorated tree. I'm so excited!

wellreadredhead Feel free to wait or open it whenever! 7y
PirateJenny I will probably open this weekend! Yay! 7y
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PirateJenny
Zombie Penpal | Ken McMurtry

Hi my #litsypenpals @collegecatlady and @bookhoarder513 ! Your packages are on their way!

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Caroline2
Zombie Penpal | Ken McMurtry
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Hey @TrishB some Christmas goodies are on their way to you! Thank you for being such a fab penpal! #litsypenpalschristmasspecial #awesomenessgoespostal

TrishB Awww how lovely ❤️ I‘m waiting for your last one to arrive before posting. The feelings mutual. 7y
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TheWordJar
Zombie Penpal | Ken McMurtry
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Thank you so much for the awesome Halloween package @Bookishgal71! Sorry I opened it early, I was so excited to get it I didn't even notice the Halloween decorations on the box until later! 😬 That mug is adorable and will be used daily for tea. The clips will be perfect on my photo board. And those stickers are currently coveted by my 3yo. She'll enjoy them tomorrow! You're the best! #litsypenpal

Bookishgal71 Yay!!! So glad you like them! 7y
Bookishgal71 Love the Zombie Penpal reference. I love zombies! 7y
robinb ❤️ that mug! 7y
TheWordJar @Bookishgal71 I love it all! And I do 🖤 zombies! I have no idea what the tagged book is about, but a perfect reference for the season! 🎃👻 7y
MrBook Ooooh! 7y
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the_alternate_ending_library
Zombie Penpal | Ken McMurtry
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Creating more one of a kind envelopes for my Litsy pen-pals 💌 I've sent emails to my pen pals and only received three back.....

Captivatedbybooks Oooo i wanna be your pen pal 7y
AmandaL Very cool. 7y
the_alternate_ending_library @Captivatedbybooks Let's be pen pals 💞 bredee4@yahoo 💃 7y
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CoffeeCatsBooks Very cool! 🎃 7y
Mommamanzi Love!!! 7y
Sace Lovely! 7y
Captivatedbybooks Email sent 7y
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rustoryhuf
Zombie Penpal | Ken McMurtry
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My lovely #LitsyPenPal @Smarkies sent me this a few weeks ago. She lives in Malaysia and this is a pop up card of mansion. I've been neglectful in thanking her publicly and will be sending her a package from Georgia very soon! Thanks Sharm!

Smarkies Glad it got to you safely Ru! 7y
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rustoryhuf
Zombie Penpal | Ken McMurtry
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@Jerdencon #LitsyPenPal headed to your doorstep!

Jerdencon @rustoryhuf so excited... can't wait!!! 7y
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OrangeMooseReads
Zombie Penpal | Ken McMurtry
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PENPAL MAIL! @12parsecs

12parsecs Yay! Glad it made it! 7y
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FantasyChick
Zombie Penpal | Ken McMurtry
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Don't mind the crappy picture quality #ineedanewphone but I finally got my #LitsyPenPals letter in the mail today!!!! Keep an eye on your mailbox @AprilMaesBookHabit cause it's coming your way!! My first letter probably sucks haha but I haven't had a #penpal in at least 20 years or more so bare with me lol

AprilMae I'm so excited!!!❤❤❤ 7y
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OrangeMooseReads
Zombie Penpal | Ken McMurtry
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My first penpal letter! It's very likely to have been in the mailbox since Thursday or Friday lol thank you @Aswenson I will be sending out something first part of next week.

monkeygirlsmama Beautiful 7y
Aswenson I've been brainstorming some titles to find and send to you... can't wait! 7y
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JacintaMCarter
Zombie Penpal | Ken McMurtry
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Got my first #LitsyPenPal letter, complete with a gorgeous bookmark! (As evidenced by the envelope, I very excitedly tore into it.)

