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Lynne Shook's avatar

Congratulations Junot! From the first time I read one of your stories (in Drown) I knew you were some kind of crazy genius. Receiving these posts from you makes all the beating of my head against the wall, trying to write my little kid novel, seem not quite so crazy.

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Erika Morillo's avatar

Happy birthday to one of my favorite corners of the internet! Thank you for sharing your craft with us, Junot.

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Tim Mallot's avatar

I'll just say that this has been awesome, and I'm so glad you're sticking around. Now bring on the Worldbuilding!

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Ada Austen's avatar

I am certainly discovering deeper tools for deeper work here. Happy Anniversary and thank you for sharing your insight.

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Hamish McKenzie's avatar

Happy one year anniversary, Junot. We love that you’re here.

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Junot Díaz's avatar

Hamish, thank you for having me for real. and thank god for Sophia Efthimiatou for convincing me.

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Coryn Rob's avatar

This newsletter is a gift. Cheers to the future!

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Armand Rodriguez's avatar

Amazing! Happy birthday!! it’s been great reading your posts. Sometimes they kept my sanity in the midst of change and shifting projects priorities (always read vs write).

Hope you’re celebrating!

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James Bailey's avatar

Thank you for being a contribution to me and to my writing.

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Janet Townley's avatar

I look every day to see what words you’ve shared. Thank you.

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Junot Díaz's avatar

Mrs Townley! Sending you love supreme and just know you are missed! Think of you often, all these years later. Give my regards to Mr. Townley and the whole fam!

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Janet Townley's avatar

Will do. Miss you too.

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Evan Margetson's avatar

Thanks for sharing hard won knowledge so generously. Appreciate you. 🙏

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Shivs's avatar

Thank you for these beautiful posts. I'm staying!

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Angela Watt's avatar

Happy anniversary. Thank you for the fascinating content you share.

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Alex Dwyer's avatar

Congrats. Pumped for more posts about stints in Japan. I like your Tokyo POV

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Ramya Yandava's avatar

I love the philosophy of “deeper tools for deeper work.” It feels so fortunate to have writers like you sharing their tools. Thank you!

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R. Rivera's avatar

Appreciate you Junot ! Thank you for your notes on the craft, especially the homebrew stuff, I use that term daily now :) The community has been great! All of the conversations that lead to deeper thought. Love your book/food/travel recommendations… definitely hipped me on. Thanks again!

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Hugues Dufour's avatar

Happy anniversary. This is precious knowledge, and I love the philosophical slant.

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