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Kayla's avatar

Thanks for the reminder to embrace gratitude in all seasons; today was a tough rejection day for me, but I have so many blessings to count!

Anna Mercier's avatar

I am SO sorry it was a tough day. It’s so hard to hold both gratitude and frustration/sadness in your hands and heart. I think it’s so true that we should celebrate passes because they remind us that we tried. So many people NEVER query. EVER. You made it this far!

lydia bell's avatar

Loved this so much Anna!! I remember you on perfect pitches talking about how it was difficult for you to consider milestones as an achievement and now reading this makes me so SO happy for you 🥺🥺 Life (and especially publishing lol) will be full of ups and downs and I'm so glad you're focused on letting yourself feel the joy and pride and gratitude! Can't wait to read Hunger!! 💖

Anna Mercier's avatar

OH MY GOSH! LYDIA! This is such a throwback and a stark reminder of how much I really didn’t let myself even think about these things. Shew! What a journey. Also, thank you for being such a long-time supporter and listener!!! I hope you enjoy AWHF!

lydia bell's avatar

<3 <3 <3

J.C. Med's avatar

Congratulations for AWHF and I can't wait for the new book you've mentioned too!!!

Anna Mercier's avatar

Thank you so much!!! I’m excited to be able to blabber about it sooooooon!

Kaz Brannon's avatar

I literally scream every time I hear about or see updates about your writing. I'm so excited and proud!!!

Anna Mercier's avatar

You’re so wonderful!!! Proud of YOU!

Katie Sue's avatar

Celebrate this time for sure!! With desserts!

Anna Mercier's avatar

So. Many. Desserts. Katie, I wish you were on the east coast because this launch party is going to be STACKED with them.

Katie Sue's avatar

That sounds AMAZING. Wish I could be there! Seriously, who do I need to convince for you to have an LA event??

Anna Mercier's avatar

Mannnnnnn. I would love this so deeply. Imagine me staring down my publisher….. staring them down so hard.

Katie Sue's avatar

Looking at you, Publishing