#34 - Embrace Your Inner Self

Welcome to Sitting in Silence, the podcast about writing, craft, worry & joy. It can be hard to take stock of your life. Sometimes when we look in the mirror, we don’t necessarily like what we see. But it’s human to have doubts about our life paths. I’m here to tell you that it’s alright. It’s always alright.Sitting in Silence is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Thanks to all the new listeners. Last month, Sitting in Silence had its highest listenership yet! Say hi in the comments if you liked today’s post. News and Notes:Get ready for my dear friend Jami Attenberg’s 1000 Words of Summer. I’m teaching an online class called “Five Things I’ve Learned Too Late about Publishing My First Book.” May 18, 2025 at 8 pm EST.I’m also teaching an online class June 9 at 7 pm EST called Developing an Effective Book Pitch. It’s one session designed to give you what you need in a fleet two hour package. I know how busy you are.In the meantime, find me in-person at the Annapolis Book Festival. I’m doing two panels Saturday, May 3, 2025.And I’ll be speaking on a panel at the Deep South Convening called “Building Literary Community Without Leaving Home.” Live at 11:30 am CST, Saturday, May 24. If you’re near Alabama, say hi.Get my latest paperback, The American Daughters, here. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mauricecarlosruffin.substack.com/subscribe