Enjoy the Journey!

A shout out to everyone who writes or illustrates.

Who is taking the leap into the unknown.

Who is published.

Who isn’t published … yet.

Who is sending their work out to be critiqued.

Who is submitting their manuscript or portfolio to a publisher for the very first time.

Today, I applaud you for taking the courage.

For having the ability to plunge yourself into foreign waters.

For facing your fears.

For accepting rejection.

For believing in yourself.

It’s not easy. It’s complicated and frustrating.

The road is long and icy and the more icy the road becomes, the more of yourself you will find.

You should be proud.

For I am. :-)

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