Specifically, the graphic novel.

 

“Why do people hate Jewish people?”

“Not all people, Sara. You must never think it’s ALL people. Only some people.”

“Bad people?”

“I try not to think in terms of good and bad. I prefer to think in terms of light and dark. I believe that all people have a light that shines inside of them. This light allows us to see into other people’s hearts, to see the beauty there. The love. The sadness. The humanity.”

 

Well, that was an insight. I always thought about the light within someone shining out for others to see. I had this image of someone just walking around benevolently, blessing people. It keeps you looking outside yourself for those people. But what Palacio is talking about here is actively using your light to change hearts.

And not to worry–I’ll keep you posted on any future news of my impending enlightenment.

As I lie here with more fluid in my lungs than energy, I realize that it’s the perfect time to write all my clients a holiday card to remind them that I exist BRING THEM JOY!

 

Hello hirers!

Dearest people who once gave me jobs,

Holiday Greetings and Happiest of New Years!

2023 has been exciting—my first calendar year of narrating full-time. I’ve been a planetary president, gotten all the love interests, saved several worlds, sexually assaulted myself started the Russian Revolution, became a small-town cupcake mogul, and through it all, learned so much more about storytelling.

I completed the “21 Day Audiobook Challenge” with Matthew Lloyd Davies and 11 other incredible narrators. After years of putting it off, I finally got more vocal training, studying the Linklater method with Andi Arndt as well as Patsy Rodenburg’s process with Willie Repoley.

So, thank you. Thank you for trusting me with your precious books and ideas, and giving me the honor of collaborating with you.

I hope to work further with you in the coming years! L’chaim!

 

Best,

Amy

 

Now to put it on a nice picture of something that I make in Procreate*.

 

*Product placement for YOU, Procreate! Now pay me.