A brand new author,
wrapped up in the excitement
of her first book release,
used an incorrect term
when describing her publisher.
It upset the publisher
and upset many, many authors.
It didn’t upset me.
What upset me was the reaction.
The new author was named
and
people jumped all over her.
For making a mistake.
I didn’t
because I’ve made many, many mistakes.
I plan to continue making
many, many mistakes
and I would prefer that
no one sends me hateful emails
when I do.
Unless you’re an absolutely perfect person,
cut other people some slack
when they make mistakes.