tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3029689947659201828.comments2023-04-06T07:26:48.549-05:00Journey On...Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10213761915342386836noreply@blogger.comBlogger83125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3029689947659201828.post-71885513655858410582015-12-23T02:46:57.290-06:002015-12-23T02:46:57.290-06:00you talk about inner strength,dna,and passion,wow!...you talk about inner strength,dna,and passion,wow!this defines who you are!(note the use of exclamation points!)never lose the strength and all else will fall into place!(note the use of exclamation points!)be true to yourself.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3029689947659201828.post-19056009413988721482014-12-11T20:44:07.057-06:002014-12-11T20:44:07.057-06:00Haha, no problem! I felt compelled to explain just...Haha, no problem! I felt compelled to explain just how real the struggle is! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10213761915342386836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3029689947659201828.post-22698048126710829532014-12-09T12:06:53.916-06:002014-12-09T12:06:53.916-06:00Omg, this article! Thank you for the encouragement...Omg, this article! Thank you for the encouragement =)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12779329393601851908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3029689947659201828.post-70726301291036207722014-11-14T09:22:33.715-06:002014-11-14T09:22:33.715-06:00We do what we must! <3We do what we must! <3Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10213761915342386836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3029689947659201828.post-6451708796355464542014-11-13T08:39:10.665-06:002014-11-13T08:39:10.665-06:00yes, yes and yes....sighing, but I do love it...yes, yes and yes....sighing, but I do love it...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17882862392942362848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3029689947659201828.post-42882621505644830482014-04-10T19:54:19.134-05:002014-04-10T19:54:19.134-05:00Thank you! <3Thank you! <3Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10213761915342386836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3029689947659201828.post-62713074191710332242014-04-09T15:39:25.662-05:002014-04-09T15:39:25.662-05:00Nice bookstore.Nice bookstore.matriarchShenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07684058360125931809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3029689947659201828.post-46289601603908260942014-04-08T18:22:09.967-05:002014-04-08T18:22:09.967-05:00Thank you, Robynn. As I said, there hasn't bee...Thank you, Robynn. As I said, there hasn't been much activity with sales or marketing so it's the mentality of who would really notice if I wasn't writing anymore? Is it worth all of the trouble worrying about publishing and keeping up with the tide if people don't really know who I am?? These are the thoughts swirling around in my head.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10213761915342386836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3029689947659201828.post-49169050357392973352014-04-08T00:37:02.020-05:002014-04-08T00:37:02.020-05:00It isn't about writer's block, you are rig...It isn't about writer's block, you are right. If you are still having ideas floating around and your heart is screaming, don't stop, then it is simply lack of confidence.<br /><br />Why do any of us write? For years, raising five kids, I didn't have a moment to think, yet here or there I would get flashes of chapters of stories. I wrote the down. On anything I could get my hands on and put them into a box. I'm still using things out of that box.<br /><br />Just write. Write for yourself, no one else. You have worried yourself into a stand still. We write because we love to write. Do it. The rest will work itself out.Robynn Gabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13519170568440593614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3029689947659201828.post-65245612876871739902014-04-07T13:56:07.628-05:002014-04-07T13:56:07.628-05:00Thanks again, Paula. You are always kind and thoug...Thanks again, Paula. You are always kind and thoughtful. There's no rush in reading any of my books. I know they aren't perfect and definitely need more editing and fine-tuning, but they are mine nonetheless. You know where to find me, love!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10213761915342386836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3029689947659201828.post-36351841149570704042014-04-07T00:35:43.370-05:002014-04-07T00:35:43.370-05:00I've got your books but have not read them, ye...I've got your books but have not read them, yet. I've had my Kindle for just over two years but it was only about six weeks ago that I got it up and running. Found out it was my router. I been reading at night and am going through the stories at a good clip. As soon as I get one of them done, I would request an impromptu interview with you, if you would be up to it. If nothing else for right now, please keep writing and don't worry about your audience. Don't lose your voices, get their stories down. I'll be in touch soon.matriarchShenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07684058360125931809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3029689947659201828.post-1421891337970063792014-04-06T20:52:54.649-05:002014-04-06T20:52:54.649-05:00I appreciate you kindness, Paula. Fact is, I'm...I appreciate you kindness, Paula. Fact is, I'm not sure if there are "more and more fans" because I've not sold many books over the last year. That might be a part of why I'm "stuck". There hasn't been much motivation or encouragement from outside my own head. <br /><br />Thank you, love Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10213761915342386836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3029689947659201828.post-9595206290503713872014-04-06T19:32:57.932-05:002014-04-06T19:32:57.932-05:00It has been said that the better writers are the o...It has been said that the better writers are the ones who think their stuff is no good while their readers rave about their stories. <br /><br />It sound to me as if you are afraid of failing. But if you do not write your stories down - you don't have to share - you are cutting off a piece of your talent.<br /><br />A friend of mine, years ago, was an excellent singer, who wanted to do more than she was doing in her milieu which was the church. In church she was top billing but she craved more and sought it, and while locally she was well received she did not see what she wanted opening up. She quit singing entirely, a the local clubs and at church.