When I first started getting more involved with Substack by participating in weekly threads and showing up for writers’ events, Mike Sowden was one of the first people that reached out and made me feel welcome. He writes the incredible Everything Is Amazing
Absolutely loved reading this interview! I hadn't heard the WordPress story before, and now it's made me think that I can spend some of my cooking-all-day American holiday tomorrow mulling over some of my own major failures ...
Mike makes the internet, and life, a better place to be!
I've only been reading you this year, Mike, but what a refreshing view you have, and to think it all emerges from a little cabin in Scotland with the isle of Arran in the distance makes it even more so.
On Rejection: Mike Sowden
Oh blimey, these comments.
STOP IT EVERYONE, I'M BRITISH. WE CAN'T TAKE IT WHEN PEOPLE SAY NICE THINGS ABOUT US.
*goes to pieces*
Absolutely loved reading this interview! I hadn't heard the WordPress story before, and now it's made me think that I can spend some of my cooking-all-day American holiday tomorrow mulling over some of my own major failures ...
Mike makes the internet, and life, a better place to be!
Hey Mike, I deeply relate to your wordpress story -- thanks for sharing it. I’ve seen your name in office hours and just subscribed to your ‘stack!
I've only been reading you this year, Mike, but what a refreshing view you have, and to think it all emerges from a little cabin in Scotland with the isle of Arran in the distance makes it even more so.
Cheers and happy observing!
Really inspiring to learn more about this history -- thanks very much!
Mike is an absolute gem! ✨
Mike and his newsletter are phenomenal and it's nice to learn more of his story. Though I'm very sorry to hear about what happened with his mother.
I'm subscribing to Mike's substack right now!