a poem for my daughters
inspired by meg wolitzer and rebecca makkai + event news and...taylor
The world
will find a way
to break down
and belittle
Her
But her mother
never will
There is only LIGHT
and YES YOU CAN.
This is feminism -
at its best
Inspired by a conversation I heard between authors Meg Wolitzer and
(thanks for the link, Sarah!). I was listening, minding my own business, folding some laundry, when their words stopped me mid-sock-roll. I rushed to get a piece of paper to write it down. I never went back to see if I wrote it down correctly because...well, I liked where it landed and didn’t want to jinx it.So thanks, Meg and Rebecca! Two female writers I adore.
It reminds me of two other women writers: my mother and Tony Morrison.
My mother because: feminism and her fierce love for women and children.
And Toni Morrison, who once said something like - do your eyes light up when your child enters the room?
They should, I think. What more does a child need? (besides Goldfish crackers? :)
Anyway. Let your eyes light up. Give them wings and watch them fly. That is all.
Amy ❣️
#Taylornation
oh wow. yes, we saw Taylor Swift on Friday night . It’s hard to explain how epic it was. From a writing standpoint: lyrical genius. From an evolution standpoint: awe-inspiring.
T. Swift has been making music professionally for seventeen years. From sweet acoustic country gal to cross-over global pop superstar, she is arguably the best in the world. I admire her immensely. We witnessed someone who has doggedly pursued her craft until achieving mastery. Also, she’s kind.
For three hours, she transformed from one “era” to the next. She was “lover” era with a flowery dress and guitar, transitioning to sequined bodysuits to rousing female empowerment anthems to fairy nympth floating around the stage talking about her quill pen. And the audience ATE IT UP. She is just SO GOOD.
My children made fun of me for wearing my Proctor fleece (which I had no intention of actually wearing at the concert) - but I was COLD! #nofashionregrets
Yes, I let them put pink glitter on my face 🙌
We didn’t get home until 4:50a.m. but as Paige said, “my life has been changed.” Thank you, Taylor Swift.
Event News:
Hey, just a reminder that The McNifficents is available for pre-order now (29 days until release). Pre-orders are super important. Publishers pay a lot of attention to those numbers and that means your book is sent to bookstores…or not. Also that algorithm is paying attention. SO, THANK YOU in advance!
AND, finally, I would really love to see you at either of these events…
Tuesday, June 20, MCNIFFICENT BOOK LAUNCH PARTY. Morgan Hill Bookstore, New London NH, 6pm. Snacks, swag, and a special furry friend to take pictures with!
Tuesday, June 27, GIBSON’S BOOKSTORE Join me and picture book author, Kari Allen for a book signing meet and greet. Concord NH, 4:30-6pm.
If you order from these two local bookstores, you not only help out a local indie, but also receive a signed book, bookmark, and watercolor story map! Wheeeee.
Thank you, friends. SO MUCH.
Beautiful poem!
So glad the Makkai-Wolitzer talk resonated with you!