100 Stories by Adam Nathan

100 Stories by Adam Nathan

Lor

Six writers share an appreciation of a treasured Substack subscriber. 💜

Adam Nathan
Oct 08, 2024
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Dear Lor of the Unknown Last Name and the Friendly Pup Profile Photo,

Happy Birthday.

Call this a Substack Favorite Reader Surprise Party. Six of your most loyal Substack writers have pulled together a few thoughts to share with you. No comments required, of course. You can take this all in privately.

That’s complete rubbish.

It’s business as usual, Lor. Up and at it. You’ll break our hearts if you don’t put something wonderful in the comments.

Adam

“When writers talk about the joy of connecting with their readers, it’s readers like you that they have in mind, Lor. You should know that we - and there are a lot of us out here - read your clockwork comments like we’re unwrapping small presents. The snippets of quotes that prove you get it, your intelligent enthusiasm, the fanciful play of our work filtered through your own rich imagination - your words carry the same secret pleasure as feeling a stranger’s hand taking one’s pulse.”

– Adam Nathan

“Lor is every writer’s dream. She reflects the b…

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