Hi friends,
Happy New Year!
I wanted to update you all on some changes coming to my newsletter this coming year, since you are the ones who open, read, and comment on this little space every week.
First off, there will be no change to the Thursday newsletter, as this has become my landing spot for favorite links, essays I’m mulling over, and quotes. I love putting it together, and judging from the response, many of you love reading it! Thank you so much!
Beginning tomorrow, earlier in the week, each week, you can expect a more focused email on books, reading, and related content.
In week one, we’ll have a poem to greet the month. We can always use more contemplative beauty in our lives, stemming the tide of frantic busyness.
In the middle of the month, the book letter will be directed toward parents, teachers, and caregivers, as I’ll send you some book recs to hunt down for next month for your little people. So January’s list will be for February books. That way you have time to either order a few or reserve them at your library.
And at the end of the month will be a general recap of what I’m reading this month, topical recommendations, and reviews.
One other thing that will change today: I’ve opened up paid subscriptions. Normally, when writers do this, they tell their subscribers all the extras they will get when they subscribe. It is the way of things to hide some content behind a paywall in order to develop a more invested readership.
However, I don’t plan on changing anything for now. You’re welcome to become a paid subscriber if you feel that you’d like to support me in that manner; if you don’t, then don’t. You won’t miss anything if you stay on the free plan.
I know, I know, this is a horrible business model. For now, we will approach subscriptions much like a digital “tip jar.” Optional. Not expected. But nice if you feel so inclined. I might change that in the future; I might not.
Wishing you and yours a blessed new year,
Kelly
You are so refreshing, Kelly. The way you engage and stay true to your own race, not getting tangled up in the expectations and "requirements" of the industry, is just a glorious beauty. Thank you