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todrapayne.bsky.social
I write about love/relationships, travel & embracing joy. I also make short films and amazing cornbread. San Francisco Bay area. www.womenbeingloved.com
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submitted 70 days ago • 0 comments

I made a really hard decision a week ago. I cut someone's beautiful love story from the book I'm writing. We could not agree on one line-a political statement that also reflects my views, but I don't feel it belongs in a book about love. She is someone I like & admire and she's a major influencer. 💔

submitted 112 days ago • 1 comment

I'm contacting the 30 women I interviewed for my book and reading the true love stories I wrote from their interviews. There are a lot of happy tears and excitement. I won't lie, It feels amazing. #writingcommunity

submitted 126 days ago • 1 comment

When I'm bored, I make scenes out of tiny handmade animals I find in thrift stores. Don't judge me.

submitted 144 days ago • 1 comment

Google showed me this memory today. My husband (then boyfriend) & I had just moved to LA & were celebrating our 1st Christmas in our new home city. A guy we'd recently met spent the day w/us & we all cooked together. He took this photo of me & my honey. We're still friends with him 11 yrs later.

submitted 150 days ago • 0 comments

This is my definition of a perfect morning.

submitted 158 days ago • 0 comments

@saraeckel.bsky.social I'm in a coffee shop reading your substack and trying not to sob. "When I was younger, the future was a shiny castle I could never quite reach. Now the future is a distant tropical storm, gathering strength and heading to my village." I feel this in my soul. 😥

submitted 164 days ago • 1 comment

This ⬇️

submitted 167 days ago • 0 comments

I went into a clothing store and this guy tried to sell me jogging pants.

submitted 169 days ago • 0 comments

A throwback photo of me in paradise. #books #bookstore

submitted 171 days ago • 1 comment

Getting an impromptu video of hummingbirds chasing each other feels like a great accomplishment. Those suckers are fast!

submitted 172 days ago • 0 comments

This amazing love found me at 42. Don't let anyone convince you to give up on love. #love #relationships #blueskyover40

submitted 173 days ago • 0 comments

Subway car weddings! I love New Yorkers. www.nytimes.com/2024/10/19/f... #romance #wedding #love

submitted 174 days ago • 0 comments

I agree!

submitted 174 days ago • 0 comments

Are you open to finding love in the produce aisle? www.the-independent.com/voices/spain... #love #relationships

submitted 174 days ago • 0 comments

PEOPLE in relationships report being more in love if they live in a country with high living standards, greater gender equality and a community-centred culture." www.discountmags.com/magazine/new.... #relationships #genderequality #love

submitted 175 days ago • 0 comments

Help! How early before my book comes out should I open a Goodreads author account? #writing #writingcommunity #author

submitted 177 days ago • 1 comment