Since November is Thanksgiving month, I thought I'd focus this month's topics on the things in my writing world that I am thankful for. I am, of course, always grateful for my family and friends and the love and support they give me. But the world of writing and publishing is sort of it's own little...well, world :D
And it got me thinking about what things specific to my writing I am thankful for. First and foremost in my mind - crit buddies.
I don't know where I'd be without mine. My critique partners are quite simply some of the most awesome people I have ever met. Not only do they give up their time to go through my books, but they care about me enough to be brutally honest when necessary. They shred my manuscripts and then help me pick up the pieces.
They are always around to support me and brainstorm with me. They hold my hand while I query, console me when the going gets rough, and party with me when good things happen. They read revision after revision and are patient with me when I just don't get it. They don't give up on me and don't let me give up on myself.
They are sheer awesomeness and my life would be bleak without them.
So, my wonderful crit buddies, I just want to tell you how thankful I am for each and every one of you. I wouldn't be able to navigate through this crazy writing world without you :)
I had the idea for this cartoon as a result of a few thoughts bouncing around in my head. I was watching the news the other day as the employment or unemployment, (depending on whether you are a glass half full or a glass half empty type of person), numbers where being talked about. There was no significant movement according to the reporting which was not a big surprise; at least to me it was not a big surprise. I got to thinking about it and remembered seeing a guy on the median asking for money and thought to myself “I wonder how much worse it will get before it gets better?” Not really having an answer to that question…..I thought about the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday and having some turkey and stuff that day when all of these thoughts kind of bounced into each other and the result was this cartoon. Enjoy the cartoon and have a safe and happy thanksgiving holiday.
