tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056844845233238675.post4872260756237112568..comments2024-02-18T02:17:28.886-08:00Comments on Julie Flanders, Writer: IWSG & The Reader by M. PaxJulie Flandershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05003737491313673214noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056844845233238675.post-52593548010715312952015-12-07T18:44:26.263-08:002015-12-07T18:44:26.263-08:00Woo-hoo, congrats to Mary! I'm feeling similar...Woo-hoo, congrats to Mary! I'm feeling similar to you. Questioning a lot of things and trying to figure out the direction I need to go in. Good luck while you figure everything out.Shannon Lawrencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00934641808195675935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056844845233238675.post-1048708610899257192015-12-07T16:37:35.881-08:002015-12-07T16:37:35.881-08:00Congrats Mary. Julie the fact that you recognize t...Congrats Mary. Julie the fact that you recognize the need for change and have plans to do so is wonderful news in and of itself.Sheena-kay Grahamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17712661419116636671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056844845233238675.post-80328673871613014552015-12-06T06:59:36.892-08:002015-12-06T06:59:36.892-08:00Congrats to Mary on her new release. She's ama...Congrats to Mary on her new release. She's amazing!<br />Good luck with all the new plans for your blog/writing. I'm sure you'll find your rhythm...and it will be business as usual.Michelle Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02750092836481599870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056844845233238675.post-82917657160356903812015-12-05T22:50:23.694-08:002015-12-05T22:50:23.694-08:00Congrats to Mary! I believe in stretching myself, ...Congrats to Mary! I believe in stretching myself, trying new genres, and just plain pushing myself to write and get published. I did a lot this year, but I struggled with two manuscripts. I'll get them right. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056844845233238675.post-4589532810975308722015-12-05T07:17:29.452-08:002015-12-05T07:17:29.452-08:00I'm sorry you feel you've been missing goa...I'm sorry you feel you've been missing goals and have been uninspired. I think most of us feel that way sometimes. I felt that way this summer too. I'm trying to solve it by planning 50k novellas instead of 90k novels. (I just don't want to work on one project that takes a year+ to finish.) I hope you find new ideas that work for you. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735576044552810103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056844845233238675.post-83146255849944486012015-12-04T16:59:46.547-08:002015-12-04T16:59:46.547-08:00Hi Julie,
Great stuff about Mary and her latest b...Hi Julie,<br /><br />Great stuff about Mary and her latest book. And Julie, your reflections will reveal new possibilities in your ongoing writing adventures.<br /><br />All the best, my friend.<br /><br />Gary klahaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613505424843475639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056844845233238675.post-30274886409236713422015-12-04T10:17:06.401-08:002015-12-04T10:17:06.401-08:00I never heard of Max DePree before, but his quote ...I never heard of Max DePree before, but his quote is terrific. <br /><br />Wow! Mary has another new book?! She definitely isn't in a do-nothing (like me!) rut. Looks like I have some catching up to do; I haven't even read the second book in her Rifters series yet. Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056844845233238675.post-35649887132539220662015-12-04T10:00:05.572-08:002015-12-04T10:00:05.572-08:00We all get stuck sometimes Julie. But once you'...We all get stuck sometimes Julie. But once you're unstuck amazing things will happen! :)<br />Deanie Humphrys-Dunnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01158137427355179676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056844845233238675.post-21964110336874616062015-12-04T01:23:53.962-08:002015-12-04T01:23:53.962-08:00Asking what else is possible is a good habit, if y...Asking what else is possible is a good habit, if you think about it. Stagnation is not a good situation to be in. <br /><br />Looking forward to seeing what you'll do in 2016. :-)Misha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056844845233238675.post-31598919922504977582015-12-03T18:41:36.471-08:002015-12-03T18:41:36.471-08:00Good luck Mary!
Love the quote, so apropos!
