Dear Dreary, You got me (as always)—my spine was tingling and my breath caught halfway through that scalpel drop. And then… the twist! Only you could conjure surgical dread and Substack brilliance in the same breath. Your craft is razor-sharp (pun intended), and I’m so here for this glow-up. Lead the way, face-lift queen. 🖤
You are such a force to wake up with, wow—shapeshifter, storyteller, death doula of words. Only you could open with surgical suspense and land us gently into a rebrand that’s equal parts adorable and powerful. Your new look radiates FUN, and I’m thrilled for this next evolution.
Thank you for the incredibly kind shoutout—what an honor to be named here. Watching you grieve, shed, and begin again—with humor, depth, and clarity—has been a gift. You're walking the threshold with such grace (and sharp wit), and we’re lucky to be alongside you.
Your writing always pulls me in with its eerie sparkle and emotional punch—I love it. It lingers, in the best way.
Now if anyone needs me, I’ll be re-reading that opening and side-eyeing my mirror... just in case. 💀💖
Omg wow, Prajna! Your comment leaves me speechless. Thank you to the ends of the earth and back. What an abundance of amazing compliments - I am gobsmacked in the best ways. Thank you for being here and being such a talented and encouraging writer and friend.
Yay!! You are such a brilliant and entertaining writer. I feel a sense of kindred joy when I read your posts. I know I don’t always interact as much as I would like to, but I value your posts so very much. 🩶
Lyns, it's great to see this post from you! I love your playfulness and thank you for curating stacks that speak to your heart. So generous. It's an honour to be included, and I'm saving this piece to have a closer look at your recommendations. By the way, I like it when writers take breaks. Finding the right pacing is important.
Thank you Robin!! I appreciate you saying that. I have already taken what you said about taking breaks to heart and I am giving my schedule some serious thought. And of course you are included! It was hard to choose my favorite post of yours since you have so many great ones, plus such stunning poems!
OMG so spookily cool and so excited for your makeover/revamp!! You had me with Deep Cut". Thanks Lyns for the mention in your Recommendations Corner. I am honored 🕸☀️💜
So exciting Lyns - to the human (You) are becoming and have become. Like they say in the"change work" field - "it's a dance". I can’t wait to see how all of this unfolds for you! It fills me with great joy to hear your feedback. xx 🧡
Oh dear, you really touched my heart 💘, including me on this amazing list! I love your 👻 logos, and thank you for introducing me to some creators. I will check them out!
I ADORE your new logo ... it's so YOU! Cute little ghosty. 👻 💜 Congrats!!
I'm so, so honored to be considered a Substack bestie! Same-same.
Thank you for sharing my newsletter amidst such wonderful company. Many of the other writers you've shared I have already fallen in love with (after following a link you shared!), but I'm delighted that there are some I have yet to discover. Looking forward to exploring.
And - just so you know - you are also an inspiration to me. I often hear the good advice you gave me a long while ago to just write what I want to write and stop worrying so much about having a "master plan." I come back to that again and again, and it never fails to get me back on track.
Oh wow, that’s amazing!! You said too many nice things, now I’m speechless. I’m glad you are writing for you and I am humbled to think anything I said helped encourage any of your extraordinary posts. Thank you for giving me so much joy. 🩶🥰
Lyns, First of all I love that you have taken time away for yourself. Grieving has its own movements and timing. And I absolutely love your new logo! Both of these are perfect. And I was really spooked out by your intro. What a nightmare to be sedated and then get surgery. ACCKKHH! Glad it was only new logos! And it was perfect!
Thank you so much, Julie! You are the best. I appreciate you reading and commenting - I am so incredibly grateful for you. Thank you for your kind words and all of your encouragement and support.
Thank you so much for being included among this list of awesome artists!! 🙏🏻🤍 The new logos are fantastic!
Absolutely! You are awesome! Thank you so much 🩶
🙏🏻🤍🫶🏻
Such a cool logo: love it! 👻🙌👏
Awesome!! Thank you Wifa! 💙
Dear Dreary, You got me (as always)—my spine was tingling and my breath caught halfway through that scalpel drop. And then… the twist! Only you could conjure surgical dread and Substack brilliance in the same breath. Your craft is razor-sharp (pun intended), and I’m so here for this glow-up. Lead the way, face-lift queen. 🖤
You are such a force to wake up with, wow—shapeshifter, storyteller, death doula of words. Only you could open with surgical suspense and land us gently into a rebrand that’s equal parts adorable and powerful. Your new look radiates FUN, and I’m thrilled for this next evolution.
