First query sent, and first rejection received. Feels like a right of passage for any writer. Glad that’s over! On to the next! #writinglife

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Searching through #10queries for my feedback like a madman is totally normal right? RIGHT??

Proud to show my face and be a small part of a #nokings protest in my home town last weekend. It was incredibly encouraging seeing SO many peaceful/creative/hopeful protestors denouncing the insanity of the current administration. The fight for democracy is alive and well.

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I’m so excited/nervous/curious to have been selected in the #10queries draw! Can’t wait to get some professional feedback on the query and the first five pages. I’ve spent so much time working on both, almost as much time drafting this extra rare social media post. Thanks #revpit!!

At last years Festival of Books, I was nervous about sharing anything I had written. A year later, I’ve finished and given my first book over to an editor, finished writing a full draft of a second book, and have been sharing chapters with an amazing writing group. It’s been quite a year! #authorsky

I’m clearly easily distracted when trying to write…

“Democracy” by Langston Hughes

Super-wealthy enslavers wrote everyday in support and defense of their “personal liberty” to enslave my ancestors.

It's never good when the richest person in the world and the worst person in the world are the same person.

“If you're not careful, the newspapers will have you hating the people who are being oppressed, and loving the people who are doing the oppressing.”

A classic quote from Malcolm X, who was assassinated 60 years ago today.

See you there dude!!

🔊 Listen Now: Pastor pushed out after parishioners complain about focus on racial justice All Things Considered on NPR One | 8:16

“‘…our job right now is not to back away,’ Boswell said, ‘but to double down [on discussing/addressing social justice issues].’”

Meanwhile, the Deacon who fired him: “we have got to put more butts in seats, butts in seats.”

Tell me, who’s following Christ here?

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Spent the afternoon bopping around an amazing local nursery and somehow managed to fill our car with a few too many pieces. Birthday weekend well spent. #planthaul