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[Carole]

“The measure of intelligence is the ability to change.” — Albert Einstein

Do you think this applies to us as authors?

[D.J.]

I’ll say yes because I had to change genre :-)

Couple that sentiment with: if you want the same result, do the same as before. If you want something different then do something different.

[Carole]

My kids are constantly daring me to reinvent myself. It really works.

[D.J.]

Yep. Dinosaurs lacked a bit on the adapting ability.

I think doing new things is always good. Perhaps not embarking on a career as a serial killer. Something less messy maybe.

[D.J.]

Depends on the change though, Alex. I resist change unless it’s something I want to do.

[D.J.]

Well yes, speaking at a library might be a thing but I’m never going to do it.

[Judy]

Alex wrote: "Carole wrote: "My kids are constantly daring me to reinvent myself. It really works."

Doesn't work so well for me, I'm a dinosaur waiting for that asteroid. I readily admit that I have real diffic..."

ok, but dinasaurs lasted several million years..!