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you think you are not enough

This was posted as a quote on Facebook.  I have displayed it as a poem, emphasizing where the words sang for me.
It’s from Shiloh Sophia, an inspired writer and artist.

You think You are not enough
and so that what you do
Is never enough.

I think the story “I am not enough” is a lie.

And I am wondering why we,
intelligent lovely brave souls that we are
would go on believing a lie?
And so today
is a day for miracles
and the shedding of old stories and
I am wondering
who is ready to shed that one?
Or another one?
Ready. Set. Go.

When you are done with that
you can join me in inventing a new story.
One where we choose ourselves
right where we are.
Regardless.

And choose to tell the truth
about ourselves to ourselves and others.
The truth is
we are more wonderful than we can imagine
and it is nothing short of a miracle
that we were born.
We have lived long enough thinking not enough
is a way of being.

It’s not.

A way of being
is to love the fragile
sometimes broken
confused and still glorious
self that we are.

A way of being
is to re-invent
from this moment
a story about who we are
that we love to tell.
~ Shiloh Sophia

Maybe this thinking that we’re not enough is what makes us feel insignificant when others don’t notice our contributions.  It shouldn’t matter if anyone notices, not if we know what we’re doing is important.

I’m buried in the chalkdust of this lesson.  I don’t like it.
It’s hard, learning that there’s a strong chance that what I do will go unnoticed.
It’s hard, too, being asked for more.

A way of being
is to love the fragile
sometimes broken
confused and still glorious
self that we are.

Love our fragile, broken selves, and see the beauty
–so we can see others’ beauty, too, and know that what we do is significant, even if it remains unacknowledged.

Funny how my own ego prevents me from loving myself properly.
Time to work on that new story….

Edited: February 2nd, 2012

Should Fate Be Kicked to the Curb? Laura Anne Gilman on PACK OF LIES + Contest! | Paranormal Romance Blog

Should Fate Be Kicked to the Curb? Laura Anne Gilman on PACK OF LIES + Contest! | Paranormal Romance Blog.

Edited: February 1st, 2011

FREE Tarot Reading or Dream Interpretation Offer

Buy one No Tell Books title between now and Sunday, March 7, 2010 and receive a FREE tarot reading or dream interpretation! (One free reading or interpretation per customer)

Forward your receipt to reb(at)notellbooks(dot)org. If you buy it at your local bookstore, send a jpeg of your receipt.  Reb will then contact you within 24 hours with directions on how to receive your FREE tarot reading or dream interpretation.

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I personally recommend Jill Alexander Essbaum–she has a delightful way with words.  Sheer pleasure to read.

Go to Reb’s blog for more details.

Edited: March 3rd, 2010

Romance Authors’ Pseudonyms: Did you know…?

Many of today’s hottest romance and romantic suspense authors wrote for Harlequin, Silhouette, Kismet, Candlelight, Gallen, McFadden, and Loveswept, among others. However, they didn’t all use the names they’re currently writing under.

NOTE: Many of the links are to used books; they will likely expire because these are collectible. Many of the links are to searches in Bookfinder.com. If no books are listed, it’s because they’re just that hard to find. My apologies in advance for this.

You may already know that Sandra Brown wrote under the names Erin St. Clair and Rachel Ryan, but did you know she also wrote under the name Laura Jordan?
Two titles I know of were written for the Gallen line:

  • The Silken Web, and
  • Hidden Fires.

Another, Roses at Dawn, was written for Kensington.

I’m still looking to see if she wrote under than name for anyone else :)

Diana Palmer also has had several pseudonyms, and she wrote several romances for the McFadden line of books, which is currently difficult to find (and sometimes expensive.)
Her other names:

If you’re a fan of the Dark Shadows series by Marilyn Ross, you might be interested in knowing that author’s pseudonyms (and guess what, it’s a guy). Marilyn Ross is W.E. Daniel Ross:

  • Leslie Ames
  • Marilyn Carter
  • Ann Gilmer
  • Miriam Leslie
  • Diana Randall
  • Ellen Randolph
  • Clarissa Ross
  • Dan Ross
  • Jane Rossiter
  • Rose Williams

If you follow Elizabeth Lowell, you probably know she has also written under the name Ann Maxwell, as well as A.E. Maxwell. But did you know she wrote under the name Annalise Sun? :)

Other pseudonyms you may be interested in:

These authors may have other pseudonyms I haven’t found yet–if you know of any, feel free to leave a comment. :)
REMINDER: Many of the links are to used books; they will likely expire because these are collectible. Again, I apologize for this.

Of course, there are tons of other authors I haven’t mentioned. If you’re interested in one that isn’t here, email me your question and I’ll check my references.

Stacy

Edited: May 23rd, 2009