Thank you for the incredibly kind shoutout—what an honor to be named here. Watching you grieve, shed, and begin again—with humor, depth, and clarity—has been a gift. You're walking the threshold with such grace (and sharp wit), and we’re lucky to be alongside you.
Your writing always pulls me in with its eerie sparkle and emotional punch—I love it. It lingers, in the best way.
Now if anyone needs me, I’ll be re-reading that opening and side-eyeing my mirror... just in case. 💀💖
Omg wow, Prajna! Your comment leaves me speechless. Thank you to the ends of the earth and back. What an abundance of amazing compliments - I am gobsmacked in the best ways. Thank you for being here and being such a talented and encouraging writer and friend.
Gobsmacked, I love that word!
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Oh my goodness, thanks for the inclusion! What a list to be on! Your kind words mean the world - I am humbled and grateful.
And as for the logos, INSTANT ADORE! <3 :)
Yay!! You are such a brilliant and entertaining writer. I feel a sense of kindred joy when I read your posts. I know I don’t always interact as much as I would like to, but I value your posts so very much. 🩶
Thank you, Lyns. The connection we share is one of my favourite things about this place. ❤️
Oh wow 🥹🥹🥹
Thank you so much, dude! <3
Thank YOU for creating such a fun universe. I look forward to it every week 🙏🩶
Lyns, it's great to see this post from you! I love your playfulness and thank you for curating stacks that speak to your heart. So generous. It's an honour to be included, and I'm saving this piece to have a closer look at your recommendations. By the way, I like it when writers take breaks. Finding the right pacing is important.
Thank you Robin!! I appreciate you saying that. I have already taken what you said about taking breaks to heart and I am giving my schedule some serious thought. And of course you are included! It was hard to choose my favorite post of yours since you have so many great ones, plus such stunning poems!
Aww, thanks. I'm looking forward to your next transporting post! When the time is right. 🖤
P.S. Your logos make me smile. Wonderfully you! 👻
Dear, generous Lyns, thank you for including me. Love the logos! The Druids await 💙
Of course! You are stunning, Rena! I love your work so, so much. Cannot wait for the Druids
Blessings to you and may you have good fortune with your new journey. 😊🤗
Thank you so much, Jo-Ann! 🙏🩶
Of course sweetie, I hope you like your new job. I forgot to tell you that those photos are so mysteriously cool!
That logo is too darn cute! And your selfies are rad.
Thank you Amanda!! 👻
OMG so spookily cool and so excited for your makeover/revamp!! You had me with Deep Cut". Thanks Lyns for the mention in your Recommendations Corner. I am honored 🕸☀️💜
Absolutely and thank YOU for all your hard work on me. I am a different person from before our sessions.
So exciting Lyns - to the human (You) are becoming and have become. Like they say in the"change work" field - "it's a dance". I can’t wait to see how all of this unfolds for you! It fills me with great joy to hear your feedback. xx 🧡
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Thank you for the love, friend! Look out for my collab with wildflower this weekend :)
Oh that’s wonderful to hear! I’ll definitely keep my eyes pealed. You are both epic.
Saving this post to dive into your other recs and all your updates. I’ll be back!
Thank you so much!
Oh dear, you really touched my heart 💘, including me on this amazing list! I love your 👻 logos, and thank you for introducing me to some creators. I will check them out!
Thank you Maria! Of course you are included, we are kindred spirits. See you soon! 💕
Hello! Hello!
I ADORE your new logo ... it's so YOU! Cute little ghosty. 👻 💜 Congrats!!
I'm so, so honored to be considered a Substack bestie! Same-same.
Thank you for sharing my newsletter amidst such wonderful company. Many of the other writers you've shared I have already fallen in love with (after following a link you shared!), but I'm delighted that there are some I have yet to discover. Looking forward to exploring.
And - just so you know - you are also an inspiration to me. I often hear the good advice you gave me a long while ago to just write what I want to write and stop worrying so much about having a "master plan." I come back to that again and again, and it never fails to get me back on track.
xo
Oh wow, that’s amazing!! You said too many nice things, now I’m speechless. I’m glad you are writing for you and I am humbled to think anything I said helped encourage any of your extraordinary posts. Thank you for giving me so much joy. 🩶🥰
Lyns, First of all I love that you have taken time away for yourself. Grieving has its own movements and timing. And I absolutely love your new logo! Both of these are perfect. And I was really spooked out by your intro. What a nightmare to be sedated and then get surgery. ACCKKHH! Glad it was only new logos! And it was perfect!
Thank you so much, Julie! You are the best. I appreciate you reading and commenting - I am so incredibly grateful for you. Thank you for your kind words and all of your encouragement and support.