I have quite a week lined up. Yesterday I spent a good chunk
of my day interacting at a virtual launch party for Kathryn Craft’s The Art of Falling. I found the
experience exhilarating and incredibly moving at times. Therese Walsh (founder
of the informative writing website, Writer Unboxed) hosted an hour to share
about her novel releasing in March, The
Moon Sisters. (I have a special interest in this work because one of the
sisters is a synesthete. I had a blast creating Oriana with synesthesia in my
debut novella, The Disappearing Key.)
I’m thankful I invested the hours. Tomorrow, I’m attending a reading by Heather
Webb, who recently released her debut, Becoming
Josephine.
It doesn’t surprise me how much I’m learning in these
exchanges. One of my favorite things about writers is how candid they are.
There’s not a lot of putting on airs or pretending the journey has been
insanely easy. In fact, it’s comforting to discover how we all face obstacles
and how for many authors it takes years from first sentence to publication day.
If you’ve visited here much, you’re likely aware of my
passion for learning. I’m constantly craving to learn more. Today I wanted to
give a shout out to the fellow writers who’ve been generous with their time and
who’ve passed on invaluable insight along the way. Thanks for your humility,
your grace, your tenacity, and your shared gift. You make the road, while
pursuing this vocation, a little less lonely. You give me hope.
Who has inspired you recently?
