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Wow!! I loved every bit of this—so many beautiful threads woven neatly together. You’re a beautiful writer and I’m so thankful that you introduced me to Marta. ❤️

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Thank you Kelsey! Funnily enough, I thought about you several times while writing this. I thought you might find her just as captivating as I did! Thank you for reading. <3

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Wow thanks for introducing me to Marta! I love discovering real people and stories that are so fascinating they feel like fiction. This also prompted me to go on a deep dive about the plagiarism scandal - so crazy!

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I feel the same! I love when people have lore. Also yes, isn’t that scandal insane?!

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Such a beautiful read, and especially good timing. I'm reading Bitter Water Opera right now!

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Thank you, Kristine! I think you’re going to love it. I read several reviews that said its brilliance hits you in waves after you finish it—I found this to be absolutely true. Enjoy! X

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This was such a beautiful piece of writing. Thank you for writing it. I loved your description of the cracked salty earth.

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Thank you, Kylie. And thank you for reading! If you haven’t been, I highly recommend driving through Death Valley! There’s something about it. I fully understand Marta’s draw to the landscape.

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I live in Australia Kait, so a drive through Death Valley, as much as it would blow my tiny mind (!) will have to go on my list of places to explore in the future. I have lived and worked in the Australian desert, but I imagine they are very different...

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This was so lovely, Kait, and thank you for introducing me to Marta Becket!

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Thank you, Michael! Appreciate you.

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