This picture was taken of myself and author, Dawn Dagger, on March 23rd in Massillon, Ohio, at the Massillon Public Library’s Spring Author Fair. I love this picture because it reminds me how blessed I am to be surrounded by such an amazing writing community.
Dawn was a featured author at the Spring Fair as well, yet she stepped away from her table to stop by mine. She offers me kindness, support, and encouragement every time I see her. Dawn is a tireless cheerleader of other writers. She’s a gift. As are many individuals in my writing community. My friend and author, Cat Russell, and her husband, Doug, made a special trip out to the author fair to say hello and to support me and other writers participating in the event. Roger Gordon and David Balog, two friends from my local writers group who were also a part of the Fair, each popped by to say hello. I could list countless names of fellow creatives who have supported me and many others, but cannot because of the space limitation here.
Artists of any kind often get the bad rap of being competitive and unsupportive of other artists, but in my experience, I have found that rap to be unequivocally undeserved. I am continually offered friendship, support, and tangible help from my writing circle. I fully realize that I am blessed beyond measure to have this incredibly wonderful community in my life!
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