I first made my reputation as an American pioneer in writing about the Second Generation, the children of Holocaust survivors, and only wrote my first published story, or, continued it, through the encouragement of my college mentor who had me read each section to her on the phone. It won a prize, made me a lot of money, and opened endless doors. The subject matter both scared and thrilled me.
You took the chance and it opened doors for you! Great success story! ❤️
I'm nowhere near where you are, but if I'd never taken chances while being scared out of my wits I wouldn't have had any career in writing. I can't even imagine such a tragedy.
Even though you wrote this in 2024, it feels like it’s only become more relevant. You remind me that writing is for me, first. It takes courage to write with passion, especially about the things that matter most to us. The way you weave political conviction with personal experience is a gift, Mona. It’s exactly the kind of writing that cuts through the noise and reaches people. I know your work is touching more hearts than you can see. It always touches me.
I can only write it the way it comes to me, and since I do take these assaults on my country personally, having lived in and loved and fought for it for so long, I've finally given in to making it about feelings. It may be the only way I can do it now! 💕
I first made my reputation as an American pioneer in writing about the Second Generation, the children of Holocaust survivors, and only wrote my first published story, or, continued it, through the encouragement of my college mentor who had me read each section to her on the phone. It won a prize, made me a lot of money, and opened endless doors. The subject matter both scared and thrilled me.
You took the chance and it opened doors for you! Great success story! ❤️
I'm nowhere near where you are, but if I'd never taken chances while being scared out of my wits I wouldn't have had any career in writing. I can't even imagine such a tragedy.
Even though you wrote this in 2024, it feels like it’s only become more relevant. You remind me that writing is for me, first. It takes courage to write with passion, especially about the things that matter most to us. The way you weave political conviction with personal experience is a gift, Mona. It’s exactly the kind of writing that cuts through the noise and reaches people. I know your work is touching more hearts than you can see. It always touches me.
I can only write it the way it comes to me, and since I do take these assaults on my country personally, having lived in and loved and fought for it for so long, I've finally given in to making it about feelings. It may be the only way I can do it now! 💕
Incredible read 👏🏽
Thank you for reading and sharing. ❤️