by Valerie Denay Staton
The hardest personal goal I have set for myself is to eradicate fear and confront opportunities with boldness and confidence. To stop procrastinating. When writing it often takes a great deal of time before my work reaches publication because I second guess myself. “Is it good enough?” I ask myself. Then I get lost in an endless maze of editing. When I can’t go any further the project is done.
I began writing a novel thirty plus years ago. It has received rave reviews from trusted family and associates. They constantly ask if it has been completed. I’ve been told it would be a best-seller and had movie potential yet I have yet to reach THE END. So self-confidence is very high on my list. The book that was to be #1 will now probably be book #10.
Poetic Reflections 