tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002680784886524881.post4761550964739679612..comments2024-01-17T20:12:02.408-08:00Comments on BOOK LOVER: IWSG: The Afterdolorahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08715849844092553699noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002680784886524881.post-77564805017558933932015-01-15T23:28:48.480-08:002015-01-15T23:28:48.480-08:00Thanks for stopping by everyone. Hopefully I have ...Thanks for stopping by everyone. Hopefully I have returned a visit for all your fabulous comments.dolorahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715849844092553699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002680784886524881.post-54234709199206812402015-01-15T17:48:20.783-08:002015-01-15T17:48:20.783-08:00Hi Donna! I hope 2015 is the year you achieve many...Hi Donna! I hope 2015 is the year you achieve many of your hopes and dreams, both in your writing and in your personal life. I've been enjoying a long holiday but am starting to look forward to working at teaching again, on a lesser timetable thankfully. I"m pretty fired up about my writing so have freed up some more time for that.<br /><br />Happy New Year!<br /><br />Denise :-)Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002680784886524881.post-82402620603470274452015-01-14T03:31:06.946-08:002015-01-14T03:31:06.946-08:00I tend not to stick with writing plans for very lo...I tend not to stick with writing plans for very long either. I draw up a schedule, and it works for a few months and then either life happens or I get bored with the schedule and it stops working (things like getting up at 5 am to write).<br />Now I need a new one because I'm far behind in editing!Deniz Bevanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17134553551048836979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002680784886524881.post-55600229998222428102015-01-12T23:10:51.429-08:002015-01-12T23:10:51.429-08:00I actually did a calendar and guess what?? I didn&...I actually did a calendar and guess what?? I didn't stick to it! I'm not surprised in the least! hope this year treats you well :)Tammy Theriaulthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13128574900510175415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002680784886524881.post-1015611680051633622015-01-12T14:04:12.331-08:002015-01-12T14:04:12.331-08:00I'm quite the planner when it comes to writing...I'm quite the planner when it comes to writing. Real life, not so much. I play that more by ear. Best wishes with everything!Cherie Reichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16663147386014122939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002680784886524881.post-90292433828630368532015-01-11T17:08:09.593-08:002015-01-11T17:08:09.593-08:00I forgot you had moved! I have been gone too long....I forgot you had moved! I have been gone too long. I'm too busy to think about the end when it gets here I'll deal with it.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06208969934278199592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002680784886524881.post-32245614026724867412015-01-11T07:46:20.560-08:002015-01-11T07:46:20.560-08:00Hi Donna, nice getting to you know you better. Wow...Hi Donna, nice getting to you know you better. Wow, you finished a women’s fiction trilogy. That's super. I already broke my writing resolution four days into the new year :(Rachna Chhabriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16900999965919504282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002680784886524881.post-20350422637858041722015-01-10T11:59:51.423-08:002015-01-10T11:59:51.423-08:00Love what you were saying about how there's al...Love what you were saying about how there's always an After after The End. It's so true. You'll never really know what kind of story it is until it actually ends. Until then, it's all just part of the plot arc.<br /><br />Happy 2015!Caryn Caldwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15338655819410392107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002680784886524881.post-57984936182521871702015-01-09T20:36:51.800-08:002015-01-09T20:36:51.800-08:00It's good to hear you let things flow and don&...It's good to hear you let things flow and don't plan or worry too much. That's good for your blood pressure. I usually have a plan, a roadmap to where I want to go, but the car breaks down a lot or I drive off the road, so I rarely get to The End. I hope to do better this year...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735576044552810103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002680784886524881.post-76391286845947263682015-01-09T13:31:43.653-08:002015-01-09T13:31:43.653-08:00Good to hear you're still moving along. You...Good to hear you're still moving along. You've got a good attitude considering what you've been through lately!Nick Wilfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03841776353790635132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002680784886524881.post-1343514063747527872015-01-09T11:03:26.176-08:002015-01-09T11:03:26.176-08:00Media: I wish I could be that organized. Good for ...Media: I wish I could be that organized. Good for you!<br /><br />Hilary: distractions is the right word for it.<br /><br />Lisa: you're welcome :)<br /><br />Carol: congrats; it will finally happen this time.<br /><br />Al:thanks, I would love to. A nice glass of mulled wine, and since I'm not a virgin I know I would not end up as a snack, lol.<br /><br />Lee; I'll enjoy the company.<br /><br />Debra: good plan<br /><br />Georgina: simplicity does seem to work best for us both.dolorahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715849844092553699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002680784886524881.post-88741731814492773942015-01-09T06:56:40.800-08:002015-01-09T06:56:40.800-08:00I'm like you, I don't make specific plans ...I'm like you, I don't make specific plans other than, you know, "working harder" or "publish more". I tend to concentrate on whatever work I have at hand, so for example, right now my plan is to finish the first draft of my novel by the end of march. Then I'll concentrate on my short stories. And in between, I'll keep submitting the stories I've already finished. It's good to know what works for you and how to make the best of it, so good for you!