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Heather Haggerty's avatar

I’m preordering now because I know that’s a thing in the publishing world. Love that it’s coming out in February— perfect for Lent and Valentine’s Day too.

Barbara Mahany's avatar

Ahh, beautiful hh, I cannot tell you the salve it brings to my heart to find “an old chair” here❤️❤️ this finding my way from the chair’s old home to its new one hasn’t been without bumps, so finding you is pure joy. Xox, bam

Julie Vassilatos's avatar

Until the last paragraph I assumed because I was seeing pull up a chair, it *was* Friday. 😂 I am very much looking forward to this book and I am gobsmacked by the cover. Pre-ordered from Baker—and what a lovely discount for doing so!

Barbara Mahany's avatar

SO sorry for scrambling the calendar and posting on a wednesday 'stead of a friday. it's a one-time thing. and i'll be back friday. as if you've not had plenty already....

Julie Vassilatos's avatar

the more the better 🙂

David Mahany's avatar

wow, babs. Substack ain't subrosa, so this is a big shift, welcome. As with the Italian Benedict of Nursia, so too the Roman Lucius Anneus Seneca, who wrote "all of life is a preparation for the moment of death." It takes a great awakening to heed that call. Which you are doing, and sharing, your hand reaching for ours. Thank you.

Barbara Mahany's avatar

Much love. Which is everything I have to give. And do so full-throttle.

Haut Allyson's avatar

in which the beautiful cover of a book stirs the hearts and minds of those around the table, even more. welcome to your new home. looking forward to welcoming your newest words and wisdom into my heart. xoxox always

Barbara Mahany's avatar

ohhhhh, you melt my heart. xoxox

Laura House's avatar

Incredible cover, perfect title — it's already a masterpiece! xo

Barbara Mahany's avatar

hello, my sweet love. xoxox

Laura House's avatar

i'll be far less lonely around these parts now that you're here!

Amy's avatar

Hello my sweet, I’m sending a note to let you know I’ve pre-ordered my copy of Broken Open. With a full heart I now await the publication of this, your magnum opus. Love you, dearly and forever. xoxo

Barbara Mahany's avatar

hello sweet love! i cannot tell you the rush of joy, relief, old-home-ness that comes to me when i find "my chairs" nestling round. i am sending love right back to you, sweetheart. thank you for being right here in my pocket!

Joan Callahan's avatar

A midway week treat! I had to check my calendar because I am in summer kairos mode. 😎💫 I absolutely am in love with the uncovering cover. Pre-ordering! If there is a time for our hearts to broken open, this is it. ❤️‍🩹And thank you taking up Substack. 😘

Barbara Mahany's avatar

oh, my beloved, beloved friend....seeing you, the original wisdom spirit of the chair, here in this new little home is as blissful to my soul as ever could be. sending the biggest most scrumptious hug that ever there was. xoxox

Katie Johnson's avatar

I can't wait to read it! And I love the cover.

Brazos Press's avatar

So honored to partner with you in this work, Barbara!

Mary Dwyer Pembroke's avatar

Love the cover and can’t wait to read the book!