I adore you even if you never share another book with the world, which is not to say I don’t want you to if/when you’re ready! Either way, you and your words have impacted my life in a monumental way for someone I’ve not actually “met”.
In the meantime, hope you don’t mind if I keep emailing you as I read more books I know you’ve read/loved already 😆🩷 (haven’t sent another email yet but Scot and Bothered most recently!)
i hope you know, by me anyway, you are loved and cherished and appreciated for much more than what you physically give to the (literary) world. i would and will follow you anywhere, even if it’s to nowhere. i am so happy and proud that you are putting yourself first, and i admire you always. love you, friend. 🥂
I had Alanis Morissette's "That I Would Be Good" playing in my head as I read this <3 friend you know how I am holding all the things you can't carry right now. Lmk when you need them back
You are such a transcendent and gifted writer — from your books to your newsletters! This is so random, but reading your newsletter reminded me of an interview I read with Adele a few years ago about why she waits 5-6 years to release new albums. I looked up her direct quote: "I chose to reject scarcity as excess and the idea that you have to be constantly relevant to be successful, and that perhaps, just maybe, I can be a hit both on and off the stage."
What a beautiful concept, especially when thinking about something as formidable as storytelling. Sending you so much love and positive vibes during this season! (And in the meantime, I will be unabashedly re-reading The Ex Vows for my 50th time, forever obsessed!)
wow, genuinely thank you so much for sharing this—it feels like capitalism is the thing whispering in our ear telling us we have to be constantly relevant to be successful, and I love Adele for doing what's best for her. It's so hard not to fear disappearing 💕
I am so happy it resonated! 🤍 I remember reading that and also having the same reaction — society just pushes “the grind” so much and it’s like, what happened to just standing still and enjoying the moment for awhile? Also, your work is truly unforgettable — you are one of my very favorite writers! 📝
You and your books are such a joy in both my life and in the bookish world (I know this because at least once a day I see a post saying "someone tell Jessica Joyce I love her") (and I love that the algorithm knows to bring me these posts). I hope you can find your way back to writing for yourself first, and the audience second. We'll be here if and when you do. Until then, thank you for continuing to offer up little pieces of your heart, mind, and soul this way. Love you so much, my friend!
This is so unbelievably achingly relatable in a way that honestly only makes me love you more. Thank you for sharing this vulnerability with us!
We miss you, but not in a “why won’t she drive this car” way - it’s a “I always have so much fun on road trips with Jessica” way. We don’t expect anything from you, we’re just always happy to bump into you. ♥️
Okay, I've typed this out like, so many times because It never ends up making sense because I end up rambling. Anyway here it goes, again:
YWAV changed my life. I read it at a time where I had just failed my USMLE (exam to be a licensed physician) and was hopeless and super not okay. The whole book was so freaking relatable. From Noelle getting fired and having to figure out what to do next, while also dealing with the loss (all of which you know because you wrote the book and I need to stop) but also Theo. Actually, mostly Theo. Because he spent so many years working on his company and they basically give him the boot.
What I'm trying to say is that, everything you wrote about hope after investing years into a career (I spent 7 years, including medical school), and it burns you and gives you the boot, there is always hope of something next.
Anyway, you'll probably have to put the above into Google Gemini or Chatgpt with the prompt, 'what is this person trying to communicate?'. Let me know what they end up saying, because I am dying to know what I was trying to say as well.
Write again, or never write again, you will always be my favorite author. Your words helped heal me and give me hope. So I hope you show yourself kindness and patience. Make some impulse purchases on stuff nobody has any business buying. Shoes are always fun to buy. I don't know when was the last time you had a poptart, but they taste pretty great.
laughing and crying at the same time bc you are so funny but also so kind (and i knew exactly what you were saying the entire time, never fear!!). i'm so happy Noelle and Theo were there for you when you needed it most, they did the same for me 💕 i will forever remember this message.
also on your word, i WILL be making some financially irresponsible decisions!!
Thank you for sharing this vulnerable message. You have such a singular voice, I hope the passengers quiet down even if it's just so you can hear it for yourself.
Take care of you and take your time, even if that time means a “forever” break ❤️
That said, I also absolutely adored getting a steady flow of book rec’s from you for other authors as well as random TSwift tidbits and other things so if you end up having some bandwidth for those things ever, don’t think we won’t appreciate them!
I love you so much! You’re so brave and…good…there I said it. And I loved you more than just your words, your books. Take all the time…as much time…and if you want, in between those moments, to have a meal and meet up to catch up, talk, laugh…I’m here! <3
i love you!! i'm eternally grateful for your friendship and guidance and just general beautiful aura—thank you for always holding my hand when i need it 💕
I adore you even if you never share another book with the world, which is not to say I don’t want you to if/when you’re ready! Either way, you and your words have impacted my life in a monumental way for someone I’ve not actually “met”.
In the meantime, hope you don’t mind if I keep emailing you as I read more books I know you’ve read/loved already 😆🩷 (haven’t sent another email yet but Scot and Bothered most recently!)
😭 you have all impacted my life in a monumental way too 💕 and yes, email away!!
Omg, this part, "you and your words have impacted my life in a monumental way for someone I’ve not actually “met”."
