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Angie Gascho's avatar

I really appreciated your candor and feel like you tapped into that experience so many of us have with writing, social media, and a desire for our work to be acknowledged and appreciated. I'm intrigued about the book you're working on, as I feel shame is an under explored topic in middle grade lit. I loved everything about this post! Thanks for sharing. :)

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Laurie Morrison's avatar

Thank you so much for reading, Angie, and for this thoughtful note! I’m so happy you enjoyed the post!

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Angie Gascho's avatar

Of course, Laurie! Putting your words out there takes courage, time, and dedication. So we teacher/writers (me aspiring and still working on it) need to stick together! Thank YOU for your vulnerability. :)

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Jessica S Dils's avatar

I'm grateful for your boundaries and your truth! Also so glad you are giving this new novel draft the time and space it deserves...loved what I heard about it this summer and excited for you! And your readers...

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Laurie Morrison's avatar

Thank you so much, Jess! So grateful for YOU! ❤️

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Amy Makechnie's avatar

I, too, am guilty of checking and hoping and despairing and rejoicing...I've come to embrace it somewhat, knowing I'm proud of the book I wrote and more able to dismiss those who don't love it like I do. I don't have any solutions except to say I'm with you and always working on the shame trap (knowing it's a trap!) It's fall - and reminding me of Keeping Pace and XC!!!!

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Mima Tipper's avatar

Grateful for this honest, heartfelt post, Laurie! And from the reading you shared this summer, I am psyched for your next book.

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Shannon Balloon's avatar

Love this post and loved seeing your mention of the podcast. That was such a great conversation we had!

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Laurie Morrison's avatar

How frustrating!

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