Happy Mother's Day!

 Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers and the motherers.

To the people who gave life, raised life, protected life, encouraged life, rescued life, and made room for others in their hearts. To the women celebrated today, and also to the men who quietly stepped in and filled a mother’s role when it was needed most.

To the grandmothers, stepmothers, foster parents, aunts, sisters, teachers, friends, mentors, neighbors, and pet moms.

Where would the world be without the people who step up, show up, love deeply, and make someone feel safe?

Today, we celebrate you. 💐

Insecure Writer's Support Group - May 2026

 

Click here to find out more and to see a list of other IWSG blogs.

Purpose: To share and encourage. Writers can express doubts and concerns without fear of appearing foolish or weak. Those who have been through the fire can offer assistance and guidance. It’s a safe haven for insecure writers of all kinds!

The awesome co-hosts for the May 6th posting of the IWSG are Jenni Enzor, Jemima Pett, Jamie of Uniquely Maladjusted but Fun, and Kim Lajevardi!

Optional question - What was the most inspiring feedback
you received from readers, including agents, editors, and beta readers?

That I made them cry. Does that make me mean? I tend to write about hard things people experience in life, and if I do it right, the reader goes through that with them. I guess that's why I don't do romcom. I'm serious and if I'm ever funny, it's almost by accident. 🤷🏻It does happen sometimes.

I have a special folder where I put emails I've received. It's called Bummer Day. On a day when I'm feeling wear or beat-up by this writing life I've chosen, I can go to it to see what people have said. It uplifts me.

What about you? What inspiring feedback have you received?