Already pre-ordered, but if I hadn't, this endorsement by Kate Schatz (who lives in MY TOWN!!!) might have done the trick: "I rarely read or recommend books by straight white dudes, but this one is a truly exceptional exception."
Excellent post, and so exciting for you and your family to actually hold your book! (but ugh, why the typos?). I’m looking forward to getting the copy I’ve ordered when it’s released 🤗
Oh the typos are part of the process at this stage of the game-- part of the point of pressing it in its final-looking form is to better find them! Now, there is a clear culprit as to the volume of them still in the manuscript (me) but nobody else is upset about them.
Your writing, and all its empathy and wisdom and humor and encouragement, has been a highlight of my year. Thanks for helping keep me grounded and a little less pessimistic than I might otherwise be. So excited about your book and I just love your kids’ reaction to it. What a gift! I’m looking forward to having it in my hands in 2024. Thanks for all you do. 🙏🏼❤️
Echoing everyone else: Thank you, Garrett for your writing throughout the year. You and this community are evidence of the anonymous work we are all doing to create the beloved community. In my good moments I believe we are birthing a new world. Can't wait to read your book! Congratulations!
There is something about passing the longest day.
You feel the light starting to return. I know, it’s painstaking at first. One minute a day to start with.
Then it gains momentum and the year is off and running.
That’s the beauty of the period between Christmas and new year. The world slows for a brief moment before accelerating again.
Oh that's a really lovely noticing. And I hadn't even been paying attention to the Solstice calendar. We're almost there!
Already pre-ordered, but if I hadn't, this endorsement by Kate Schatz (who lives in MY TOWN!!!) might have done the trick: "I rarely read or recommend books by straight white dudes, but this one is a truly exceptional exception."
Kate is the best... I smiled really big at that quote.
This is the best essay I've read thus far, charting the rollercoaster of emotions surrounding the ending days of 2023, and the uncertainty of 2024.
Have a wonderful holiday season, and congratulations on the book.
oh thank you!
This is beautiful and is the salve I’ve needed. Thank you Garrett. So lucky to know you!
Likewise, Beth. Thank you!
Congrats on the book. So exciting for you and your kids!
Thank you!
Thank you for this.
❤️
Excellent post, and so exciting for you and your family to actually hold your book! (but ugh, why the typos?). I’m looking forward to getting the copy I’ve ordered when it’s released 🤗
Oh the typos are part of the process at this stage of the game-- part of the point of pressing it in its final-looking form is to better find them! Now, there is a clear culprit as to the volume of them still in the manuscript (me) but nobody else is upset about them.
Your writing, and all its empathy and wisdom and humor and encouragement, has been a highlight of my year. Thanks for helping keep me grounded and a little less pessimistic than I might otherwise be. So excited about your book and I just love your kids’ reaction to it. What a gift! I’m looking forward to having it in my hands in 2024. Thanks for all you do. 🙏🏼❤️
it's a delight to be here with you and everyone else in these threads and on the discord! wishing you a cozy and restful end to the year.
The feeling is mutual, Lee!
Echoing everyone else: Thank you, Garrett for your writing throughout the year. You and this community are evidence of the anonymous work we are all doing to create the beloved community. In my good moments I believe we are birthing a new world. Can't wait to read your book! Congratulations!
this means so, so much Jean