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Sep 10Liked by Carson Ellis

Got a copy today, gifting to my daughter Harmony for Christmas this year. Love your work, Carson. ❤️✨

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Thank you!

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I LOVE the kitchen toilet photo. The book looks gorgeous. Big congrats, Carson!

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Thanks, Kate! See Chronicle? It's funny and evocative.

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Sep 10Liked by Carson Ellis

I somehow got my copy back on Sept 1st but I didn't want to stress anyone out by mentioning it (I don't know how publishing works). I was going to read it slow then mowed through it while the kids napped. It made me feel all the sad and sweet of being dumb as (poo) and in my early 20s. I loved how boring the diary was and how lush the paintings. I really worried about your borrowed friend's-grandma's-finery.

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I don't know how publishing works either. Pre-ordering is a mystery. Thanks for doing it. That friend was / is much more responsible than me and I'm sure I had to hand over those lucky rings when we dropped her at home.

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Me too! I preordered from my local little bookstore, got it Sept 1, read it in an evening and morning, and felt like I was holding this huge beautiful secret. Can’t wait to go to Powell’s tonight!

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w00t! I got my "should be arriving today" shipping notification!

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Sep 10Liked by Carson Ellis

My copy was delivered today! Looking forward to diving in when I get home from work.

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I love this book! Congratulations!

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Thank you, Emily! That makes me really happy.

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Wonderful news! I can’t wait to read it.:-)

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Sep 10Liked by Carson Ellis

Yay! Congratulations! 🎈 I can’t wait to get my hands on a copy!

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Sep 10Liked by Carson Ellis

This book looks delightful and already from what I've seen reminds me of the world of my 20's. A torturous and treasured, dynamic and creative time. I LOVE the new Mercury cover and fondly remember the old one!

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Aw! I think you were my AD for that old Mercury cover.

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Sep 10Liked by Carson Ellis

Huge congratulations, Carson! Can't wait to get my copy. Xo

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Thanks, Randall!

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very excited you added a Seattle event!! looking forward to it. congratulations!

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Thanks!

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Mine was waiting on the porch this morning. So really good…liked the truth in the discussion of marriage. Congratulations.

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Hi Bonnie, this is Irene’s son. Hope you are well.

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Hi Chris… do you love this book? I’m good…you? Empty nest?

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Sep 10·edited Sep 10Liked by Carson Ellis

Eager to pick up my reserved copy tonight and look forward to seeing you in San Diego next month! It looks simply lovely

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Sep 10Liked by Carson Ellis

Can’t wait to mail a copy off to my daughter. She is a 21 year old artist finding her way. Love your work and am excited to add a piece or two to my walls.

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The book is beautiful, Carson. Thank you for sharing your art. 💚

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Sep 11Liked by Carson Ellis

Can’t wait to read the book! Also very excited about you being on another episode of creative pep talk- I’ve re listened to the episode with you and Mac about 5 times. ♥️

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