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A Healer’s Words
Personal Essays & Reflections, Writing Life Kate Sjostrand 6/24/26 Personal Essays & Reflections, Writing Life Kate Sjostrand 6/24/26

A Healer’s Words

For years, Kerry has been helping put my body back together. Now she's telling me that my words might help put someone else's spirit back together. That's a humbling thing to hear from someone who has dedicated her life to helping others heal.

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It's Time to Move On
Writing Life, Personal Essays & Reflections Kate Sjostrand 6/17/26 Writing Life, Personal Essays & Reflections Kate Sjostrand 6/17/26

It's Time to Move On

Another rejection landed in my inbox this week. That's okay. The stories still matter. At some point, continuing to chase acceptance starts feeling less like persistence and more like procrastination. The collection is coming, whether the gatekeepers approve or not.

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Whirlwind
Motorcycles & Mayhem, Writing Life, Personal Essays & Reflections Kate Sjostrand 6/8/26 Motorcycles & Mayhem, Writing Life, Personal Essays & Reflections Kate Sjostrand 6/8/26

Whirlwind

I rode through hail, heat, crosswinds, mechanical problems, emotional confusion, a cheeseburger omelet with pickles, and a weekend that left me with more questions than answers. Somewhere in the middle of all that chaos, a complete stranger reminded me why I write.

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Words forged in fire, ink, and steel.
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