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Dinah Laprairie's avatar

Congratulations, Holly! I love that’s you’re doing this.

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Holly B.'s avatar

Thank you Dinah. Your support means so much. Looking forward to seeing you soon!

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Got Hope's avatar

Creativity at its best! I look forward to being a witness to this awesome journey you have embarked on. 🥰

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Holly B.'s avatar

You are such an important piece of my journey. Your friendship and support give me the strength to keep going. The thought of strong women supporting each other makes my heart sing!

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Pamela Gordon's avatar

Congratulations, Holly! A "mature" student is the best kind of student -- I know this both as a student and as a teacher. This is going to be fantastic. P.S.,I absolutely love your opening to this substack post. ❤️

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Holly B.'s avatar

You are so right Pamela. A "mature" student rocks! Thank you for your kind words and I'm so grateful to have met you. We get to walk along this writing journey together.

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Jesse McQuay's avatar

Congratulations Holly! What awesome news. Sounds like you are more than ready with your insight and experience. Can't wait to hear more about it.

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Liisa Kovala's avatar

Ysy! Can't wait to follow your journey!

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Holly B.'s avatar

Thank you Liisa. You are definitely one of my inspirations!

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Marion's avatar

Congratulations!! Excellent investment in your writing life. I was a “mature” student (well I was old LOL) a couple of times and it was a fabulous experience. So much more motivation and less anxiety about taking risks!! I’m so excited for you!

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Holly B.'s avatar

Thanks Marion! I agree with you. I am more motivated than ever. Please remind me of that when my tears are flowing due to assignment overload! LOL

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Marion's avatar

🤣

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Heidi Zawelevsky's avatar

Congrats and good luck with the MFA program!

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Holly B.'s avatar

Thank you so much. I'll take some of that luck along the way!

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Anne-Marie Mawhiney's avatar

Congratulations, Holly! This is awesome. You are such a good writer I am not surprised you were accepted into the MA program.

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Holly B.'s avatar

Wow. Thank you for the lovely words. Love the support.

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Anne-Marie Mawhiney's avatar

I am excited for you!

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