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    Love Letters to Writers: Encouragement, Accountability, and Truth-Telling

    By Andi Cumbo-Floyd

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    About this ebook

    In 52 personal, vulnerable letters, writer Andi Cumbo-Floyd shares her personal experiences of the writing journey, offers her perspective on the writing life, and shares encouragement to help writers through the hard and the joyous days of being a writer. The letters cover everything from what it feels like to sign a book contract to the times writing draws out emotion we didn't realize to the need for space in our daily lives. The letters are intimate and honest, each written with love for the writers Cumbo-Floyd holds dear.

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    PublisherAndi Cumbo-Floyd
    Release dateNov 14, 2017
    ISBN9781386246138
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    Love Letters to Writers: Encouragement, Accountability, and Truth-Telling
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    Andi Cumbo-Floyd

    Andi Cumbo-Floyd lives in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia with her husband, son, three dogs, and three cats. 

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    • 5/5
      This is yet another Amazing book from an Amazing writer. Although I don’t personally know Andi Cumbo-Floyd, I am a devoted fan of her work and that’s what I love so much about this book. While reading it you truly get to know her personally, not only as a writer but as a loving mother, farmer, friend, daughter and devoted wife.

      What I like best of all is that it is formatted in the form of a diary which, not only gently guides you deep inside the author’s true thoughts and feelings, but makes you feel as though you’ve gained entrance into a top secret vault of wisdom.

      I’ve learned so much from this book in such a short time. Seriously, while I was reading this book, I felt as though I was sitting with my closest friend who was sharing all of the knowledge she had gained from all of her vast experiences with me. It was warm and inviting and I couldn’t put it down.

      Not only is this a wonderful read, but it’s an exceptional reference to keep for later as the writer graciously includes the names of other great writers and podcasters, and their works, many I have never heard of, as well as great links to more useful sources.

      This little book packs a powerful punch. It has information that will serve all writers well, yet it is also the tale of a loving family struggling through life’s ups and downs. It’s inspiring and motivational and I honestly believe non-writers would gain insight from it as well.

      It has certainly encouraged me to keep going with my own works and to understand that I am never truly alone in my endeavors. This author also warmly invites all writers to come together for support, feedback and comfort through her social media pages. I honestly don’t think any writer could ask for more. It’s so very rare to find a writer who, through her words and pages, becomes a true and sacred part of your life, but Andi Cumbo-Floyd does exactly this.

      I highly recommend this book to all writers, whether new or experienced. It truly offers something for everyone.