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Oct 6Liked by Russell Rowland

The five stages of grief were introduced by Swiss-American psychiatrist Elisabeth Kübler-Ross in her 1969 book On Death and Dying,[12] and was inspired by her work with terminally ill patients.

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Thank you, Linda

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Oct 7Liked by Russell Rowland

Yes. It’s a mean old world. Listen to T-Bone Walker.

https://youtu.be/M_ZDGFBKbBM

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Oct 7Liked by Russell Rowland

Your perseverance is so admirable. Honestly, for an artist, rejection and waiting for someone to dispense judgement on your creative output can soul crushing.

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Oct 7Liked by Russell Rowland

Every artist has in every time has had to deal with that era’s economic jungle. As the Beach Boys sang, “It Takes a Mess of Help to Stand Alone.” Reaching out is the right thing. Good on ya!

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Oct 7Liked by Russell Rowland

Writing: proves dirty, dangerous, soul-sapping. Some stumble onto what others care about. Then there's famous people's stories about important things.

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Oct 6Liked by Russell Rowland

I hope you sent a blistering letter to that agent. The gall and rudeness of some people astounds me. Even a writer as talented as yourself couldn't make it up. I have my oars in the same waters and can relate, which is why all my books are self-published... but still I hanker for an agent and publisher... can't help myself. Just don't stop, RR.

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Thank you, sir.

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Oct 6Liked by Russell Rowland

Fantastic! This should be required reading for all writers. There is no smooth, "normal" path at all and I am SO glad you are taking the leap and investing in yourself. Love the advance notices, too. you are good at this legwork, so keep it up!

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Thank you so much, my friend.

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