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I think you were lucky to get a publishing contract at all, with the publishing industry at that time moving to its current model of only putting out sure things -- already bestselling authors and celeb/influencers -- and even getting rid of its mid-list authors who were making decent, steady sales. Your books would probably have gotten snapped up in the 80s or 90s -- and optioned for film!

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Yes. I definitely was very lucky. Rare Bird is willing to takes risks, which I really appreciated.

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From a longtime fan, allow me to say congratulations on both anniversaries.

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Thanks so much!

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Excellent column. I'm glad you continue to pursue both these endeavors although more music by Tsar would be a wonderful thing!

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Thanks! No plans for new Tsar music at the moment...but never say never. Also: I wonder if I could even keep up?! JW's songs were always a work out for me. 🤘🤣

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Your column definitely has spurred me to dig out my copy of your first novel and put it on the top of my TBR stack.

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Hope you dig it! 😬

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The Salem series is amazing. I'd love to make space on the shelf for an addition to the series. As for Tsar? Hmm. I feel like I may know something about them.

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Thank you! I'm proud of those books, warts and all. And as for Tsar...

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Perhaps I need to see them a few more times to solidify my opinion of them.

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Only if Spaceland reopens!

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Congrats on the milestones! Here's to many more rad books, newsletters, and sounds!

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Thanks, dude!

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