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Congratulations on your book launch/wedding day! What a great metaphor! I wish I was nearby one of your tour cities.

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Congratulations. And what a good idea to write down all those little precious moments. I've never heard that wedding song before and it hit hard, oof. I ordered your book yesterday, I can't wait to get it.

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I stumbled on your book in an indy bookstore in Mineral Point, Wisconsin, population 2569, and it inspired seven poems of my own (so far). Various images, phrases and other aspects continually triggered ideas for me, and so, I wanted to thank you! I am looking forward to reading your next book, whenever it may come out.

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Quickly pop over to London, there are a group of us ready to smoosh your face in thanks for your work x

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I second this!

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See you in KY! ✨

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Fantastic! And I loved seeing you walk into a round of applause with such confidence and grace. Congratulations lovely one. 💕

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Happy Pub Week Joy! This made me weep (I know you are forbidden from using that word too much, but I’m gonna use it anyway!) and moved me just as much, if not more, than any wedding I’ve attended. Seeing Anis guiding you to the "altar" (ha!) with a warm smile gave me some comfort for you and your nerves in that moment. I'm buzzing knowing that your sweet and stingy honey is out into the world.

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Been waiting for months and months for your gorgeous collection to arrive at my door. And of course, it’s swept me away in the most beautiful way. I have only stopped to catch my breath as to not miss the little holy moments between words. I’m from/ moved away 10 years ago from the place you have fought so hard to call home now, and have such a tender place in my heart for Portland (and as a kid raised evangelical/ends times prepper your words are so nostalgic&relatable and give language to the bizarre world I had to navigate as a child and still carry with me in some ways but was never able to pin down in words.)

I’m so excited for you to get to enjoy the fruits of your labor of love. Thank you for sharing yourself with us Joy❤️❤️❤️

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What a beautiful way to describe your book. Great friend.

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Congratulations! I wish you were coming to Minneapolis, MN!

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I hope you make it out to Salt Lake City sometime. My older sister shared your book with me. I just got my preordered paperback copy today. Thank you!

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Many congrats on the release of your book of poetry - I have it waiting for me here at home to dive in. Ps. Love the boots! <3

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What a wonderful book launch! Love that the sales associate showed up.

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I love the moments you remembered to note down! So sweet. 🥹

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Congratulations! I wish I could have attended. I’ll be picking up my preordered copy of your book at Broadway Books very soon!

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I cannot tell you how happy I am for you!

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