Ok, apologies is this appears to minimize, please know that is not my intention, but a big age is 58….. and when you reach my age, the baggage will have transformed into muscle… just remember, we all tote bags, but you and you alone have the power to either lessen the load or upgrade to a designer edition, you’re the designer. Great post, too!
I agree re this, and to be honest, it’s very refreshing and a testament to your relationship with God: I don’t think I have ever seen your particular brand of vulnerability in a Black man before. It permeates everything you write. That kind of authenticity is amazing.
Love this! And I completely identify with the Substack Notes on your phone. So many of my poems have started their lives there from random thoughts and phrases. Thanks for letting us into your process and thanks Robert for creating this forum.
I think I will thoroughly enjoy this series. I liked the quote about writing to remember who you were. I too love to journal and muse. The baggage section really spoke to me as well. Especially when she said what kind of strength do you have in your shoulders. Whew. Thanks for sharing.
I was sooo excited to do this interview with you Bro! Thank you again.
Oh I love this format, Robert! This is delicious reading to sneak in during homeschooling.
I am constantly moved by Bethany Nicole's sumptuous writing.
Aww friend ♥️
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Damnnn this is about to be my new favorite read, I love both of y’all so much
I’m such a nerd and want to knowwwww the how people write
I love how you connect us to each other by heart, Robert
He’s so great at that.
😊
Ok, apologies is this appears to minimize, please know that is not my intention, but a big age is 58….. and when you reach my age, the baggage will have transformed into muscle… just remember, we all tote bags, but you and you alone have the power to either lessen the load or upgrade to a designer edition, you’re the designer. Great post, too!
I agree re this, and to be honest, it’s very refreshing and a testament to your relationship with God: I don’t think I have ever seen your particular brand of vulnerability in a Black man before. It permeates everything you write. That kind of authenticity is amazing.
Awww
Real MEN love God, you’re living proof!
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❤️
Thank so so much for these words
you're welcome so much
Love this! And I completely identify with the Substack Notes on your phone. So many of my poems have started their lives there from random thoughts and phrases. Thanks for letting us into your process and thanks Robert for creating this forum.
Same … and I’ll be eagerly looking forward to see what the “Power Greetings” note is about… sounds like something we could all use right about now 🙏🏼😉
Thanks so much for reading
Why did this collab make me giddy? I love this concept.
Bethany Nicole is a writer after my own heart.
I so love Bethany Nicole’s work and words. It’s refreshing. I’ve read this piece a few times and get something new each time
What a great idea!!
Can’t wait to read more of this and see who all shows up and what they’re able to share with us about their process!
Ive been thinking of this for so long and it feels magical to see it finally happen
I think I will thoroughly enjoy this series. I liked the quote about writing to remember who you were. I too love to journal and muse. The baggage section really spoke to me as well. Especially when she said what kind of strength do you have in your shoulders. Whew. Thanks for sharing.
Yeah I’m going to re read this again today because it’s sooooo good
This is shaping up to be a good series!
Yeah I’m so curious as to how people capture their own writing magic
Me, too!
Ooooo this is such a good series! I really love the question- what image sums up your writing and I LOVE her choice!
The image. THE IMAGE. 🥹
I just need to sit with it for a sec then I can read the rest
And the questions... Esp the image one, have me wondering how I would answer... Such a nice byproduct of an interview
Yeah that image got me
Goshhh. Thank you kindly.