tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588376429247025873.post2804323604335565835..comments2024-02-23T05:16:12.783-05:00Comments on VOICES FROM THE HEART: Enthusiasm and PerseveranceMona Riskhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14923883333893160794noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588376429247025873.post-30971279696179624952010-07-25T15:06:52.476-04:002010-07-25T15:06:52.476-04:00Dawn,
Edison failed 10,000 times? That's oddl...Dawn,<br />Edison failed 10,000 times? That's oddly encouraging. You're right--perseverance is so important in this writing business.Josiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05930730661273079224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588376429247025873.post-85136608855052209682010-07-23T10:58:34.701-04:002010-07-23T10:58:34.701-04:00Hi, Dawn. You're talking my language mentionin...Hi, Dawn. You're talking my language mentioning red wine! Isn't Pinot Noir a staple of life?<br /><br />Let's hope our next "party" is a celebration of good news!Sheila Tenoldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10549721256331896612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588376429247025873.post-88891659385475933912010-07-23T09:42:34.079-04:002010-07-23T09:42:34.079-04:00Sheila, I enjoyed reading your post. I have to agr...Sheila, I enjoyed reading your post. I have to agree on the "pity party." Mine is with a glass of rich red wine. :) Good luck to everyone on their trip to published author.Dawn Marie Hamilronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01366244357545585183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588376429247025873.post-60639778117416959652010-07-22T20:01:20.873-04:002010-07-22T20:01:20.873-04:00Oh, Paisley, I love Phantom of the Opera, too! To ...Oh, Paisley, I love Phantom of the Opera, too! To my way of thinking “The Beauty of the Night” is the most emotionally-charged romantic song ever.Sheila Tenoldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10549721256331896612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588376429247025873.post-10103724445812156622010-07-22T18:11:02.592-04:002010-07-22T18:11:02.592-04:00I cry on my friends' shoulder for a few moment...I cry on my friends' shoulder for a few moments and then brush off the negativity. My worst negativity is when I get discouraged and my muse turns silent. I've grown accustomed to them talking to me so the silence is worse than a rejection. <br /><br />Nothing makes my muse and me happier than listening to Phantom of the Opera music, espcially if it's in the form of the Gerard Butler movie. It works every time...my story, and I'm sticking to it. :)Paisley Kirkpatrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06401039126457210324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588376429247025873.post-41715581724936171102010-07-22T17:09:47.232-04:002010-07-22T17:09:47.232-04:00I agree, Skooby, we writers are a little crazy! Wh...I agree, Skooby, we writers are a little crazy! Who else spends hours alone, our minds filled with people, problems and places. I'm glad my thoughts rang clear.Sheila Tenoldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10549721256331896612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588376429247025873.post-38565111460287457422010-07-22T16:22:00.156-04:002010-07-22T16:22:00.156-04:00Great way to boil down what it takes to do this cr...Great way to boil down what it takes to do this crazy thing we have devoted so many of our waking hours to! Tx for giving me pause before going to the next page of my manuscript. SkoobySkoobynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588376429247025873.post-82131049348029596082010-07-22T15:18:09.430-04:002010-07-22T15:18:09.430-04:00Jill, I got a big boost reading about your first s...Jill, I got a big boost reading about your first sale in the July FTH newsletter. Way to go!!Sheila Tenoldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10549721256331896612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588376429247025873.post-84783460925850963242010-07-22T15:14:52.548-04:002010-07-22T15:14:52.548-04:00Lee, I love the "pitty party" idea! I ma...Lee, I love the "pitty party" idea! I may try that next time...but I'll make my drink a gin and tonic!Sheila Tenoldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10549721256331896612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588376429247025873.post-64209076037435692222010-07-22T14:12:44.323-04:002010-07-22T14:12:44.323-04:00It helps me a lot when other writers announce sale...It helps me a lot when other writers announce sales. It shows this dream is do-able. It gives you something to believe in to continue on.Jill Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10754506629717417267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588376429247025873.post-71972923963946613932010-07-22T10:39:25.733-04:002010-07-22T10:39:25.733-04:00When I get rejected, I do allow myself a bit of a ...When I get rejected, I do allow myself a bit of a "pitty party" for a second. It's important to allow those low moments, realize it, and get back up on the horse. I make a martini, enjoy it, and move on.Lee Lopezhttp://www.thenakedhero.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588376429247025873.post-49354156674183245432010-07-22T09:10:46.774-04:002010-07-22T09:10:46.774-04:00Mona, we have a copy, too, which I have next to my...Mona, we have a copy, too, which I have next to my PC monitor. It's definitely a great way to start your day.Sheila Tenoldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10549721256331896612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588376429247025873.post-8174622674460570552010-07-22T07:52:04.532-04:002010-07-22T07:52:04.532-04:00Sheila, years ago my husband found the quote about...Sheila, years ago my husband found the quote about Press on. He had it printed and framed. We hanged it on a wall for years and read it every day. It was the motto of our lives.Mona Riskhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14923883333893160794noreply@blogger.com