tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056844845233238675.post4233548754191419452..comments2024-02-18T02:17:28.886-08:00Comments on Julie Flanders, Writer: First IWSG of 2018!Julie Flandershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05003737491313673214noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056844845233238675.post-60203405828911232262018-01-11T15:51:23.971-08:002018-01-11T15:51:23.971-08:00Sorry this past year wasn't that productive fo...Sorry this past year wasn't that productive for you, writing-wise, but I'm glad to hear other facets of 2017 went so well for you! Hope 2018 is just as kind to you, and that your writing muse decides to tag along, too! ^_^Heather R. Holdenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04309060285955963459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056844845233238675.post-35291014434349040602018-01-11T07:12:32.812-08:002018-01-11T07:12:32.812-08:00I think you were quite productive and you felt goo...I think you were quite productive and you felt good about it so that's all great. December is a hectic month anyway so I hope you enjoyed the holidays.Birgithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09439720285857050428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056844845233238675.post-44860360330084525302018-01-11T04:46:07.229-08:002018-01-11T04:46:07.229-08:00I love hearing that you're in a great place ev...I love hearing that you're in a great place even if writing isn't getting done as much as you'd like. That's kinda where I am too. I'd rather be with family during the holidays than behind my keyboard any day. That's why I took so much time off during the holidays: from work and blogging! :)<br /><br />Have a beachy week!<br /><a href="https://helpingpartnersofsexaddictsheal.org/" rel="nofollow">Elsie </a><br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056844845233238675.post-24087092259128586582018-01-10T13:05:47.455-08:002018-01-10T13:05:47.455-08:00See, that's kind of where I'm at for the m...See, that's kind of where I'm at for the moment: a writing hiatus. We'll blame it on the adorable little one blowing bubbles in the background, but the truth is, I need enough sanity to balance the littles, home schooling, and the maintenance of my home. So for the moment, it feels good. In a year, I'll probably be ready to resume.<br /><br />Here's to an epic 2018!Crystal Collierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03912469552483168148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056844845233238675.post-69726853795889858922018-01-08T16:19:57.321-08:002018-01-08T16:19:57.321-08:00Best wishes for a great year, Julie. Nicki's w...Best wishes for a great year, Julie. Nicki's words really hit home. I loved the way last year turned out, for me as a writer and my personal life, too.Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056844845233238675.post-37686520545857195032018-01-07T17:52:08.990-08:002018-01-07T17:52:08.990-08:00Writing is something you do, and do well, but it&#...Writing is something you do, and do well, but it's only a small part of who you are as a human being. Enjoy writing when the words are flowing, and pursue your other interests when they aren't. Makes sense to me! And it also makes you a more well-rounded interesting person.<br /><br />HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056844845233238675.post-9575204890434187572018-01-07T12:50:45.119-08:002018-01-07T12:50:45.119-08:00That malaise about writing--it's frightening. ...That malaise about writing--it's frightening. I've had it in the past though rarely. You wonder how you ever felt so passionate about stuff that wasn't real and will that ever return because it felt good! Good luck, Julie! I am sending positive vibes your way.Computer Tutorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00938856237984732342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056844845233238675.post-23833419784132002782018-01-07T12:21:08.785-08:002018-01-07T12:21:08.785-08:00Taking time away from writing allows for the refil...Taking time away from writing allows for the refilling of that creative well...<br />Happy New Year! <br />Hope it's a great one, filled with thousands of new ideas and words!Michelle Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02750092836481599870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056844845233238675.post-53195816169732772742018-01-07T10:37:01.506-08:002018-01-07T10:37:01.506-08:00I've never been a fan of forcing yourself to w...I've never been a fan of forcing yourself to write when you don't feel like it. Having time away makes the return all the more sweet. I'm looking forward to getting back to reading too!<br /><br />Happy 2018, and may it be full of words :-)Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056844845233238675.post-22547957432303673412018-01-05T11:31:23.650-08:002018-01-05T11:31:23.650-08:00We all need some down time, and we need to be kind...We all need some down time, and we need to be kinder to ourselves when we need it. (I'm learning that too!) Have a fabulous 2018!Christine Rainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263694662585963900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056844845233238675.post-17399063119771264852018-01-04T18:16:26.265-08:002018-01-04T18:16:26.265-08:00Hi Julie and yeah great words from Nicki. Without ...Hi Julie and yeah great words from Nicki. Without writing, which I used to think I would lose my marbles, I am still a whole person. We simply need to recognize and accept it. here's to a healthy and prosperous 2018!Stephen Tremphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10387553613827257304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056844845233238675.post-81630559568844858282018-01-04T12:28:47.765-08:002018-01-04T12:28:47.765-08:00I'm sorry for your frustrations but it good to...I'm sorry for your frustrations but it good to recognize that you are still you.H. R. Sinclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06715450637785127208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056844845233238675.post-59201658575033111162018-01-04T10:15:53.567-08:002018-01-04T10:15:53.567-08:00Life is a balance, for sure. You obviously needed ...Life is a balance, for sure. You obviously needed some down time, so good for you. You'll write when you're ready.<br /><br />Happy New Year, Julie!Gwen Gardnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13132836346305559246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056844845233238675.post-62741300796447641022018-01-04T01:55:27.882-08:002018-01-04T01:55:27.882-08:00ARIGATOU(Thank you so much!!)
