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In case it wasn't clear where to click in the body of the email, here's the direct link to the giveaway:

https://kingsumo.com/g/vumu23/lord-of-the-rings-motion-picture-trilogy-giveaway

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Happy Birthday Josh! For your birthday I decided to become a paid subscriber!

As far as building your paid subscriber community have you ever thought about hosting virtual discussions on the topics in your articles? I for one would love to carry on a discussion about your article on Frodo’s grief.

Thanks!

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Bob, thank you so very much! I deeply appreciate your support and generosity!

I have seen other writers and communities host virtual discussions, but had not yet thought about starting that here. I like the idea though! I think we're starting to hit the critical mass you need for some of that and you've got me thinking how I could implement something like that. Thank you for the suggestion! Perhaps I'll throw it out to the paid subscribers in one of the weekly discussions to gauge interest. I think you're right that the essay on Frodo's wounding and grief would make for an excellent one to explore more deeply.

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I am humbled by your response. Thank you for all you do!

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Happy birthday! You haven't aged a day... <quiet ruminating>

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Aug 16, 2023·edited Aug 16, 2023Author

Thank you! Every year is more and more...precious...to me

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I wish I could reply with a gif of Bilbo briefly turning into a monster. Alas, Substack still doesn't allow moving pictures.

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Aug 12, 2023Liked by JRR Jokien

Happy birthday 🎉

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Thank you!!

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Aug 10, 2023Liked by JRR Jokien

Happy Birthday! It’s also my birthday week. I hope yours is blessed!

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Happy Birthday week to you as well, Becky! Hope the same for yours!

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