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Originally posted by Carolyn Howard-Johnson:
Kristin asked about other authors' lack of support--or worse still the urge to "cut down" other authors. You know, though I'm not a psychologist, this is the subject that I explored in my first two books, THIS IS THE PLACE, and HARKENING. So, I could write another book on it. But I believe it is a poor self-image. That is related to a lack of spirituality. Like maybe these people never hear of Karma or the Judeo-Christian philosophy of doing to others as....
I try to have compassion for authors or anyone else of this mindset because they are missing so much. I can tell that you're hurting, Kristin. There is no point in telling you not to worry about it. But it is true--and we both know it--that there are so many more giving women and authors out there with heart than without.
Stiff upper lip, girl!

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