Comments for just the write escape

Comment on Why I Am an Indie Author by Barbara C

Barbara C — Fri, 18 May 2012 14:05:52 +0000

I agree with you in everything you say. The only reason *I* would like to get a book traditionally published is that it lends credibility when you tell people that you write books. This will sound terribly boastful, but according to the reviews by total strangers and the sales figures of some of my books, I am a good writer. However, it would be nice to be able to say, “I write,” and when people ask who published the book, to say “Moody Press” (or whatever). I don’t think your books being a series is a handicap, actually. If you offered your best novel (because they can all stand alone) and a traditional publisher picked it up, it would be an advantage that there were more books in the pipeline for people who want a sequel/series book. Series books are enormously popular. I think *I* would have a harder time getting published, since I only seem to write a book once every 3 years. Not much chance for getting a long series out of me!

Just my confused ramblings…

Comment on If I Had a Mantra… by Dawn

Dawn — Sun, 13 May 2012 23:48:26 +0000

Chautona,
I agree 100%! Live fully and make the world a better place as you go! :0)

Comment on If I Had a Mantra… by Jo

Jo — Sun, 13 May 2012 22:45:02 +0000

There are a lot of gifts in this world, and if we spend all of our time waiting and wishing expectantly for what lies beyond, we miss the gifts we’ve been given for the NOW. I’m not saying that what comes next isn’t great. I believe it is. But, the things we have now are pretty cool too… why waste it?

Comment on What If… by Chautona

Chautona — Sat, 12 May 2012 23:07:09 +0000

Yes, I’m “commenting” on my own blog post. Sue me.

Dear person who first said the whole “walk in shoes” thing. PLEASE never EVER say anything again. I tremble to think what may happen if you do.

Frustrated,
Me

Comment on Well, Gee. Thanks! by Kristi Stapler

Kristi Stapler — Sat, 12 May 2012 16:53:52 +0000

Love it. All of it.

Comment on What If… by Dawn

Dawn — Sat, 12 May 2012 14:05:03 +0000

My pet peeves are sayings like “Get ‘er done” or “It is what it is”. I cringe every time I hear them.

As to the glass being half full or empty. I’m a “half full” kind of girl. It’s all about attitude. You can go through life weighed down or you can choose to look to the bright side (and for me, I look to Christ).

Comment on Writing Prompt= Short Story by Dawn

Dawn — Thu, 10 May 2012 20:13:05 +0000

Oh…sad ending! Poor old lady. I want to hug her.

I love this — “Did they know there were people out there who read every single word simply because they knew someone had written them?”

Thanks for the shout out. I love your blog too! Cool.

Comment on Editing Schmediting by Dawn

Dawn — Thu, 10 May 2012 20:07:23 +0000

They only want “real” in TV. I don’t think it would work for books. Nice try, though. ;0)

Good luck with all the revision. I’m right there with ya!

Comment on Blogging: The Ugly Truth by Rebekah

Rebekah — Thu, 10 May 2012 05:03:44 +0000

I love your blogs, Mrs. Havig! This was a great post too and a good reminder.

I still have my Wednesdays set for book reviews… but that’s because I want to limit myself to one book review a week, and not have them completely flooding my blog. Otherwise, this was a good reminder of why I’ve avoided a “mold” for blogging in the past.

To the KING be all the glory!
Rebekah

Comment on 1000 Hours of Research Ahead by Chautona

Chautona — Thu, 10 May 2012 01:23:00 +0000

My poor husband…. he is going to be miserable while I’m in that. He’s not a fan of authentic Mexican food. Thankfully most of the rest of us are!