<br /><br />Best of luck this 2015!!Georgina Moraleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03164961271767174713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002680784886524881.post-71705088434425219722015-01-09T06:30:30.644-08:002015-01-09T06:30:30.644-08:00I tend to fail when I make solid plans, so I try t...I tend to fail when I make solid plans, so I try to do plot points and reach them when I'm ready.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002680784886524881.post-3829917848664452092015-01-08T22:02:34.456-08:002015-01-08T22:02:34.456-08:00See you around in limbo maybe since I hang around ...See you around in limbo maybe since I hang around there a lot lately.<br /><br />Lee <br /><a href="http://tossingitout.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Tossing It Out</a>Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002680784886524881.post-41403328614651446612015-01-08T12:31:49.349-08:002015-01-08T12:31:49.349-08:00Once upon a time I used to make plans and have a l...Once upon a time I used to make plans and have a long list of things to do in the year but I always ended up not doing anything at all. I forget it very quickly. That's why I stopped doing it. I do have my deep-down moments but I have learned to manage them pretty well. The After...hmmm, I have a cottage in limbo, want to drop by? We'll have drinks and talk about dragons and dwarves. :)Al Diazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08107619009321980764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002680784886524881.post-83456785838551988662015-01-08T10:17:20.459-08:002015-01-08T10:17:20.459-08:00Nicely honest post, and it does sound like you'...Nicely honest post, and it does sound like you're a pantser of life along with a pantser for your writing. :) I'm looking forward to this year, since my book FINALLY comes out, altho I'm thinking I'll believe it when I see it, at this point. LOLCarol Riggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14092209912983783974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002680784886524881.post-16451864365551235252015-01-08T08:42:38.516-08:002015-01-08T08:42:38.516-08:00Forgot to say thank you for commenting on my blog!...Forgot to say thank you for commenting on my blog!!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06658507579160418855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002680784886524881.post-39940004662627967252015-01-08T08:42:10.856-08:002015-01-08T08:42:10.856-08:00I love this post! I wish I was more like you and d...I love this post! I wish I was more like you and didn't worry over every little thing. I'm making progress in that department, but you made me laugh with your attitude! Thanks for brightening my day. I don't make resolutions either. I make lists! Good luck in this new year...Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06658507579160418855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002680784886524881.post-26486770521238732862015-01-08T07:49:26.284-08:002015-01-08T07:49:26.284-08:00Hi Donna - I'm rather like you .. I'm usua...Hi Donna - I'm rather like you .. I'm usually on the up part of the balance - maybe not perfectly .. but ok with that .. <br /><br />Good luck with all the distractions going on around you - maybe shutting the door and writing helps hugely .. enjoy 2015 that's the main thing for now .. cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002680784886524881.post-2601295201501349172015-01-08T03:50:12.206-08:002015-01-08T03:50:12.206-08:00I always keep busy. If I'm not writing or betw...I always keep busy. If I'm not writing or between edits, I promote and plan the next project. I love the beginning of a new year and have goals in mind.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002680784886524881.post-45264801580399719672015-01-08T00:26:37.807-08:002015-01-08T00:26:37.807-08:00David: I love the months I have an excuse not to g...David: I love the months I have an excuse not to go outside :) You and Michael have been so busy writing, and then promoting; you deserve a bit of time off. So, when is the next big seller?<br /><br />Michael: yeah, I predict you will be back in NYC soon. You and that city are soul mates :)<br /><br />VR: as a control freak with no real control of my day life myself, I empathize with your perspective totally. Your brevity inspires me; I will always cheer you on my friend. Conquer and revel in changes this year.<br /><br />Christine: Happy new year. Best wishes for all your endeavors :)<br /><br />Steve: you sound so enthusiastic I can't help but be encouraged.<br /><br />Tyrean: plans to be a panster, I like it, lol.<br /><br />Donna: life dreams, right?!?<br /><br />Nicki: yep, sometimes ya gotta chilax. Expecially in freezing weather. I promise not to discuss my CA 60 degrees this winter :)<br /><br />Lynda: tomorrow, tomorrow, all good.dolorahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715849844092553699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002680784886524881.post-17547748001805624292015-01-07T20:43:52.352-08:002015-01-07T20:43:52.352-08:00I do like new years... except how fast they seem t...I do like new years... except how fast they seem to be coming around these days. (I love the quote you included)Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002680784886524881.post-45712650594417191442015-01-07T18:44:04.113-08:002015-01-07T18:44:04.113-08:00You're so wonderful with words. The beat of th...You're so wonderful with words. The beat of this post was so fun to read. <br /><br />Normally I'm all over jumping into the next "thing" upon completing something else, but over the holidays I always let myself totally chillax with no worries about anything. I REALLY enjoy that, so having to start up again in January always kind of bums me out. Plus it's really freaking cold around here.Nicki Elsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11412032684225126973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002680784886524881.post-87944519032498959252015-01-07T18:23:44.358-08:002015-01-07T18:23:44.358-08:00My baby turns 25 this spring, and I'm STILL wa...My baby turns 25 this spring, and I'm STILL waiting to be an empty nester. *sigh* Happy New Year, Donna!Donna K. Weaverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15763832177263927311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002680784886524881.post-14600022647861222832015-01-07T18:10:48.277-08:002015-01-07T18:10:48.277-08:00I'm looking forward to the whole new year. I h...I'm looking forward to the whole new year. I have some plans, and some plans to pants some of them. :) Happy 2015!Tyrean Martinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15356604721537744361noreply@blogger.com