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I Ike everyone, I loved Julie and Julia, but I actually bought and enjoyed her book Cleaved. It was so dark and so honest. I have to wonder if she was burning her bridges when she published it. I’m sure some editor told her the outcome in advance.

After that, followed her on Twitter and supported her through Patreon for a little while. Her life was a struggle. And the ending was sad and much too soon. Thank you for your remembrance of her.

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Thank you for this. I feel sort of bad that I didn't pay closer attention to her when she was alive, and I'm relieved someone who did felt like my contribution had at least a modicum of value.

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I had no idea about her second book. (Imagine a freaky sequel still starring Amy Adams 😱🤮...!) So given how dark the second book was, any question of foul play? Doesn’t seem common for 49 year olds to die of cardiac arrest....

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Conspiratorial thinking is what got us into this mess, sir!

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Couldn't imagine starting my weekend any other way than reading this newsletter. Thabks you for your tireless work, Will.

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Thank you! This is very kind ...

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