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We done! We done!

Robyn OlfertRobyn Olfert

That’s a direct quote from a sweet girl, immediately after taking her last chemotherapy pill. Such jubilation she had, and rightly so. She faced her cancer treatment with courage, and we were all celebrating with her when it was finally over. I found myself thinking, “We done! We done!” when editing was complete, and then again yesterday when I placed my print order! I’ve been wearing so many hats that I’ve never donned before: Yes!…

Imposter syndrome

Robyn OlfertRobyn Olfert

This past weekend, I won a prize at the wrap-up event for the annual fundraiser of Hope Centre Ministries. I helped raised funds through my campaign with Hearts for Hope. Hope Centre is a beautiful organization that provides spiritual care and belonging for people who live with disabilities. But back to my prize. First, I won a draw!!! (My excitement reflects the rarity of such occurrences in my life.) The prize included a lot of chocolate (that…

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A welcome week off

Robyn OlfertRobyn Olfert

Three days ago, I sent my comments back to dear Kerry, my editor. The ball is in her court now, and she says that she’ll get back to me next week. It’s good timing because my body needs a break from sitting in a chair and staring at a computer screen. Ironically, writing about health isn’t always the healthiest activity. My head needs a break from staring at a monitor, and my body needs to…

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Two years of writing

Robyn OlfertRobyn Olfert

So much has happened since July 2022, the most significant being Word Alive Press entering the picture. July 2022 – Fall 2023: Writing, writing, writing. During this period, I wrote without thinking too much. As in, I just got the ideas out. I can’t help being me and caring about grammar, so there was care taken with mechanics. As I eventually learned, there would still be endless editing and rewriting to do. Sometime in Fall…