C Mel Stewart

Good one!

I know. Believe me, I know. Take a look at my bio. I'm out here, because I'm pretty sure it's safe (the people who hate us also hate Bluesky). Everywhere else except Discord, that's exactly why I'm not out.

I'm sorry you were cancelled.

Thanks. Right now, I'm not sure I'm ready for that, but when I am, I'll reach out (assuming I remember where to find you).

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But, there are some issues that I feel like I'm caught between a rock and a hard place. I want to weigh in. I want to speak up in support of the issue. But I don't want to alienate anybody. Advice please... As a writer, how do you handle political discussions?

#writingcommunity I've come to a point where I need to figure some things out, and the biggest thing right now is political discussions. Right now, I don't weigh into them because as a writer, I want every reader I can get. The last thing I want is to be cancelled for my political views.

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Hey, #writingcommunity... feels like I haven't been here in forever.

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That image looks udderly moo-dy. (sorry, I had to)

Clickity clickity clickity clickity clack clack clickity clickity clickity clickity kachunk!

The Mantle Clock The clock was on the mantle of the house I grew up in.  It wasn't wound often, but when it was, I loved lying in bed at night listening to i...

I'm just going to leave this write here: cmelstewart.blogspot.com/p/the-mantle... #writingcommunity #writersmentalhealth

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Well done!

And my office, now. Even got a shot of it with me working.

Bringing this back out to remind you... #writingcommunity #writersmentalhealth

Fells good to finish, doesn't it? Well done!

I'll tell you what, though, if it means that somebody (you?) knows they're not alone, it's worth it.

Let's normalize talking about mental health. It's the best way to end the stigma. Honestly, talking about it is hard work, especially if our mental health isn't in good shape, like mine has been. #writersmentalhealth #writingcommunity

A fridge by any other name

Personally, I don't see selling your work on Amazon as being a problem. The way I figure it, if you want to, you should. If somebody else doesn't want to, they shouldn't. Somebody wants to ask you (or me) to boycott? Sure, they can ask, but the decision is ultimately yours.

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I use Scribophile, personally. Www.scribophile.com. I’ve been happy with it.

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My patio, by the way, is a real boost to my #writersmentalhealth. It's not just a place where I sit to write in the summer. It's a place where I find peace.

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