Wednesday Wisdom for Writers and Those Who Love Them

"Progress isn't always what we expect." — Peg Brantley


When I considered boxing up my last manuscript it felt as if I'd be taking a huge step back. Turns out,   after the deed was done, I was way ahead.

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Wednesday Wisdom for Writers and Those Who Love Them

"We write to taste life twice, in the moment and in retrospect." — Anaïs Nin



Even a suspense novelist/thriller writer can identify with this one.


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Wednesday Wisdom for Writers and Those Who Love Them

"I hate writing, I love having written." —Dorothy Parker

Some days there's nothing more true. Other days? It's magical. Those are the days I live for. Still, it's a wonderful feeling when I'm finished.

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Wednesday Wisdom for Writers and Those Who Love Them

"Virtue has a veil, vice a mask." —Victor Hugo


Current news underscores this quote. The question is, who's wearing the mask?

I'm deep into research on the topic of human trafficking. For me, safe and secure in my insulated world, it's easy to spot the masks. Unfortunately for many, not so much. I'm excited about this new project and continue to trust I'll get it right.



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Wednesday Wisdom for Writers and Those Who Love Them

"To acquire the habit of reading is to construct for yourself a refuge from almost all the miseries of life." —W. Somerset Maugham


How many books will you be giving as presents this month? (Including the ones you give to yourself.)



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