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Feb 17, 2023Liked by Jolene Handy

It was so much fun talking you. And I am still in awe of how pretty you made the cake look. And I still need to buy that Dali book you wrote about in a recent post. (you are going to make me go broke buying cookbooks.)

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It was an absolute pleasure, Genevieve, and your book is 🙌 Thanks again for being so generous with your time and insights!

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Just delish issue! 🍫🍰

P.S. Congrats on the featured badge, Jolene! 👏

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Thank you, Stygi! 😃

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Congrats

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Thanks, George!

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You’re welcome 😉

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This book sounds great and I love the quotes you pulled!

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Thanks, Leigh, this book is right up your alley!

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Congrats on being featured in Substack Reads! I missed that awesomeness.

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Thank you, Randee, hope you’re well!

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Recipes threaded through short stories-- what a clever concept! Thanks for the rec and virtual sugar rush!

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‘Virtual sugar rush’ 😂 it’s a delightful book, Amie!

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Thank you for this wonderful post, Jolene! And congratulations on your Dali newsletter! You are officially a magical realist food writer yourself!!!! Love, Jamie

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Haha, thank you, Jamie! ❤️

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Another great post! 🥰🎂🍰

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Thank you. Lisa! :)

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Feb 17, 2023Liked by Jolene Handy

"The major goal is the work." Yes! Brilliant, sensible advice. Now, I'm off to search for some chocolate cake :)

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Isn’t that right to the heart of things, Jillian? I agree, Brilliant, sensible advice. I also loved that she said be ready with your pages if opportunity presents itself. All about the work :)

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Yes! I loved that too!

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Feb 17, 2023Liked by Jolene Handy

This book sounds incredible, Jolene - a combination of my favorite things- chocolate, short stories and recipes! I just ordered it from my local bookstore! I'm excited to read and bake!

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I’m so glad. Gretchen, I know you’ll love it AND bake from it! :)

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"‘The Mysterious Meatloaf Couple’ who rendezvous at a diner and can barely contain their lust." This made me literally LOL. This was a great interview.

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Honest to God, Sarah, when I read the line in the book ‘The Mysterious Meatloaf Couple’ I burst out laughing! So glad you enjoyed the interview! :)

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So true about agents, editors, and publishing. That's how it happened for me as well. I didn't go looking. They came looking for me!

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I thought you’d appreciate that, Kate, I know that’s how it happened for you, too!

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Feb 17, 2023Liked by Jolene Handy

My book arrived yesterday, and I think it's going to be one that my food-obsessed book club women will want to have! Does Genevieve live in the UK? I wish I could have had lunch with you on Tuesday...is the lovely platter a recent find? You always go the extra mile for your readers, and I'm glad Substack agrees! ❤️

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I’m so glad it arrived, Pam, and what a great book club book! The platter is from a line of products by cookbook author Skye McAlpine, on Instagram you can find it at Skye McAlpine a Tavola, I got it the Christmas before last. Genevieve lives in the UK but she is, as she says, originally a proud Seattle girl!

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Such a great post, Jolene! I’m definitely ordering this book. Congrats on being a featured Substack publication. No one deserves it more. I wouldn’t be surprised if there was a book in your future too! 🤗

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Thank you, Ruth, I know you will enjoy Genevieve’s book and, as always, thank you so much for your kind words and support! Hope you and Jeff are well :)

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That cake looks amazing!! Congrats on the shout-out from Substack!

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Thank you so much, Vicki!

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Fun interview!

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Thanks, Domenica, it was a lot of fun!

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