every viewpoint matters. Suppressing content is a form of control that will continue if we allow it. What will you choose today? Will you support all voices or do you support the continuation of demoralization, oppression, and inequality? (2/2)

#writingcommunity #bannedbooksweek #allstoriesmatter

They focus so much on a road already made because they can’t or won’t focus on themselves due to insecurity, unhappiness, and lack of courage. But you? You were made to lead and not follow. Don’t let anyone erase you because of what they lack. (2/2)

#writer #courage #leader #voice #path

It becomes good not when it satisfies some arbitrary criteria; but when you allow the flaws and glimmers to make a unique connection and explode in a way that’s meant for them.

#writing #writer #write #writingcommunity #author #dream

So I encourage you to read, see a play, go to an art museum to appreciate the biggest risks that are being taken. (3/3)

Throw in jealousy and hatred, and most people back away from this quicker than they blink. And that’s fine. But for creatives? Monotonous is boring. Each word, stroke, and movement involves risks. But the joy, opportunities, and fulfillment outweighs any of that. (2/3)

Maybe still having them will help people have some semblance of normal, have some joy in a dark time, and maybe it helps them rebuild. Or maybe it solidifies that the past may be gone, but not forgotten. This year, it may just mean hope for the future which is most needed right now. Just my 2 cents.

Let me add this is for potential reviews / blurbs for my debut novel. My apologies for leaving that part out 🙃.

I have a few in mind. I struggle with just giving names without “permission” but maybe it’s an honor to be contacted? I’d be honored, lol.