Love this post Tan xx And as a fringe-dweller I hear you and can understand your feelings and your take on those 'loudest' voices. I see it all the time and some of the review books that come my way just make me shudder.And some of the 'performers' make me do even more (insert expletives).
This is why I much prefer to do my kind of writing. I can be creative in my own way - and say what I like. It's a bit like Groucho Marx saying he wouldn't be a member of any club that would have him :-).
Your authenticity does shine in your books and there are a few for whom that is also true. Those are the books I - and I am sure, many others - appreciate the most. Sending you love x
Ah, this rings very true! I keep coming back to authenticity in my books too, as characters grapple with how best to be themselves. I think I am always clawing my way back to authenticity, one way or another!
This post made me smile .It has been the thing that has worried me most about becoming a writer or an illustrator , that I would have to be all of these things , when all I want to do is write and draw . Thankyou for reminding me that it is still okay to just be authentically myself . ❤️
If it is any consolation, Kim - it does get easier. I was terrified to speak in schools or run workshops when I first started, but now I actually enjoy it. ☺️
So beautifully said. I really struggle with social media and am so up and down with using it. But someone once told me that it really doesn’t move the needle enough to be anxious about it, so trying to let go and just post when I actually want to and not force it.
Love this post Tan xx And as a fringe-dweller I hear you and can understand your feelings and your take on those 'loudest' voices. I see it all the time and some of the review books that come my way just make me shudder.And some of the 'performers' make me do even more (insert expletives).
This is why I much prefer to do my kind of writing. I can be creative in my own way - and say what I like. It's a bit like Groucho Marx saying he wouldn't be a member of any club that would have him :-).
Your authenticity does shine in your books and there are a few for whom that is also true. Those are the books I - and I am sure, many others - appreciate the most. Sending you love x
Thanks, Sue. I always appreciate your support and friendship. 😘💕
Ah, this rings very true! I keep coming back to authenticity in my books too, as characters grapple with how best to be themselves. I think I am always clawing my way back to authenticity, one way or another!
Exploring your inner world through your characters is one of the joys of writing, I think. It's like finding your way home, word by word.
This post made me smile .It has been the thing that has worried me most about becoming a writer or an illustrator , that I would have to be all of these things , when all I want to do is write and draw . Thankyou for reminding me that it is still okay to just be authentically myself . ❤️
If it is any consolation, Kim - it does get easier. I was terrified to speak in schools or run workshops when I first started, but now I actually enjoy it. ☺️
Though I'd still rather write!
Amen, Tania. 🙏🏻
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So beautifully said. I really struggle with social media and am so up and down with using it. But someone once told me that it really doesn’t move the needle enough to be anxious about it, so trying to let go and just post when I actually want to and not force it.
That is great advice! Thanks for sharing. ☺️
Time away is invaluable! So great you are confident to share your talents with those who love your books. Can’t wait for the upcoming stories 📚
Thanks, Tracy. And for your ongoing support. 😘
Love this!
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Very well said!
Thanks ☺️
Beautifully said, Tan. X
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