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Margaret Holt's avatar

I loved the part of your actual meeting Kakaygeesick in the nursing home. I found things from your essays unfolding in a new way. When this book arrives at my home, it will be for me a day of celebration.

Jill Swenson's avatar

Thanks, Margaret. I'll celebrate with you!

I'm glad to hear this lands differently than the posts I've offered readers the past two and a half years here. Besides the length of the post, the style of writing is quite different. Here I started writing about all the research that went into the book but didn't make it into the manuscript and then have continued with new research. Here on Substack, I've gone deeper and deeper into the history, heritage, and unsung heroes of this place.

Irena Smith's avatar

SO excited, Jill! les that 48 hours to go...

Jill Swenson's avatar

I'm ready for this road trip....

Helene | Letters from LaBelle's avatar

Oh, I loved this opening chapter. The vignettes from your childhood summers are fabulous. Cant wait to read.

Jill Swenson's avatar

I'm glad you enjoyed it and appreciate your enthusiasm.

Susan J Tweit's avatar

Happy Book Birthday Week, Jill! I hope your events are packed with eager readers, and you enjoy the celebrating. I know The Land of Everlasting Sky will find a wide audience.

Jill Swenson's avatar

Thank you for your kindness. I'm looking forward to the release of your new book, EARTHBOUND. Land connects us all.

Jill Swenson's avatar

Thank you, Paige.