v.10 Catch up on Life, Created, won't you?

Written By Cyndie Spiegel

Welcome to Life, Created—a new [old school] blog for modern times. This twice-a-week(ish) dispatch is a space for us to dig deeper, share ideas, recognize microjoys and build community beyond the mindless scroll.

A quick shoutout to YOU—thank you for being here. Your attention is a rare gift in this loud, busy world, and I don’t take it lightly. You could be anywhere, reading anything, but you chose to be here, and that means the world.

This is the 10th volume of Life, Created! Can you believe it? (I can’t.) Instead of an essay, here’s your chance to catch up on the first nine volumes and join the conversations. Bonus: all episodes include audio of me reading each essay, so you can hear every word in my own dulcet tones. Links below—enjoy☺️

I'll be back in your inbox on Monday with a one of my fave essays yet: 47 Life Lessons for my 47th Year. So read on and then stay tuned!

That's all of 'em so far, read at your leisure and enjoy.🩷

Every essay will feature a section called “One Fine Microjoy” – an experience, place, or thing that brings me joy, grace, and hope amidst life’s ups and downs. I hope it invites you to recognize and appreciate the delights that ground, inspire, and enrich our journey.

Today’s microjoy: local bookstores and community. Moving to a small, artsy town like Montclair (New Jersey) has been such a gift.  When  Microjoys came out in 2023, Watchung Booksellers welcomed me with open arms—they hosted my book launch event, connected me with local authors, and months later, invited me as a guest on their podcast (fittingly called The Watchung Booksellers Podcast). Montclair is a real-deal literary haven brimming with writers, journalists, publishers, and avid readers, and being part of this bookish community has been an absolute joy.

Check out Episode 6 of The Watchung Booksellers Podcast—a lively conversation between me and my brilliant author friend, Henry Neff. Titled The Author Hustle, we go beyond the craft of writing to dive into the art (and hustle) of book promotion. Trust me, it’s a must-listen for readers and writers alike.

That’s all for this week, friends. I hope you’ve enjoyed catching up.

Welcome to Life, Created.

With love, wisdom [and small mercies] from Montclair. xx

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