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Bruce,
I have run into a dark time. My dream is to be an author, and I am currently writing a book right now. I had some things to do, and when it took a few times to actually do them, my mom took away my compute that I'm writing on! I tried to explain to her how important that is to me, but she made me shut up and leave her room. I need some help from a parent who might have experience doing something like so I can have a little insight.
Sincerely
Fellow Author Duke
I have run into a dark time. My dream is to be an author, and I am currently writing a book right now. I had some things to do, and when it took a few times to actually do them, my mom took away my compute that I'm writing on! I tried to explain to her how important that is to me, but she made me shut up and leave her room. I need some help from a parent who might have experience doing something like so I can have a little insight.
Sincerely
Fellow Author Duke
Reply by Bruce Coville
Hey, Duke -
First off, sorry not to have answered sooner. I was on a tight deadline for the last two weeks - just sent the book in yesterday morning.
As to your question - Oh, man, buddy, you're in a tough spot. I hope things have settled down some now. Maybe your mom just needed some time to cool down. If not, you might try writing her a careful and respectful letter telling how much your writing means to you. Sometimes things can be said (and "heard") better on paper than when you are speaking out loud.
Good luck, buddy!
BC
First off, sorry not to have answered sooner. I was on a tight deadline for the last two weeks - just sent the book in yesterday morning.
As to your question - Oh, man, buddy, you're in a tough spot. I hope things have settled down some now. Maybe your mom just needed some time to cool down. If not, you might try writing her a careful and respectful letter telling how much your writing means to you. Sometimes things can be said (and "heard") better on paper than when you are speaking out loud.
Good luck, buddy!
BC