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Peri Zahnd's avatar

I read everything I can find of Ann Patchett. Every novel, the two essay collections—all exquisite.

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Karen's avatar

My son aptly said his dad, my David, died while he was living. A beautiful way to go❤️

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John Blase's avatar

Beautiful indeed, Karen.

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Diana Trautwein's avatar

Perfection. Thank you.

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John Blase's avatar

And thank you back, Diana.

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Josh Nadeau's avatar

Man I love your writing.

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John Blase's avatar

Gosh, Josh, that means a lot. Many thanks.

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Becky Jackson's avatar

Gosh I needed this! (Do I sound like you? Hope so 😉)

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John Blase's avatar

Just a smidge:)

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Abby Blackmon's avatar

Ann Patchett is like a beautiful wine that gets better as it breathes. Also, I heard Sam Elliott’s voice as i read this. Mister and i gonna need some Tombstone time tonight. Bon Anni!!!

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Amy L. Kossack's avatar

Been listening to her essays on audiobook every evening. I’ve read many in print. She is somethin’.

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Jessica's avatar

God, these get me every time.

In lieu of looking for an answer elsewhere, could I ask a writing question, Mr. Blase? Your “O.K.” up there reminded me I have noticed a return of the periods for acronyms that had previously rejected them…including I.C.E. and other oft-noted organizations. Is this a shift in policy for writers in this current era? Or did some sleeping part of my brain just perk up, prompted by the plethora of acronyms dominating my reading material?

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John Blase's avatar

Hi, Jessica. That's a fair question, but I confess I don't know if there's been a policy shift or not. Truth is that O.K. was an intentionally subtle nod to the OK Corral where Wyatt and co. made their memorable stand in Tombstone. No one should've gotten that as it's simply one of those weirdo things writers do to make themselves feel special:) Thanks for reading!

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Jessica's avatar

I love an Easter egg, left solely for the writer’s satisfaction. Thank you!

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