Don t let people steal your work, but don t be afraid to share. Have a positive attitude. Nobody likes a grump, even when it s deserved. People with solutions are in demand. To the question of whether giving back is a part of her advice, Giovanni adds that the proverbial question of giving back is extremely subjective.
Some people like to give back privately.
Counted among her gifts is the writing workshop she has presented for the past 10 years at a local retirement center. For those interested in writing, Giovanni suggests that you write about what makes you happy. Writers must also be readers too, she says. And for her, music plays a big part in her life, the blues and jazz in particular. Take what you re feeling and find a way to bring it into your current world.