Hello there! I wanted to share a bit about what has happened to me recently. A few weeks ago, I got a very nice surprise from one of my friends - a copy of a poetry book from an author he met signed for me and a copy of one of my books (In These Mountains) he found in a university book store. First, can I just scream like a little girl that he found my newest poetry book in a university book store? That is something worthy of a little girl scream. Second, the kindness he displayed by providing me work of another poet while asking for my signature seemed to boost me out of a crappy funk.
I have, since my mother's death, been in this funk. I haven't written much. I haven't seen the desire to continue something I see as fundamental to my soul. And maybe this small little moment has been the kick in the pants I needed.
So, I signed the book, included a copy of Stolen Moments, and mailed it back.
What happened? Beyond making a friend happy, this is something I felt entirely surprised about. I received my first review request. EVER! My very first. I was sitting in my car and reading my email from my phone. And here was an email from a very polite person asking me for a review copy of In These Mountains. The smile that came over my face must have been a 100 watt smile.
It is like a small confirmation that I am moving in the right direction. Of course, it was the second kick in the pants. So here I am....working. I will certainly share the review when I receive the information. It was put in the mail yesterday. And boy, there were so many emotions that came through me. Anxiety. Stress. Fear. Excitement. Happiness. Joy. All the emotions that drive to success. Here's hoping!
I have, since my mother's death, been in this funk. I haven't written much. I haven't seen the desire to continue something I see as fundamental to my soul. And maybe this small little moment has been the kick in the pants I needed.
So, I signed the book, included a copy of Stolen Moments, and mailed it back.
What happened? Beyond making a friend happy, this is something I felt entirely surprised about. I received my first review request. EVER! My very first. I was sitting in my car and reading my email from my phone. And here was an email from a very polite person asking me for a review copy of In These Mountains. The smile that came over my face must have been a 100 watt smile.
It is like a small confirmation that I am moving in the right direction. Of course, it was the second kick in the pants. So here I am....working. I will certainly share the review when I receive the information. It was put in the mail yesterday. And boy, there were so many emotions that came through me. Anxiety. Stress. Fear. Excitement. Happiness. Joy. All the emotions that drive to success. Here's hoping!
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