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Cameron Steele's avatar

This is so brilliant! I'm inspired and excited beyond belief as a reader and also someone who wants to pitch you/will send writers your way!

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Alicia Kennedy's avatar

Oh, I’m so excited to hear that! Thank you, Cameron!!!

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Surabhi Supekar's avatar

Alicia! This is beyond exciting and feels like a natural transition and movement of your work. Providing space, encouragement, and visibility for emerging food writers is an incredible thing to do, and kudos to you for taking on that work! 2024 is going to be exciting!

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Alicia Kennedy's avatar

Ah that means so much, Surabhi!

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Anna Brones's avatar

I'm excited about this shift Alicia! Can't wait to see how it continues to evolve.

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John Frost's avatar

This all sounds wonderful! I look forward to more of your perspective and the chance to be introduced to new voices in the space. I also appreciate you grandfathering in the OG subscription price, although $50 is a bargain for 10 months of supporting independent food writing.

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Christoph Tsang Grosse's avatar

What a brilliant platform you've already created, and what an exciting direction you're taking it! Creating space for writers and readers to engage with your work in a very natural way. Excited to see more details on The Desk Dispatch next week :)

From the Desk to the world! Will be shouting about it from the rooftops.

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Kelsey Bembry's avatar

I am so excited for the coming changes. Congrats on all your success with the newsletter.

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Alicia Kennedy's avatar

Thank you!!!

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Brendan McHugh's avatar

This is so exciting! I look forward to seeing what amazing work you put out with this expansion/relaunch. Maybe I'll pitch, who knows? Congratulations!

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Abena Anim-Somuah's avatar

Excited for this new change and especially love how your platform will support other writers with guest essays! Congrats :))

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Katherine Sacco's avatar

Excited about this relaunch and the new magazine-like format! I’m a long-time follower/subscriber and have learned so much from your work over the years. Can’t wait to see what percolates from this next evolution of the newsletter.

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Laurence's avatar

Yay! Congratulations for this exciting and creative plan! I’m excited to follow along and participate in your book clubπŸ’š

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Audrey Burr's avatar

Very excited about this! Congrats <3

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Melissa Montanari (she/her)'s avatar

I'm so excited!!

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Julia Skinner's avatar

So excited by this!! A book club, even (and with Archestratus). Congratulations!

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Kristin Donnelly's avatar

Love it all and I especially love that you plan to take 2 months off! A model for us all. πŸ‘ πŸ‘ πŸ‘ I love it for you, I mean. As a reader, I’ll miss you. Looking forward to reading!

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Alicia Kennedy's avatar

This year I just never stopped! I think I’ll never stop if I don’t build it in πŸ˜‚ we will see how it goes!

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Jack Whalen's avatar

This sounds totally brilliant, Alicia. It will be really exciting! Can’t wait......

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Robert Alan Wendeborn's avatar

So Cool! Can't wait to read the people who you vibe with!

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