Deep Breath.
Deep Breath.
This has been a hard week.
COVID, racism, uncertainty, protests, fear...
I'm not a very political person. Partly because I get frustrated that there's not much I can do about what's happening. That might be selfish, or ignorant, or maybe even a bit of both. I've made bad decisions in my life, I've judged people without knowing them. But the older I get, the harder I try to change my ways. I want to be a good friend, an ally. But I don't always know how to do that. I found a good article that helps gives me some ideas on how to be better. I'll include it at the bottom of this email in case you're interested. But one thing I think we can ALL do better no matter what our situation, is to LISTEN. If someone says they're scared, or uncomfortable, or upset...don't tell them they aren't, or they shouldn't be. Instead, listen to what they're saying and HEAR them.
With that...said, back to books...Thank you ALL so much for your love of Avery and Rex. You put that book #2 on the Wall Street Journal bestseller list behind the Hunger Games book! I can't tell you what that means to me. Wait, yes, I can...it means the world.
But now we're in June. And the OTHER Rex gets his story this month! (And yes, as an author I messed up and gave two characters the same nickname, sorry!) In Defending Raven, Rex is headed to Peru to find his Raven after a DECADE of her being gone. You know it'll be emotional for sure! I'll start sharing snippets and teasers next week.
In the meantime, be aware of your biases and try to be better. And most of all...be kind.
~Susan
PS: If you are interested... this is a pretty good article about being an ally to POC (people of color). There a ton of other great articles and books out there as well, but this one resonated with me.
This has been a hard week.
COVID, racism, uncertainty, protests, fear...
I'm not a very political person. Partly because I get frustrated that there's not much I can do about what's happening. That might be selfish, or ignorant, or maybe even a bit of both. I've made bad decisions in my life, I've judged people without knowing them. But the older I get, the harder I try to change my ways. I want to be a good friend, an ally. But I don't always know how to do that. I found a good article that helps gives me some ideas on how to be better. I'll include it at the bottom of this email in case you're interested. But one thing I think we can ALL do better no matter what our situation, is to LISTEN. If someone says they're scared, or uncomfortable, or upset...don't tell them they aren't, or they shouldn't be. Instead, listen to what they're saying and HEAR them.
With that...said, back to books...Thank you ALL so much for your love of Avery and Rex. You put that book #2 on the Wall Street Journal bestseller list behind the Hunger Games book! I can't tell you what that means to me. Wait, yes, I can...it means the world.
But now we're in June. And the OTHER Rex gets his story this month! (And yes, as an author I messed up and gave two characters the same nickname, sorry!) In Defending Raven, Rex is headed to Peru to find his Raven after a DECADE of her being gone. You know it'll be emotional for sure! I'll start sharing snippets and teasers next week.
In the meantime, be aware of your biases and try to be better. And most of all...be kind.
~Susan
PS: If you are interested... this is a pretty good article about being an ally to POC (people of color). There a ton of other great articles and books out there as well, but this one resonated with me.
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