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My first time reading you! Thanks for being so honest, and congrats on persevering!!!

As a no -published writer who writes a lot on substack about hope and disability and medical and stubborn persevering (mainly around my baby’s diagnosis and medical journey and how it’s changing me as well), I would love to one day “pick your brain!” Even if your memoir didn’t sell- such beautiful words I am sure you pinned!

Despite everything- you’ve kept going!!

While I love writer friends (would love to continue to read you!) it is sooooo sad that publishing is also who you know! But in the end, writers are the best at knowing how to climb the mountain necessary and say, “well, I got a lot of friends in the process!” Ha!

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Thanks for reading, Julie. And it is worth persevering, truly. 🫂🫂

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This felt like we were at coffee and you are a friend sharing your path a few steps ahead—when so many others tend to be gatekeepers. Thanks for this insight Liz, and kudos for your openness to the journey, and best wishes in your book! I’m looking forward to reading!

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That’s so kind. Glad it’s inspired and helped!! 🫂

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You’re welcome!

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Definitely an eye-opener! I guess it all boils down to what my first English professor said lo so many years ago: Don’t sit around and think about it; sit around and write about it. I will keep making while cheering you on!

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Thank you, Angela!

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I’m humbled and inspired by your perseverance, Liz. And if you ever want to chat more about those hopes for the future of the publishing industry, I would love that.

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Oooh, that’d be great, Tabitha!

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This was so enjoyable to read. Kudos to you for being resilient.

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Thank you! Isn’t it fun to see behind the curtain?

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First off, your gifs are on fire today, haha! Also, I loved reading every word of this. Nodded my head off by the time I got to the end when you were talking about writer-friendships. I would be nowhere without my writer-friends!

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Thanks for your support, Sarah!! It means so much to me. 🥹

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Liz, this is so inspiring. Your resilience and ability to pivot is incredible! I’m absolutely loving this series.

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Anna, thank you!!! You know how hard this writing life is. And how good. 🫂

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