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Inspired by Love

March 21, 2013 by Janice Beetle Leave a Comment

People are telling me I’m an inspiration because I wrote a book.

The truth is, I’m not inspiring. Instead, I was inspired.

Ever since I was a young girl reading Judy Bloom, I’ve always wanted to write a book, and when I met Ed, I knew my first book would be about him. We tend to write about the things we love. I’ve heard author Suzanne Strempek Shea say that: “Write what you love.”

I used to say to Ed I was going to tell our story but that I didn’t know how to end it. Then life taught me what the end would have to be, and I was literally compelled to get the story down on paper. It was a very cathartic process.

In the past month, I’ve shared the book – and in some cases, sections of it – with those who appear in it and with my close friends and family. I wanted their feedback, critiques, suggested changes.

Everyone had great suggestions, and I incorporated them all.

The funniest piece of feedback came from my mother, who said, in all sincerity: “I think people you don’t know might read this.” This was her way of saying, “Are you sure you know what you’re doing?”

My answer: yes, no, maybe.

Here are some snippets from others who have read the book:

“Remarkable.”

“Incredible.”

“Loved it. Very helpful. I am not a crazy person.”

“Thank you for being willing to write about your challenges and difficult experience.  It can help a lot of people.”

And here are some thoughts from another local writer who recently penned a column about her own grief.

She, too, felt compelled. Her thoughts mirror mine completely.

“It makes you feel so vulnerable to publish something so personal, but I have to say, I felt compelled to write it, as it is how I tend to process, and maybe that is true for you, too. Also, I find it comforting to think that maybe my sorrow can have meaning by helping others, so that is part of my healing, I think.”

As I begin to do readings at area book stores and libraries, I will blog about the people I meet, the stories I hear.

I would also love to hear your suggestions for blog topics. What’s on your mind?

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  1. Mai Ngọc Châu says

    March 21, 2013 at 11:15 pm

    Thank you for sharing the things regarding your book. I can’t wait reading it. Congrats Bug.

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  2. janicebeetle says

    March 22, 2013 at 4:38 pm

    Thank you Chau! Thanks for reading my blog!

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