What an inspiring story. Your mom is the best kind of writer, one who is true to her gift and uses it to understand herself, and the world, better. Everyone could learn from her journey. Thank you for writing this.
Wonderful interview, full of so much wisdom. I especially related to this: "...the joy was always clouded by the Marketing Question. How to write the book without writing for an agent/publisher, that was difficult. What would they like, what would be hot for today’s market. My strategy was to have a dozen friends in my head as I wrote, my target audience to keep the editor in my head at bay..." Great advice, whether writing nonfiction, novels, or newsletters :-)
Wow, very powerful and profund in many ways. I admire all of her accomplishments. What a great role model for you and your siblings.
What a great interview and what a wonderful tribute to your mom !
What an inspiring story. Your mom is the best kind of writer, one who is true to her gift and uses it to understand herself, and the world, better. Everyone could learn from her journey. Thank you for writing this.
Thank you! You’re welcome. Yes: She’s learned a lot and has a lot to share with other writers, especially new ones!
Wonderful interview, full of so much wisdom. I especially related to this: "...the joy was always clouded by the Marketing Question. How to write the book without writing for an agent/publisher, that was difficult. What would they like, what would be hot for today’s market. My strategy was to have a dozen friends in my head as I wrote, my target audience to keep the editor in my head at bay..." Great advice, whether writing nonfiction, novels, or newsletters :-)
Cheers! Thanks. Yeah my mom is wise for sure and has learned many lessons over the decades. I relate to her resistance around self-promotion.