I always enjoy these, but this one feels like it was meant for me right now! I really appreciate Allison's previous position as a gov't analyst (I was one myself until a few years ago!). I also really appreciate her perspective on being inspired by non-book art. I feel like we get engrossed in the book world and it comes at the expense of other types of art. I especially loved her comment on music - my own epiphany on music inspired my first ever Substack post just over 1 week ago.
:) (I'm on Substack at all because of you, Alyssa!) A big thank you to both of you for taking the time and effort to share your perspectives.
It is easy to think that one's own work is trash. But most published novels aren't going to get the author a nobel prize in literature. It might be mean but if we treat other writers published works like we treat our own, we will see that they are just as flawed. Just today I realize that in Disney's animated Aladdin, Aladdin turns from insecure jerk to perfect date for Jasmin, a bit sloppy writing that created an iconic scene and made the plot moving.
This was fantastic, Alyssa! I always enjoy these interviews. I can’t wait until the next one.
So glad you've been enjoying the interviews — thanks for commenting!
I’m loving the community, too!
Lots of great advice here Alyssa. Thank you for supporting us!
Thank you! This article is uplifting.
Great interview!
This was wonderful Alyssa, thanks for sharing!
This is one of the best interviews yet. Raw, honest and relatable
Thanks for the comment — so glad you enjoyed it!
I always enjoy these, but this one feels like it was meant for me right now! I really appreciate Allison's previous position as a gov't analyst (I was one myself until a few years ago!). I also really appreciate her perspective on being inspired by non-book art. I feel like we get engrossed in the book world and it comes at the expense of other types of art. I especially loved her comment on music - my own epiphany on music inspired my first ever Substack post just over 1 week ago.
:) (I'm on Substack at all because of you, Alyssa!) A big thank you to both of you for taking the time and effort to share your perspectives.
It is easy to think that one's own work is trash. But most published novels aren't going to get the author a nobel prize in literature. It might be mean but if we treat other writers published works like we treat our own, we will see that they are just as flawed. Just today I realize that in Disney's animated Aladdin, Aladdin turns from insecure jerk to perfect date for Jasmin, a bit sloppy writing that created an iconic scene and made the plot moving.