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Christiana White's avatar

Thank you. Tom Cox is a treasure. So happy to have discovered him here.

Jane Ratcliffe's avatar

SUCH a treasure!! Glad you enjoyed the interview!

Matthew Long's avatar

Jane, enjoyed this interview. I am currently reading Tom's book Villager. Quite the interesting read.

Jane Ratcliffe's avatar

I'm so glad you enjoyed the interview, Matthew! I haven't yet read Villager but it's next on my list. I just finished 21st Century Yokel and loved it!

Lorraine Tilbury's avatar

Same and same! 🙂

Marple's avatar

I love E L Doctorow…

Donna Lancaster's avatar

Thank you Jane. Thank you Tom. I love how you dance with your guests Jane through your words, attention and considered questions. So beautiful. I am a very visual person and always see you dancing with each guest in my minds eye. More rumba than cha-cha. Gorgeous. I'm grateful for you and your gentle moves xxx

Jane Ratcliffe's avatar

Oh, Donna, thank you! I absolutely love that image! How kind. And I'm glad you enjoyed Tom's beautiful answers! 🌸

The Reluctant Retiree's avatar

Tom, thank you for your responses, I just met you here through Substack and Jane. It seems I echo several similar comments. Wonderful responses, especially about kindness shown to you. I too, live in the country and am just learning to breathe it in and let go …

Jane Ratcliffe's avatar

Glad to have you here, Jack. So glad you enjoyed Tom's beautiful words! And how lovely to live in country and breathe!!

Rosemary Writes & Recovers 🌹's avatar

Reading this, I felt as though I were sitting down for tea with two dear, wise & gentle friends. You all were my first read of the day. I’m a bit under the weather, but what a comforting & uplifting way to start my morning. Thank you both.

Jane Ratcliffe's avatar

Firstly, I'm sorry you're under the weather, Rosemary. I hope you're feeling better soon! And I'm so glad you enjoyed the interview. Thank you for your kind words! 🌸

Mesa Fama's avatar

I loved this interview so much!! And I too dance in the kitchen ♥️♥️♥️

martha blacklock's avatar

compulsive proofreader -- in section 1 don't you mean 20th century?

Jane Ratcliffe's avatar

Good catch! Thank you!

Gloria Horton-Young's avatar

Beyond lovely. Tom Cox is utterly delightful in a hundred thousand ways. Your thoughtful interview? Priceless.

Jane Ratcliffe's avatar

Ooooh, thank you, Gloria! And I agree about Tom being utterly delightful!!

Mr . Ma's avatar

Interesting🤣🤣🤣

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Jane Ratcliffe's avatar

I agree! And thank you!