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Rachel Celeste Del Grosso's avatar

definitely risk adverse over here!

Lauren Parvizi's avatar

We should start a support group 😜

NorCal Writers' Retreat's avatar

I gasped when I saw that first photo--hope you had fun at The Rooming House! :-)

Lauren Parvizi's avatar

Can’t even tell you what an inspired weekend it was. I’m SO grateful.

SC Godfrey's avatar

I love this. I am NOT a risk taker but a wider perspective that has come with age and experience has me thinking more broadly now. Is that risk or is it calculated expansion? Who knows! But I adore the way you said "perhaps better the view?" Yes! Always. ❤️

Lauren Parvizi's avatar

Ooh! Calculated expansion, thats exactly it!

Renee Schafer Horton's avatar

Hey Erin: congrats on this agent. Arielle is my dream agent.

Renee Schafer Horton's avatar

Opps, comment on wrong post.... That's what I get for reading your links, Lauren!

Lauren Parvizi's avatar

Haha—thank you for reading! And clicking!

Lane Patten's avatar

This is great food for thought today. It’s time to take some risks and I’m dragging my feet fearing the unknown. Thanks for making me see it from all sides!

Lauren Parvizi's avatar

It’s normal to drag your feet, but maybe this is your sign to go for it!

Jess Liese's avatar

This is SUCH a valuable perspective. I think so many authors figure that once they get a book deal, that's the end of the rainbow and the solution to all of their anxieties, but I think people need to know that even writers who've had big-five deals and sold well are still growing and evolving and taking risks.

Lauren Parvizi's avatar

If there’s anything I’ve learned, it’s that there really is no end of the rainbow! It’s the balance between pushing yourself to new heights and enjoying the ride along the way.