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Joanna Rosenwink's avatar

Piranesi is my favourite audiobook, I’ve listened to it 3 times so far. I’m so glad you loved it too.

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Amie Kaufman's avatar

I can definitely see a re-listen in my future, and I don't do that often!

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Caroline Fowler Davis's avatar

Such a good reminder to rest. I have a local author friend who has been on deadline for 2 years straight with Book 2 and Book 3, then you add in marketing and launching Book 2 while trying to draft an unplanned Book 3. Oof. Definitely not sustainable. If we don't fight for and protect our rest and mental health, the publisher will just keep asking for more.

<3 Best of luck with your unrushed edits

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Amie Kaufman's avatar

When I really dig down, I've been on deadline since 2011 -- there's a good reason I have so many thoughts on how to rest and live well!

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Caroline Fowler Davis's avatar

Oh my!! Well, I'm glad you've figured out a sustainable process for yourself <3

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Ashton's avatar

I would LOVE to visit Vietnam, so loving this update! I did two months working remotely and traveling in Europe this year, so I loved your sticky note. I had to remind myself of the same thing. And yes, when you're having fun, the hard work doesn't seem so daunting all the time :)

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Amie Kaufman's avatar

Vietnam is just fantastic in every respect -- if you ever get the chance, go for it!

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Jodi Meadows's avatar

The resting part is SO important! It is a lesson I have to keep learning.

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Amie Kaufman's avatar

I think this is why my thoughts on it are quite refined -- definitely a lesson I've practiced and learned repeatedly.

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Michelle 'Dijares' Reilly's avatar

So glad you're taking care of YOU! That's the priority. The edits can wait, even if it makes me sad if you miss your (now earlier than thought) deadline. Have fun, breathe, and live life! <3

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Amie Kaufman's avatar

I'll make the deadline! Working with a whole lot of rest is always so much more efficient than the mad charge to the finish line. This comment, though, is why I know I have the best readers in the world.

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