Great to see you on Substack, Julie! I'm new here too and am loving it so far ... next steps are to create an editorial calendar of sorts and determine a consistent posting schedule ... AND stick to it!
What an honor to see my book cover next to 3 other such esteemed titles ! Thanks for having my on your Tiny Interview, I could have talked to you for hours (maybe I'll fly over and do that). Also welcome to Substack, you can now teach me how to optimize it
Julie, I have also heard mixed reactions about Sandwich, though I am still curious to read it for myself. I really liked what you said about time: "But the truth is there was time. July simply wasn’t the right time to work on it." For me, it was a reframe that I didn't know I needed. I've been hard on myself for falling behind on emails, not reading as much each day, not querying agents as quickly as I thought I would. And you're right - this just wasn't the ideal time for those things. But there's still time. Thanks for this!
I look forward to your newsletters so much! My favorite book this summer was The Women by Kristin Hannah. I just started Darling Girls by Sally Hepworth. It feels different than her other books so far, but I'm into it. My goal for this year to be present. I know all too well how fast senior year goes and I am determined to soak in all the moments (the good and the bad) of this fleeting time!
Kelley, thank you! And YES. Being present is such a good habit to cultivate, especially in the big times. I love Sally Hepworth! DG was definitely different but I love all her books.
What a great newsletter. I’m going to start listening more to what moves me in a day. I always love reading what you write. I read All the Colors of the Dark. I loved it! So beautifully written but yes long. Reading Sharkheart now-very interesting. Keep enjoying August and take care of you!! ❤️
Great to see you on Substack, Julie! I'm new here too and am loving it so far ... next steps are to create an editorial calendar of sorts and determine a consistent posting schedule ... AND stick to it!
Ah yes. The sticking to it. Wishing you luck and grit! xx
What an honor to see my book cover next to 3 other such esteemed titles ! Thanks for having my on your Tiny Interview, I could have talked to you for hours (maybe I'll fly over and do that). Also welcome to Substack, you can now teach me how to optimize it
We can learn together! You're a delight and I'm so happy we're connected. xx
Julie, I have also heard mixed reactions about Sandwich, though I am still curious to read it for myself. I really liked what you said about time: "But the truth is there was time. July simply wasn’t the right time to work on it." For me, it was a reframe that I didn't know I needed. I've been hard on myself for falling behind on emails, not reading as much each day, not querying agents as quickly as I thought I would. And you're right - this just wasn't the ideal time for those things. But there's still time. Thanks for this!
I’m so glad this was helpful for you! It really took off a lot of pressure for me. Wishing you all the luck when the time is right, friend. xx
I look forward to your newsletters so much! My favorite book this summer was The Women by Kristin Hannah. I just started Darling Girls by Sally Hepworth. It feels different than her other books so far, but I'm into it. My goal for this year to be present. I know all too well how fast senior year goes and I am determined to soak in all the moments (the good and the bad) of this fleeting time!
Kelley, thank you! And YES. Being present is such a good habit to cultivate, especially in the big times. I love Sally Hepworth! DG was definitely different but I love all her books.
Julie,
What a great newsletter. I’m going to start listening more to what moves me in a day. I always love reading what you write. I read All the Colors of the Dark. I loved it! So beautifully written but yes long. Reading Sharkheart now-very interesting. Keep enjoying August and take care of you!! ❤️
I adore you, Susie! And I LOVED Shark Heart!