You said it so perfectly 💖
We’ll take whatever you give us, whenever you give it to us 🤍
i hope you know, by me anyway, you are loved and cherished and appreciated for much more than what you physically give to the (literary) world. i would and will follow you anywhere, even if it’s to nowhere. i am so happy and proud that you are putting yourself first, and i admire you always. love you, friend. 🥂
😭😭😭 love you
“i would and will follow you anywhere, even if it’s to nowhere” is beautiful!! i will be thinking about that for a while!!!!
I had Alanis Morissette's "That I Would Be Good" playing in my head as I read this <3 friend you know how I am holding all the things you can't carry right now. Lmk when you need them back
thank you, my beautiful friend 💕
You are such a transcendent and gifted writer — from your books to your newsletters! This is so random, but reading your newsletter reminded me of an interview I read with Adele a few years ago about why she waits 5-6 years to release new albums. I looked up her direct quote: "I chose to reject scarcity as excess and the idea that you have to be constantly relevant to be successful, and that perhaps, just maybe, I can be a hit both on and off the stage."
What a beautiful concept, especially when thinking about something as formidable as storytelling. Sending you so much love and positive vibes during this season! (And in the meantime, I will be unabashedly re-reading The Ex Vows for my 50th time, forever obsessed!)
wow, genuinely thank you so much for sharing this—it feels like capitalism is the thing whispering in our ear telling us we have to be constantly relevant to be successful, and I love Adele for doing what's best for her. It's so hard not to fear disappearing 💕
I am so happy it resonated! 🤍 I remember reading that and also having the same reaction — society just pushes “the grind” so much and it’s like, what happened to just standing still and enjoying the moment for awhile? Also, your work is truly unforgettable — you are one of my very favorite writers! 📝
Sending you love! Appreciate your vulnerability and hope you do find your car, not for us, but for you.
You and your books are such a joy in both my life and in the bookish world (I know this because at least once a day I see a post saying "someone tell Jessica Joyce I love her") (and I love that the algorithm knows to bring me these posts). I hope you can find your way back to writing for yourself first, and the audience second. We'll be here if and when you do. Until then, thank you for continuing to offer up little pieces of your heart, mind, and soul this way. Love you so much, my friend!
love you dearly 🥹💕
This is so unbelievably achingly relatable in a way that honestly only makes me love you more. Thank you for sharing this vulnerability with us!
We miss you, but not in a “why won’t she drive this car” way - it’s a “I always have so much fun on road trips with Jessica” way. We don’t expect anything from you, we’re just always happy to bump into you. ♥️
😭 i love the visual of this—we stop at the same 7-11 or something for snacks and run into each other in the chips aisle 💕
That’s exactly it 🥰
Okay, I've typed this out like, so many times because It never ends up making sense because I end up rambling. Anyway here it goes, again:
YWAV changed my life. I read it at a time where I had just failed my USMLE (exam to be a licensed physician) and was hopeless and super not okay. The whole book was so freaking relatable. From Noelle getting fired and having to figure out what to do next, while also dealing with the loss (all of which you know because you wrote the book and I need to stop) but also Theo. Actually, mostly Theo. Because he spent so many years working on his company and they basically give him the boot.
What I'm trying to say is that, everything you wrote about hope after investing years into a career (I spent 7 years, including medical school), and it burns you and gives you the boot, there is always hope of something next.
Anyway, you'll probably have to put the above into Google Gemini or Chatgpt with the prompt, 'what is this person trying to communicate?'. Let me know what they end up saying, because I am dying to know what I was trying to say as well.
Write again, or never write again, you will always be my favorite author. Your words helped heal me and give me hope. So I hope you show yourself kindness and patience. Make some impulse purchases on stuff nobody has any business buying. Shoes are always fun to buy. I don't know when was the last time you had a poptart, but they taste pretty great.
laughing and crying at the same time bc you are so funny but also so kind (and i knew exactly what you were saying the entire time, never fear!!). i'm so happy Noelle and Theo were there for you when you needed it most, they did the same for me 💕 i will forever remember this message.
also on your word, i WILL be making some financially irresponsible decisions!!
Don’t make me cry!!! Proud of you always and so grateful to have read your words, even if you don't write more! You are incredible ✨🫶
Look after yourself, we’ll be here when you’re ready :)
Rooting for you 🩷🩷🩷
We will politely remove ourselves from your car and drive alongside you instead 🤍🤍
Thank you for sharing this vulnerable message. You have such a singular voice, I hope the passengers quiet down even if it's just so you can hear it for yourself.
Take care of you and take your time, even if that time means a “forever” break ❤️
That said, I also absolutely adored getting a steady flow of book rec’s from you for other authors as well as random TSwift tidbits and other things so if you end up having some bandwidth for those things ever, don’t think we won’t appreciate them!
oh this is good to know! i'll definitely do more rec posts 💕
I love you so much! You’re so brave and…good…there I said it. And I loved you more than just your words, your books. Take all the time…as much time…and if you want, in between those moments, to have a meal and meet up to catch up, talk, laugh…I’m here! <3
i love you!! i'm eternally grateful for your friendship and guidance and just general beautiful aura—thank you for always holding my hand when i need it 💕