This week I was invited to speak at a book club. Twenty women are expected and I will be opening myself up to their comments(good and bad).

I'm not sure if I'm ready for the bad.
When you put so much of yourself into your writing it is difficult to hear criticism. Let's face it. No one likes to be criticized.

My family and friends have told me I need to develop a thicker skin. I'm trying...I just hope I don't get any tears in my eyes if someone hates my novel.

Keeping my fingers and toes crossed.