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<\/a>Wishing You a
H A P P Y
THANKSGIVING!<\/p>\n

“As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.”<\/i> ~John Fitzgerald Kennedy<\/p>\n

I loved reading the Thanksgiving quote at Seven Impossible Things Before Breakfast<\/a>, and it got me thinking about the indefinite things for which I am thankful. Success in the writing world is not by any means certain, but I’m thankful that I get to try. I’m even thankful for every person who asks me the Seven Deadlies for Writers:<\/p>\n

So, what do you do all day while W does XY&Z?
So, how many books have you published?
What’s your latest book about?
Where do you get your ideas?
Do you have a set time to write, like every day?
Did you know I started a novel, too?
Could you show my book to your agent?<\/i><\/p>\n

…because every experience, even the annoying ones, are mine – and no one can take them. I am indeed grateful for my “vague indefinite riches;” and when I am pinched by prickly critiques, rejection letters and unknowingly insensitive responses from editors, I can say thanks anyway.<\/p>\n

I love reading Liz in Ink’s<\/a> week long list of thankfulness. So much of what I’m grateful for is hard to articulate easily, and I love that Liz is just doing a little every day. That’s a concept to live by right there: a little every day. The indefinite riches will seem a bit less vague that way…<\/p>\n

Today I hope everyone indulges in the ways that fit them best. Whether in splendid isolation, or surrounded by friends or family; whether with a near-gluttonous feast or in acetic selectiveness of one favored food. I wish everyone relaxation and warmth and good books and the leisure to read them.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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