When Nicki Elson suggested we do a blog post about how our mother, mother-figure, or a mother character either from our books or another book has supported or influenced our writing, I was in.
I’ve been blessed with
amazing parents, and my mom has been a big influence on me all through my life,
including in my writing. She really should get an award for her listening
skills. She’s heard me talk about the writing process, the joys (a.k.a. stress)
of querying, my ramblings while I brainstorm, my squeals over the phone when I
called to tell her I sold my first book, and my excitement over readers’
feedback. Writing is a journey filled with bumps, road blocks, and triumphs. I
know that whenever I’m starting to doubt my work or if I need to hear someone
tell me my latest project doesn’t suck all I have to do is call her.
Below are just some of
the ways she's inspired my writing:
If she hadn't indulged
my wild imagination growing up, I may never have been able to create new
characters with special abilities and weave together compelling stories.
If she hadn't taken the
time to read the essays I was most excited to write when I was in school, I may
never have developed a love for sharing my words which would have meant I would
have never started writing and blogging and I wouldn't have met even half the
wonderful people that I have.
If she had told me to
get my head out of the clouds and back in reality, I may not have the
imagination needed to write a novel.
If she hadn't picked me
up when I fell, brushed off the dirt, and encouraged me to try again, I may
have given up on my stories after the first dozen rejection letters.
Without my mom encouraging
me to dream when I was young, I wouldn't be the person I am today. (Mom, if you're reading this, thanks for everything you do!)
Do you have a mother or
a mother figured you’d like to honor, feel free to join in and write a post. If
you share your link in the comment section, I’ll be share to hop over to your
blog.
Happy Mother’s Day to
all the amazing moms out there!
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Such a great list, Cherie! Moms are the best for when we need to hear that we don't suck. And that encouragement your mom gave you to get up and try again comes in super handy in the writing world. Your mum sounds wonderful.
ReplyDeleteFostering young writers' imaginations is an important role for moms! And we definitely need encouragement to persevere despite all the rejection we face in this world. Sounds like your mom has helped you become a good mom to your kids as well!
ReplyDeleteLove the pic! So very true. I feel the same way about my mother.
ReplyDeleteEncouraging you to dream--that says it all. <3
ReplyDelete~JD
Way to go mom! <3
ReplyDeleteGreat post, Cherie. Here, here for your mom!
ReplyDeleteShe is a wonderful mom and an amazing woman. :)
ReplyDeletegreat post! we all need to hear that reassurance from our moms even when we are moms ourselves I know I do. Your mom is awesome and so are you! keep up the good work!
ReplyDeleteAw....so perfect! I want to copy and send this to my mom (but it might be plagiarism since I'm going to pretend I wrote it, lol). Ssh...don't tell her!
ReplyDeleteAmanda, thanks!
ReplyDeleteKym, I won't tell. ;)
Aren't moms great? They have your back!
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