tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-838334889630430905.post9129615303158183135..comments2024-03-27T12:07:46.765-07:00Comments on Fried Oreos: My ResignationJENNIFER WILCKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16218241106543538422noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-838334889630430905.post-40546583004085647252020-02-03T17:37:34.544-08:002020-02-03T17:37:34.544-08:00Is there anything left?Is there anything left?-blessed b9, Catalyst4Christhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13650964620664544661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-838334889630430905.post-1143916146880755382020-01-14T07:53:29.486-08:002020-01-14T07:53:29.486-08:00It's a very tough situation, Liz.It's a very tough situation, Liz.JENNIFER WILCKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16218241106543538422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-838334889630430905.post-91311000804732159142020-01-14T07:53:14.900-08:002020-01-14T07:53:14.900-08:00I replied in detail to you via email, Anna. But as...I replied in detail to you via email, Anna. But as I've said, I've loved getting to know you as well and love your books.JENNIFER WILCKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16218241106543538422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-838334889630430905.post-49881913289817894042020-01-14T07:52:37.527-08:002020-01-14T07:52:37.527-08:00I replied in more detail via email, Judy. My decis...I replied in more detail via email, Judy. My decision was based on RWA's actions--several of them--and not on the book. I wish you all the best with your writing. JENNIFER WILCKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16218241106543538422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-838334889630430905.post-5646997194909788552020-01-14T07:51:25.371-08:002020-01-14T07:51:25.371-08:00I wish you the best of luck with your decisions.I wish you the best of luck with your decisions.JENNIFER WILCKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16218241106543538422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-838334889630430905.post-31859408774926569182020-01-14T07:50:51.246-08:002020-01-14T07:50:51.246-08:00I agree with you, as well, Mary.I agree with you, as well, Mary.JENNIFER WILCKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16218241106543538422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-838334889630430905.post-75354946551256172202020-01-14T07:50:31.478-08:002020-01-14T07:50:31.478-08:00Thanks, Laura. It wasn't an easy decision.Thanks, Laura. It wasn't an easy decision.JENNIFER WILCKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16218241106543538422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-838334889630430905.post-63548231310935852792020-01-14T07:50:13.730-08:002020-01-14T07:50:13.730-08:00I hope so, too, Nicole.I hope so, too, Nicole.JENNIFER WILCKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16218241106543538422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-838334889630430905.post-38282163550847910612020-01-14T07:49:50.454-08:002020-01-14T07:49:50.454-08:00I do love NJRW, although I believe it can always i...I do love NJRW, although I believe it can always improve. They've made a good start.JENNIFER WILCKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16218241106543538422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-838334889630430905.post-82401451534785885982020-01-14T07:49:24.605-08:002020-01-14T07:49:24.605-08:00Thanks for your support.Thanks for your support.JENNIFER WILCKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16218241106543538422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-838334889630430905.post-80483907044740664212020-01-08T07:28:02.949-08:002020-01-08T07:28:02.949-08:00I resigned, too, only a few days after I'd pai...I resigned, too, only a few days after I'd paid my dues. It breaks my heart, but I don't feel either the organization or I have anything left to offer each other.Liz Flahertyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06794565644883272260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-838334889630430905.post-67146707475472856262020-01-05T16:33:16.341-08:002020-01-05T16:33:16.341-08:00Hi Jennifer,
I believe there are more people who ...Hi Jennifer,<br /><br />I believe there are more people who want the right kind of change to happen in RWA. Fighting for diversity and inclusion is a fight I fight in all organizations I'm a part of. At my age, I have the mental resource to stay in the fight, so I'll be staying. I'm looking forward to the independent audit report so I'll have the clarity and distance to review their observations and then as a member of RWA make their recommendations are enacted. Sometimes it takes a catastrophe for real change to happen. This is RWA's catastrophe. Just look at the list of agents letting RWA know they don't want to be associated with them if things don't change. Because of pressure from within and from without I'm hopeful this is the tipping point