The 53rd Try Was the Charm

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Jun 11, 2026

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A guest post by

Marcia Yudkin

Marcia Yudkin’s previous careers include being a college professor, magazine writer, book author and marketing consultant. Since 2023, more than 35 literary magazines have welcomed her work. Every Thursday she publishes Introvert UpThink.