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  • People oppress other people when the victims don't speak out. Fear keeps us from claiming our right and our personal power. This is true for everyone from schoolyard b...
  • Nice idea. All the  other goals, even though they are rewards, seem more like hammers, hitting you over the hit with the fact they are still unclaimed. They sort of blame you by still sitting there, but the pennies happen, a little, a lot, whichever, no matter what.
  • Yes, the truth is that first novel, or first book of poems, doesn't necessarily establish one's name, or bring the financial rewards one may have hoped for. The first...
  • Kathyrn,  You're bringing me back! What memories. I had one editor I adored and she was let go. Too bad, with her knowledge and willingness to put marketing money behi...
  • Great post, Julie.  I think that the whole creative process is a leap, at least for me.  I wrote for decades without showing a word to anyone; I wrote because that's w...
  • I have really appreciated all of your comments, thank you for your support. There is a great book for those of you who are writing memoirs about family members entitle...
  • Emily Wenstrom commented on her article Weekend Inspiration
    That's awesome, Sionan. I've been trying to do better at holding onto my old work, and this is a great reminder of the rewards that can come from it!
  • Anne, so good to hear your words and response. I'm not sure anyone really escapes the human condition eventually. It may appear that some have 'golden' lives and perha...
  • Congratulations, Kamy! No need to make your celebration modest. Yes, there's a lot more work to do, but you've reached an important milestone. I believe in celebrating every step of the way, ackn...
  • My book launch was like my wedding 34 years ago. There was huge build up, the event which was wonderful and then a let down. Fortunately, I have another one coming up...