A New Start

Late last year, I submitted a large portion of my first book, Rosa La Rouge, to the Iowa Writer's Workshop. I knew, in doing so, that I stood a 90% chance of being rejected. The reasons being obvious: It is my first book, I am out of practice, I lost any connections I have in the writing world years ago,  etc.

And yet, I am proud. I completed a book, I submitted it, and, as expected, it was rejected. I am holding on to the form letter I received. For me, it is not so much of a rejection as it is a starting point. This beginning has led me to the obvious realization that I must write consistently. And, I need a place to post my work. So, until I find something better, I am going to dust off this old blog site, deprecate items that are no longer relevant, and start anew. I am a writer. Therefore, I must write.