This week I contacted the Neenah Public Library to see if I could donate a copy of my book to their collection. Not only would this spread publicity and my book’s reach, but it would give me a taste of communication with professionals outside of the classroom, as I have been doing.
In addition, Jeff Shaara, famous historical author, emailed me back today. He addressed to main topics: write about what you love and “show, don’t tell”. To not search for the “secret” of writing was his introduction, as he reflected deeply on the falsities created behind covers of “How-To Be A Bestseller” books in Barnes and Noble. This email, in short, was a very meaningful and touching message, as it is still a shock that best-selling authors might send an email to a fourteen year old. A picture of the author can be seen below. I am editing more this week, so “same old, same old”. Still, it is exciting to be on my path to finishing. Even so, my tolerance with editing two chapters a week is growing thin, so the two week break over spring break will offer some much needed space.
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