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JM Heatherly's avatar

This was such a joy to read, Robin! I love how Phoenix speaks about writing as both a calling and a conversation, shaped by community and experience. Their reflections on nature, gender, and creativity are deeply resonant—especially the way they describe writing as a blend of waiting for inspiration and cultivating it.

The part about finding people who make a space feel like home really hit. It’s a reminder that creative communities thrive on genuine connection, not just output. And the pigeon and goat dreams? Absolutely delightful. Thank you, Phoenix, for your honesty, your words, and for sharing your journey with all of us.

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Phoenix Birch (they/them)'s avatar

JM, reading your thoughts was also a delight to me! I so appreciate hearing what spoke to you and how it hit home, because I feel I also got to learn a little about you and your process, how you see and move through the world. When sharing my journey leads to more of these connections, it fuels my fire to continue. So thank you for being here and being you. <3

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Older and wider's avatar

Thank you, Robin! Thank you, Phoenix! This feels like cracking open hearts, a few at a time. ❤️

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Phoenix Birch (they/them)'s avatar

I love this, Heather 💖 Thank you.

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Mr. Troy Ford's avatar

Phoenix, you really must subscribe to "Death and Birds" - you will love Chloe. Thank you for this. 🩷

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Phoenix Birch (they/them)'s avatar

Ahhh, I already do!! And you're spot on - I love her posts 😍

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Wendy🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈🌈's avatar

There are many of our trans friends around ( myself included ) , just gotta find us :)

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Robin Taylor (he/him)'s avatar

Indeed! And I am so glad we're all here together.

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Phoenix Birch (they/them)'s avatar

We do have a lovely showing around here. Grateful for this :)

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Lexie O’Brien's avatar

I’m so thankful this interview led me to “Peripheries” - I believe I can revisit it countless times and still it will take my breath away. Bright, elusive, fleeting, spirit of the wild. That checkboxes cannot define.

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Phoenix Birch (they/them)'s avatar

Lexie, I am so moved by your words... Thank you. Profoundly grateful for the resonance you found in Peripheries - and grateful you're here. xx

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Charlotte Thompson's avatar

I enjoyed the interview, Robin. Also, I enjoyed meeting you, Phoenix.

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Phoenix Birch (they/them)'s avatar

This is lovely to hear, Charlotte! Thank you 🙂

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Keith Aron's avatar

What a great interview. I felt like I was sitting on a well-worn cafe couch with the two of you, listening to banter that occasionally got pithy and profound. Nice work finding that Moe Willems pigeon, too, Robin. Seriously, what a treat this was to read at the end of TDoV. Thank you both for being who you are. 🩵🩷🤍🏳️‍⚧️🐦‍🔥

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Phoenix Birch (they/them)'s avatar

God, I really love this image of the three of us on that well worn cafe couch … yes, please, one day 🥹 Also, seriously well done to Robin with the pigeon. Totally agree. Thank you, dear friend 🏳️‍⚧️

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