Maria Schneider, that is. Head Honcho and founder of EDITOR UNLEASHED, the coolest watering hole for writers this side of the planet, Maria actually cheers when someone hands her lemons.Because, you see, Maria is a creator -- of words, ideas, and paradigms. And those lemons are just another tool to her.
Maria is a dynamo, creating a new website for writers, launching her digitial platforms and dragging her readers (many of us screaming) with her. She's exposed us to agents and editors, slush piles and contests, twibes and tweets, doling our cupcakes along the way. But most of all, Maria has shared herself in a very human way.
Maria granted me my first 'break' as a writer -- she named this blog as one of 20 'writing blogs to watch' on her Project 20/20 Blogroll, back in the days when she headed the helm of Writers' Digest. Since then, our paths have crossed often, and I appreciate her grace and generosity -- with me, and with other writers.
My writing buddy John Towler says it best...
"Maria is that rare soul that has risen to the top of her profession, yet still makes time for all those struggling up the ladder. I am grateful for all she gives back to the writing community and particularly for her kind words which have inspired me during times of doubt."
Yep.
We appreciate everything you do, Maria. Keep rocking our world. Peace, Linda and John
(And please sign the guestbook)
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I agree, Maria has done such a wonderful job...and geez, I can't say it better than you and John. I really appreciate her and her site.
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Great tribute to a wonderful woman!
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Laurel
As a member of WD and EU I've experienced Maria's generosity too. She's great and you two are great to show appreciation for her here.
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