Celebrating the moments
A wise woman once told me we need to make sure we celebrate each step of this wild writing ride. Not just the big “oooh, I sold” moments, but each achievement. Its all those little steps that lead up to the big leaps.Â
I know women who buy jewelry to commemorate some events (sales, GH/RITA, hitting best seller lists) and other who create charm bracelets for each story they’ve written (what a visual affirmation of that story!).
Me? I went with shoes. Well, boots to be exact. I love shoes, boots, footwear of all kinds. I had a favorite pair of black suede boots, one of my very first (and few) splurges I’d bought about 15 years ago. I loved them. Then my dog ate one. Not just nibbled, ate the whole damned thing.Â
They finally came back into style a few years ago, but the cost was ghastly. No way was I paying that, I’d think as I glared at the dog.Â
So my big celebratory commemoration of my sale was a pair of boots. I love them. I figure, each time I sell a book, I’ll get footwear. Practical, yet extravagant. 
Purty boots Tawny! I like the way you think! We should all have special celebration things to buy!
Those are beautiful!! I want some.
Carla
Chinese Laundry, Carla
You’ll be getting something awesome to celebrate good news soon. I’ve got a feeling!
Tawny, love the boots. Just think, every time you slip them on your think of your special moment.
Gorgeous boots!!! I’m so glad you’re celebrating with that advance! You deserve it!
Gorgeous! Love them – may you have many more opportunities to indulge in shoe shopping
Your shoe-aholic pal
Love the boots! I had a pair in tan but they’re long gone
So glad you’re celebrating each and every good thing!!
Love the boots, the look fab. Great way to celebrate!!!!
Tawny,
Loved the boots at the launch party…They are very cool. Like you I love my shoes…Can’t wait to sell, so I can go on a big shoe buying spree…