It was an incredible gift to spend time with you and all of our mutual people. I felt so buoyed in this crazy sea of chaotic times and life lifeing and publishing and perimenopause 😂 Convinced our festival household is the best ever.
So grateful for authentic friendships in this faith writing space as well. You are an incredible cheerleader and person of welcome, and I’m so thankful that we got to spend time together again this year!!
Liz this was beautiful! I attended FFW this year like you in 2024 (agented and aspiring). Networking gives me the ick, and it was so nice to be in a space that is clearly all about making FRIENDS. Also big hugs re: your husbands job search—I really, really get it. So glad he got a job!
Thank you for the kind words! I’m sad we didn’t get to connect this time but I’m sure our paths will cross at some point and I’ll get to give you a big hug! Cheering you on 🫶
Absolutely second this experience at FFW. I love how it’s a space that fills writers up. The only point I would gently push back on is that I do think there can be space for paying for associations that support writers, especially ones like Redbud Writers Guild that are focused on investing in writers of color who face a much steeper uphill climb in these publishing streets.
I feel nervous about my own writing (and often avoid doing it - another enneagram 9 here haha). But your posts about the writing process give me a great nudge to keep going. Appreciate you!
Eating up all this! I hope to pitch a traditionally published this year. I believe in my idea, not real imposter syndrome if I’m the right guy to say it (or gave the platform).
I have definitely been using my podcast to practice good literary citizenship. Love hyping up new authors on there. You know you have a spot on there when it gets close to release date!
You’ve put to words what I have felt for some time now. I need to consider what ways we can champion each other because I love that! Congrats to your husband!
You express well what the "secret sauce" is in the Festival. I was coming into it again from an emotionally exhausting previous few days. I wasn't sure I had the bandwidth to be present. But I created my own refuge spaces and relished the relationships in the writing community. And met you in the midst! So glad for that encounter and your husband finding a job!
This was a lovely read. And how amazing to be in a space like this. Wow.
It was an incredible gift to spend time with you and all of our mutual people. I felt so buoyed in this crazy sea of chaotic times and life lifeing and publishing and perimenopause 😂 Convinced our festival household is the best ever.
Count me in on the matching shirts!! And a resounding Amen to all you said here!
For sure!!!!
So grateful for authentic friendships in this faith writing space as well. You are an incredible cheerleader and person of welcome, and I’m so thankful that we got to spend time together again this year!!
Love youuuuuuuu
New job on Monday!! Hooray!! I love all of this so much <3 Maybe I'll see you there one day when I get closer to my seminary end date too :)
We WILL figure out a time to come together in person! 😂🫶
Emotional support co-author checking in and saying thank you for being a safe person for me too. ❤️😘
Always 🫶
Liz this was beautiful! I attended FFW this year like you in 2024 (agented and aspiring). Networking gives me the ick, and it was so nice to be in a space that is clearly all about making FRIENDS. Also big hugs re: your husbands job search—I really, really get it. So glad he got a job!
Thank you for the kind words! I’m sad we didn’t get to connect this time but I’m sure our paths will cross at some point and I’ll get to give you a big hug! Cheering you on 🫶
Yay! Cant wait 🥰
Love this! Love you and all your quirks!
Love you too friend! Looking forward to beach time together 🫶
Absolutely second this experience at FFW. I love how it’s a space that fills writers up. The only point I would gently push back on is that I do think there can be space for paying for associations that support writers, especially ones like Redbud Writers Guild that are focused on investing in writers of color who face a much steeper uphill climb in these publishing streets.
For sure. I have only heard wonderful things about Redbud— you’re right. I’m so glad there are spaces like this.
It’s a good reminder that not every paid writing group is predatory, overpromising, or reinforcing a parasocial celebrity culture.
And I recognize that my strong feelings are tied to my own narrative history and experiences.
But yes.
I’ve experienced the negative types of these groups, too, so I totally get it!
I love all this!
This is an amazing and inspiring read.
Thank you!
I feel nervous about my own writing (and often avoid doing it - another enneagram 9 here haha). But your posts about the writing process give me a great nudge to keep going. Appreciate you!
Eating up all this! I hope to pitch a traditionally published this year. I believe in my idea, not real imposter syndrome if I’m the right guy to say it (or gave the platform).
I have definitely been using my podcast to practice good literary citizenship. Love hyping up new authors on there. You know you have a spot on there when it gets close to release date!
Thank you, friend! Cheering you on! 🫶
You’ve put to words what I have felt for some time now. I need to consider what ways we can champion each other because I love that! Congrats to your husband!
And sometimes you come face-to-face with your grader!!! 🥰
Still bullying you to switch to a ThM btw 😘. So glad I got to hug you in person. Don’t be a stranger!
You express well what the "secret sauce" is in the Festival. I was coming into it again from an emotionally exhausting previous few days. I wasn't sure I had the bandwidth to be present. But I created my own refuge spaces and relished the relationships in the writing community. And met you in the midst! So glad for that encounter and your husband finding a job!