Read Book Update #9, first December 2019, my friend, Lynn MacDonald, interviewed me on her Mission Possible, You Podcast. In this interview, you'll hear a bit about how I went from survival mode to freeing myself from my past. Here are some things you'll hear us talk about stories in my book … [Read more...] about Interview: From Survival Mode to Freedom
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Feeling and Processing Emotions 30 Years Later
Read book Update #8, first Sitting in my writing spot at Starbucks, it is time to work through developmental edit suggestions my editor provided on my manuscript. I silently read his suggestion from the hallway scene in chapter two: “First of all, thank you for sharing this story. It takes a … [Read more...] about Feeling and Processing Emotions 30 Years Later
I Caught Myself Avoiding Feeling My Emotions
Read Book Update #7, first Spread out in my usual spot, I took up two seats at the end of the long 8-seat pine-colored wooden table at Starbucks. My body faced east towards the glass door so I could view the palm trees and ocean while working. Per my editor's advice, I needed to add more "day … [Read more...] about I Caught Myself Avoiding Feeling My Emotions
Fair Warning: Revising is Often the Hardest Part
Read Book Update #6, first I avoided looking at my inbox until late in the day, so I wouldn’t get obsessive about checking to see if Cole sent the developmental edit, yet. Instead, I went to the zoo and had a fabulous time with my friend Wendy. We hung out with the giraffes and birds. See more … [Read more...] about Fair Warning: Revising is Often the Hardest Part
I Stopped Letting Worry and Impatience Steal my Peace
Read Book Update #5, first As I mentioned in my last update the day after I sent my manuscript to Cole, my developmental editor at Wise Ink, we met over video on Zoom so he could get to know me, understand the goals of my book and explain his editing and communication process to me. First, I … [Read more...] about I Stopped Letting Worry and Impatience Steal my Peace
