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It’s a one-person kitchen dammit

September 19, 2019
/ Blog Mindset
/ By Vicky Fraser

I clenched my fists and counted to 10. And put down the big knife I was trying to chop fruit with.Turning calmly to my mother and my mother-in-law, who were trying to be helpful, I smiled sweetly and said,

Always picked last

September 18, 2019
/ Blog Mindset
/ By Vicky Fraser

Cheeks burning, eyes cast down, and a ringing in my ears, I waited as my classmates skipped over to their teams.As my group dwindled, my anxiety grew.The popular kids got picked first, of course –

Criticism Hurts: How To Take The Sting Off

August 16, 2019
/ Blog Inner Dickhead Publishing
/ By Vicky Fraser

Writing a book? At some point, you’ll need to get feedback and take criticism… and that’s tough. Here’s my advice…Are you willing to take the risk that half the people who read your book will