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How to Survive the Seesaw of Praise & Criticism

May 1, 2015 By Jody Hedlund

As a writer I'm on a continual seesaw of both praise and criticism. For example, I recently received some criticism on my upcoming June release, Hearts Made Whole. But then the very next day I learned that Romantic Times had given the book 4 1/2 stars (the highest rating) along with a Top Pick for the month (which is a huge honor). The experience reminded me that life is a continual seesaw … [Read more...]

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