Moving from Fear to Creativity: An Interview with Author, Digital Marketer, and Cancer Survivor Marquina Iliev-Piselli

Last month, I wrote a post about what we as writers could do in the wake of mass shootings. It was about the power of the pen and how it can make a difference: in our community, in our country, in our world.

And this guest post, Marquina Iliev-Piselli also explores the same concept, but at a very personal, singular level.

While fear is a part of the human experience, it’s not as easy to write about it, to explore what we are most afraid of, to talk with others who may not want to hear or be...