A Ruthless Response

I'm still trying to figure out if telling someone that they'll never amount to anything makes them stronger and more determined, like a lioness on rollerskates or defeated and beaten. Like a tired old bow-wow. This week Liz was picked to pieces by someone she respected. And it hurt.  This post may contain affiliate links. They cost you nothing, but we make a small commission. Please see our Disclaimer page for more details. Doing Something That Scares The Pants Off You I have been working on my book for almost two years. Last month I completed it. And so it was time. Time to let an editor take a look. Gulp. Handing it over to a "proper writer" (someone who has actually finished and published their work as opposed to someone who dilly-dallies around and spends most of her days fantasising about signing hardbacks in the foyer of WHSmiths) was probably one of the hardest things I have ever had to do.  But I did it.  In this week's episode, not only will you be treated to a reading of the opening chapter of my book, but I will also share what happened when the editor responded. Stand by...   Links Mentioned in The Show: My Newsletter My most thought-provoking writing is shared in my weekly newsletter. With the people that I care about the most. I would love to welcome you into that cherished space.  Sign up HERE, and I will send you my free weekly newsletter. It is filled with nothing but goodness and thought-provoking stuff. You will love it. But be warned. Sometimes I cry and drink wine while I'm writing. All at the same time. If that sounds like your sort of thing, then sign up here, and we will be lifelong friends.   We LOVE Housesitting. Want to Try it too?  If you have been following this podcast for a while, then you will know that we have just returned for six months in Europe and Asia. While we were there, we did a lot of housesitting. We are constantly asked how we did this and if we can share the website that we used. So here it is: The initial 'looking part' is free. You can oggle all of the beautiful houses around the world that are waiting for YOU to look after them. Take a sneak peek here! (As I say, looking is completely free, so gander to your heart's content). Then, if you are serious about using Housesitting as a tool to travel the world for free (as we do), then sign up to Trusted Housesitters HERE and use Code: SITTERLIZ to get your 20% discount! Still not sure about paying for a Housesitting membership? Remember that the cost of a yearly membership (approx ($80 using the discount code above) will be paid back (and more) on the first housesitting night. It really is that simple!   Follow us on: YouTube Instagram  Pinterest Facebook TikTok