Often, the more we do things, the easier it gets. In my experience, that is not the case when writing a book. Certain things get easier over time, but the storytelling process isn’t a straight shot from beginning to end. It’s an incredibly emotional pilgrimage through imaginary worlds existing only within the author’s mind, and there are numerous unforeseen obstacles that make completing that journey seem uncertain at times. Although the storytelling journey is mostly a solitary experience, it is by no means a journey I walk alone.
Last week, I posted some excerpts from the acknowledgements section in my new book, The Murder Lawyer, on Facebook and I would like to share some of those with you today.
Writers need the support and encouragement from their family, and I am incredibly grateful to my family for standing by me and always allowing me to dream big. Twenty-six years ago, I had my first date with my now-husband. We went to Applebee’s, and at some point during that first date, we started talking about dreams and ambitions. At seventeen, I didn’t know much, but I knew that I wanted to be a published writer. From that moment, my husband has never stopped encouraging me to continue to tell my stories and share them with the world. Thank you, Tom, for being my biggest champion.
Every book I write I have to give a shout-out to the parentals. They encouraged my imagination and put up with all my dramatic antics that usually resulted in a phone call from worried parents or school officials. Remember the time when I decided to write and direct the third-grade, recess version of the mini-series “North & South?” Hopefully, I’ve made you proud and embarrassed you less!
These are my parents. I need an updated photo. This one is from 2018.
