- They truly believe that you are one day going to be the next J.K. Rowling.
- They listen intently to your stories.
- No matter how dire your work sounds they always give you praise.
- They encourage you to read and love books.
- They tell you not to give up on your dreams.
- They listen to you sob and wail at the end of the phone when someone has told you something about your writing that you didn’t want to hear.
- They ask how your writing is coming along even when you would rather talk about the weather / avoid the subject of your work at all costs.
- They never think your stories are naff. They always find something positive about them even when you are groaning with your head in your hands.
- They will buy your book, even if no one else will.
- They always laugh at your jokes if you write comedy stuff. Even when no one else does.
Happy Mother’s Day to all out there.
I am dedicating my post to my Mum, Susan, who is my biggest fan and will buy my book, even if no else does. Sigh! That’s one guaranteed future sale. At least I will be able to say ‘someone bought it!’ – lol!
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Mine, dear old thing, used to tell everyone ‘he writes’ in the same voice that she used to say ‘he’s done a no 2 in th potty’ a mix of pride and awe. This long before I had acknowledged to anyone I was trying to sculpt a book
Arrrrr sweet :-) happy Sunday TanGental!
Nah, your other reader is here! Happy mothers day!!
Hey Simon – happy Sunday!
Happy Sunday to you too Lucy! I hope you’re having a good one! :-)
Love this, it’s so true!!!
Hey! Thx so much – happy Sunday Ritu :-)
And a very happy Sunday to you too!!! 😊
Hear, hear!👍
Happy Sunday :-)
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I didn’t realize the UK had a different Mother’s Day than the US (ours is in May). Beautiful dedication to your mom, Lucy. Happy Mother’s Day!!!
Yes just realised that too :-) thx Sue for putting your head around the virtual door 😄😄😄
Yep, so true! My poor mother reads every single draft of my manuscripts from the first to the last page without complaint.
By the way, you totally have another sale here. No doubt. 😊 Happy Sunday!
Yes!!! Two sales in the bag!!! Happy Sunday to you too 💐🙋🏼
Happy Mother’s Day. I forgot you celebrate before we do (in May).
Here’s to mothers everywhere. <3 <3 <3
Yay!!! Had the best family meal with my daughters and loved one :-) happy Sunday
Happy Sunday. :-)
Happy Mother’s Day! That post is so true :-)
Thx Judy Martin :-)
I have actually found this to be a misconception. She encourages me to write one thing one minute and another thing the next
Lol -thx for reading :-)
Oh my! This is all so true!
Happy Mother’s Day. Great post, sounds like you have a great mum. :)
Yes I do :-)
Moms are the best!! Happy Mother’s Day!! I love the new look of the blog btw…just fab!! :)
Arrrr thx Carrie – it’s just like a new hair cut – a new blog theme :-)
OH my! You’ve changed your look here! <3 :) And love this bit of sweetness to the moms of writers! Happy Mother's Day!
Lol!
You’re very lucky to have such a supportive mom! Happy Mother’s Day :)
Mums are the best. Great post Lucy. :)
Happy Mother’s Day! 🌸🌼🌺
Day late and a dollar short, but still. Genuine sentiment. 💕
Thanking you kindly – lovely flowers Lemon Shark :-)
So true. I sure would buy your book too! :-)
Arrrrr – thx Deb :-) 💐🙋🏼
Mothers are the best supporters. :)
I’m liking the new blog look, btw!