Why You Shouldn’t Fear Failure
The problems of failure feel like huge ships crashing into cliffs. They feel like rot. I think when we start out with a dream and our ideas are sparkly and wonderful and exciting, it is easy to forget...
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IWSG September 2013 — Two Reasons Why I Haven’t Quit
Many of you might have read my post yesterday about my publisher closing their doors. I didn’t talk too much about my emotional turmoil over the whole thing, but I’m not sure it’s the greatest thing to...
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IWSG November 2013 — Taking Really Hard Risks (and Not Backing Out of Them)
I’ve come to accept the fact that I’m the slow tortoise with five boulders strapped to its back, limping up a mountain. I’m moving upwards, or at least sideways, which is something at least, but it’s...
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IWSG December 2013 — Sick and Tired of Thinking This Isn’t Worth It
I stood on my porch and stared out at the snow, felt the dropping temperatures creep around me, saw the icy roads and the cars driving by way too fast, and I felt despair in the pit of my stomach and...
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IWSG January 2014 — The Problem With the Advice, “Never Give Up”
I’ve been to a lot of book launches and signings in the past few years. Almost all of the authors who have spoken at these events have said one thing — Never give up! Their message is usually one of...
View ArticleFailure Can Make You Bulletproof
A good online friend of mine recently shared a TED talk with me. It’s a talk by Elizabeth Gilbert, whom I admire greatly because I’ve shared another talk of hers from a few years back that I continue...
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On Jealousy
Last night, I watched the movie Authors Anonymous. It was a movie I’d only heard of yesterday, thanks to a friend on Facebook. Since I had spent the day bent over the toilet and feeling like crap from...
View ArticleWhen Your Worst Fear Comes True
I’ve heard this a lot lately: “What was your latest book again?” “If I Forget You.“ “Oh, yeah! I remember now! That one sounded good!” Lowers eyes. “I haven’t read it yet.” Not that I expect anyone in...
View ArticleDropping Off The Face Of The Planet And Surviving
Since I haven’t blogged since, oh, December, I’ve strongly considered quitting blogging altogether. I’ve asked myself, is it productive and satisfying for me anymore? Is it a waste of time? Because it...
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