I told myself I would start submitting more of work in other places. One of those opportunities was for an anthology for the St. Louis County Library!
I toyed with submitting something to this anthology all summer.
ALL. SUMMER.
Yet, in my hesitation, I remembered this:
So, I wrote.
The worst thing they could tell me is ‘No’ right?
After submitting my essay (my short story didn’t work like I wanted), I just waited.
I forgot about it! I didn’t think it would get picked. Then, I got this–
Whoa.
Me? In an anthology? ME?
I showed everyone this email stoked my work had been chosen.
Is there a discipline to passion? Oh, yes! And it is powered by tenacity.
My essay: READ. BLACK & WOMAN.
I Breathe Fire 