THIS BOOK! If you’ve been losing faith—in people, this country, our institutions, your own purpose—Mailman is a miracle.💜

Out this July from Simon & Schuster (just in time for the 250th anniversary of the U.S. postal system 🎉), this exuberant, hilarious, and profound memoir by @stevegrant_mailman is a love letter to blue-collar heroism and second chances. After losing his big marketing job during the pandemic (while battling cancer and in need of health insurance), Steve found salvation delivering mail in rural Appalachia. From dog food & heirloom tomato seeds to a fridge strapped to his back, what he really delivered was hope, purpose, and connection.

But perhaps my favorite part of this launch is not just the book—although Mailman will have you laughing out loud one moment and tearing up the next—but the company it keeps. Steve’s brilliant wife, @aliciakratzer (both new to the ‘Gram today!🤠), is one of the most talented writers I’ve ever had the pleasure of working with. Her 2023 virtual retreat mates still talk about her book—and how eager they are to read it—every time we connect. She’s been supporting Steve through the creation of Mailman and its launch before we submit her equally riveting book to agents. That’s love. That’s belief. That’s partnership.🫶

I feel so blessed to be in the orbit of people like Steve and Alicia—writers with grit, heart, and stories that matter. See more about this title and other recent retreat alum books later today on the BookMama blog.✍️

Preorder Mailman now—you’re going to fall in love. 📬💙

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These majestic animals have done more than roam our open lands—they helped build this country. ❤️ Horses befriended humankind and became an integral part of our shared story. They pulled our wagons, plowed our fields, carried our soldiers, and even made Paul Revere’s midnight ride possible, forever shaping the course of American history. Without them, where would we be?

And yet, they’re now in danger, fighting for survival. Rounded up, confined, sold to slaug#ter, they’re being removed forever from lands they once helped tame.🥲

To me, honoring those who’ve sacrificed for our country means more than remembrance—it means protecting the freedoms they believed in. And that includes preserving the wildness and beauty of our natural heritage.🙏

Let’s remember. Let’s give thanks. And let’s stand up for freedom, for the fallen, and the wild.🐎🇺🇸

🖤 Want to help protect wild horses? Support people & trusted organizations big & small working to keep America’s wild horses safe and wild. A small fraction of those I love include @returntofreedom @skydogsanctuary @sunshineanimalsanctuaryaz @nirvana.mustang.sanctuary @moksha_sanctuary @srwhmg @dawnolivieri @equuslivesmatter. Follow them and see who they follow for other groups—there are so many. Tag your favorites below!]. 📸Btw, how gorgeous is this pic? I purchased it on @etsy from Cedar Grove Graphics❤️

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