I hope you and your...ARIGATOU(Thank you so much!!)<br /> I hope you and your family have a wonderful holiday and a prosperous new year!<br /> On Japanese New Year ‘s customs;<br /> Adults put money in a special envelope and give it to children.<br /> This is called “otoshidama” and many children look forward to it very much!<br /> Ryoma.Ryoma Sakamoto.Japanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08728147558960078304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056844845233238675.post-67732335328805423162018-01-03T15:39:43.718-08:002018-01-03T15:39:43.718-08:00Hi Julie - so pleased you've been having an ou...Hi Julie - so pleased you've been having an out-of-self-writing time - but also that the job is happier than it has been - that makes such a big difference. <br /><br />Sounds like you're in a laybye for the moment ... and will return when you're ready = enjoy 2018 ... and for the time being all the best - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056844845233238675.post-32549952591684226792018-01-03T13:42:43.976-08:002018-01-03T13:42:43.976-08:00It's definitely important to have a rounded li...It's definitely important to have a rounded life and you're right, trying to force anything isn't good. Hopefully the muse will show up soon!Nick Wilfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03841776353790635132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056844845233238675.post-78710102600918514972018-01-03T13:36:27.600-08:002018-01-03T13:36:27.600-08:00I am still creating my writer identity since I dec...I am still creating my writer identity since I decided to pursue it as a career. I can see how you might need to step away from that and get perspective. Wishing you much success and joy in 2018.<br /><a href="https://www.junetakey.com/" rel="nofollow"> Juneta @ Writer's Gambit </a>Juneta keyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08815758043024184034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056844845233238675.post-5011832816422033152018-01-03T13:32:54.258-08:002018-01-03T13:32:54.258-08:00You sound well and happy. That's a very good t...You sound well and happy. That's a very good thing. Wishing you a very happy 2018!Carol Kilgorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03745686632918324803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056844845233238675.post-65237613078800090792018-01-03T13:23:08.549-08:002018-01-03T13:23:08.549-08:00Fallow times are necessary, and it's imperativ...Fallow times are necessary, and it's imperative, I think, to have a vital life outside of writing, as you do. You're on track. The muse will return when it's ready. Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16900383840255608898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056844845233238675.post-21905433663211637452018-01-03T13:08:37.854-08:002018-01-03T13:08:37.854-08:00During my writing hiatus, I found it nice to separ...During my writing hiatus, I found it nice to separate my writing self from my self-self. Of course, my self-self finds it still craves stories as I watched way too much TV and spent way too much time daydreaming. So maybe I didn't separate them as much as I thought. LOL!<br /><br />Happy New Year!Cherie Reichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16663147386014122939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056844845233238675.post-72866101184655835692018-01-03T12:19:10.062-08:002018-01-03T12:19:10.062-08:00I doubt I could do what you and Nicki did. So much...I doubt I could do what you and Nicki did. So much of my identity is expression through words and imagination. I'm shivering at the thought. :-/<br /><br /><a href="http://emaginette.wordpress.com" rel="nofollow"> Anna from elements of emaginette</a><br />emaginettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03324981140248692448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056844845233238675.post-8703929455062291412018-01-03T11:58:16.482-08:002018-01-03T11:58:16.482-08:00It is important to recognize that life has more th...It is important to recognize that life has more than writing in it. My family, my friends, my work - both volunteer and paid, has me running around sometimes, feeling frustrated that I'm not writing,but then ... I wouldn't want it any other way, not really. I love life even more than writing. :)<br />Happy 2018!Tyrean Martinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15356604721537744361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056844845233238675.post-37220157219774067222018-01-03T11:13:21.447-08:002018-01-03T11:13:21.447-08:00Recognizing that you have an entire life that has ...Recognizing that you have an entire life that has nothing to do with writing is important. My friends and family remind me of that when I pull myself out of my stories and talk to real people. cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05614478740889477584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056844845233238675.post-33407019326255285612018-01-03T10:38:41.827-08:002018-01-03T10:38:41.827-08:00Sometimes, not writing is the thing to do.
Happy ...Sometimes, not writing is the thing to do.<br /><br />Happy New Year!Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056844845233238675.post-16229201502093029692018-01-03T09:33:46.631-08:002018-01-03T09:33:46.631-08:00I think, for many, it was enough to survive this y...I think, for many, it was enough to survive this year. I had a hip replacement in April and somehow that got me liberated from the notion of accomplishment. I want to write because I like it. What happens next, not such a big deal.Jan Morrisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12727266796590751202noreply@blogger.com