You can tell her anything.

She would not sugarcoat it for you. It was always very practical and real-world.

If Sally were here right now, she would be the calm-headed one. She could talk you through your sorrow and grief.

She knew her job had risks but she was dedicated to it. Not that we know it had anything to do with it.

This is now about finding justice for Sally Blackwell. We need to find that person so we do right by Sally.

Don't talk about writing. Write. Don't show unfinished work to anyone. Don't show finished work to non-writers. Get your opinions, not from friends and family, but by sending your work out to editors. An endless stream of rejection slips means you need to learn more. So learn more.