You&...Good luck Mary!<br /><br />Love the quote, so apropos!<br /><br />You'll attain your goals, I've no doubt!Yolanda Renéehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09085436784133103221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056844845233238675.post-23366498419598410552015-12-03T07:04:05.567-08:002015-12-03T07:04:05.567-08:00Congratulations to Mary. I love the sound of the R...Congratulations to Mary. I love the sound of the Rifter series. Adding it to my TBR pile.Rachna Chhabriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16900999965919504282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056844845233238675.post-21345390302668190552015-12-03T06:46:23.952-08:002015-12-03T06:46:23.952-08:00Great quote. If we aren't changing, we're ...Great quote. If we aren't changing, we're stagnating. Best wishes.Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056844845233238675.post-85643112758541645132015-12-03T06:30:48.612-08:002015-12-03T06:30:48.612-08:00Woot! Five years! I wish you the best in finding w...Woot! Five years! I wish you the best in finding what you want to pursue next, and hope you achieve great success with it. :) With your passion for animals and haunted places, maybe you could do a story about a dog in a haunted house?<br /><br />Grats, Mary!Loni Townsendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05126958230703180761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056844845233238675.post-19847527290670647482015-12-03T05:35:02.119-08:002015-12-03T05:35:02.119-08:00My stagnation was with my regular job. I'm put...My stagnation was with my regular job. I'm putting that to rights, but that's stealing time from my writing. LOL I can't win...<br /><br />Congrats, Mary! :DMelissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08516493326566981116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056844845233238675.post-77491493188205029832015-12-03T01:39:42.524-08:002015-12-03T01:39:42.524-08:00I can't believe it's been five years, Juli...I can't believe it's been five years, Julie! We must have met a few months after you started blogging during our first A to Z! You've accomplished a lot during that time, and I know whatever changes you make will be great. Congrats to Mary! <br /><br />JulieEmpty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056844845233238675.post-16761312964120656492015-12-02T22:19:09.652-08:002015-12-02T22:19:09.652-08:00I love that quote! It's perfect for the end of...I love that quote! It's perfect for the end of the year when I often find myself asking, "What's next?"Scribbles From Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01035720671975725049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056844845233238675.post-88946307657213738342015-12-02T21:36:54.431-08:002015-12-02T21:36:54.431-08:00I haven't been meeting a lot of my goals latel...I haven't been meeting a lot of my goals lately, either. Definitely frustrating. Best of luck figuring out the changes you need to make so you can be as successful as possible in 2016!Heather R. Holdenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04309060285955963459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056844845233238675.post-32443659807043475422015-12-02T20:02:49.267-08:002015-12-02T20:02:49.267-08:00you've accomplished so much! but i'm glad ...you've accomplished so much! but i'm glad you are finding inspiration to seek out what is possible for you and i'm excited to see what you do next (and hope to join you for another event soon!)<br /><br />yay for M Pax!!Tara Tylerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07587802105993889515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056844845233238675.post-18876547465970159502015-12-02T17:21:02.917-08:002015-12-02T17:21:02.917-08:00Yup, we do have to shake things up a bit when they...Yup, we do have to shake things up a bit when they get stagnant. <br />It's what keeps us reaching for new goals. <br />Congrats to Mary!J.L. Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05666634455836834179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056844845233238675.post-53327953073710330532015-12-02T16:19:34.468-08:002015-12-02T16:19:34.468-08:00You know what, Julie? I think it's a positive ...You know what, Julie? I think it's a positive thing you're asking that same question all these years later. No, really. Look at it from where you are now, not from the place you where the last time you posed the question to yourself. I'm sure you'll find a different answer now and you'll see a bright future ahead! S.A. Larsenッhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06241633272588383935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056844845233238675.post-1250480066776109762015-12-02T14:47:50.079-08:002015-12-02T14:47:50.079-08:00Looks like a great read, Mary.Looks like a great read, Mary.shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09596621767297173021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056844845233238675.post-8074237869927068932015-12-02T13:52:57.024-08:002015-12-02T13:52:57.024-08:00Change is good not matter in what way. Things have...Change is good not matter in what way. Things have a way to domino. And I love this cover. So beautiful. I'm sure the book will do well. <br /><br /><a href="http://emaginette.wordpress.com/2015/12/01/iwsg-20-december-is-full-of-good-things" rel="nofollow"> Anna from Elements of Writing</a>emaginettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03324981140248692448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056844845233238675.post-77719464354215481812015-12-02T13:45:59.260-08:002015-12-02T13:45:59.260-08:00It takes lots of courage to make professional chan...It takes lots of courage to make professional changes, Julie, and I'm sure you have it in spades. Good luck with your plans for the new year and any changes you decide to make.<br />Congrats to Mary on her book. Olga Godimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00358026814685611301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056844845233238675.post-9717427731421551972015-12-02T13:42:36.123-08:002015-12-02T13:42:36.123-08:00I rethink my blog periodically. I suppose it's...I rethink my blog periodically. I suppose it's good for us. <br /><br />As for getting back in the groove, take small bites. If you're consistent, they soon add up. That's how I get back into major projects after just finishing one. I'll also juggle projects to keep my interests piqued.<br /><br />Thanks for posting about The Reader!M Paxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096697282530998519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056844845233238675.post-49225550273374998042015-12-02T13:19:17.285-08:002015-12-02T13:19:17.285-08:00I know what you mean. Feels like time for a change...I know what you mean. Feels like time for a change. Maybe I should shave my head.<br /><br />Seriously though, we always need to keep changing and re-inventing ourselves. This time of year just seems like the period when we're most strongly thinking about it and looking inward.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.cdgallantking.ca/2015/12/iwsg-december-downswing.html" rel="nofollow">IWSG December</a>C.D. Gallant-Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01080400727631587101noreply@blogger.com