I’m a few weeks out from the publication of Shred Sisters. I started writing that novel here, a few years ago, when some of us took the thirty minute daily writing challenge. Before long, I was writing for hours a day, bolstered by this incredible community of malcontents and maniacs. I realize that I started posting FIFTEEN YEARS AGO when I was between writing projects, feeling somewhat adrift. I never expected to find so much vitriol and commiseration about the writing process. Or so many unstable people like myself full of self-loathing and grandiosity. A bunch of you finished the fuckers, some of you made friends, formed writing groups, others published their books. Some have disappeared, others just arrived. We lost the great Shanna Mahin. It’s been an incredible experience and I’m grateful to everyone who has reached out over the years, lurkers, too. I feel you. Thank you all so much for indulging me.
Think about doing a girl a solid and pre-ordering a copy before Oct. 1. I’ll be your best friend.
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Betsy Lerner 
My copy is arriving today! Congratulations and a big round of applause for sticking with it and encouraging so many of us to do the same — Jax Lowell
“A bunch of you finished the fuckers, some of you made friends, formed writing groups, others published their books.”
I DID ALL OF THIS AND HAVE YOU TO THANK!
It doesn’t seem to be available for pre-order in the UK (yet?) so I’m pre-ordering in Canada for future collection. Congrats, again, Betsy!
Sorry, that’s me, Damhnait.
Betsy, you’re all right. Thank you for being here, for making this community possible, and for the books you write.
It seems like yesterday when I found this blog, while at the same time it also seems like eons ago. I think it was 2010 or 2011. I recall when a group of writers out here created bracelets that said JFTF, or maybe it was just FTF – for Just Finish the Fucker, or maybe Finish the Fucker.
I can’t wait to get the book – which I pre-ordered weeks ago. I hope it hits the . . . and I’m not going to say it b/c I’m superstitious! But that’s what I hope. You would have earned that in more ways than I can count.
Thank you for being here.
I ordered mine months ago and am at my doorstep every day anticipating the arrival of your brilliance.
Your efforts give me hope!!
Above that’s me on the doorstep, Carolynnwith2ns
Done and done. I can’t wait to read it. I’ve been here for a bunch of years now. Sometimes I lurk, sometimes I throw in a comment if I have something to say (worthwhile or not), but I always perk up when you appear in my email. Thank you!
Diane Melton
On it Madame. So happy for you and can’t wait to dive in. XO
Ordered and awaiting! Thanks for being the queen of the coolest club ever. ❤️
Hi! I stopped buying books except for my research. The good news is…Wilmette library just ordered Shred Sisters and put a hold on it for me.
As soon as I read it, I will write an amazing review for Goodreads. Amazon requires a $50 purchase to write a review ( as you probably know.). I order all books from my local independent bookstore. Just call me “old” fashioned.
Gail 🩵💙🩷💚❤️🧡
thank you!