I feel ya', Marisel.  I go through a writer identity crisis about once every six months or so.  As I mentioned elsewhere, when I decided I had to write for my own sanity, whether or not I was published, that helped release a lot of anxiety.  But I...

Hi Tayari, I wish someone had told me that review thing before I got my first bad one--I lost a whole weekend to hysterical tears.  Fortunately, I rarely worry about the bad ones anymore--takes too much energy to be sad :-). By the way, what a...

Sorry, I'm new to this site and just read this. LOL!  Hilarious and oh, so true.  I totally agree with that sickness part--would any totally sane person put themselves through this much agony and rejection on purpose?  Heck, I use an avatar for a...

I feel unqualified to speak about this because I haven't read the book or seen the movie.  I have a natural antipathy towards books everyone says I should read.  As you other writers you may agree--the books they call bestsellers are often not that...

Well, that's just as happy an ending for all of you.

Diane, what a lovely story.  Am I just being a romantic or is the crush renewed?  :-)

Bernice McFadden, what an honor!  I loved SUGAR. I'm new to this site and I'm overwhelmed by the talent and fellowship here--I'm so glad I discovered it. As for the awards and other media, I think everyone underestimates the value of writers.  Those...

Thanks, Nancy.  It's nice to have a professional in the house. Virginia, it just registered what you said.   You only found one wrong "there"? I'm in the wrong crowd--I get my "there's" mixed up at least twice a day like I take my vitamins.

LOL--I never even noticed and now I'll pay attention everytime someone uses "refer" or "recommend".  My difficulty is "discuss".  Let's preface this by saying I'm a English Lit major, not an English writing major so excuse me if this is elementary,...