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Norman T. Leonard's avatar

This is the definition of charming.

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Good Humor by CK Steefel's avatar

Thx. 🥰🙏

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Michael Edward's avatar

So wonderful you got to meet some of your Substack buddies. How cool.

Also, I must say, I loved that you called out the tit for tat nature that often develops on here. :)

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Good Humor by CK Steefel's avatar

Right? Quid pro quo reading.

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Lee Bacon's avatar

Love seeing these online friendships transfer over to the real world! I've yet to meet any of my favorite Substack friends. Hopefully soon!

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Good Humor by CK Steefel's avatar

🥰🙏

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Zach Hively's avatar

This is the second in-person-Substack-friends discussion I've seen this week. It feels like one of those Jumanji-style movies where we're all being plucked out of one reality into another one. And I'm here for it.

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Good Humor by CK Steefel's avatar

👏👏🥰🙏

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Liza Blue's avatar

Would love to connect in person with other Substack writers in Chicago area!

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Good Humor by CK Steefel's avatar

There are probably many!

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Donna McArthur's avatar

All the beautiful people in one place, wow! This is SO AMAZING, I wish I could've been there and am so glad you got to go. Yay you for moving across the country!!

I have had the honor of meeting two of my Substack friends in real life and it is as amazing as you describe.

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Good Humor by CK Steefel's avatar

The best. 👏❤️🥰🙏

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Sheila (of Ephemera)'s avatar

I haven't met any Substackers (yet!) since I've only been writing on here since last September, but I have met tons of folks through my original blog, and it's been so rewarding and wonderful to meet all those like-minded bloggers and readers. I cherish the friendships I've made through my blog.

How fun for you all to meet up? I try to read as many 'Stacks as I can (and I nearly always heart or comment - it's only polite!), and I'm usually a few days behind.

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Good Humor by CK Steefel's avatar

Nice!

Thx for being here. 🥰👏🙏

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Anne Kadet's avatar

“We have to get our own writing done. Or do we?” Haha!

So great you all got together IRL. I always find I love substackers in person even more than I love their newsletter personas!

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Good Humor by CK Steefel's avatar

Yes! We get the whole person. Not just words. 👏

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Kimberly Warner's avatar

Gah!!! I’m so jealous. I wanted to beam myself to that event so badly!!!! You all are such beauties.

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Good Humor by CK Steefel's avatar

Any plans to visit??

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Kimberly Warner's avatar

Yes actually! I’ll be in Boston this October for my book tour!

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Good Humor by CK Steefel's avatar

I’ll be there to support you and get my copy signed! Can’t wait!

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Kimberly Warner's avatar

Omg, I can’t wait to connect in person!

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Meg Oolders's avatar

Tall blonde? That's the one I was standing on my tippy toes for! 😜😜 Loved seeing you and spending an evening with all those wonderful women surrounded by books about luuuuurrrrvvve. 💜💜💜💜💜

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Good Humor by CK Steefel's avatar

So fun! 👏👏👏

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Kim Smyth's avatar

Hey Meg, didnt you use to write on Medium?

I've run into a few others like me who used to write there. (me not as much as others but still).

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Meg Oolders's avatar

Hi Kim!

No, I was never on Medium. Substack is the first place I've really hung out as a writer. 😊

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Good Humor by CK Steefel's avatar

Meg is running Fictionistas and has two Substacks. Don’t know if she was on Medium.

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Vicki Tashman's avatar

Love this analogy! I'm so happy you got a chance to meet your peeps!

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Good Humor by CK Steefel's avatar

🥰👏🙏

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Henny Hiemenz's avatar

I’m jealous, and happy for you all!

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Good Humor by CK Steefel's avatar

Come visit.

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Henny Hiemenz's avatar

Careful what you wish for CK 🤣. That being said, we like visiting that way, so you never know!!

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Sheila Moeschen's avatar

I am so happy that this was such a fantastic night for all! I was really sad to miss out, but was coming off a very busy stretch with a friend in from CA (I AM NOT 34 ANYMORE YOU KNOW!!) Already can't wait for the next one! X!

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Good Humor by CK Steefel's avatar

I hear ya.

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Tom Pendergast's avatar

Meg is much taller in person than in her Substack. Either that or you’ve shrunk.

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Good Humor by CK Steefel's avatar

I think she was on her toes in order to fit in the pic.

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Meg Oolders's avatar

100% I was. 😂

Also, how tall am I in my Substack, Tom?? 😏

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Good Humor by CK Steefel's avatar

Haha.

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Lindsey Smith's avatar

I love all of this but am seriously shocked that the O is gone and that I never noticed!

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Good Humor by CK Steefel's avatar

Right? Cup Noodles sounds like bad grammar.

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Amanda Jaffe's avatar

Honestly, it's even worse than Carl's Jr.!

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Amanda Jaffe's avatar

Oh how I wish I could've been there! (And please, Cup Noodles people, bring back the "O"!) Speaking of "O," Ofifoto truly is a fabulous reader!

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Ofifoto's avatar

Thank you. I'm pretty fussy. Only the best will do.

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Deb McKay's avatar

Couldn't agree more. Ofifoto is possibly one of THE most thoughtful souls - in 'the real world' too. 😄

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Good Humor by CK Steefel's avatar

🥰👏

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Ofifoto's avatar

❤️

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🥰🙏👏

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