Vancouver Flash Fiction Writing Tip and Coming Down From My Reading

I was invited by the wonderful Karen Schauber to write a little tip for Vancouver Flash Fiction’s Facebook page. It was fun trying to fit my writing style into a useful tip for other writers.

Was I successful? I don’t know but it was a good exercise. I don’t know if I am ever going to be one of those writers who write about craft. Half the time I can’t even talk about my own writing coherently.

Speaking of talking about my writing, I think my Bereket reading went well enough. Looking at the screenshots and I definitely need a better angle (so much double chin).

Sofia and Nate were amazing and Sevde, our host, was gracious and offered us a wonderful and safe space to share our work. If any of the people who attended are reading this, thank you so much for coming! It means so much to me.

It took me a long time to shake my nervous energy - ended up playing some video games and chilling out on the couch. Putting myself out there like that and being vulnerable takes a lot of me. I keep second guessing things I said. The hamster wheel of self-loathing and saying stupid things, whirling in my head.

The month is almost over and I have not received a single acceptance and I am currently at 10 rejections. My first publication of the year will be next Friday with Sugar Sugar Salt!

As always, take care of yourselves - sending light and love and creativity!