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Dec 26, 2022Liked by Anne Boyd Rioux

I'm so impressed with your engagement in a new life's journey, Anne. Pleased to sign up for the paid version.

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Dec 26, 2022Liked by Anne Boyd Rioux

There's a lot here! Thank you for sharing in such detail and so expansively about your ongoing process -- an inspiring way to slide away from 2022 and into a new year. "Shifting to an exploration mindset was key."

"People tend to see each pretty picture posted online as proof that you’re having a fabulous, carefree time." -- LOL! I hope you'll keep doing this, though -- a rich source of dreams and imaginings.

"The reality is, of course, more complicated—and more interesting, I hope." -- And yes, the hard work and disciplined routines that make possible all the fabulousness.

An instant subscribe; looking forward to hearing more about your travels and adventures.

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Dec 27, 2022Liked by Anne Boyd Rioux

It is hard to share our mistakes with the world, for me, anyway, so I admire how candid you are! I do love being ringside to your adventure. We get to live vicariously through you for a while. As I was reading this post I was hoping you were thinking about a memoir. When I read that you are considering one, I was glad. I hope you do! Your in-depth essays will provide you with much fodder. You are inspiring people to follow their bliss, as Joseph Campbell would say. How many people really do that? What motivates them to take the plunge? What holds them back?

I always seem to want to share a title with you. Sorry about that (isn't that what readers do, share their favs?). Today I am thinking of journalist Alice Steinbach's wonderful memoir Without Reservations: The Travels of An Independent Woman. In it she describes her own journey through Europe. I'll never forget what an impact her story had on me - her bravery, her curiosity, her humor. The book is more than twenty years old now, but still so relevant. You remind me of her.

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Dec 27, 2022Liked by Anne Boyd Rioux

Brave Anne. I'm happy to follow you.

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Bravo! I connected with your writing and social media initially through your Little Women book, and have enjoyed your updates and following your journey ever since. So it's very special to hear that you are now signed on to Substack - I have found it to be a wonderful community of writers who share a love for the writing and are happy to let Substack take care of all the distracting parts. Looking forward to sharing your journey, through life and through Europe! Happy holiday and cheers to you!

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I love this post for so many reasons. And I am looking forward to reading your book about Kay Boyle one day. I feel sure you'll find the way. Possibly publishing it independently? It's a new model that is working well for many writers, much better than the old way and all the problems associated with publishers and agents. Think about it!

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