Paused and re-read her lines that "acclaim and rejection are illusions. There is no best. There is only preference." Great advice to help writers persevere through all those inevitable rejections among the achievements. Either way, just keep writing and good things tend to happen, eventually.
Christine— it is not magic or illusion. It is intentional. You are intentional. An artist who sews strong stories and makes her own life. Own it. Nothing else will do.
Thank you Christine, but I was a terrible failure at publicizing my memoir, “Men as Friends”.
“Check it out. It’s meant for men but women like it too!”
That’s my elevator pitch. Pretty pathetic. And I didn’t want to do self-promotional interviews—my wife was dying when it came out. I’m glad I wrote it though. It kept me focused early mornings while she slept. 🤷🏼♂️
Thank you, Christine, for being so vulnerable and honest. You're a wonderful role model for women, parents and writers. Thank you, Sari, for sharing Christine's courageous story with us.
Paused and re-read her lines that "acclaim and rejection are illusions. There is no best. There is only preference." Great advice to help writers persevere through all those inevitable rejections among the achievements. Either way, just keep writing and good things tend to happen, eventually.
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Happy writing, Vincent!
this interview / questionnaire has hit me strongly on so many levels. Thank you, Christine. And thank you, Sari.
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Thank YOU, Francesca!
Among all of the other triumphs here, Christine hit the jackpot with the cover-art and design for her book. Images and words belong together!
Yes. (Except it’s Christine! My error. Which I’ve fixed on the online version.)
Spotted that and made the correction. Ooops! Only give other writers credit for my stuff when I send in a bad one, OK?
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Sometimes, we get lucky :)
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I’m in awe of Kalafus’ energy! She’s a wave I want to surf! Ordering Flood now. Thanks, Sari!
Wow! Thank you, Sandra :)
Thank you, l thoroughly enjoyed reading about this writing journey 🙏
Love this interview and can't wait to read her book. Your interviews are my favorites!
Thank you!
Christine— it is not magic or illusion. It is intentional. You are intentional. An artist who sews strong stories and makes her own life. Own it. Nothing else will do.
Thank you Christine, but I was a terrible failure at publicizing my memoir, “Men as Friends”.
“Check it out. It’s meant for men but women like it too!”
That’s my elevator pitch. Pretty pathetic. And I didn’t want to do self-promotional interviews—my wife was dying when it came out. I’m glad I wrote it though. It kept me focused early mornings while she slept. 🤷🏼♂️
I'm hiring you as my publicist, Irwin. :)
Love the Memoir Land questionaire. Every interview i read so valuable.
“Acclaim & rejection are illusions”
Aww, thank you. <3
Thank you, Christine, for being so vulnerable and honest. You're a wonderful role model for women, parents and writers. Thank you, Sari, for sharing Christine's courageous story with us.
I am seriously touched. Blushing, actually. XO
For a bad first draft writer what about a friend -editor ? Rather than letting it lie for three days ?