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AHHHHH you're writing John's book??? It suddenly feels like a long time until 2025!

Congrats on 100 newsletters! Newslettering is def more informal/fun than book writing but it's still work, and I always enjoy yours.

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Thank you!!! I'm very excited about John's book, and agree that newslettering is more fun/informal but still work. It's the LINKS that kill me!

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YES OMG. Just like with social media posts, with newsletters there are so many little sub-tasks that add up to a lot of time and energy being consumed!

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Apr 17Liked by Alicia Thompson

Happy 💯 to you!

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Thank you, Gia!

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Apr 17Liked by Alicia Thompson

Found out through insta that we were getting John’s book when you did a q+a for your bookshelf and was so excited that I took a screenshot just for the keepsake reminder that it’s real. So many congrats on your 100th newsletter, and can’t wait to see you at the Ripped Bodice!

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ahhhh it makes me so happy that you're excited about it! I can't wait to see you in person!

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Apr 17Liked by Alicia Thompson

JOHN'S BOOK JOHN'S BOOK JOHN'S BOOOOOOOOOOOOK

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!!!!!!!!

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Apr 17Liked by Alicia Thompson

I feel like I should wish you a happy 100th, but really, you're giving us readers a gift every week! So we all win and can celebrate! And I am VERY excited to discover that John from With Love, from Cold World will be getting his very own book!

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Ahh thank you, Liesl! It means a lot to me that you read it (and thank you for being one of my most reliable and loyal commenters lol)

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Apr 18Liked by Alicia Thompson

It's so nice to feel appreciated! 🥹 I always enjoy participating in the comments when I can.

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Woohoo Happy 100!

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Thank you!

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Happy 100!!! Wow congrats!

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Thank you!!! Feels like I'm actually Doing Something when you put it all together like that!

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Congrats on 💯!!

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Thank you!!

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Apr 17Liked by Alicia Thompson

I think I've seen Clue once? But I don't really remember it; it was one of those "how have you never seen this!" forced watchings.

I loved the behind-the-scenes tour of the newsletter! Yours is the only one I ALWAYS read as soon as it comes out, it is 100% appointment reading. I feel you on the occasional "why did I write it like that" regrets, but that's what I get for finishing posts on my phone at 10:30 while my husband waits for me to turn the light off, lol

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lolol my husband went to bed without me last night, that's how long I was taking

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Apr 17Liked by Alicia Thompson

Happy 100!!! You recommended Jess Tholmer and I KNOW HER! I love her book stack tooooooo. I love that I’m fan girling about your newsletter and you about her and life is full circle and I’m fulfilled.

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Oh, I love that you know her!!! Her newsletter is one of my favorites (obviously, since I've already said that).

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Happy 100th!!! Thank you giving me a THIRST to go to a Brooklyn Cyclones game, something I've never done in my 7 years in Brooklyn!

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You really should! Vibes were chill and it was a lot of fun!

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Happy 100th!! I also haven't seen Clue yet, and I've often wondered whether it would hold up, so you've just solved something I've mused on for probably years. Also just had to note that Camille Kellogg is one of my absolute favorite people in publishing and life, I LOVED Just As You Are, she's an incredibly generous CP, her next book is going to make everybody INSANELY in love with the characters, and she was my convo partner at my TRB event and did an amazing job!! I have a lot to say on Camille, actually!! Everyone should read JAYA!!! I'm looking forward to reading KT's book--it's been on my radar since I heard about it!

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Say everything you'd like about Camille!!! I was so excited to meet her and can't wait for her next book. I know you'll love The Prospects. And I'm weirdly gratified to meet someone else who also hasn't seen Clue despite being of the exact generation to have seen Clue! I recommend it!

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Congrats!

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