Wow. OK. I wish I could say the reason I have not posted in a long, long time (more than a month!) is because I was working on my novel. And I guess I can say that, in part. But the real reasons for my hiatus? Moving and pregnancy. Both are exhausting. Both make you feel nauseated at times. And both can be all-consuming. So I haven't really been focused on blogging.
But! I'm back and I do have something to say about writing. My friend and editor from my days at Bridal Guide magazine has written a book! I'm so excited for her and proud of her accomplishments. Turns out Denise Schipani is the ultimate mean mommy. And I say that in the best possible way because she has an excellent blog on the topic of parenting (I especially enjoyed her rant today about the lack of mandatory paid maternity leave in the U.S.). Now, she's parlayed her blogging success into a book: Mean Moms Rule. I know it will be awesome because she's always been an amazing writer.
I've read (and written) before about those jealous feelings that creep up when another writer achieves success. But in this case, I truly feel nothing but happiness!
I think the whole Mean Moms thing could be huge!
ReplyDeleteI agree that it could be huge. I hope it is! I was a "mean" teacher and it worked for me...and a "mean" mom, too. We need more consistent parents and teachers with high expectations. And good for you, Heather. No reason to be jealous...you are a successful woman, too. If we're happy with ourselves, we can be happy for others. Thanks for sharing yourself.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the comments! Melissa, I am reading your book - it's a great Christmas story! I'll post on it after I'm finished. ;)
ReplyDelete