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| Sarah Raplee & Judith Ashley |
“Holding on is believing that there’s only a past; letting go is knowing there’s a future.” —Daphne Rose Kingma
Writer’s block is something I’ve never really experienced until now. I’ve found it very difficult to write my final individual post for Romancing the Genres. It took me a while to figure out why.
It’s definitely time to move on. Blogging is no longer the
necessity it once was for authors. There are many options available for
reaching our readers. Judith and I have less energy as we grow older, and we
need to spend it carefully.
That being said, I’ve loved working with authors from all
over the world. Reading their blog posts and their books has enriched my life.
I will try to keep up with them in other spaces, but closing RTG still feels
like letting go. There’s a bit of grief and fear of the unknown that makes me
want to hold on. (Hence the writer’s block.)
When Judith and I decided to start an international group
blog for Romance writers and readers, we were 50% excited and 50% terrified.
Neither of us had experience blogging. Both of us believed that blogging was a
necessity for writers in 2011 to connect with their target demographic.
We were such beginners, but we knew we had to take a leap of faith. Fourteen years later, we must overcome fear to do so again.
“Even the greatest was once a beginner. Don’t be afraid to take that first step.” —Muhammad Ali
Farewell my friends! Let go and leap into the adventure that is our futures!!!
Blessed be! ~Sarah Raplee McDermed
8 comments:
Sarah, in my memory I was 80% terrified and 20% excited and 100% sure that together we could make it happen. And we did!
Yes, we did! It's been a fun and rewarding ride.
You'll be back in another form. I feel it. Thank you for all you have done during these fourteen years.
No one new you were terrified! You both led us on an exceptionally journey through the blogsphere. You made sure we had interesting bloggers and guests that none of us would have known about without this blog.
Thank you my queens!! I know the next adventure is just around the corner!!!
Thanks so much, Sarah. You are leaving great legacy with RTG. Wishing you the best in the next chapter of your life!
Thank you for your kind words, Diana. It's been quite the journey! Can't wait for a new adventure!!!
Honestly, I'm floundering a bit as I try to find that new form! Thank you for your kind words, Marcia!
Thank you, Lynn. I have so enjoyed your posts from the great State of Alaska, one of my favorite places in the whole world! You have added so much to RTG with your unique perspectives.
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