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Wednesday, October 2, 2013

IWSG: Falling for Fall

If you're looking for my interview with Kristine Asselin about her book deal with Bloomsbury, click here.

Insecure Writers Support Group is the brainchild of  Alex J. Cavenaugh.  The first Wednesday of every month is a time when we can express our insecurities freely and be supportive of each other. Let's face it: if we're writers, no matter where we are on the journey, we have some form of insecurity hugging us like Linus hugs his security blanket.
October and my favorite season are here, so I can't feel down. I can't even think about my own insecurities, though I'm confident I have many. I'm feeling like Anne of Green Gables:
So I'm going to hug my (in)security blanke to me as I sit on my deck feeling the crisp, cool of fall and seeing (for the firs time in four years) the changing of the leaves.
I recognize that fall is the end of the growing season and the world dying, but for me it will always be associated with the fresh start of something new. Anything can happen this time of year. That's why the air smells so good, the earth is getting a clean slate and preparing for the future. Today I'm ready for what's to come (at least that's what I'll be saying until winter gets here!)

I'm loving fall, writing away, and happy to be alive.
How's your October?
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12 comments:

  1. Natalie AguirreOctober 2, 2013 at 6:21 AM

    What an inspiring post that makes me love Fall. Fully enjoy October.

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  2. Shah WhartonOctober 2, 2013 at 9:08 AM

    I feel all peaceful and like going for a walk. I also miss UK, because outside in Dubai is evil/hot/dry. But still. Loving your relaxed positivity. :)

    Shah X
    http://iurl.no/b5655

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  3. PK HREZOOctober 2, 2013 at 9:11 AM

    Cheers to October lovers around the world! For me, it always means the stick hot FLA summers are gone!! And I relish it. It's also my fave month to go to the beach here because the sky just cant get any bluer.
    And you're right about the insecurity. Inevitable that we all feel it at some point. It helps knowing we're not alone!
    Have a great week! :D

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  4. SuziOctober 2, 2013 at 10:29 AM

    I have to agree with you that fall feels fresh, like the start of something new. Maybe for me that's because school started (right before) then. I always liked school, so maybe that just stuck.

    Where we live, we have pretty big seasonal changes and fall is my favorite time of year. (As long as it doesn't snow in October. :)

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  5. ilimaOctober 2, 2013 at 11:05 AM

    I LOVE that Anne (with an e) quote.

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  6. Brandon AxOctober 2, 2013 at 2:02 PM

    I love fall as well and October more so. It has me in a writing mood.

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  7. JulieOctober 2, 2013 at 2:44 PM

    I'm still a little stunned that it's October! Love it, (but I'm still in a summer dress today)

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  8. Kelley LynnOctober 2, 2013 at 9:38 PM

    This is EXACTLY like I feel. Love October :)

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  9. Michelle D. ArgyleOctober 3, 2013 at 1:35 AM

    October is one of my favorite months, and I'm so glad you get to see the leaves this year. :) I love that quote!!!

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  10. dolorahOctober 3, 2013 at 2:44 AM

    Fall is my favorite time of year too :)

    .......dhole

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  11. MorganOctober 3, 2013 at 10:40 AM

    Oh gosh... doesn't fall do so much to renew hope? I LOVE this time of year... it's like, all summer I was an insecure mess, and all of a sudden I have hope and inspiration and am a completely different person. (Heh, I'll take it!) :)

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  12. Emily R. KingOctober 8, 2013 at 12:04 PM

    Good for you, Robin! Enjoy the season! :D

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