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PirateJenny
Zombie Penpal | Ken McMurtry
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I got my first letter sometime last week (I was bad at checking the mail while in vacation) and another surprise today, both from @collegecatlady ! The book sounds right up my alley. Watson approves. Reply coming soon! #Litsypenpals #CatsofLitsy

wellreadredhead Yay! Glad you like it! 7y
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Sydsavvy
Zombie Penpal | Ken McMurtry
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I'm taking the plunge. If I get a zombie for a pen pal that is fine, just no trolls, please. Perhaps that should have been a question: zombie or troll?
I have successfully had 2 pen pals before, long ago, both in foreign lands. 1- I ended up dating, the other I had to back off from. Eventually neither worked out, but I miss the letters. I was a very silly girl. I guess that's what happens, you grow up & miss the letters. #litsypenpals

elkeOriginal No zombies nor trolls need apply 😉 7y
Sydsavvy @elkeo I'm pretty sure they aren't allowed on Litsy anyway, right? 💁🏻😂 (edited) 7y
LeahBergen 😂😂 7y
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abbsinwonderland I did this too and its my first time. Im nervous! 7y
Sydsavvy @abbsinwonderland nervous and excited!! Do I still know how to write a letter to a pen pal??? What does one say to a book devouring zombie?? ? Is this a good start: "I was born." ? I shall write in cursive and they shan't be able to read it so what does it matter? ?. Right @LeahBergen? Oh BTW I need to track your ? your cup is on its way! 7y
abbsinwonderland @Sydsavvy no i have no idea 🙈 i hope i get someo e thats understanding and willing to work with me while i learn. Im just trying to be more apart of the community!😊🙂 7y
Sydsavvy @abbsinwonderland no worries! I don't think I've seen a cross person in this community. I can't imagine anything but good old fashioned fun. I would hazard to guess it's not something any of us have been doing lately so new or rusty, we will just figure it out as we go. 7y
LeahBergen Oooo! How exciting! I can't wait. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 7y
abbsinwonderland @Sydsavvy i have yet to come across anyone rude i just overthink alot we can all help each other out then! 7y
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samesfoley
Zombie Penpal | Ken McMurtry
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I signed up for @Litsypenpals did you??? #litsypenpals

EchoLogical Yep! 😄 7y
samesfoley @EchoLogical good!! 😄 7y
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freyaheart
Zombie Penpal | Ken McMurtry
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Just signed up for #litsypenpals see the amazing @steverogers for the sign up link!!!

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Jess
Zombie Penpal | Ken McMurtry
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Just signed up. #litsypenpals

Emily92Bibliophile Hello there Pen Pal! Sorry I haven't emailed you- it's been a crazy week and tomorrow I am out of the house all day. Can I shoot you an email Friday/ communicate with you about all the details then? Looking forward to meeting you too! 7y
Jess @Emily92Bibliophile no worries. This is a "no stress" Pen Pal situation so whenever you get around to it. I just wanted to make sure you have my contact info. Have a great week! 7y
Emily92Bibliophile Thank you so much Jess. That sounds wonderful of a no stress situation- having a close family friend's visitation/ funeral this weekend so it's been a draining week. After I get past that hurdle this weekend I will email you and we can talk details/ get to know one another (edited) 7y
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Jess @Emily92Bibliophile I'm so sorry Emily. I'll keep you in my thoughts this week. Many hugs. 7y
Emily92Bibliophile Thank you so much - keep his family and his sister ( one of my best friends) in your thoughts too please. It was sudden and he was 22. 7y
Jess @Emily92Bibliophile oh no! I'm adding you all to my list. 7y
Emily92Bibliophile Sending you an email to you today! Looking forward to getting to know you! 7y
Emily92Bibliophile Hello there! Did you by chance get my email I sent you? It should be under emilybronte726@gmail.com . I know our letter exchange will be on the chill side, I just wanted to see if you got it! 7y
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OrangeMooseReads
Zombie Penpal | Ken McMurtry
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I wasn't going to but I caved. 📮📝📚
@steverogers #litsypenpals

ChrisM Me too 7y
Jas16 I think I will end up caving too 7y
OrangeMooseReads @chrisM @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @Jas16 we all love bookish mail and any chance for more 😁 7y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @OrangeMooseReads you are so right!! 😍 7y
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PirateJenny
Zombie Penpal | Ken McMurtry
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So I signed up for #litsypenpals I'm expecting this to go better than other recent forays into penpalalia. 😊 Thanks @steverogers

CrowCAH I signed up too! 7y
PirateJenny Yay! 7y
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