Did u cry while writing this??? Because I cried while reading 😭. Searching for affirmation all day and it’s always right here with you. So lucky for the best of my worst parts to still be honored by you, thank you.
I really enjoyed this post! Have you read Loved One by Aisha Muharrar? Your description of how you want your novel to feel reminded me of it a bit. I remember seeing a review (ok maybe just someone on goodreads) compare it to being at a party, when someone pulls you into the kitchen and starts spilling an incredible gossip-filled story. Anyway, for whatever reason a lot of people didn't love the book as much as I did, but it was my 2025 fave!
I just discovered you through the podcast you did in 2023 with Kendra and I'm so happy to see you continuing to create! I especially loved the passage about your friend Alex and how you love that she is well-loved. It reminded me of one of my dear friends, for whom I am very grateful. I really like this practice of writing down the bright bits from a month and your honesty about the anxiety of this time of year (something about the cold and the darkness perhaps) and I just wanted to send some good vibes and the knowledge that this stranger on the internet read and appreciated your work!
Did u cry while writing this??? Because I cried while reading 😭. Searching for affirmation all day and it’s always right here with you. So lucky for the best of my worst parts to still be honored by you, thank you.
A little 🥲 Love you <3
I really enjoyed this post! Have you read Loved One by Aisha Muharrar? Your description of how you want your novel to feel reminded me of it a bit. I remember seeing a review (ok maybe just someone on goodreads) compare it to being at a party, when someone pulls you into the kitchen and starts spilling an incredible gossip-filled story. Anyway, for whatever reason a lot of people didn't love the book as much as I did, but it was my 2025 fave!
I love that description, I haven't read yet but now, I'll definitely pick it up!
I loved that book!! And that is such a great description!
can u intro tembe might be the name of my next substack. also you are mah fave. 🖤
LOL I would love that. and you already know I feel about you!!
I just discovered you through the podcast you did in 2023 with Kendra and I'm so happy to see you continuing to create! I especially loved the passage about your friend Alex and how you love that she is well-loved. It reminded me of one of my dear friends, for whom I am very grateful. I really like this practice of writing down the bright bits from a month and your honesty about the anxiety of this time of year (something about the cold and the darkness perhaps) and I just wanted to send some good vibes and the knowledge that this stranger on the internet read and appreciated your work!
Thank you so much!!
doing a book club with friends with the wilderness as well! excited to hear yalls thoughts about the book