First off, wow...your daughter is so beautiful and talented. Knowing what I do from your serialized memoir, I can imagine your pride and maybe even surprise at her. I feel so proud of my children's accomplishments because of our early lives. They pulled it out! Also...your novel excerpt! Sign me up to buy it when it's published!
Linda, you're just the BEST!! Thank you so much! Some days you really need a word of encouragement and today you have provided that for me. Thank you, friend!
Oh my… This is captivating! I’d definitely read this.
Transformations… my last one was a big career move two years ago. Left a job and team I worked with for 8 years. It was the right move, because I’m so much happier. But for a period, it felt like total grief and regret. I think you’re right about your sentiment about just carrying on and being still through it. Things pass, new adventures occur, eventually you forget why you were ever clinging for so long in the first place. You get clarity.
Thank you so much, Lindsey! That's so encouraging. And yes, everything you are saying there about your most recent transformation makes sense to me. Beforehand, change (and fear of the unknown) so often feel overwhelmingly difficult and even after you've made the change, there's still an adjustment period, of being able to see the two choices and understanding both what you've left behind and what you have now. And then, yes, clarity -- and in the long run, years later, it often becomes clear that the change you struggled to make was an important fork in the road. Thanks again!
Compelling excerpt. The scene and vibe reminds me of a novel I just finished called Moon of the Turning Leaves by Waubeshig Rice. Looking forward to reading more.
You are such a prolific writer, Constance. I really admire that. What a treat to get to read some of your fiction. Best of luck with the revisions. I can't wait to hold a copy of your book in my hand
Thank you so much for your encouragement, Clare! I so needed to hear that today! I love writing fiction - it's been a long road to get it out there in the world but i love hearing from someone who can see that happening. Thank you again!
Oh I love this novel so much, it’s such a moving story and so beautifully written!! Every time I read it, I find new things I love in it. And you have such a needed voice illuminating what women in conservative worlds go through and what it takes for them to gain agency over their lives.
First off, wow...your daughter is so beautiful and talented. Knowing what I do from your serialized memoir, I can imagine your pride and maybe even surprise at her. I feel so proud of my children's accomplishments because of our early lives. They pulled it out! Also...your novel excerpt! Sign me up to buy it when it's published!
Linda, you're just the BEST!! Thank you so much! Some days you really need a word of encouragement and today you have provided that for me. Thank you, friend!
Oh my… This is captivating! I’d definitely read this.
Transformations… my last one was a big career move two years ago. Left a job and team I worked with for 8 years. It was the right move, because I’m so much happier. But for a period, it felt like total grief and regret. I think you’re right about your sentiment about just carrying on and being still through it. Things pass, new adventures occur, eventually you forget why you were ever clinging for so long in the first place. You get clarity.
Thank you so much, Lindsey! That's so encouraging. And yes, everything you are saying there about your most recent transformation makes sense to me. Beforehand, change (and fear of the unknown) so often feel overwhelmingly difficult and even after you've made the change, there's still an adjustment period, of being able to see the two choices and understanding both what you've left behind and what you have now. And then, yes, clarity -- and in the long run, years later, it often becomes clear that the change you struggled to make was an important fork in the road. Thanks again!
I’m totally hooked! ✨
Thank you so much, Meg!!
I'd read that book! Keep us posted!
Thanks, Victoria!!
Compelling excerpt. The scene and vibe reminds me of a novel I just finished called Moon of the Turning Leaves by Waubeshig Rice. Looking forward to reading more.
Thank you so much, Jill! I'll have to check that out!
You are such a prolific writer, Constance. I really admire that. What a treat to get to read some of your fiction. Best of luck with the revisions. I can't wait to hold a copy of your book in my hand
Thank you so much for your encouragement, Clare! I so needed to hear that today! I love writing fiction - it's been a long road to get it out there in the world but i love hearing from someone who can see that happening. Thank you again!
Oh I love this novel so much, it’s such a moving story and so beautifully written!! Every time I read it, I find new things I love in it. And you have such a needed voice illuminating what women in conservative worlds go through and what it takes for them to gain agency over their lives.
Thank you so much, Ivy!!