Hello, Write Edge readers! I’ve posted my latest pictures on Instagram. See what book has captivated my attention lately, what’s made me nostalgic, and what’s been keeping me up late at night (well, on two nights in particular, anyway.) Check out all of my stuff on Instagram with my handle, @EktaRGarg, or on my Facebook author page.
Have a safe holiday this weekend, readers. Stay healthy!
E.R.G.
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Hello, Write Edge readers! This week we’re rounding out a full month of summer vacation with about seven weeks to go. Each day seems to stretch beyond capacity, and when it’s done it feels like it’s looped us in some sort of weird taffy that promises to stretch out the next day and the rest of the week. We’re living in strange times, to be sure.
Around my desk, though, I’m doing my best to keep my head down and my eyes laser focused on my writing goals. More important than that, I’m focusing on my goal to support other writers. It never ceases to amaze me how talented people are. This idea really rolls into our motivational quote for the week, which encourages anyone (but especially writers) to be cognizant of what’s going on around us.
“Pay attention. Be amazed. Tell about it.”—Sharon Olds
Speaking of those amazing writers and telling stories, it’s the last Monday of the month. That means our monthly writers’ showcase. June stories include writers sharing how they were inspired to write, some micro fiction, and a wonderful creative nonfiction piece on, of all things, Maggi noodles (and if you’re South Asian — particularly with any ties whatsoever to the Indian subcontinent — you know exactly what I’m talking about.) Read (and listen to) all of these wonderful pieces now on The Write Edge Writing Workshop!
In the middle of the week, I’ll share a new review with you. This Wednesday I’ll let you know what I thought of Perfectly Famous by Emily Liebert. Come back for that post on The Write Edge Bookshelf!
And, on Friday, it’s back to Instagram. I have some fun pictures to share at the end of week, so be sure to check them out. You can see previous posts here on the home page or with my IG handle, @EktaRGarg.
Before I sign off, readers, I’m entreating you once again to stay home and stay healthy. Getting out to your favorite restaurant only to contract COVID-19, or, worse, unknowingly give it to someone else, is not worth it. If you really want to eat restaurant food, support your local restaurants by ordering takeout. That way you don’t have to worry about cooking, and you can eat in your PJs. It’s a win-win all the way around. (As long as you don’t get duck sauce on your PJs. No one wants to do laundry after eating takeout.)
Seriously, though, please think about this as a humanitarian issue. An issue of compassion and respect. You wear seatbelts and sunscreen, right? If you’re going out during the pandemic for household necessities, wear a mask. Otherwise, stay at home. The worst that could happen by doing so is a little boredom. Do you really want to know what the worst is if you contract the coronavirus?
All right, stepping off my soapbox now. Have a wonderful, safe day and week, readers!
E.R.G.
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