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Welcome
Welcome to The “Dear J” Letters. In this epistolary style collaboration, authors Jill Yoder and Julie Kusma deliver short stories revealed through alternating penned letters their characters exchange. Each series of exchanges shares a title and a featured image. This … Continue reading Welcome
Between Friends
Dearest Jackie, The internet connection is spotty at best here in Pierre. So, rather than send you an email from the coffee shop, I figured I’d send you one more snail mail before you arrive. I am currently looking into … Continue reading Between Friends
Between Friends
Dear Jean, I’m sure you’ve made our wonderful getaway your permanent home. Oh, how I wish I was with you. Instead, I’m trying to sort our affairs. I’m just going to say it, Jean, so please forgive me. Mark passed away, … Continue reading Between Friends
Between Friends
Dear Jackie, My heart dropped to my gut after reading the first half of your letter. You and Mark have a connection that extends decades—of course; you will be fearful of that loss. Likewise, I am disgusted at your daughters’ … Continue reading Between Friends
Between Friends
Dear Jean, I know you expected to find me at our cottage, and instead, you find a letter postmarked Seattle. I have no words to explain my absence other than my heart is broken. I simply can’t drag myself out of bed, … Continue reading Between Friends
Between Friends
My dear Jackie, I almost canceled my trip to Pierre after you phoned me to say you couldn’t make the trip. I ultimately opted to make my way to our cottage anyway and decided to stay two weeks this time. … Continue reading Between Friends
Between Friends
Dearest Jean, I apologize I couldn’t meet you last month. Mark took ill so quickly; I was afraid to leave him alone. My girls, of course, were too busy with their own families to be bothered with their parents. They’ll … Continue reading Between Friends
Between Friends
Jackie, my friend!
Are we ever going to come together in the same place? It seems as though life is playing ping-pong with us. Anyhow, even though you had to cancel your trip to Pierre this time, I decided to keep my scheduled vacation and explore our “home away from home.” I figure I’ll fill you in on my stay. I’m going to write something every day while I’m here—you know, the most exciting things.
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Between Friends
Don’t think it strange I’ve left you this letter, but the first two days without you were terrible. I understand. Our lives are busy, and we usually play phone tag when we try to reach each other. I’m sure I … Continue reading Between Friends
Polarized, Entry Five
Therapy entry, November 5 Judith, Okay. Fine. So, I can’t get rid of you. However, I can fight you at every turn. At least I’ll try to. Wait, perhaps I’ll show you just how strong I am. You think of … Continue reading Polarized, Entry Five
