I occasionally enter contests for two reasons. One, I can claim to be an award winning author if I place, and Two it keeps me editing work that I have often forgotten. As a writer we need to keep producing content. Not just any content, but words that reach readers hearts. The only way we know if it works is to put ourselves out there for all the world to see. 

I hope my words touch my readers and my intent to share my stories help people relate to others different than themselves. Love  and caring is behind everything I write. We all need to be aware of others and only with kindness can we ever truly understand what someone else sees through their eyes, heart and actions.

Recently I have reached out to understand others different than me. I found that we all want the same thing to be heard, and seen. Weather it be aging parents, those who love differently than I do, or anecdotes of life it is always nice to relate to others. Are you having issues in your family? Are you feeling isolated? Read a book, reach out to an author and let them know they reached you. It does make a difference. You can make a difference. Thanks for reading, Di