I saw the email…
Curious, I clicked the link to explore what this could be. It has been a long, long time since I have done a link up, let alone a Write on Edge link up. On its page Write on Edge shared the release (October 30, 2012) of Precipice which featured twenty-one short stories and essays by seventeen authors from the Write on Edge community. Volumne Two was now open for submissions until April 2013.
“How cool is that!” I instantly thought and forwarded the information to a friend knowing that if she was interested this would be an amazing opportunity for her…
“What about me…maybe…” my mind drifted. “Seriously, Laverne, who wanted to read about mommy, 5 and 7 year old kid trials…”
As quickly as the email was sent a few Facebook updates shared the same link and their personal excitement to have a chance to be an author in the next book. Excited for the chance for a friend’s voice to be published in a book, to see her stories, I type how excited I was to see what she would write in the upcoming year.
I smiled as I hit the POST key and my mind began to swirl.
Write…Wow, I haven’t seriously written in a long time. I think to myself. I love to draw though. I’ve had so much fun drawing. I never want to loose that. It is so hard to balance both. Shouldn’t I just focus on one? How can I focus on one when I love both so much? My thoughts continue to swirl. Is it really about the drawing? Have I lost my nerve? Is my voice enough? Are my words special enough? Will anyone hear them? Will anyone see them? Will they matter to anyone but me?
My thoughts begin to consume me, their evil whispers, the words that keep me from writing, that tell me not to bother.
A text comes in on my phone.
My lips curl into a half smile as I read it and I close my eyes.
She’s right, I thought. Let the fear go. Write for yourself. Write often. Just let it go. Remember all of the healing, the joy, the pleasure stringing together words to paint a picture for others to be embraced by brings you. It is this voice that has given you so very much, I remind myself.
My eyes surprise me and swell with tears.
the words say…
I can’t wait to read what you write! Your words in this post inspired me to write for this as well. Thanks!
Mel recently posted..Take a Breath
Awwwww I’m so happy. I have to admit that my intent is not exactly to write for this. I am not quite a fiction writer, but I do know that this very moment and those words have inspired me to write more and to take some bigger risks with my writing…and I am! I can not wait to read what you write!
Love that you’re doing this! Your voice is a strong one…your words have heart and soul. Yes, please…WRITE!
Kimberly recently posted..The Evolution of Christmas Present
Yes, please….write! I think soon you will beat me over the head with those words. You have typed them frequently here lately. I know I need to. I also want to find creative balance. What I have discovered most about writing this piece is it is time to get back to my roots and its time to take some more risks…put myself out there! Thank you for always being right here. Your words mean more then you know!
see? all that love, encouragement, CONFIDENCE in your words….coming from all sides.
I know that you have it all within you to write something amazing, something stunning.
You know that I just can’t stop wiping my eyes when I think of how lucky I am to have you in my life, how fate is just too kind to me..because it gave me your friendship.
JUST WRITE. Today and always.
xoxo
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I know you know that you inspired this piece! Honestly, I left your name out of it for fear that some of my readers (the whole 5 that I have) would puke over our love fest. I knew you would know though! I simply can not help but share how I feel. I am happy you said what you said. Your words were kind but to the point and hit my heart. I needed to hear exactly what you said. Fate has been incredibly kind to us. I am forever feeling blessed by you and what you give to my life! Just Write…. is going to be my 2013 moto! I am forever thankful for the gifts you share with me!
You need a cheerleader? I’m your girl. I’ve got my pom poms ready and my sort-of-longish hair in a bouncy bow. You have nothing but light and shininess to share with the world—so do it!!!!!!!!!
I’ll figure out how to make that rhyme once you give me the go-ahead to be the head cheerleader in the “Laverne write a short story” game. :0D
Abby (@ThatGabbyAbby) recently posted..Holiday Card, The 2012 Edition
LOL!!!! I adore you in so many ways! Thank you for your endless support and your forever kind words. They, like you are so very inspiring! I can not say a short story is in my future, but this moment has definitely moved me to try some things out of my comfort zone in 2013. It is time!!!