It is said that a writer's life is solitary. We yearn for connections with others, both readers and fellow writers. We write for ourselves but we are writing for others, to be read and in seeking a response. I have been blessed in my writer's life: with wonderful, challenging mentors; by excellent, critical readers who gave me readers' feedback; by the reactions of "regular readers" in their comprehension and appreciation for what I have published.
I have endured days when I wanted to scream, that yet again I had to go back and rewrite (which is the real writing anyway!) until I conveyed what I want and the prose was scintillating. I have been blessed with editors who struggled to make my text the best it can be (for today anyway). I have been fortunate to journey with published authors who helped me navigate a ruthless publishing world and reminded me that it is possible to prevail.
And readers who: questioned my ideas; felt confirmed in their own life experience through what I had written; who have sought my help for their own writing and publishing ideas.
And so I begin this blog - in case their are writers feeling too disconnected and alone. In case there are readers (especially of my books) who want to explore ideas and banter possibilities. Everything is the "stuff" of a writers life, so embrace life!
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I have been watching for another entry on your blog since I recently read your book for a class "History and Practice of Christian Spirituality". I enjoyed the book and wanted to wish you a blessed season of hope and renewal.
Yes we need others for inspiration and honest frienship. It's one of the things to keep me going...
Dear "High Desert Living",
I apologize for the late response. I am published, and continuing to write both fiction and non-fiction, but "History and Practice of Christian Spirituality" is not one of my works. Maybe "The Benedictine Tradition"? Or, "The Forgotten Desert Mothers"? As a desert dweller, you might want to explore the desert ascetic abit. Kindred spirits, and colorful characters.
The book was "The forgotten Desert Mothers" and it was for a class called "History and Practice of Christian Spirituality"
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