Break Your Own Heart

[Jules Chung]

Laughed out loud at the pentagram and black candles part! Great essay, Maurice.

[Sitting in Silence]

Thank you, Jules! 🤣

[Nicole Scoggins]

This newsletter/episode gave my heart wings. Thank you so much both for the sacrifice element and the advice to let characters be free.

[Sitting in Silence]

Thank you, Nicole! 🌺

[Lorelei Goulding]

This was poignant and brilliant and funny. I'm battling with this very issue right now. Thank you.

[Sitting in Silence]

You're welcome. Thanks for reading!🧡

[Dan]

I love this. Thank you for sharing. All characters need their true voice. I celebrate that!

[Sitting in Silence]

You're welcome, Dan! 🌟

[Remember our school years]

Hi Maurice

Could you give me names of some writers who have affected you? I truly into your writing. Thanks!

Suet

[Sitting in Silence]

Sure: Ernest Gaines, Toni Morrison, Ralph Ellison, Vladimir Nabokov, Susan Choi, Karisma Price, Ada Limon, Chris Claremont, Kiese Laymon, Jamila Minnicks, and many many others!