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Tell more of this upcoming first book, Mike! Like you need more work, I know. But details! And keep on trucking. I know it's a lot of hard graft (you know I do!) and it is appreciated.

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I think it should be called "How To Reply To Things (Like Comments) In A TImely Manner", and that I should ironically hire someone else to write it for me. Sigh.

Same goes for you. I appreciated your work ethic, Annette. Full steam ahead! This stuff doesn't get any easier, it seems. But it does get....erm...harder? #WorstMotivationalSpeechEver

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Eh, that's okay. Motivational speeches are pools of toxic positivity, anyway! (and thanks for kind words!)

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Jun 23, 2022Liked by Mike Sowden

You are doing so well. Not just in terms of growing your readership and providing interesting content, but also for including traditionally profit-free extras such as the consideration of kindness and not outgrowing your personal humbleness (I know, humility is the technically correct word, but I think that humbleless fits better here).

I am very, very happy for you, and those of us who have followed you - forever!

Whatever comes next will be welcomed with lots of pleasure. xx

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You are the nicest. THE NICEST.

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Sep 20, 2022·edited Sep 20, 2022Liked by Mike Sowden

Oh I wish, but thank you and back to you sir.

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Brilliant!

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New here so I’m just getting up to speed on the whats and hows of your work, but I just want to say at the outset: the thoughtfulness with which you navigate all this is so heartening. It teaches me as a writer and makes me feel valued and appreciated as a reader. Most importantly, we all get to meet and interact here as humans, which is the whole point. Thank you, Mike!

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Thank you, Asha. You are way too kind.

No, really, it's WAY too kind. You wrote this weeks ago, and I bet that since then, you've realised how *ridiculously* kind it was and how, now you've had the chance to read some more of my nonsense, that I'm not actually worth that level of kindness. Entirely understandable. For this reason, I am willing to offer you a part-refund on your comment. I don't know how this will work, but please consider it on the table.

(Also, I'm overdue an answer to your last email. It's coming. But as you can see, I'm a bit behind.)

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Heh heh. First of all, I’ve just gotten back from an epic 3-week road trip with little to no WiFi or cell signal, so have not been thinking a thing about anything online. Second, there are no expectations or time limits on replies!

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Jun 29, 2022Liked by Mike Sowden

Thank you for the most intriguing piece on geological events I've ever read. Keeps me fascinated until now.

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Thomas the engine SENT . ME. .

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Congratulations on a job well done (and a rest well earned), Mike! I might 'borrow' some of your perks to increase my own paid subscriptions 😇 (Hourlong 1-on-1 AMAs? Brilliant!).

Really looking forward to the next season. After you've gotten enough R&R, that is—God knows I'll need some myself, once I wrap up my current volume!

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You got me! Paid subscriber now! Hope you get some recharging time and I’ll look very much forward to next season. Take care!

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