<br /><br />She said she needed a hiatus but had told her closest friend if she could have what she wanted she was not even going to sing in church. <br /><br />After five or six months she decided to come back to choir only to find she no longer was able to sing. She had to go for voice lessons, something she had not needed to have in the past as her voice was naturally beautiful. She came back after another three months.<br /><br />The moral here I think is don't give up your passion as long as your notes are resonating in your heart. Call it writing, call it practice, call it what you want but don't take a talent and push it aside in fear of not being good enough. No one starts out running. There is a development period and getting scared when you are being pursued by the more and more fans, afraid you will fail and they too will tumble is another hill you are going up, but you will reach the summit. Just keep honing your tools.matriarchShenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07684058360125931809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3029689947659201828.post-68942262546099593382013-09-15T18:11:45.627-05:002013-09-15T18:11:45.627-05:00Thanks, Jimmy! So far, I'm just trying to get ...Thanks, Jimmy! So far, I'm just trying to get back into the writing mode. Sometimes it's easier said than done!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10213761915342386836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3029689947659201828.post-70226050343412244872013-09-10T08:10:51.164-05:002013-09-10T08:10:51.164-05:00Best of luck getting back on schedule with your wr...Best of luck getting back on schedule with your writing. I know how hard it can be with the day job and everything else. Mine has me for 11 hours. *sigh*<br />Take care, Lisa.<br /><br />-Jimmy<br />http://jamesgarciajr.blogspot.com/James Garcia Jrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00559119178720751963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3029689947659201828.post-80215923656368602122013-07-16T22:10:55.687-05:002013-07-16T22:10:55.687-05:00Thanks, Paula!Thanks, Paula!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10213761915342386836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3029689947659201828.post-64732185828974159742013-07-13T14:00:01.325-05:002013-07-13T14:00:01.325-05:00Great start to an Urban Fantasy!Great start to an Urban Fantasy!matriarchShenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07684058360125931809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3029689947659201828.post-27685622473160945782013-02-01T20:28:00.606-06:002013-02-01T20:28:00.606-06:00Thanks and it's great to meet you as well! I&#...Thanks and it's great to meet you as well! I'm beginning to come around. It's been a long week!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10213761915342386836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3029689947659201828.post-85280248984607843852013-01-31T02:34:42.278-06:002013-01-31T02:34:42.278-06:00Great to meet you here Lisa and thanks for liking ...Great to meet you here Lisa and thanks for liking my author pages on Facebook. I hope we get to chat soon, meantime I hope inspiration comes soon. I have times like this as well. But it does pass. Good luck.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3029689947659201828.post-5368479323308052732013-01-08T11:55:47.398-06:002013-01-08T11:55:47.398-06:00Thank, Jimmy! I did write, but I made little progr...Thank, Jimmy! I did write, but I made little progress. To be honest, I think my brain is burnt out and just needs to be recharged. Hopefully 2013 will be a lucrative year for me and you all as well. 2012 wasn't great, but I've had worse!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10213761915342386836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3029689947659201828.post-72388894431716745232013-01-04T23:42:31.105-06:002013-01-04T23:42:31.105-06:00Hi, Lisa. It sounds like you had a very good holid...Hi, Lisa. It sounds like you had a very good holiday season. That's great. Me, too. After this weekend, however, my two week vacation will be over and time to get back into the grind of the dreaded day-job. As for December, it's a pretty tough month for writers to try and get anything done. I'd say if you got any writing done at all it'd be gravy! Lol!<br />Happy New Year to you and yours.<br /><br />-Jimmy<br />http://jamesgarciajr.blogspot.com/James Garcia Jrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00559119178720751963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3029689947659201828.post-64463141589133449692012-12-16T16:09:36.884-06:002012-12-16T16:09:36.884-06:00Great Christmas presents and a Happy Christmas bac...Great Christmas presents and a Happy Christmas back to your and your family.matriarchShenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07684058360125931809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3029689947659201828.post-15576860612224244562012-12-12T18:24:25.085-06:002012-12-12T18:24:25.085-06:00Ugh, don't jinx me! :D I am okay for the most ...Ugh, don't jinx me! :D I am okay for the most part, but just tired a lot. Hopefully it's because of the weather and not any other reason. Good luck to you and Merry Christmas! <br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10213761915342386836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3029689947659201828.post-29659616692924824362012-12-11T21:15:47.137-06:002012-12-11T21:15:47.137-06:00Hi, Lisa. The tree looks very cute. I'm thinki...Hi, Lisa. The tree looks very cute. I'm thinking of showing off my decorations, too. Perhaps I'll do another vlog. We'll see.<br />Feel better! I took two weeks off last year during the holidays and ended up being sick for both of them - so don't overdo it!<br />Happy Holidays!<br /><br />-Jimmy<br />http://jamesgarciajr.blogspot.com/James Garcia Jrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00559119178720751963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3029689947659201828.post-28608971609829121162012-11-14T10:34:44.266-06:002012-11-14T10:34:44.266-06:00I'm glad you can rob a few minutes of my life....I'm glad you can rob a few minutes of my life. Maybe then those few minutes are in better hands! hehe I'm super excited for what you have coming up as well! Book 2 left me with so much anticipation for book 3 and it's already driving me crazy!NSG Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10365639454417097875noreply@blogger.com