Thank you for sharing. I've never had the experience of a teacher stifling my writing, but I have my own fears that have held me back from putting pen to paper. I wrote a lot as a child, but was so stifled that I didn't start to write again until...

I recently moved to a new area and found a group held in the local library where they only purchase literary fiction on request.  (This should've been a clue.) The leader of the group was, shall I say, awful.  She praised everyone's work as though...

Judith, Lovely and honest words about family.  We human beings are so complexed, why is it we always know so much more in retrospect.   Good luck with your writing.  

After reading this, I'm going to order a copy of your book.  Continued good luck with sales, and of course, writing.

Cannot log onto link.  I'm assuming it's some sort of tech. problem.   Wanted to sign up for one class.

Congrats to the winners.  I'm glad I wasn't one of the judges.  Over 400  mss.  (including mine), must've been a hard decision.