Gratitude Girl

Dear David: You've been on my mind... We've only met online, but your presence on all my social media accounts makes me look forward to your new tweets and posts, from your photos on the way to acting jobs to the book reviews people have written for your books. By the way, I enjoyed reading your fast-paced action trilogy and hope to watch it on DVD soon. I especially look forward to your morning greetings. Because of our time difference, you've already wished the writing community a good morning by the time I wake up, and -- besides my three dogs who need to go out -- that's my official cue to get up and get to work. Thank you for being you. I am grateful to have you in my life and appreciate your kind support. Grateful... Noosha Ravaghi

Dear Writing Community: You've been on my mind... I joined you in March 2019, and since then my life has been an adventure.  You writers have motivated me, on a daily basis, to get back to my work(s) in progress, in sickness and in health. Because of you, I have written numerous blog posts and book reviews, published my first memoir, ghostwritten two books, edited over a dozen others, enjoyed reading your recommendations, and learned many lessons. You have taught me so much! I've learned about writing, reading, construction, technology, and life. Thank you! I appreciate each one of you. I'm grateful to have you in my life. Love... Noosha Ravaghi

Dear Enid: You've been on my mind... By the time I was born, you were already dead. In fact, the first time I read your writing was about a decade after your death, and it was translated into French because I lived in France. I don't remember how I met you, and I knew very little about you, but your books were my most treasured possession. I read your books growing up, and I have kept reading ever since. Did you make me fall in love with reading with your wonderful books? It was my favorite activity forty-three years ago, and it is still my favorite pastime now.  Thank you for existing. Thank you for writing those books. Thank you for the wonderful stories of adventure. I am grateful to have met you through your writing. Love... Noosha Ravaghi

Dear Collaborators: You've been on my mind... It's the beginning of the year, and I'm grateful for a lot of things, one of which is the anthology we created, and by “we,” I mean you, the contributors to the #book … said the editor: anthology 2021 . I want to express my gratitude to you. You shared your knowledge and experience as #writers and #editors, and this #collaboration in the form of a valuable #anthology is now helping many people around the globe with their #writing and #editing. I thank each of you – in alphabetical order: Mike Bowerbank, Frances D. Carter, Miranda Darrow, J.D. Edwards, Nika Paradis, Diane Riley, Nina Romano, and Ava Safran, I am grateful for you and your diligence and collaboration. Also... Thank you, Denis Shaughnessy, for the foreword... and for being brilliant. Thank you, Steve Bivans, for... – well, you'll see when the paperback becomes available. Thank you, Holly Dobbie, for the title. Thank you, Wanda Worley, for your help with