tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1907885067602758337.post6184118884779092281..comments2024-03-08T09:52:59.827-05:00Comments on Middle Passages: IWSG October 2014. The Truth of itLizahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16170701034715108039noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1907885067602758337.post-25332416689845516242014-10-05T21:06:37.079-04:002014-10-05T21:06:37.079-04:00I really can relate to your story...canned by a bi...I really can relate to your story...canned by a big corporation two years ago, I ended up working part-time and got a chance to pursue some health goals and my hobby (photography). Back at a corporate, full-time job now (gotta eat and save for retirement, gotta work), but very careful to carve out time for a balanced life.<br /><br />My fingers are crossed for you. Love the word "yet." What's your novel about?Pixel Peeperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17553862902461169270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1907885067602758337.post-91962880077858987772014-10-05T04:22:23.661-04:002014-10-05T04:22:23.661-04:00I can't possibly give you better words of enco...I can't possibly give you better words of encouragement than JJ! However, I can tell you that based on the passion you put into your poetry, your next project is destined for success! I admire your perseverance, and believe it will pay off, Liza.<br /><br />JulieEmpty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1907885067602758337.post-31998644377674821292014-10-03T19:07:42.820-04:002014-10-03T19:07:42.820-04:00Every writer has those feelings and writers are ne...Every writer has those feelings and writers are never happy with their products. I used to feel like giving up because I equated writing with good financial returns. Then, I read a biography of Herman Melville. He sold only 300 copies of Moby Dick in his lifetime and died thinking he was a failure. That realization allowed me to write for the sake of writing, and only then did I enjoy success. Never give up!JJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14692103477055483000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1907885067602758337.post-38642553589233098162014-10-02T19:22:49.905-04:002014-10-02T19:22:49.905-04:00Great post, so true. It begins and ends with us. ...Great post, so true. It begins and ends with us. That is a lot of responsibility and it is also freeing in a lot of ways. Thank you for sharing. <br /><br />Juneta at <a href="http://www.junetakey.com/posts/category/blog-life-happens/" rel="nofollow"> Writer's Gambit </a><br />Juneta keyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08815758043024184034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1907885067602758337.post-81153750615745083652014-10-02T00:57:29.041-04:002014-10-02T00:57:29.041-04:00don't give up! butt in chair now!! :Ddon't give up! butt in chair now!! :DTammy Theriaulthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13128574900510175415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1907885067602758337.post-54718475681254637192014-10-01T19:00:53.259-04:002014-10-01T19:00:53.259-04:00great perspective. Indeed with confidence comes a ...great perspective. Indeed with confidence comes a great product and then timing, people, connections, etc all mingle to make the right combination to publish. You have to have fun with it and go with the flow. Keep plugging and it will work out. Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11604494404874408870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1907885067602758337.post-47185225501866455022014-10-01T18:41:37.594-04:002014-10-01T18:41:37.594-04:00That mantra will take you places. :-)
Anna from ...That mantra will take you places. :-)<br /><br /><a href="http://emaginette.wordpress.com/2014/10/01/iwsg-6-writing-the-complete-thought" rel="nofollow"> Anna from Shout with Emaginette</a>emaginettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03324981140248692448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1907885067602758337.post-1932577817574430492014-10-01T18:04:31.996-04:002014-10-01T18:04:31.996-04:00"The only one who can give up on me is me.&qu..."The only one who can give up on me is me." So true. Thanks for this inspiring story about persistence.Laurel Garverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03657218435228802535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1907885067602758337.post-85929417160290473472014-10-01T17:54:55.184-04:002014-10-01T17:54:55.184-04:00Hi, Liza,
I'm right there with you... I wrote...Hi, Liza,<br /><br />I'm right there with you... I wrote something similar today... it is all about TIMING... YET IS the word for sure! <br /><br />All the best with your querying! I need to start back up myself... it's been a couple of months since I last sent out queries...too long.Michael Di Gesuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17047267262428143113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1907885067602758337.post-61298806272309944922014-10-01T17:51:59.442-04:002014-10-01T17:51:59.442-04:00I don't think I have the patience to tackle a ...I don't think I have the patience to tackle a novel. Short fiction seems to be my calling. Though, I still struggle to put the butt in the chair. Good piece, Liza.Jayne Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01053366144206401836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1907885067602758337.post-6920832858229831412014-10-01T17:03:14.411-04:002014-10-01T17:03:14.411-04:00You are a great example of determination and persi...You are a great example of determination and persistence, Liza. I really like this post!Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03865193802444007545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1907885067602758337.post-61755078207620754422014-10-01T16:59:13.016-04:002014-10-01T16:59:13.016-04:00It's great you found your inspiration and some...It's great you found your inspiration and something that helps you write. And, as others have pointed out, yet is a lovely world. Thanks for sharing your story. Cherie Colyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13205065477147957455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1907885067602758337.post-2393638547445644352014-10-01T14:29:50.719-04:002014-10-01T14:29:50.719-04:00I started with the same book, that one and Anne La...I started with the same book, that one and Anne Lamott's Bird by Bird. Both of those started me on my path and though I've gone through many changes both work and personally, I'm still following it,fifteen years later. There are so many "writing" books out there, that finding ones that actually speak to you and put you to the test is hard sometimes. I've just finished my sixth novel and am ready to work on the second draft of my seventh. Keep going Liza! It's a crazy world!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06658507579160418855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1907885067602758337.post-29051474194944762062014-10-01T13:25:09.943-04:002014-10-01T13:25:09.943-04:00"Lovely word, yet" Yes it is!! Keep on p..."Lovely word, yet" Yes it is!! Keep on plugging along like you are!Ava Quinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09404716744982870650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1907885067602758337.post-43270224633682407162014-10-01T13:21:02.503-04:002014-10-01T13:21:02.503-04:00Excellent post!
I often remind myself of a simila...Excellent post!<br /><br />I often remind myself of a similar thing when bemoaning the state of whatever WIP I'm working on: The only thing that can stop this from becoming an awesome story is me. Dianne K. Salernihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16459839567235304842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1907885067602758337.post-1511648669319135852014-10-01T12:39:43.574-04:002014-10-01T12:39:43.574-04:00I don't know if this is the first you've w...I don't know if this is the first you've written of it (or I just missed it), but I didn't realize you were no longer at the cheese shop.<br /><br />The world sucker punched you five years ago. Or it gave you the opportunity to do what you always wanted. Just depends on how you look at it.<br /><br />So, you got a job that worked well around your writing until it didn't work so well.<br /><br />By that time, you KNEW you wanted to write and continued to pursue it with this job. Much harder. <br /><br />I read this and thought, "Isn't it wonderful she could work at the cheese place AND write?" If you'd gone straight into the job you have now... you probably would have been too tired. Burnt out.<br /><br />You know what they say about that third time...Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14932408372240147454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1907885067602758337.post-60824533095546478012014-10-01T12:22:15.499-04:002014-10-01T12:22:15.499-04:00The only person who can give up on me, is me. Wow....The only person who can give up on me, is me. Wow. I want to write that on a sticky note and put it over my desk. That's wonderful. S. L. Hennessyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06514651403542719387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1907885067602758337.post-45471717740790855132014-10-01T10:49:27.200-04:002014-10-01T10:49:27.200-04:00Your journey is a lesson in persistence and drive....Your journey is a lesson in persistence and drive. Thanks for sharing it.Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1907885067602758337.post-79982678314222224332014-10-01T08:31:14.644-04:002014-10-01T08:31:14.644-04:00This writing thing is a long road sometimes. Reall...This writing thing is a long road sometimes. Really long. But what else are we going to do? Not write? Not a chance.mshatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06308916014310536449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1907885067602758337.post-1092782560421964842014-10-01T08:17:44.462-04:002014-10-01T08:17:44.462-04:00Such a good post, and a wonderful reminder to keep...Such a good post, and a wonderful reminder to keep going for our dreams. If those dreams are truly important to us, we will find a way. :) <br /><br />Madeline @ <a href="http://MadelineMora-Summonte.com/" rel="nofollow">The Shellshank Redemption</a>Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1907885067602758337.post-67710429720181668192014-10-01T06:50:47.973-04:002014-10-01T06:50:47.973-04:00Yet is the key word! It's all in the timing, a...Yet is the key word! It's all in the timing, and your time will come. You did the research and you're doing the work - keep at it and it will happen.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.com