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New chapter of Ignite! ❤️
          
          https://www.wattpad.com/1154301898?utm_source=ios&utm_medium=link&utm_content=share_writing&wp_page=create_on_publish&wp_uname=MayGarner

Omg, I just saw you add my book to your collection—I'm squealing inside right now! Thank you~~~

I’m excited to announce that I’ve been featured in my SEVENTH poetry anthology!! ✨ Dreams in Hiding: After Words We Go From Here ✨ curated by Fin Rose Aborizk is available on Amazon worldwide!
          
          → Amazon: https://a.co/d/7nqVumo
          
          I don’t know how many people actually read my message board posts, but I love sharing these milestones with everyone! Not only as a personal way of sharing something I’m proud of, but as a way to inspire & motivate others to continue to pursue their passions. I’m so honored to be a part of this anthology of ‘after’ pieces, inspired by other songs, poems, or art work. This collection features so many amazing poets, including some of my close friends! 
          
          Please feel free to grab a copy of your own! ❤️

If you see me republishing my old Spotify Wrapped chapters, just ignore me, lmao.
          
          I’m publishing them to get rid of drafts & to have a cohesive list of all my Spotify Wrapped chapters published.

Also, screaming about the fact that Melancholy is less than 100 reads away from 95K!!

For those of you who are currently reading Melancholy, I’m currently in the process of editing the order of some poems! Just a heads up in case you happen to notice you’ve read a poem twice.

December life update! I talk all about my new job, my latest publishing milestones, & more! If you’re curious, please feel free to give it a read & leave a comment. Tell me something positive from your week ❤️
          
          https://www.wattpad.com/616221983?utm_source=ios&utm_medium=link&utm_content=share_writing&wp_page=create_on_publish&wp_uname=MayGarner

Omg such a pretty theme!!

I’m interviewing for a new job today! 99% sure I’m going to snag the job up & get hired today, but I’m remaining neutral. It’s my dream job outside of writing & is where my best friend works, so I’m really excited for the potential opportunity! I’ll definitely share updates as I get them ✨ 

In the past week, I’ve submitted poetry + prose to over fifteen literary magazines, journals, blogs, & anthologies, and I’m so excited to have already been accepted by four! 
          
          I share this, not only to capture my own milestone, but to encourage others to continue to share their writing. Never let criticism or a rejection stop you from pursuing what you truly love. I took such a long break from submitting my work to places, because I was scared. I didn’t want to see anymore rejections knocking on my door, but rejections are truly just part of the process in finding where your writing belongs. I’ve changed my attitude towards rejections. I don’t take it as personal (believe me, sometimes I still want to cry when I get those no-go emails), yet it’s somehow easier to know that it’s not necessarily my writing that is bad, but it’s just not the right fit for that press. 
          
          I’ve had such a crazy week with so many crazy milestones happening all at once. I cannot wait to share all of the details with you guys soon! I’ll probably make a little chapter in Sad Girl Hours with some updates on my life ✨