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the arrow might have pierced my heart, but you’re the one who’s stolen it.”
“Eat the cookie. And don’t worry. There’s a lot more. When Penny and Nana weren’t looking, I hid a bunch all over the house so we can eat them whenever we want.”
“It was up to me to decide who I was in this world. I was either going to be my worst critic or greatest supporter.
“It starts with you, dear,” Delores explained. “When you write, you lay your soul bare on the page. Each word and every sentence is a part of you. There will always be a beginning, a middle, and an end. But the path can’t be easy.”
“Because, Rowen, the good stuff doesn’t come easy,” Delores replied.
“Nothing worth fighting for ever does. You have to work for it.
When you find love, real enduring love, it becomes a part of you. It intertwines with your soul, and it’s reflected in your work and in your life. You cannot separate the love. You can’t parse it out into bits and pieces. It simply is. But you must first learn to trust yourself and believe in your vision. That’s the foundation. Without it, love can linger, but it cannot grow.”
“Wherever your heart takes you on your writing journey, I wish you happiness, Penny. And remember, all our experiences, good and bad, are a gift. They mold us into who we are as women and as writers. Pay attention. Life is always teaching us something. The lessons are there.
All our experiences, good and bad, are a gift. They mold us into who we are as women and as writers. Pay attention. Life is always teaching us something. The lessons are there, but the opportunity for growth is buried deep within. Once you tap into that energy and that emotion, the words will come.
Love isn’t always easy. It involves risk, but the rewards last a lifetime.”
