tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056844845233238675.post8905858214460446251..comments2024-02-18T02:17:28.886-08:00Comments on Julie Flanders, Writer: IWSG and Keeping Things SimpleJulie Flandershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05003737491313673214noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056844845233238675.post-77098440070205998772017-04-21T01:08:36.242-07:002017-04-21T01:08:36.242-07:00Alaska is very interesting. A few months ago I hea...Alaska is very interesting. A few months ago I heard that there are a lot of people that go missing there every year. I wonder what happened to those people. Anyway, good luck on your WIP!PlanetKimberlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10560415196458735562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056844845233238675.post-54580445246904634442017-04-19T17:25:54.345-07:002017-04-19T17:25:54.345-07:00Alaska would be an engaging setting and make for q...Alaska would be an engaging setting and make for quite a story. Keep life simple.Susan Kanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09834094675218254410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056844845233238675.post-51619755298087250622017-04-17T12:18:02.320-07:002017-04-17T12:18:02.320-07:00That's so hard, right? I keep thinking of all ...That's so hard, right? I keep thinking of all these projects I want to do and then feel like I have no time/motivation to do any of them. I'm in the process of setting up an order now so I can focus on one thing at a time.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13832020537665488659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056844845233238675.post-62353514482428619792017-04-17T05:28:08.218-07:002017-04-17T05:28:08.218-07:00I totally understand about the goal-setting being ...I totally understand about the goal-setting being demoralizing sometimes. I need to set daily goals right now or I am going to do absolutely nothing. I let my house go to get some writing goals done, and now I'm feeling buried by the laundry. Balance is important. Tonjahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08652479946102909276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056844845233238675.post-3753754317011039432017-04-13T22:01:26.823-07:002017-04-13T22:01:26.823-07:00Letting go your other blog sounds wise. I've d...Letting go your other blog sounds wise. I've done the same in the past, and I'm now glad I have, since I barely seem to have time for my main site anymore!<br /><br />And I'm super-excited to hear you're working on a <i>Polar Night / Polar Day</i> sequel. Love that series!Heather R. Holdenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04309060285955963459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056844845233238675.post-81911784620639293482017-04-12T12:29:41.403-07:002017-04-12T12:29:41.403-07:00There's a lot to be said for taking things on ...There's a lot to be said for taking things on at a pace where you can enjoy doing them. Otherwise, what's the point?LD Mastersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01202135756299574972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056844845233238675.post-46331985733462887812017-04-12T00:42:25.930-07:002017-04-12T00:42:25.930-07:00Yay for another book in the Polar series! I agree ...Yay for another book in the Polar series! I agree that goal setting doesn't always help. Sometimes it just stresses you out. Shannon Lawrencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00934641808195675935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056844845233238675.post-37013115541707686712017-04-11T18:15:48.842-07:002017-04-11T18:15:48.842-07:00Holy frijoles I can see the ghosts and all sorts o...Holy frijoles I can see the ghosts and all sorts of nefarious paranormal activity coming in and going out of that place. Cool setting!!!Stephen Tremphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10387553613827257304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056844845233238675.post-46467581676875870062017-04-11T03:20:46.990-07:002017-04-11T03:20:46.990-07:00I think you are wonderful for returning to your wr...I think you are wonderful for returning to your writing and finding the joy in it again, Julie. It is so hard to do, but you did it, amazing lady;) I get what you mean by feeling sluggish when it comes to blogging. I'm there too. Always do what's is right for you. Cheering for you, Julie!Murees Dupèhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11781339206465690961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056844845233238675.post-34268743514309309822017-04-08T11:18:12.977-07:002017-04-08T11:18:12.977-07:00Alaska is such a beautiful setting and I'm sur...Alaska is such a beautiful setting and I'm sure that your next book is going to be another hit! Maybe you can go on an Alaskan cruise, as some of the cruise ships might have special offers. I've heard that it's a dream vacation. We met during the 2011 A to Z and I also got the "warm fuzzies" from my first time. <br /><br />JulieEmpty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056844845233238675.post-90858583927219598942017-04-07T11:04:30.276-07:002017-04-07T11:04:30.276-07:00Yes! Simplifying goals has had to happen for me, t...Yes! Simplifying goals has had to happen for me, too. I really can't do everything I had set in front of me at the beginning of the year so I'm focused on just three goals a month/year. <br />Happy Writing, Julie!Tyrean Martinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15356604721537744361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056844845233238675.post-61825378045934752462017-04-07T09:16:00.015-07:002017-04-07T09:16:00.015-07:00Woot woot for the writing! And sorry to hear that ...Woot woot for the