There's a lot of good arguments against Substack (including being locked into Apple Pay, the 10% cut, and limited automations), but this is a point most people don't consider. I rarely see Substacks priced above $10. Every Substack feels the same and you expect those to be at a certain price point.

Surprised that Benson Boone surpassed Florence + The Machine. Florence has been my top artist for the past few years!

It is fun to look back at what I listened to. May was Bridgerton season 3, so of course I listened to “Royalcore Ballroom Dark Acadamia.”

My goal is to get @romancewithoutapology.com to 1,000 readers by the end of the year. Can you help me get there?

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Currently listening to Deja Brew and reading A Matter of Temptation. Highly recommend both! #Romancelandia #booksky

I have discovered the most perfect descriptions ever written.

Current read: Minka Kelly’s autobiography Tell Me Everything.

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Earlier this week, I got this note from someone who hired an independent contractor after including their opportunity in my newsletter that goes out to 4,300 freelancers. 

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