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Deborah Sosin's avatar

Another great questionnaire. Love especially, "Almost everything I write feels unspeakable before I write it. I write to find the words for my own experiences, and that was the case here, too." Yes!

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Sari Botton's avatar

I found that so relatable, too!

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Deborah Sosin's avatar

Yup. "Confessions of a Late-Blooming Gen-X Weirdo" says a lot. :)

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Sari Botton's avatar

:)

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Vanessa Chakour's avatar

Thank you for this conversation, Sari! I am a huge fan of Melissa Febos' work. Reading ABANDON ME when I was working on my first memoir gave me the courage to be much more raw and real. I can't wait to read her new book.... and yours!

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Sari Botton's avatar

She is the best!! And thanks in advance for reading my book! 😍

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Kelly Thompson TNWWY's avatar

Total love fest.

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Crone Life's avatar

Melissa Febo seems great! It's good she's doing these interviews because I thought The Dry Season was just another Eat Pray Love.

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Sari Botton's avatar

You mean you thought that having read the book, or having just heard about it?

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Crone Life's avatar

Just having heard about it and the topic. I had no idea who she was/is. I didn't read the Cut review, so I was clueless until I saw your piece and the interview in Lit Hub

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Sari Botton's avatar

Oh, wow. Happy to introduce you to the wonderfulness that is Melissa Febos!!

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Switter’s World's avatar

Great interview.

Hildegard von Bingen deserves much more recognition. Her work from so many centuries ago still resonates and has a cherished place in my life.

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