One last thing..As I pondered your post this afternoon, I kept calling to mind the fabulous Stacey Abrams who uses the pen name Selena Montgomery when she writes her romance novels. (A distinct "need" to keep her politician persona separate from her writerly one.)
Oh, Heather, this is ever so helpful for me. I've been secretly working on a cozy fantasy and pondering if I continue to write under my own name or come up with another. And I will be studying all the steps you took. I'll follow your new Substack and your Insta. Thank you. And I can't wait to read the book
You know I was worried about you taking something else on (your work stands on its own merits!!!! social media is not a substitute for an actual marketing team and budget!!! URGLLLL okay /endrant-for-now.) But I am so so happy you’re proving me wrong—you figured out how to make it fun and nourishing and you’re doing it for the right reasons. I also know you’ll pivot if at some point this stops being fun. Self awareness is our ultimate superpower when it comes to mental health!! 🥰😘
One last thing..As I pondered your post this afternoon, I kept calling to mind the fabulous Stacey Abrams who uses the pen name Selena Montgomery when she writes her romance novels. (A distinct "need" to keep her politician persona separate from her writerly one.)
Great post. Love the playlist.
This is so inspiring for me. I’m working on two very distinct projects, and this helps me see one way to do it. Thank you!
Oh, Heather, this is ever so helpful for me. I've been secretly working on a cozy fantasy and pondering if I continue to write under my own name or come up with another. And I will be studying all the steps you took. I'll follow your new Substack and your Insta. Thank you. And I can't wait to read the book
(Also, how did it take me so long to learn that some forms of compartmentalization are actually healthy?! 😂)
You know I was worried about you taking something else on (your work stands on its own merits!!!! social media is not a substitute for an actual marketing team and budget!!! URGLLLL okay /endrant-for-now.) But I am so so happy you’re proving me wrong—you figured out how to make it fun and nourishing and you’re doing it for the right reasons. I also know you’ll pivot if at some point this stops being fun. Self awareness is our ultimate superpower when it comes to mental health!! 🥰😘