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Lev Parikian's avatar

Looking forward to diving into the playlist – a few tunes new to me. Thanks!

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Mark Diacono's avatar

I hope you enjoy it Lev

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Bee Lilyjones's avatar

Thank you, Mark. This was all very lovely. That reading by your friend Seamus ♥️

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Mark Diacono's avatar

Thank you Bee - isn't that reading something

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Bee Lilyjones's avatar

Loved it. Going to get that book.

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Matt Inwood's avatar

Happy to enjoy Seamus's spoken words once more (that timbre, that rhythm), and of course, to read more of yours. I've even forgiven you not including the Mac's 'Songbird' on your playlist.

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Mark Diacono's avatar

You are very magnanimous! Tbh it was only the much playedness of it that caused its omission, though I did allow Blackbird, so I guess you have reason to complain

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Laetitia Maklouf's avatar

I’m joining your April substack class!

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Mark Diacono's avatar

I’m not sure you need to! But it will be lovely to have your company regardless

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JP Clark's avatar

I need to read The Honesty Box, thanks for that Mark. Beautiful playlist again. If I could add one it would be Annie Lennox’s Little Bird.

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Mark Diacono's avatar

It’s such a great book JP, I’m sure you’ll enjoy it. And thank you, I shall listen to that when driving later this morning

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Jane Carlton Smith's avatar

Like others, stunned by Seamus' reading. Our dead parents never leave our hearts and minds.

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Mark Diacono's avatar

They really don’t do they

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Kathy Slack's avatar

My word, this salad!

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Mark Diacono's avatar

It's pretty nice I have to say!

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Alex Keerie's avatar

Another great compendium, listening to the tunes now, thanks Mark. I wondered if the replay was up for the first session on getting the book proposal right? I had a dig around so as not to waste your time. Apologies if I missed it.

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Mark Diacono's avatar

Hi Alex, not all are available as replays, as those attending come along with ideas they might want to keep in the group rather than for anyone to listen afterwards - I'll run another before long

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Alex Keerie's avatar

Understood, thanks for getting back to me.

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Deborah Vass's avatar

Oh goodness, his beautiful poem made me gulp. Thank you for a lovely collection this morning.

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Mark Diacono's avatar

Thank you Deborah - it's such a piece of writing isn't it. 'Was there many on the plane?' is such a perfect snapshot of so many father/son relationships

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Deborah Vass's avatar

It is wonderful and I will look for more of his work. Thank you.

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