HaveTales-WillTell

A dusty hammer, several red-hot iron blanks: choose one, and strike!

"She's been doing this for twenty years." "Who's 'she'?" "Diya." "And what has Diya been doing?" "Providing a safe space for artists. For writers. For photographers. To share their ideas, their creations; and receive help and validation." "Artists didn't have a safe space before?" "Not two decades ago; not like this. Diya gave them a place where everyone else was also an artist, or at least appreciated art. Where the talented offered free tutorials, out of nothing more than a desire to see others improve as well. Where fans of books and shows could find new friends to share their fan art and fanfics with. Where artists felt safe to try new things, because only by extending their reach could they continue to grow." "Well, what's so important about that?" "People will do what they love; sculptors love to sculpt, and photographers love taking pictures. But if they feel that they've hit a rut, or if others insult their attempts or belittle their talent, a