Write a diary entry, dated 10 years into the future.
December 26, 2034
I have just won my second World Fantasy Award for my seventh YA fantasy novel. The high from it all is unreal. I never thought I could get to this place when I published my first novel at the age of 40. Everything seemed so far away from me, and there were times when I was so discouraged and ill that I just stopped writing.
I'm glad those days are behind me now. I'm glad I've discovered a way to write consistently (albeit still slowly!) and not give up on myself. And the fact that I've gotten recognition for my work is just the icing on the cake.
I am so grateful for my agent, my publisher, my editor, and my family--so many people have supported me over the years and I have a lot of thanks to give.
Looking forward to writing my eighth book and doing it all again!
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