Just got your book on Kindle. Well put: "I'm just saying we should be careful about the stories we make up to justify the unfair and utterly bullshit systems that keep honest people struggling... the facts say, if you grow up poor, there's a 90 percent chance you'll become a poor adult"
thank you! That’s a great pull right there. definitely captures the struggle at the heart of the book. Thank you for purchasing it, Ted. I appreciate you, my friend.
Congratulations, Franco, and happiest of book birthdays for what I know will be a marvelous and inspiring poetry collection. I look forward to reading it!
Yes, the more people I talk to, the more I realize how ingrained the protestant work ethic is, and how harmful it can be, especially to creatives. Thanks for the support, Marie. It's good to know people can relate.
ironically my family is catholic.. but yes. creativity was for other people, not for me. work was for me. suits and heels and being satisfied with whatever my parents were satisfied with. and ironically the woman who taught me all this was herself a stymied creative miserable in an office job. its' hard to break that cycle. i would have started writing seriously a lot sooner had I the material and emotional support. it's frustrating to think about wasted time but i'm doing what i want now.
oh yes, my family is catholic too. this work ethic thing has spread far and wide lol. it's mostly an American thing now. same...I was actively discouraged from creative writing in high school, it was kinda crazy and sad. same here, I would have started way sooner if it weren't for this. but we are doing it now, and that's important. we've found our way.
"Because sometimes the best thing you can do with your suffering, is to transmute it into art." Ain't that the truth, my friend. What wonderful news to hear about your debut collection. Congratulations!
Congrats Mr. You deserve great success with this. Can't wait to have my hands on your book and hear that poetic voice of yours jump off the page. I'm purchasing my copy right now.
Congratulations on your poetry book, Franco! I’m so happy to see your work out in the world like this. Your voice has always stood out to me, and I can’t wait to spend time with your poems. I’ll definitely be getting a copy. Wishing you all the best with this new chapter.
Holy cow, this ish huge, I'm buying this immediately. I cannot tell you how long I"ve been hoping for you to put out a book. Major congrats Franco. Keep on going ,no matter what.
OMG I'm so thrilled! This is incredible news. BIG congratulations! I'm buying my copy RIGHT NOW. perfect timing too. I'm going on a trip in a few days and I'll need some good poetry by my side for this one. Again, so happy for you.
Congratulations Franco! This is outstanding news--grabbing my copy right now. What a relatable premise. The creative struggle to define the nature of work is real and you have been putting a voice to it for all of us. Looking forward to reading this.
Congratulations Franco, this is huge!!!! Looking forward to reading it soon :)) So excited and proud of you. Our relationship to work is such an important topic, one I also still struggle with. It's so good to see more work on this topic, I don't think we talk about it enough.
thank you, my friend. I really appreciate you and this comment is so thoughtful You’re right, we all struggle with it. Hopefully we can come together and have more compassion for everyone and their unique situations.
Just got your book on Kindle. Well put: "I'm just saying we should be careful about the stories we make up to justify the unfair and utterly bullshit systems that keep honest people struggling... the facts say, if you grow up poor, there's a 90 percent chance you'll become a poor adult"
thank you! That’s a great pull right there. definitely captures the struggle at the heart of the book. Thank you for purchasing it, Ted. I appreciate you, my friend.
Likewise!
Congratulations, Franco, and happiest of book birthdays for what I know will be a marvelous and inspiring poetry collection. I look forward to reading it!
Thank you Wendy, I appreciate you. Thanks for the support.
Congratulations! I'm very happy for you!
Thank you Marie! :)
i relate to your story; was brought up much the same way. so it's wonderful to see this in the world.
Yes, the more people I talk to, the more I realize how ingrained the protestant work ethic is, and how harmful it can be, especially to creatives. Thanks for the support, Marie. It's good to know people can relate.
ironically my family is catholic.. but yes. creativity was for other people, not for me. work was for me. suits and heels and being satisfied with whatever my parents were satisfied with. and ironically the woman who taught me all this was herself a stymied creative miserable in an office job. its' hard to break that cycle. i would have started writing seriously a lot sooner had I the material and emotional support. it's frustrating to think about wasted time but i'm doing what i want now.
oh yes, my family is catholic too. this work ethic thing has spread far and wide lol. it's mostly an American thing now. same...I was actively discouraged from creative writing in high school, it was kinda crazy and sad. same here, I would have started way sooner if it weren't for this. but we are doing it now, and that's important. we've found our way.
"Because sometimes the best thing you can do with your suffering, is to transmute it into art." Ain't that the truth, my friend. What wonderful news to hear about your debut collection. Congratulations!
thank you, my friend. :) I appreciate you, Sam. I know you understand that process.
Congrats Mr. You deserve great success with this. Can't wait to have my hands on your book and hear that poetic voice of yours jump off the page. I'm purchasing my copy right now.
Thank you Gretchen :)
Going to buy it now! This is exciting. Been waiting for you to finally put out a book. Congratulations.
thanks Bethany :)
👏 so excited to read it! A labor of love, can’t wait! ❤️
thank you Jen 😊 ❤️
Congratulations on your poetry book, Franco! I’m so happy to see your work out in the world like this. Your voice has always stood out to me, and I can’t wait to spend time with your poems. I’ll definitely be getting a copy. Wishing you all the best with this new chapter.
thank you so much, I really appreciate your readership. It means a lot that you’re getting a copy. I hope you enjoy reading it. Cheers :)
Congratulations My Dude
:) thanks
Holy cow, this ish huge, I'm buying this immediately. I cannot tell you how long I"ve been hoping for you to put out a book. Major congrats Franco. Keep on going ,no matter what.
thanks SG. means a lot! glad you're picking it up today.
OMG I'm so thrilled! This is incredible news. BIG congratulations! I'm buying my copy RIGHT NOW. perfect timing too. I'm going on a trip in a few days and I'll need some good poetry by my side for this one. Again, so happy for you.
Thank Vee! I hope you enjoy it. Means a lot that you want to buy it for you trip. Bon voyage.
Good job doing this.
Thank you David. Have always appreciated your kind support and encouragement over the years.
It's been a pleasure...
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Congratulations Franco! This is outstanding news--grabbing my copy right now. What a relatable premise. The creative struggle to define the nature of work is real and you have been putting a voice to it for all of us. Looking forward to reading this.
Thanks Derrick, means a lot, brother. I hope you enjoy it.
I can’t wait to receive your book in hardcover version so I can have the joy of holding it in my hands.
Congratulations Franco, this is huge!!!! Looking forward to reading it soon :)) So excited and proud of you. Our relationship to work is such an important topic, one I also still struggle with. It's so good to see more work on this topic, I don't think we talk about it enough.
thank you, my friend. I really appreciate you and this comment is so thoughtful You’re right, we all struggle with it. Hopefully we can come together and have more compassion for everyone and their unique situations.
Congratulations 😊
thank you Wendy :)
Your welcome and good luck
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