I am so happy for you. You are so honest, humble and vulnerable. My heart swells with happiness for your success. And through this newsletter you are demystifying what it takes to have that success. Hard work. Ups and downs. Tenacity. Community. Friendships. Dogs! Alone time. You are such an inspiration but also it’s just a pleasure to witness. I owned a bookstore for many years in Baltimore (Breathe books) and then I began writing books (three on Ayurveda). Ten years after closing my store I realized, after a guest bookseller stint at People’s Book in Takoma Park, Md (do,you know it? It’s fabulous), I decided I wanted to work part time again (at 61!) selling books. I’m at The Ivy in Baltimore and the manager, Amani, is from one of your favorite shops, Loyalty Books in Silver Spring! I can’t wait to hand sell your new novel. Hope to meet you in person one of these days! Mazel tov and yay yay yay for you!
Thank you, Jami. This really struck me today from your essay:
"These are the best parts of being a writer, living this kind of life. The making of things. Creating interesting spaces for people to intersect. Being captivated. Being open, being curious. Letting the world unfold around you. Looking for the light. Showing up where the hummingbirds might be."
It's lovely hearing about all the ways your work is stretching in the world. Thank you for being an encouraging light to those of us still in the hollow middle of our work.
Happy Book Birthday! Book Ten! Can't wait for my copy to show up any day, now. Beautiful post, beautiful book, I'm sure. Congratulations! Thanks for sharing your light.
happy pub day! and damn, was so sorry to miss your launch and chat with patricia at piehxle. unexpected medical issue (better now) but looking forward to reading your book and congrats on all the great reviews!
I am so happy for you. You are so honest, humble and vulnerable. My heart swells with happiness for your success. And through this newsletter you are demystifying what it takes to have that success. Hard work. Ups and downs. Tenacity. Community. Friendships. Dogs! Alone time. You are such an inspiration but also it’s just a pleasure to witness. I owned a bookstore for many years in Baltimore (Breathe books) and then I began writing books (three on Ayurveda). Ten years after closing my store I realized, after a guest bookseller stint at People’s Book in Takoma Park, Md (do,you know it? It’s fabulous), I decided I wanted to work part time again (at 61!) selling books. I’m at The Ivy in Baltimore and the manager, Amani, is from one of your favorite shops, Loyalty Books in Silver Spring! I can’t wait to hand sell your new novel. Hope to meet you in person one of these days! Mazel tov and yay yay yay for you!
Light. I love it. Both from your window, and your heart through your words.
Thank you.
Thank you, Jami. This really struck me today from your essay:
"These are the best parts of being a writer, living this kind of life. The making of things. Creating interesting spaces for people to intersect. Being captivated. Being open, being curious. Letting the world unfold around you. Looking for the light. Showing up where the hummingbirds might be."
It's lovely hearing about all the ways your work is stretching in the world. Thank you for being an encouraging light to those of us still in the hollow middle of our work.
Happy Book Birthday! Book Ten! Can't wait for my copy to show up any day, now. Beautiful post, beautiful book, I'm sure. Congratulations! Thanks for sharing your light.
Thank you Kari!! <3
Congrats on the book! And thanks for this lovely reflection.
Happy Pub Day! Can't wait to read the novel. May everything about the publication feel wonderful and magical.
happy pub day! and damn, was so sorry to miss your launch and chat with patricia at piehxle. unexpected medical issue (better now) but looking forward to reading your book and congrats on all the great reviews!
Happy Pub Day!
Happy publish day! Hummingbirds? That must have been magical!
Love all of this. So happy for your light and love filled launch 📚☀️💙
Happy pub day! Sending you every good wish to find that light each day of this journey. ✨
Congratulations on this great day!
Happy Pub Day, Jami! And congratulations on the wonderful reviews. I look forward to reading your new novel!
Happy pub day!
Happy pub day! Big congrats!
Hummingbirds, how lovely! It was wonderful to hear you and Courtney last night. Thanks for coming to Boston!