![]() Ten years after I first started writing, I published my first book. It brings a voice to the doubts that we relegate to the back of our minds, the same voice that asks, Why do you think you can do this? Nobody else does. It brings an opportunity to be criticized, to be told we’re no good. ![]() Because while every book brings its own unique joy-the culmination of weeks, months, years of sitting at the desk with fingers on the keyboard, imagining a story and finding a way to capture it-every book also brings risk. I believe that’s true in the ring, and I believe that’s true in life.” And it appears to be a pretty true about publishing, too. “That’s the toughest opponent you’re ever gonna have to face. “See this guy here?” says Rocky, gesturing to Adonis’ own reflection. ![]() There is a scene in the current movie Creed where Rocky and Adonis face a mirror. But whether it’s because I’m from a town near Philly or because more than once in my life I’ve heard the phrase, “you can’t do that,” I connect very strongly with the character. I’m not a boxing fan, and have probably never seen a fight that wasn’t part of the movie franchise. It might be odd for a former fashion buyer turned mystery writer to base a blog post about a Rocky movie. ![]() But, as she talks about in this post, that wasn’t always a given. Diane’s most recent book, A Disguise to Die For, the first in her Costume Shop Mystery series, debuted February 2. I want to offer a wicked welcome to Diane Vallere. ![]() By Julie, loving 50 degree weather in Somerville ![]()
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