Huge congrats on both Ploughshares and the romance novel!! I am loving the contrast there. And everything about this post hits home. Such a weird time to be alive (and especially to be working on something as frivolous as fiction!) and yet escaping into imaginary worlds seems like the only solution to keep one's sanity. Hugs to you!
I was literally about to ask you when Ploughshares was coming out—knew it was soon, but didn’t realize it was today! I can’t wait to read it and I’m so so happy for you. I’ve been feeling the strain too, and hiding more often than not, so your post really hit home.
Rebecca, thank you! I’m sorry that this post hits home for you, too <3. You’re doing amazing things and I can’t wait for your book to be out in the world!
Congratulations on "Rabbit Rabbit" in Ploughshares, and also how exciting to have a most-anticipated romance coming out in the fall. Your line "Living in Iowa means you never saw the end of a road" stopped me with its dry humor.
Just ordered Ploughshares so I can read your story, Rachel. Romance novels are not my preferred genre, but the real world is bleak right now and I’ve reread Jane Austen multiple times to survive reality, so I may get your novel as well. So glad you are still writing and publishing!
Huge congrats on both Ploughshares and the romance novel!! I am loving the contrast there. And everything about this post hits home. Such a weird time to be alive (and especially to be working on something as frivolous as fiction!) and yet escaping into imaginary worlds seems like the only solution to keep one's sanity. Hugs to you!
hugs to you, too, Hadley! It was great to catch up a little last week.
I was literally about to ask you when Ploughshares was coming out—knew it was soon, but didn’t realize it was today! I can’t wait to read it and I’m so so happy for you. I’ve been feeling the strain too, and hiding more often than not, so your post really hit home.
Rebecca, thank you! I’m sorry that this post hits home for you, too <3. You’re doing amazing things and I can’t wait for your book to be out in the world!
Congratulations on "Rabbit Rabbit" in Ploughshares, and also how exciting to have a most-anticipated romance coming out in the fall. Your line "Living in Iowa means you never saw the end of a road" stopped me with its dry humor.
Rhoda, thank you so much! I’m so glad the line grabbed you.
This is an interesting issue to be a part of--a "sinister summer" indeed. I didn't expect my work to wrap up such a theme, but it is fitting.
Definitely grabbing that Ploughshares issue! Congrats!!
Thank you! I hope you enjoy it!
Congratulations on the romance and on Ploughshares! Both are amazing.
Thank you so much, Sarah!
I don’t subscribe to Ploughshares anymore, but will get a digital copy!
Just ordered Ploughshares so I can read your story, Rachel. Romance novels are not my preferred genre, but the real world is bleak right now and I’ve reread Jane Austen multiple times to survive reality, so I may get your novel as well. So glad you are still writing and publishing!
Thank you so much for your support, Milly!