Rachael Hanel's Blog, page 8
January 7, 2021
What are you willing to fight for?
What do you need to go after with fearless tenacity? For me, it’s my writing career. I’m done looking at …
January 5, 2021
A much-needed boost of confidence
I could use a boost of writing confidence, so I went back to the cards and notes I received after …
December 31, 2020
The year’s best nonfiction and fiction (according to me)
I set a big goal this year for my Goodreads Reading Challenge: 45 books. The most I ever pledged! This …
December 29, 2020
The things you want are already out there
I’m a big fan of Jen Sincero, goddess of all things BadAss. I’ve read her books and had her daily …
December 28, 2020
Dealing with piles of paper
I am a master at putting files into totes and stowing them in a dark corner. But I decided now …
December 21, 2020
Forward motion is what counts
I’m a slow writer. My first book, WE’LL BE THE LAST ONES TO LET YOU DOWN: MEMOIR OF A GRAVEDIGGER’S …
December 18, 2020
Don’t dismiss female revolutionaries
Female terrorists have generally been thought of as only going along because someone (a man) has lured them in. But …
December 15, 2020
New York Times, you missed the ball on this one
Obviously there are more than seven films that address the topic of children and grief. But there are two that …
December 14, 2020
What are you hiding behind the mask?
What does a writer look like? What does a runner look like? What does a mother look like? What does …
December 9, 2020
Keeping the faith, one dollar at a time
I sold three books recently and received this check for $37.80. I could buy a decent dinner for two or
