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Elya Tagar's avatar

Loved that book so much. Such perfect fit of form and content - loved your repeated questions (every book begins with an unanswerable question, what is mine?).

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Maggie Smith's avatar

Thank you, Elya.

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Elya Tagar's avatar

Do you know of other books that are written in a similar form? Novels in a series of flash fiction pieces? It’s such an effective way to bring the reader into your world, I found it really helpful in my own writing. Been looking for similar books but so far haven’t found many.

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Maggie Smith's avatar

Absolutely. I’ll compile and share some recs soon.

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Karen Brooks's avatar

Thanks Maggie. I loved your memoir and thoughts from it have become part of my psyche (nesting dolls!) I find myself tending to think of the worst in about every situation, but al-anon has taught me to take control of my thoughts. Not that I don't wallow at first! But I come around. Thanks for the reminder to hope for the best.

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Maggie Smith's avatar

We come around! Thanks for this, Karen.

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Kate Mapother's avatar

Your pep talks are the best, Maggie. And I’ve said it before, I’ll say it again: Keep Moving is one of 2 personal bibles- right alongside Pema’s When Things Fall Apart. Both books- chock full of wisdom and the kind of hope that comes no matter what happens.

Thank you, my friend ❤️

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Maggie Smith's avatar

So much love from here, Kate. (And that Pema Chodron book was such a help to me, too.) 💗

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Marianna Marlowe's avatar

Great reminder of what's possible (at least with your thoughts). It's sunny today where I live and clouds are forecast for tomorrow. I'm off to sit on my patio in the sun right now!

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Maggie Smith's avatar

It's been raining all day here! Please send some sunshine my way. x

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Mary Lee Hahn's avatar

I so needed this message of hope today. I won't over share, just...thanks.

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Maggie Smith's avatar

I’m so glad the timing was right. Take good care.

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Susan Landers, MD's avatar

Thanks for the pep talk, Maggie. I needed it. ❤️ I truly loved your memoir.

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Maggie Smith's avatar

Thank you, Susan.

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