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OUI! Count me in! All hail les Reines, E. Jean and Mary! (Jen you sound great, too.)

MERCI for making the internet a bit weird again, but in a good way...

cheers from Paris...

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Kat, wait until you see how delicious and "weird" love can get in Tuscany. Although, as you are writing this fine comment fromParis, I suspect you know eggggzactly how marvelous and weird love can be!

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Oh, you have no idea, E!

You’ll have to read my (upcoming) articles about non-monogamy in Paris. We are cooking up not only love triangles, but love hexagons.

I’m sending you trans-Atlantic good vibes for your new project (loved the teaser installment today). You are a badass. 🚀

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Love hexagons!!!!!

⬣ ⬣ ⬣ ⬣ ⬣ ⬣ ⬣ ⬣ ⬣ ⬣

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I tought there wasn't going to be Math here.

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I'm hooked! Great first line and badass last line. I want to know more!! Why is she (she's a she, right?) in a hospital bed? What was her idyllic life like? Who is Mr. Deserving of a Death Wish? I'm so glad this showed up in my email box this morning as I'm having severe withdrawal symptoms post ending of Ted Lasso. Thanks, ladies, for this nibble of what will assuredly be a fun read!

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Hello! Hello! Joy! Delighted to see you here! I love your description---"Mr. Deserving of a Death Wish!" I may give it to Mary, if you don't mind.

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Of course! Please feel free to pass it along! OMG, this is so surreal! I'm such a huge fan of you and Mary. Can't wait to read the next installment!

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I absolutely love that these first few paragraphs present so many questions to the reader. I can't wait to read the next installment. I'll have more to say later. Congrats Mary, E. Jean and Jen on this amazing venture!!!

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I see you subscribe to the TRIPLE CROWN of Substacks: Mary Trump, Joyce Vance, and Backstory Serial! Well done, woman!

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I promise to become a paid member of your Substack very soon E. Jean. I have to wait until later in the month.

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That's so nice to hear! And, Ms. Carrie, you get to read the first couple of chapters free!!

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One of the things I love about it is that we get to anticipate the next installment. Something to look forward to…

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What with your "love hexagons," I suspect you have plenty to look forward to, Kat!

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Wait!

I thought taat Kat just WROTE about Love Hexigans.

The plot thickens...

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Do I smell an "enemies to lovers" arc?

Congrats on the launch!

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Sabrina! You smell a nice glass of Monteulciano! And a delectable cinnamon bun hero!

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Wow — Talk about a great opening! I’m already rooting for the protagonist against whoever this interloper is, and eager to learn more!

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Lily! Hail! And we are eager to learn more about you!

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I already love it! Glad I couldn't resist.

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Hello there old friend, Island Chris!

Yup, Mary is pretty darn "irresistible!"

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I love you all! Three no-virus hugs! 🤗🤗🤗

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Thanks to Mary Trump’s interview on the Katie Phang show on MSNBC, Mary not only introduced me to this serial, but to Substack as well. Enjoyed the first mini chapter in this e novel.

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Fantastic, Ninja! And Welcome!

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That is one impressive beginning, short as it is. The mystery, the snark — all that’s needed to hook me.

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OOOOOOooooooooooooh! We love hearing that K Lohr!

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I’m in!! I mean... Italy, sassy women, men who (probably) deserve a quick demise, and likely a lot of great food and wine on the horizon. Can’t wait.

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Plus, Nancy D, some very saucy READERS!!!

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Love me a good love story. Love Tuscany. Love being able to look forward to a taste of both every Tuesday and Friday! I'm down for the year ... and beyond! Onward! 💜

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Dr. Barnes! We are THRILLED you are with us! Tomorrow we post the first installment, and.....wait, let me check............yes, LORDY! tomorrow at 4:30 we will be appearing on Nicole Wallace's MSNBC program!

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Ohhh! Thank you for the heads up! I will be watching! And am suuuuper excited for the first episode tomorrow!

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Dr. Barnes, they moved the time.

Make that 5:45 TODAY, FRIDAY, NIcole!

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Thank you so much for the update! Best wishes for a fantastic interview!

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I learned about this endeavor from Joyce Vance!

I also subscribe to Mary Trump.

Had already subscribed when I was watching Nicole Wallace yesterday and was pleasantly surprised to see Mary and you (E. Jean Carroll) on and loved hearing the discussion about this endeavor!!

Can’t wait to read!!!!

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Loved you both on Nicole Wallace’s show today. I have signed up for this adventure with you!

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LYNDA! Thank you! Love that you are taking this romantic ride with us!

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I’m only seeing a few paragraphs. New to this platform - is that correct? I thought it was a whole chapter that was available. Cannot wait to read this!

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Love that you are impatient, Miriam! The installments come twice a week! Various lengths.....some longish, some shortish, all FANTASTIC---straight from the brain of Mary Trump!

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Please let us know if subscribers should have received a chapter on Friday. I also only got a few paragraphs. Eager to see more!!

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Next installment tomorrow, BL! Tuesday and Friday are the days the installments arrive!

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Thank you, E. Jean! That means a lot. I really admire your bravery and courage.

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Congratulations, E. Jean & Mary! Thank you for everything you do.

I’m so excited to read this book. 🤗

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Thank you, indeed, Ms. Courtney St. John (Your very name has the sound of a Romance Heroine!

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Thank you for validating all the women who have wanted a man in their life dead! I sorta knew I wasn't the only one, but it's nice to see the sentiment in print, written by three kick-a$$ women writers! I'm looking forward to how this story winds and unwinds. :D

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Har!!!

You just made my day, Barbara!

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Wow, I was blissfully unaware of such sentiments. Well, I guess it's better to know the truth of the situation.

Better...but frightening.

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Naw Naw, Daniel!

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Great opening. Don't worry about the grammar. I only found one comma missing. But, the movement was awesome.

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Gail! LOVE that you found only ONE punctuation FUBAR!

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Haven't we all been there! Great opening line. Definitely looking forward to this!

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Catherine, hold on! I gotta tell Mary you like her opening line! It will make her whole evening!

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It did!

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I appreciate your sober analysis of Donald Trump--I know that this is not the subject right now but I just wanted to let you know that I appreciate you

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Oh my the indomitable E. Jean has replied to my comment. The only person who's been able to bring the Orange Creep Crook to account. My cup runneth over.

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Your cup runneth with your own spectacular enthusiasm, Catherine!

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I think I need to lie down! Oh my! Deep breath.

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