...now I move on to the editing phase.
No one creates in a vacuum. Surround yourself with people who lift you
up, share your vision, cheer you on, and enrich your soul....
How true.
I am grateful to know so many incredible people: artists, writers, musicians, thinkers, doers. You inspire me, friends!
Thank you for your honesty. You don't just tell me what I want to hear--how boring. Nope, you tell me what I need to hear. It helps me grow as a writer, as an artist, as a person. He helps me to break out of old habits and replace those negative thoughts with positive ones.
It's essential for the creative journey, and life itself.
Time to finish this book, and get it out there!
Monday, August 4, 2014
Saturday, August 2, 2014
My creative team
Last night, I had a wonderful and inspiring meeting with my creative team: Poet and lover of literature, Bruce Carver, and my incredible graphic designer husband, Steve.
Bruce and I have been friends since 1987 when we were radio geeks at UConn's radio station, WHUS. I have always known the man to be an undiscovered genius of sorts. He is an amazing writer, can recite Melville's Moby Dick from memory, is a fan of Seamus Heaney's translation of Beowulf, and has a dry, yet profound, sense of humor.
Steve is also a writer and a proud owner of an Art History degree. He is my husband, but he is also my best friend. I respect and value his opinion, and not just because he is a talented creative professional. He is smart, funny and true to his word. He taught me the real meaning of trust. Of love. Of gratitude. I am blessed to have such a fine person as a life partner. Plus, he's pretty cute. Bonus!
It is easy to see why I picked these two amazing people to be on my creative team. Steve and Bruce are not afraid to be honest with me, so when they praise my work--I know they mean every word.
As a writer and artist, I can be my own worst critic. However, I can say that I am proud of this work. I can't wait to share it with all of you.
The muse swooped down from the barn rafters and patted me on the head.
Big smiles!
Bruce and I have been friends since 1987 when we were radio geeks at UConn's radio station, WHUS. I have always known the man to be an undiscovered genius of sorts. He is an amazing writer, can recite Melville's Moby Dick from memory, is a fan of Seamus Heaney's translation of Beowulf, and has a dry, yet profound, sense of humor.
Steve is also a writer and a proud owner of an Art History degree. He is my husband, but he is also my best friend. I respect and value his opinion, and not just because he is a talented creative professional. He is smart, funny and true to his word. He taught me the real meaning of trust. Of love. Of gratitude. I am blessed to have such a fine person as a life partner. Plus, he's pretty cute. Bonus!
It is easy to see why I picked these two amazing people to be on my creative team. Steve and Bruce are not afraid to be honest with me, so when they praise my work--I know they mean every word.
As a writer and artist, I can be my own worst critic. However, I can say that I am proud of this work. I can't wait to share it with all of you.
The muse swooped down from the barn rafters and patted me on the head.
Big smiles!
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