In all things great and beautiful are the words we weave together to create an extraordinary canvas of peace and harmony found deep within the human element. As writers, we are artists who crave to create. When bogged down with the daily grind of life, and the business side of writing, we tend to lose focus on what matters most – the inner workings of our heart. With that said I felt the frustrations that came with “chasing” the dream and decided to take a reprieve to regroup and focus on my own imagination. I discovered that I needed to step back from the chase and start thinking more strategically and give myself more time to dive into my need to create.
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Reflections and the Journey Ahead
As I reflect on last year and my journey thus far, I am filled with awe and encouragement. My little part of the world along the Thumb Coast has embraced local authors, hosting regular events for authors and readers to gather together and discuss what they love most… books! I attended a couple of these events and even participated as a notable up-and-coming author at the National Book Lovers Day event in Yale, Michigan. It has been a whirlwind of momentum that seems to have no end, and I am excited and anxious at the same time for my future. I couldn’t have done it without the support of my husband and son. They are my guiding light and small voice that reminds me to take a break and focus on my own self-care every now and then. The most encouraging thing that happened to me at one of these events was an impromptu one-on-one conversation with Stephen Mack Jones and his wife, the incredible Mrs. Jones. Stephen is a wonderfully pleasant man and quite knowledgeable about the publishing industry. What impressed me the most was not what he said to me personally, but what he said to the audience...
Procrastination’s Contributing Collaborator
Procrastination. We know it too well. Many of us find other things to do instead of the very thing that needs to get done. So why do we do this? Many contributing factors come to mind, but fear sticks out most. Consider it. When you break down all the various reasons why you procrastinate and… Continue reading Procrastination’s Contributing Collaborator
STACY N. ELLIOTT 
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