Yours was the first fiction I’ve read on Substack. I loved it. And shed a few tears. Eminent domain has been so abused in this country, it is infuriating. I am originally from PA and witnessed it twice, but in a different context (new highways). My biggest problem is I subscribe to quite a few, shall we call them, current event newsletters, so I don’t have time to find new fiction writers. Yours was re-stacked and I’m so happy I stumbled on it. I’m hoping to go back and read older posts.
Oh thank you so much for chiming in here. I really appreciate hearing how you found it. My sense is that sharing on Notes is a great way to connect with readers but I don’t want to overshare myself (if that’s even possible).
Bummer about fewer comments. I'm guilty. Loved the story and shared it on FB so that maybe it would impact another reader.
As a side, the story I have been revising for the past couple of weeks begins and ends with two different maple sugar seasons. In between is the story of a mountain losing one-third of its mass because of open pit mining. I follow the path of panning for gold to the superfund impact of cyanide use to gather infinitesimal gold flakes accumulated at the bottom of a heap pile. Seems are brains are working similarly.
No worries, Stacy! Anything you do is a big help! Especially sharing outside Substack - so we don’t get too “insular” here. 😁 I have to trust that I’m in this for the long haul. I’ve gotten many lovely comments and definitely feel grateful.
I’d heard you were writing about maple trees. Your piece sounds amazing. Are you willing to share it with me? (Via email?)
At some point, when it feels more complete. It is an old piece with lots of problems. I needed to assert a first person POV. We know my reluctance for that - ha.
I love getting to read your stories. Thank you for sharing.
Can't seem to post a photo in these comments, but here's a Note I posted a while back with a photo of our sap boiler at Chippewa Nature Center, where I volunteer. We introduced about 1,200 students to the process this past season. It's such a great way to feel a sense of reciprocity with nature! https://substack.com/@larryhogue/note/c-51064357
Love it! Yeah, the only places you can share photos are on chat or Notes. Thanks for chiming in with this. Robin Wall Kimmerer has a lovely chapter on maple syrup making in "Braiding Sweetgrass."
Love this background. Goes to show how important research is, even for fiction. I would actually call it immersion. We readers learn so much from your story - yes about the facts, but also about own resilliant human nature. Thank you.
Yours was the first fiction I’ve read on Substack. I loved it. And shed a few tears. Eminent domain has been so abused in this country, it is infuriating. I am originally from PA and witnessed it twice, but in a different context (new highways). My biggest problem is I subscribe to quite a few, shall we call them, current event newsletters, so I don’t have time to find new fiction writers. Yours was re-stacked and I’m so happy I stumbled on it. I’m hoping to go back and read older posts.
Oh thank you so much for chiming in here. I really appreciate hearing how you found it. My sense is that sharing on Notes is a great way to connect with readers but I don’t want to overshare myself (if that’s even possible).
Bummer about fewer comments. I'm guilty. Loved the story and shared it on FB so that maybe it would impact another reader.
As a side, the story I have been revising for the past couple of weeks begins and ends with two different maple sugar seasons. In between is the story of a mountain losing one-third of its mass because of open pit mining. I follow the path of panning for gold to the superfund impact of cyanide use to gather infinitesimal gold flakes accumulated at the bottom of a heap pile. Seems are brains are working similarly.
No worries, Stacy! Anything you do is a big help! Especially sharing outside Substack - so we don’t get too “insular” here. 😁 I have to trust that I’m in this for the long haul. I’ve gotten many lovely comments and definitely feel grateful.
I’d heard you were writing about maple trees. Your piece sounds amazing. Are you willing to share it with me? (Via email?)
At some point, when it feels more complete. It is an old piece with lots of problems. I needed to assert a first person POV. We know my reluctance for that - ha.
I love getting to read your stories. Thank you for sharing.
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Fun to read this part, too! Research is one of my favorite muses.
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Also a great way to procrastinate. 😉
Can't seem to post a photo in these comments, but here's a Note I posted a while back with a photo of our sap boiler at Chippewa Nature Center, where I volunteer. We introduced about 1,200 students to the process this past season. It's such a great way to feel a sense of reciprocity with nature! https://substack.com/@larryhogue/note/c-51064357
Love it! Yeah, the only places you can share photos are on chat or Notes. Thanks for chiming in with this. Robin Wall Kimmerer has a lovely chapter on maple syrup making in "Braiding Sweetgrass."
I just started that book.
I envy you! What I would give to be reading it for the first time. It’s such a treat.
My experience serializing fiction is about the same as yours.
Thanks for weighing in. I’ll keep trying.
Love this background. Goes to show how important research is, even for fiction. I would actually call it immersion. We readers learn so much from your story - yes about the facts, but also about own resilliant human nature. Thank you.
Thanks, Anne. You know how much I love research. I always have to remember that it's also a great way to put off actually writing the story. haha.
I’m not much of a commenter typically, but I read the series and loved it!! I’m so happy you’ve shared this story.
Thanks so much, Rebecca. I’m glad you enjoyed it.
It’s been a crazy busy couple of weeks, and I’ve been saving your 4-part series as a “reward” that I can read and savor at a leisurely pace.
Hope you enjoy it! 💚🥰