He can't. Writing, like dreaming, reaches its tendrils to the deepest, most carefully hidden transactions of mind and emotion. It violates all secrets and exposes all shame, leaving the writer naked and defenseless. Who in his right mind would love that?
Tricia Goyer is the author of thirty books including Songbird Under a German Moon, The Swiss Courier, and the mommy memoir, Blue Like Play Dough. She won Historical Novel of the Year in 2005 and 2006 from ACFW, and was honored with the Writer of the Year award from Mt. Hermon Writer's Conference in 2003. Tricia's book Life Interrupted was a finalist for the Gold Medallion in 2005. In addition to her novels, Tricia writes non-fiction books and magazine articles for publications like MomSense and Thriving Family. Tricia is a regular speaker at conventions and conferences, and has been a workshop presenter at the MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) International Conventions. She and her family make their home in Little Rock, Arkansas where they are part of the ministry of FamilyLife.
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He can't. Writing, like dreaming, reaches its tendrils to the deepest, most carefully hidden transactions of mind and emotion. It violates all secrets and exposes all shame, leaving the writer naked and defenseless. Who in his right mind would love that?
Jim, I really like what you wrote. That's always been my experience of writing. It leaves me naked and defenseless, but a little wiser.
Wishing the very best to you and your wife,
Carol
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