Hi Carolyn,

Why do other writers, especially women, feel the need to cut each other down? I get flak all the time because I'm not published with one of the big houses, and believe me, if anyone should be disgruntled it should be me! But I'm not. Some women writers in my experience just like to feel superior to you no matter what stage of their career. I've had many more wonderful experiences with mentors like you!

What experiences have you had and how do you deal with it?