Episode #169: Q&A and Updates!
Grace and Alvina answer some listener Q&As and give some listener updates as well, including about America's Next Great Author, Tikki Tikki Tembo, and Grace's printer/scanner!
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“How have you been?”
It has been a rocky week for Grace, first she lost her glasses and she’s also trying to figure out if she should get a new accountant. Grace has been stressing about someone posting about her TEDx talk on Twitter. Some of the replies were people upset that I didn’t site Rudine Sims Bishop for using her metaphor; “Mirrors, Windows, and Sliding Glass Doors.”
Alvina is wondering how to feel about taking Covid precautions right now.
Q&A!
Grace and Alvina answer questions and give listener updates on past episodes. Here are some of the items discussed:
A listener really appreciates Grace’s protest of Tiki Tiki Tembo
A listener would like to know more about library visits.
“Have you ever had IT band issues?”
“Grace, did you ever find a large scanner?”
Suggested topic: “polished as possible” what does that mean?
Copyright violations
Suggested topic: How editors find/connect with diverse and historically under represented authors
A request to hear more details about business strategies
Fortune Cookie Segment: A random Tip
Alvina shares some traveling tips on how to add suggestions to her MAPS as a guide.
Grace shares microwaving lava mooncake tips and also suggests ALWAYS tell the time zone when you mention a time!
Gratefuls!
Grace is grateful that her family decided to go for a relaxing day at the beach! Alvina is grateful to start her running routine again.
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