Happy birthday! I don’t remember how I found your Stack when I started here in October 2023, but I’m beyond glad that I did. Maybe it was a recommendation from Rona Maynard, who was one of my first Substack friends. I’m teaching a flash nonfiction course right now to a wonderful bunch of adult students, and I’m going to recommend your workshops to them. Yay Holly? How’s Vivian?
Thank you, Duwan. I look forward to sharing the piece. I'd originally thought to submit it to newspapers (and did a few). But the news cycle on this particular issue is moving so damn swiftly, there's literally no jumping on. And I want these stories and the truth of what's happening to the wonderful people who shared their harrowing experiences with me to get out there.
Looking forward to connecting in one way or another now that you're back in the country. And can't wait to hear what comes next for you two. ;)
Congrats on three years! What a milestone. I'm glad to be here.
My attention is currently stuck on my shiny new ring. I have never been so obsessed with anything in my life. I've turned into gollum, but everytime I look at it im taken away on a sea of endless love. It's my engagement ring. Only one week on my finger, and a lifetime more to come.
I am hoping to shift my attention back to novel draft 3 this week, and getting back on my yoga mat after a few weeks away.
What?!?! Congratulations. That's truly wonderful. And I would 100 percent be with you turning into gollum. Couldn't happen to a better partnership, the temporary gollum-ing 😜, the beautiful sea, the lifetime to come.
May the sea of endless love continue to lap at the shores of your contentment and peace even as you return to the novel and the yoga mat and whatever else is in store.
I can’t believe it’s been two years! It feels like we’ve known each other way longer! I’m thinking about it now, and I must’ve started reading your work close to the very beginning, because I celebrated my two years at the end of March, and in memory I feel like you was there alongside me almost immediately. How crazy time flies.
So glad to be on this wild ride with you Holly! And I’m so excited for what you’ve got in store for us next! :)
I agree, Michael. It does feel like we've been long, long friends. And yes, I do remember thinking we found each other quite early on in our Substack ventures. And what luck for both of us.
In truth, I credit you with leading me to some of my most cherished connections and reads here. I can't remember the exact details, only thinking this Curious Platypus has fantastic taste, and I'll read whoever he's reading. So thank you very much for being you and being the wonderful literary citizen you are.
It really does feel like we’ve been long, long friends! How cool.
Ohh that’s so wonderful to hear, Holly. I’m glad to have been able to share the love. I feel you have led me to many wonderful writers too. And I think it’s so fantastic the little community we’ve formed here. It’s such a supportive group.
Holly, happy 2nd birthday on the Stack! Just celebrated mine, as well. Didn’t know we were in the same “started in June 2023” club! 🔥🔥🤓
Aw wonderful! Would love to be in any club with you, my friend.
Happy 2nd birthday to your Stack too! 💕
Happy birthday to you! 🩵
Thank you, Wendy. 💕
Happy Birthday! ! !
Thank you, thank you, my friend. It’s been a wonderful 2 years.
Happy birthday! I don’t remember how I found your Stack when I started here in October 2023, but I’m beyond glad that I did. Maybe it was a recommendation from Rona Maynard, who was one of my first Substack friends. I’m teaching a flash nonfiction course right now to a wonderful bunch of adult students, and I’m going to recommend your workshops to them. Yay Holly? How’s Vivian?
Oh wonderful. Elizabeth, I appreciate that sooo much. Flash nonfiction is such a fun genre.
I’m so glad we’ve connected too.
Vivian’s coming along nicely. I’ll put up photos when I’ve finished her new wallpaper.
Congratulations on the two year mark. Cheers to continued travels and explorations. Your revised lineup looks fantastic.
Thank you, Amy. I’m ever so grateful for your support.
Happy birthday :) !!xx
Thank you!!!
Feliz cumpleaños! I'm so happy you have had such great success with the rolling desk. And I'm very curious about Shark's Mouth.
Thank you, Duwan. I look forward to sharing the piece. I'd originally thought to submit it to newspapers (and did a few). But the news cycle on this particular issue is moving so damn swiftly, there's literally no jumping on. And I want these stories and the truth of what's happening to the wonderful people who shared their harrowing experiences with me to get out there.
Looking forward to connecting in one way or another now that you're back in the country. And can't wait to hear what comes next for you two. ;)
Congrats on three years! What a milestone. I'm glad to be here.
My attention is currently stuck on my shiny new ring. I have never been so obsessed with anything in my life. I've turned into gollum, but everytime I look at it im taken away on a sea of endless love. It's my engagement ring. Only one week on my finger, and a lifetime more to come.
I am hoping to shift my attention back to novel draft 3 this week, and getting back on my yoga mat after a few weeks away.
What?!?! Congratulations. That's truly wonderful. And I would 100 percent be with you turning into gollum. Couldn't happen to a better partnership, the temporary gollum-ing 😜, the beautiful sea, the lifetime to come.
May the sea of endless love continue to lap at the shores of your contentment and peace even as you return to the novel and the yoga mat and whatever else is in store.
Thanks so much for being here, Evelyn. 💕
It’s truly a dream. Platypus are endangered after all!
Thank you! It’s a lovely place to be.
I can’t believe it’s been two years! It feels like we’ve known each other way longer! I’m thinking about it now, and I must’ve started reading your work close to the very beginning, because I celebrated my two years at the end of March, and in memory I feel like you was there alongside me almost immediately. How crazy time flies.
So glad to be on this wild ride with you Holly! And I’m so excited for what you’ve got in store for us next! :)
I agree, Michael. It does feel like we've been long, long friends. And yes, I do remember thinking we found each other quite early on in our Substack ventures. And what luck for both of us.
In truth, I credit you with leading me to some of my most cherished connections and reads here. I can't remember the exact details, only thinking this Curious Platypus has fantastic taste, and I'll read whoever he's reading. So thank you very much for being you and being the wonderful literary citizen you are.
To whatever's in store next!! 🥂
It really does feel like we’ve been long, long friends! How cool.
Ohh that’s so wonderful to hear, Holly. I’m glad to have been able to share the love. I feel you have led me to many wonderful writers too. And I think it’s so fantastic the little community we’ve formed here. It’s such a supportive group.
Yes, hooray too whatever’s next :)
Happy third -- you're really on the van Gogh with all this action!
Congrats, Holly!
Congratulations on these two great years on Substack, Holly! And all the best for the ones ahead.