writing! And sorry to hear that the other blog is too much on your plate, but I'm glad you were able to recognize it and not overwhelm yourself. :DLoni Townsendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05126958230703180761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056844845233238675.post-56397689350815966672017-04-07T03:42:14.227-07:002017-04-07T03:42:14.227-07:00My guess is that doing what works for you now will...My guess is that doing what works for you now will help to inspire your writing. Best wishes.Lizahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16170701034715108039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056844845233238675.post-79137806488272688992017-04-06T16:53:56.056-07:002017-04-06T16:53:56.056-07:00Great post. Thanks for sharing!Great post. Thanks for sharing!SHONhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17414471875976882011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056844845233238675.post-72936762982013013352017-04-06T16:07:00.629-07:002017-04-06T16:07:00.629-07:00We all have slow times occasionally. Don't for...We all have slow times occasionally. Don't force yourself. Enjoy what works for you and don't push. Our bodies and minds need rest once in a while.Olga Godimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00358026814685611301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056844845233238675.post-34054672206106336432017-04-06T15:26:51.203-07:002017-04-06T15:26:51.203-07:00I totally agree that exercising is as good for us ...I totally agree that exercising is as good for us mentally as it is physically. I'm so glad you've re-found the joy of writing. <br /><br />That ghost town is AWESOME!Nicki Elsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11412032684225126973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056844845233238675.post-73757921099237890552017-04-06T12:30:13.306-07:002017-04-06T12:30:13.306-07:00That looks like an fantastic setting! Blogs are ha...That looks like an fantastic setting! Blogs are hard to keep at, especially when working on books and with the rest of life. But glad you're enjoying writing for writing again!Tonja Dreckerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07683717853264134466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056844845233238675.post-42511613728628176762017-04-06T09:05:03.724-07:002017-04-06T09:05:03.724-07:00Writing a book is hard enough. Take care of yourse...Writing a book is hard enough. Take care of yourself first and blog, or don't blog. In a hundred years will you even care? ;-)<br /><br /><a href="http://emaginette.wordpress.com" rel="nofollow"> Anna from elements of emaginette</a>emaginettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03324981140248692448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056844845233238675.post-35825776495083785982017-04-05T21:03:00.196-07:002017-04-05T21:03:00.196-07:00I'm totally with you on your decision to take ...I'm totally with you on your decision to take it easy and enjoy your life. Life goes by too quickly, and there's no reason to make things harder on yourself. (I just decided I'll release my Alaskan book in October rather than May. Who needs the stress?) Love you & come back to Celebrate when you can!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735576044552810103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056844845233238675.post-55650510049633391822017-04-05T20:27:32.177-07:002017-04-05T20:27:32.177-07:00Good luck to you on your goals.Good luck to you on your goals.Chris Voteyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08579228083734409344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056844845233238675.post-56262956790517783272017-04-05T19:43:48.435-07:002017-04-05T19:43:48.435-07:00It's great to have all these new ideas for sto...It's great to have all these new ideas for stories, isn't it? I've never been to Alaska, and I expect I never will be. I have too many other places I want to go first.Chemist Kenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09738272332470397248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056844845233238675.post-20638641818090933412017-04-05T18:54:49.800-07:002017-04-05T18:54:49.800-07:00I'm so excited for your new story! And one day...I'm so excited for your new story! And one day, I want to visit Alaska as well. I've been living there a lot in my series. :)Christine Rainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263694662585963900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056844845233238675.post-41805327342704602452017-04-05T17:21:33.954-07:002017-04-05T17:21:33.954-07:00It's always good when you find that excitement...It's always good when you find that excitement for a story you're writing. Alaska would be such a wonderful place to visit.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056844845233238675.post-46818164671926911892017-04-05T17:17:10.658-07:002017-04-05T17:17:10.658-07:00My friends are visiting Alaska this August. I'...My friends are visiting Alaska this August. I'd love to go there too!!! Congrats on getting your muse back. I can't wait to read it!!! I loved Polar Day and Polar Night!Cathrina Constantinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16960849263181625782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9056844845233238675.post-17393926287424591712017-04-05T16:52:32.474-07:002017-04-05T16:52:32.474-07:00I want to visit Alaska, too. Hubs watches a lot of...I want to visit Alaska, too. Hubs watches a lot of Alaska-themed shows, so I'm inundated with ideas of what I want to do if I visit. I think you're being wise not to start up a new blog. Conserve your energy. Why reinvent the wheel? Do what you can and what feels good/right for you.Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.com