It's easy to spot conspiracies everywhere when you're living them.
I don't write enough about all I went through. I'm learning that. When people try to scream "white privilege" at me I throw down the homeless card. Because I've been there. I've worked double shifts while going to school, held 2 and 3 jobs at a time, and worked my ass off for everything I have.
I am not special. Anyone can do what I've done.
"This new move will side-step all the higher education politics and give workers the ability to do what they wish to do: work."
Pitching Madness
#PitMad is once again blowing up on Twitter
I’ve got my Children’s non-fiction picture book pitch pinned @jessmbaum but that’s never enough
No matter how many requests or RTs I do or don’t get I always try to support my fellow authors who are just trying to get their work seen. It’s our job to support each other. I learned that from my writing Yoda and the numerous bestsellers who have taken me under their wing.
Most recently, NYT Bestseller and Crystal Kite winner Peggy Archer contacted me to be featured as the SCBWI MO/KC author of the month for August. It’s a huge opportunity and a great honor. Peggy and I once shared a booth at a local event. Her positive energy and kindness is a wonderful example of what the publishing industry has to offer. It def offered me encouragement.
It’s not always easy, but what helps me through the rough patches in my career is reaching out to give others a boost.
I just got through a rejection rut to receive 2 new acceptances that mean the world to me. All writers have ups and downs. It’s part of the job.
I’ve RTed as many #PitMad posts as I possibly can and reached twitter’s posting limit. So now I have to sit back and hope that everyone at least learns something from today. I’ve got my fingers crossed.
I so desperately want everyone to succeed.