Tag: miscarriage
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“What Are You Going to Do with Your Life?”
Was all I could ask myself as I put down the pen, finishing the last chapter of my book. I thought by getting to the end of it, I would know. But I didn’t. I was more unsure than ever before. Surely, I thought, there would be a clear path forward. I would write my…
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What I Did And Didn’t Know About Writing A Book
For a long time, I have been a writer. I wouldn’t say I’ve always been one, or known that I am capable of writing decently crafted thoughts and stories, but I can say that I’ve always had an affinity for heartfelt words in profound displays. Though it may come as a surprise to those who…
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The Reality of Finishing A Book
The reality is this: it’s lonely. Extraordinary, but lonely. Maybe the same is not true for fiction pieces – maybe it is – but for nonfiction, specifically about my own life, finishing this labor of love is lonely. When I began writing my manuscript two and half years ago, I was overwhelmed by the excitement…