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.
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.
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.
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. 
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September 26th, 2006 @ 1:17 am
Purty boots Tawny! I like the way you think! We should all have special celebration things to buy!
September 26th, 2006 @ 3:02 am
Those are beautiful!! I want some.
Carla
September 26th, 2006 @ 3:38 am
Chinese Laundry, Carla
You’ll be getting something awesome to celebrate good news soon. I’ve got a feeling!
September 26th, 2006 @ 11:38 am
Tawny, love the boots. Just think, every time you slip them on your think of your special moment.
September 26th, 2006 @ 12:16 pm
Gorgeous boots!!! I’m so glad you’re celebrating with that advance! You deserve it!
September 26th, 2006 @ 4:59 pm
Gorgeous! Love them - may you have many more opportunities to indulge in shoe shopping
Your shoe-aholic pal
September 26th, 2006 @ 8:24 pm
Love the boots! I had a pair in tan but they’re long gone
So glad you’re celebrating each and every good thing!!
September 26th, 2006 @ 10:39 pm
Love the boots, the look fab. Great way to celebrate!!!!
September 27th, 2006 @ 9:33 pm
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…