I Didn't Mean to Make You Cry!
This past Saturday, another first for ‘Death by Roses’—a book fair! And…the first time there was a line of people waiting at my table when I opened up at ‘Angels Forever/Windows of Light’ in Appleton, WI. Talk about magical—Deb, Krystana, and Jessie were the angels who supported the event, along with a rep from the book fair, Renee, who made sure everyone was comfortable, got their wine and tea samples and their questions answered.
(Yes, we have both ‘Death by Roses’ wine and ‘Death by Roses’ tea. Both delicious! Visit our website to order: www.deathbyroses.com.)
After the event, two women took me aside and sat me down to talk. They looked serious and intent so I braced myself to hear what they had to say.
‘Death by Roses’ is a romantic comedy and it makes people laugh, but these two women had tears in their eyes as they told me what the story gave them. I could not believe it! One of them had given up writing twenty years ago when someone told her to quit trying. (Imagine!) The other felt renewed hope for her relationship. We were all crying—it was incredible to hear them share from their hearts.
I can tell you what I learned from writing ‘Death by Roses’ and what I’m still learning, but it’s what other people are getting from the story that makes all the difference. Laughing, crying, growing into a new space of understandingleno and appreciating themselves. Hope for the future…who knew all of these seeds had been planted in the story as I wrote it. I had no idea…but I give thanks to Life for bringing me this story.
You never know the difference you make when you do your ‘thing’ but rest assured, it’s happening. Someday someone will sit you down and tell you (maybe with tears in their eyes) what you have done for them. So baby, let your light shine!
Vivian!
(Yes, we have both ‘Death by Roses’ wine and ‘Death by Roses’ tea. Both delicious! Visit our website to order: www.deathbyroses.com.)
After the event, two women took me aside and sat me down to talk. They looked serious and intent so I braced myself to hear what they had to say.
‘Death by Roses’ is a romantic comedy and it makes people laugh, but these two women had tears in their eyes as they told me what the story gave them. I could not believe it! One of them had given up writing twenty years ago when someone told her to quit trying. (Imagine!) The other felt renewed hope for her relationship. We were all crying—it was incredible to hear them share from their hearts.
I can tell you what I learned from writing ‘Death by Roses’ and what I’m still learning, but it’s what other people are getting from the story that makes all the difference. Laughing, crying, growing into a new space of understandingleno and appreciating themselves. Hope for the future…who knew all of these seeds had been planted in the story as I wrote it. I had no idea…but I give thanks to Life for bringing me this story.
You never know the difference you make when you do your ‘thing’ but rest assured, it’s happening. Someday someone will sit you down and tell you (maybe with tears in their eyes) what you have done for them. So baby, let your light shine!
Vivian!
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