As an independent writer, self publisher, blogger, etc. I hope everyone really takes some time to think about the importance of a free press and the work that journalists do on a daily basis. Some of the work is mundane. A lot of it is hard and it's guaranteed that most every piece will annoy someone, somewhere. Sadly threats and disrespectful actions are part of what comes with the job.
Intimidation, fear and physical harm happen far too often to journalists around the world. Thankfully, a belief in telling a story usually outweighs all of that. Solidarity with writers, storytellers and journalists everywhere as we grieve the five lives lost in Maryland.
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