Welcome to From the Front porch, a conversational podcast about books, small business, and life in the South.

I've learned better over the years, what to share and with whom to share it.

It is a delicate dance, learning to share in a way that is helpful and not harmful to the human spirit.

We often learn our personal boundaries by misstep, saying too much and leaving a wound open for public consumption.

So it's scary to think about sharing on the chance that it might go awry.

But I believe it's worth the risk.

Laura, I remain, share your stuff, I'll go first.

I'm Annie Jones, owner of the Bookshelf, an independent bookstore in beautiful downtown Thomasville, Georgia.

And today I'm joined by author Laura Tremaine, whose new book, Share Your Stuff, All Go First, is perfect reading for Valentine's Day.

Laura is also the host of the podcast, 10 Things to Tell You, and her book's mission intertwines beautifully with her work there, encouraging readers and listeners to open up and share their stories.

Hi, Laura, welcome to the show.

Annie, I'm so excited to be here. Thank you for letting me come on your show.

Well, I was thinking about every year at the Bookshelf, we normally do like a big fun Valentine's Day party and RIP to parties.

Like that is happening.

And so I thought I wanted to do kind of a special podcast episode and you immediately came to mind because as a recording, your book released yesterday.

Happy Belated Book Birthday.

Thank you. Thank you. It's very exciting.

It is just the perfect book, I think, for this particular season.

But I want to talk this is as far as I know and what I can tell from listening to your podcast from following you for a long time on the internet.

This is a dream come true, like something you have dreamed about for years.

And I want to talk about what it has been like for this book to happen and to kind of get released into the world right during just the world.

And just the weirdest, most challenging season, I can really remember for myself.

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