for the beginning of genuine change and growth in RWA. <br /><br />I've enjoyed getting to know you in NJRW and will keep following your writing with great interest.Anna Taylor Sweringenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02381726921411811421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-838334889630430905.post-76958098668078391432020-01-05T11:37:11.606-08:002020-01-05T11:37:11.606-08:00I just renewed my membership in November, but I ch...I just renewed my membership in November, but I choose to stay in and see what happens by the end of the year. RWA has a track record of firestorms. Personally, on the PAN loop, I notice an appetite for hostility, and I see that many PAN members are not posting, afraid (I believe)to comment for fear of having people pile on them. I also noticed the same people repeatedly post again and again and again. I just ordered a used copy of "Somewhere Lies the Moon," (because it hasn't been edited) and so I can make my own decision about it. Have you read it, and what particular sections bother you so I can be on the lookout for them? Until there's a clear understanding of what occurred and legal review of the entire situation, I'll just sit tight and keep on waiting...and writing.Judy Ann Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11933875283816712058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-838334889630430905.post-38460079769253809962020-01-05T09:36:37.778-08:002020-01-05T09:36:37.778-08:00Jennifer, I'd renewed my RWA membership shortl...Jennifer, I'd renewed my RWA membership shortly before the storm broke. I've withdrawn my RITA entry and have withdrawn from the judging pool. Our local RWA chapter has voted to give the issue three months before deciding whether to remain affiliated with the RWA. As an officer in two chapters this year, I've decided to honor those commitments until my membership expires. At that point, if things have not radically improved at the national level, I'll leave RWA. I was really looking forward to attending the national conference in San Francisco this year, but now--no way.Sadira Stonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06879842617320020500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-838334889630430905.post-82958818138885926112020-01-05T07:50:42.534-08:002020-01-05T07:50:42.534-08:00I totally agree with you, Jennifer. Yet we must ge...I totally agree with you, Jennifer. Yet we must get to the core of how this all started. And we must all stop assuming how the other person feels/stands on positions, etc. Until we have walked in their shoes, we cannot judge. I could say more, but will refrain. Mary Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11999861032120466782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-838334889630430905.post-18922082584846981412020-01-05T07:31:55.655-08:002020-01-05T07:31:55.655-08:00Jen, you're absolutely right. There is too muc...Jen, you're absolutely right. There is too much hate in our world. One must take a stand somewhere and declare dissociation from the prejudice, the unfairness, the ridicule. I respect you for your stand!Laura Stricklandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07602797049933793628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-838334889630430905.post-47331309114832043132020-01-05T06:48:55.453-08:002020-01-05T06:48:55.453-08:00That unknown was me, Nicole Doran - my name didn&#...That unknown was me, Nicole Doran - my name didn't publish. Hugs, Jen. <br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02672595767460855574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-838334889630430905.post-33502780584832782122020-01-05T06:48:07.236-08:002020-01-05T06:48:07.236-08:00You've expressed things wonderfully in an enor...You've expressed things wonderfully in an enormously bad and distasteful situation. I'm sorry for all of us. This debacle has been brewing for a long time with RWA. I hope the organization can take a good, hard look at what transpired, clean house board wise and staff wise, and maybe, maybe rebuild trust of its members...if possible. I know in my heart NJRW includes good people. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02672595767460855574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-838334889630430905.post-52567297072484109002020-01-05T06:39:20.190-08:002020-01-05T06:39:20.190-08:00I understand your views Jennifer. I am hoping thi...I understand your views Jennifer. I am hoping things will turn around. And I am hanging in, mostly because I believe our NJ chapter is wonderful. We're very inclusive.Roni Denholtzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05070958906885390128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-838334889630430905.post-8821668729467826152020-01-05T06:02:07.749-08:002020-01-05T06:02:07.749-08:00We agree with you 100% and stand by you and other ...We agree with you 100% and stand by you and other former RWA authors. We will not tolerate racism of any kind. N. N. Lighthttps://nnlightsbookheaven.comnoreply@blogger.com