that's what friends are for…

Today was definitely feeling like Monday—until I got home from the park and found this email from a writer/friend:

Dr. Zetta Elliott:
I read SHIP OF SOULS the day after you gave it to me. What an amazing piece of writing! Everything works in it; fantasy, fable, magic, spiritualism, honor, loyalty, friendship, belief and faith, all underpinned by African AMERICAN history, legend and legacy. You easily invite and lead the reader into this fantastic and freakishly beautiful world! I love what you have done with this story. I think you have truly found your voice. This book should be noted with an NAACP Image Award, and the Rosa Parks Award, for it is a very important book, not only for the younger readers, or African American readers, but for all readers of all ages.
I applaud you, my dear friend! Keep it going!

NOW I can face this day! I'm so blessed when it comes to my circle of friends, especially since so many of them are artists themselves. Praise from a fellow writer means a lot…