Hello dearest subscribers,
We are moving through difficult times. I’ve held onto this interview for several weeks, waiting for a moment where I wasn’t propelled to write about some aspect of the anguish I’m experiencing as I watch out country pulled apart by greedy short-sighted billionaires. What continues to help is remembering that good relationships always, always create synergy and possibility; we are so much more powerful, more brilliant, more resourceful, and more creative when we’re bound through healthy ties with other humans. What continues to help is diving into the richness of connecting with people I love and who inspire me, so in that vein, I’d like to introduce you to a fabulous powerhouse of a woman: my colleague, Diane Windsor, publisher of Motina Books.
In our conversation, Diane shares about her collaborative approach to running her micro-press, her experience as tween reading Salem’s Lot trembling under the covers, the first book she wrote (a middle-grade nonfiction book about a Golden Retriever who gets lost), the secret power of in-person book events, and a hot tip for writers about growing a positive relationship with a publisher who’s a great fit.
Most exciting is Diane’s upcoming appearance at the Women in Publishing Summit, March 4-8. She will be presenting on selling books directly to publishers. You can also check out Motina Books to find out more about Boyhood Reimagined and the publisher’s other titles.
As always, thanks for following. I especially appreciate my subscribers in times like these when the news is so discouraging. Fellow writers, your work makes a difference!
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