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I am no longer surprised when intelligent and caring women show up in my life magically. I was not familiar with Pam until I read Deep Creek this summer. Her love story resonated deeply with me, a 65 year old woman living on five acres, in the foothills of Washington's Cascade mountains, learning to live with the now annual wildfire threat. I am also a novice writer, slowly learning the craft, and building the courage to write with my heart. This interview was wonderful! Exception!

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I'm so glad you enjoyed it, Sue! And how perfect that you just read Pam's gorgeous book! Oh, wildfire threats sound very difficult. I hope you are always safe and writing!

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Love Pam and also taking back “freedom.” I’ve been saying for years I want to take back the flag 🏴‍☠️ the grocery store moment is a nice reminder of the power of humanity (which tbh I’m pretty much obsessed with; not *everything* is as dire as the papers love to report)⚡️🌈

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Same re: the flag! I love our flag. I want it back! And yes the media can really stir things up!! Glad you enjoyed the interview! 🌸

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Thank you from my deep places for introducing me to Pam Houston; the person and her writing. I will be reading every single book of hers that I can find. I appreciate your efforts to keep providing your readers with hope and with connection of the deepest kind.

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Ooooh, thank you for your kind words. They mean so much! That's exactly why I started Beyond. You have touched my heart! I think you will love everything Pam writes! My favorite is Deep Creek!! Without Exception is also wonderful.

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19 hrs agoLiked by Jane Ratcliffe

I loved this article- so much resonated for me. The comment about the intertwined nature of patriarchal oppression of women and the patriarchal rape of the land, understanding that these two are bound together in colonialism. I’d never heard it put like that before but it makes so much sense. Will now seek out Pam’s writing. Thank you 🙏🏼

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I’m so glad you enjoyed it! I also really appreciate the way Pam wove all those together! I think you’ll love her books!

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Thank you Jane!

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Oh, this conversation blew me away. So many juicy layers, such beauty and wisdom. Can’t wait to revisit Cowboys and pick up Pam’s others. 💚 Exception.

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I’m so glad you enjoyed it, friend! I just reread Cowboys. It’s still great! ❤️

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Thank you for yet another gorgeous and affirming interview with a healing writer. Pam’s words echo the thoughts and feelings I’ve been experiencing and that have been at the heart of everything I’m writing these days. You are such a gift. Pam is such a gift. I’m excited to start reading her work.

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Thank you so so much for your kind words, Victoria. They've touched my heart. I'm glad you enjoyed the interview. I'm excited that you get to read Pam for the first time! xx

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Thank you both for this, Jane and Pam, it's a beautiful, refreshing and powerful article. I love Pam's work and had been so looking forward to her Oregon book event but alas I'll be on a flight back from Ireland the day she reads here. Pam's writing is a gift and I look forward to reading her new book.

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I'm so glad you enjoyed it, Carmel! Why am I not surprised that you are also a fan!! She's a powerhouse. Safe travels, friend. xx

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Thank you for introducing me to Pam and her work! I’m excited to discover a new writer who speaks so beautifully about the things that matter most. Exception!

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I’m so happy you enjoyed the interview, Laura! I agree, Pam does speak beautifully about important things!

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Loved Air Mail! So happy to learn of Pam’s new book. Thank you for this wonderful interview. “Exception.” 💕

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I’m so glad you enjoyed it, Julie! ❤️

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Love this! “The right answer is you earn your place on the planet by breathing. I’m 62, I’ve worked very hard, I’m allowed to have fun without it being work.”

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I so loved that, too!!

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20 hrs agoLiked by Jane Ratcliffe

“Exception” I will look her up and buy her books! Thanks!

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So glad you enjoyed the interview! I think you will love Pam’s books!

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So good! Thank you.

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Thank you! I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

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This was exceptional—without Exception! Loved the photos too!

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I’m so glad you enjoyed it, Susan! I love those photos, too!

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My favorite interview thus far! Thank you.

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I’m so happy to hear that, Jane!

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10 hrs agoLiked by Jane Ratcliffe

“Exception”

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11 hrs agoLiked by Jane Ratcliffe

What a beautiful conversation! Thank you both! Exception

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I’m so glad you enjoyed it, Jennifer!

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Thank you for introducing Pam and diving deep into the interview. Thank you for showing us that lengthy can be engaging and a real "page turner" I'll get Deep Creek, as you recommended. And here's the magic word for the new book. "Exception"

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Oh, thank you for your kind words, Georgia! They mean so much! I'm very happy you enjoyed the interview. I think you will absolutely love Deep Creek. I'm excited for you!

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Exactly. If you knew as much about me as you covered for Pam, you'd see a similar, deep, nature-loaded, live-to-the-fullest story. Of course I'll love Deep Creek.

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