All It Takes Is Four Little Words

Last weekend I checked my email and found this from a writing mentor-turned-friend of mine:

Subject: Just a thought….

Vix,

How are you? Anyway, quick thought…. I think you should look at all your old journals and piece together the compelling novel of all that has brought you to THIS exact point. Email me tonight. Keep it comin’ kiddo. You really are going to be a star.

Best,

Stockton

Just a thought?! JUST A THOUGHT?!!! “Just a thought” won’t keep me awake tonight! “Just a thought” doesn’t make me wet in my happy place! “Just a thought” doesn’t… it… I…. won’t… it… it… IT DOESN’T LEAVE ME SPEECHLESS LIKE THIS.

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