While walking to the post office last week, I listened to Stephen King’s On Writing. My favorite part of the book describes the days just before King sold Carrie, his first published novel. So I’m listening to King’s reflections on this difficult yet inspiring time, when my iPhone sounds its Pavlovian bell, letting me know I have a new email. I check the message (with Stephen still reading in the background) and find a treasure.
Recently, my husband has become a huge fan of Ray Bradbury. As always, he dove head first into researching the author’s life. Steve had found a video (see above), which led him to write me a simple and perfect email. In it, he shared Bradbury’s quote: “Go to the edge of the cliff and jump off. Build your wings on the way down.”
Watch the video. It’s a gift. Thanks, Steve.
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Oh, this was WONDERFUL. I’ve never heard Ray Bradbury speak before, and he’s such a charmer! Thank you for sharing!
That’s such a great quote!
Thanks, ladies! Bradbury’s a pretty rad guy:) Allie and Stephanie- you are both coming out with debut novels soon and you both rock, therefore you should know each other:) I highly recommend checking out each other’s blogs. You are both a huge inspiration to me. Xoxo
Thanks for sharing! How is your writing going?
Hi Maria! The writing is great. Thanks for asking:) My manuscript is ready for submission, so I’m searching for an agent. I’m very excited to see what 2010 brings:)
Oh, wonderful! I see GREAT things for you in 2010! I cannot wait to read your work someday as a book in my hands. EXCITING!
I was searching for your blog on my blog list, I swear it disappeared… then reappeared. That’s my story, and I’m sticking to it! lol I guess my eyesight stinks.
Thank you so much for your kind words, Maria! Keep being the bright, inspiring light that you are:)
Thanks for that video! loved it!
Thanks for stopping by, Sara! I like your blog!
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