My press launch

Sarah Thomson

Sarah Thomson is the Founder and Publisher of Women's Post Media  

The launch on Tuesday was a terrific success. My team did a great job and we’re still answering emails and calls of support. I knew people would like my platform but I didn’t expect such an overwhelming wave of support.

But I have to admit the best moment wasn’t having the cameras and lights on me, but came in the moments just afterward when my husband whispered in my ear that he was proud of me. I'll continue to climb mountains just so I can hear those words from him. Love can conquer all…

As the publisher of Women’s Post I also didn’t expect to get much print support but the Toronto Sun and Toronto Star gave me some pretty terrific mentions. Thank you and I tip my hat to you.

This week has reinforced what I have known all along about the art of writing. The best writers (true artists) are honest people and do not allow their politics or personal views to distort their words. They don’t have ego problems and are able to remain honest and true to their work. All of the writers I have hired for the Women's Post are confident people with integrity. A writer without integrity is a sad thing to behold.

I had an interview with a writer who asked me where my confidence came from and warning bells went off in my head. A writer who doesn’t understand where confidence comes from is a dangerous one. I wondered if he would take my words and twist them. And he did. It is such a shame when art gets compromised by the loss of integrity.

Some people have warned me not to be so open and honest because the political world will eat me up. I heard the same warnings when I started the Women’s Post. What they don’t understand is that true strength and confidence comes from never compromising who I am.

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