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Jake Zuppa's avatar

Congratulations!! You are facing your fears and taking actions. That, is so exciting! I look forward to watching you grow.

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Jazmine Becerra Green's avatar

I missed the announcement. So glad I caught this post. Congrats!! Cheering you on over here! And when I’ve got a book proposal all typed up, I’ll send it your way. (That might be a while from now… but still excited!)

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Robin Taylor (he/him)'s avatar

Well that's exciting, too, Jazmine! I can't wait to learn more about your writing.

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Jan Elisabeth's avatar

When I started Cinnamon Press lots of people said 'you can't just start a press with no resources' -- this year Cinnamon is celebrating 20 years. You can do this and people will help :)

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Robin Taylor (he/him)'s avatar

The outpouring of support I've already gotten has been pretty incredible. You included, Jan. Thank you. ❤️

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Tali Sarnetzky's avatar

I agree, you can definitely do this. Thank you for sharing your experience with us. I'm sure it's terrifying, but you have the right approach and your heart is in it. I don't have any resources to share, but maybe in the future, I'll be able to help in some way. In any case, count me in as a cheerleader on the sidelines, supporting you all the way. May GWP thrive and flourish.

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Rey Katz (they/them)'s avatar

Such great work to take on! I'm so impressed.

I recommend checking out Galiot Press run by Anjali Mitter Duva and Henriette Lazaridis, https://galiotpress.substack.com/

They have a lot of experience running a small press and also helping other publishers. I could make that connection if you'd like.

If you're thinking of running Kickstarter campaign for your books, Russell Nohelty at https://www.theauthorstack.com/ is the expert on that.

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Robin Taylor (he/him)'s avatar

Thank you, Rey! I'll definitely check out Galiot. They sound like my kind of people. And yeah, Russell knows his stuff for sure!

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Keith Aron's avatar

Thanks for letting us share in your (very understandable) apprehension/excitement/all the feels, Robin. Standing with you and cheering you on, too. 🩵🩷🤍

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Robin Taylor (he/him)'s avatar

Thanks, Keith. Big changes come with big emotions, and it's comforting to share them with you.

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Charlotte Thompson's avatar

My friend Robin, even if you don't have experience, you do have determination. And I think that I've gotten to know you well enough to know that you can make it happen.

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Robin Taylor (he/him)'s avatar

I think you might be right about that!

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Sarah Teresa Cook's avatar

I am so excited about what you're doing.

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Robin Taylor (he/him)'s avatar

Me too, Sarah! Thanks for sharing the excitement with me.

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