tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8700688529768348258.comments2023-09-25T05:38:25.555-06:00My Life In WritingDianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13752019877440100530noreply@blogger.comBlogger744125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8700688529768348258.post-54428909448082179902022-11-13T08:49:54.525-07:002022-11-13T08:49:54.525-07:00Great blog, thanks for posting this.Great blog, thanks for posting this.Insulation Contractors Grand Rapidshttps://www.local-insulation.com/us/insulation-michigan/insulation-contractors-grand-rapids.shtmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8700688529768348258.post-75023029352875313602022-04-11T03:04:38.823-06:002022-04-11T03:04:38.823-06:00I enjoyed this post, thanks for sharing. I enjoyed this post, thanks for sharing. Janelle Shttps://www.janellesteele.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8700688529768348258.post-40147990322250883482015-05-28T01:32:40.786-06:002015-05-28T01:32:40.786-06:00Hi, I enjoy reading your site! Is it okay to conta...Hi, I enjoy reading your site! Is it okay to contact your through your email? Please email me back. <br /> <br />Thanks! <br /><br />Cailyn<br />cailynxxx gmail.comlovesportshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04856132178426521016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8700688529768348258.post-33856991830501649022014-10-27T19:57:42.472-06:002014-10-27T19:57:42.472-06:00Fantastic. Enjoyed the read.Fantastic. Enjoyed the read.Henyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14218132405687448085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8700688529768348258.post-40223816095697862562013-05-07T19:10:30.631-06:002013-05-07T19:10:30.631-06:00I stopped by at the advice of ANgela Scott. Glad I...I stopped by at the advice of ANgela Scott. Glad I did.<br /><br />Great start - action-packed, well constructed, quick. Keep it going.Lane Diamondhttp://www.lanediamond.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8700688529768348258.post-91282731852563374822013-04-19T11:01:20.823-06:002013-04-19T11:01:20.823-06:00Wow. I have enjoyed reading your blog, when you po...Wow. I have enjoyed reading your blog, when you post that is. This is really good. I can't wait to read more.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05488589985365045119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8700688529768348258.post-69503910333055031122013-03-31T17:05:23.031-06:002013-03-31T17:05:23.031-06:00I found your blog through Angela. Cute story! I lo...I found your blog through Angela. Cute story! I love the lesson behind it. Our girls also have that Toy Story mentality toward life. :) It's precious!Kimberly Kinradehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17788461170608720060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8700688529768348258.post-8764928253887842672012-05-21T12:07:53.267-06:002012-05-21T12:07:53.267-06:00Where did Diana go?
I did read Wanted: Dead or Und...Where did Diana go?<br />I did read Wanted: Dead or Undead. Good book.J.L. Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05666634455836834179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8700688529768348258.post-15061330378694156582012-03-27T18:24:47.692-06:002012-03-27T18:24:47.692-06:00@Mike, That's great you are posting too. We de...@Mike, That's great you are posting too. We definately need to hook up next time in UT. I was with my husband last time and kids, so it's hard juggling schedules. <br /><br />I am a freak when it comes to seeing errors like stupid commas. I remember how many times certain words are used throughout a book too. Unfortunately, I don't often see those simple mistakes in my own. :) <br /><br />@Rosemary: I think you'd like it for the story within the story. Sure there are zombies but the love story between Trace and Red is great as well as the family Red finds. <br /><br />@Charmaine: Hope you like it. Thanks for checking it out. <br /><br />@ Angela: Ah, so sweet. Call me the comminator. ;) Super proud of you and as far as my stuff goes...we'll see. <br /><br />@Cherie: I think you will be surprised by this one. Several of her reviewers are now on the western bandwagon.Dianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13752019877440100530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8700688529768348258.post-84322820955852979882012-03-27T15:20:31.346-06:002012-03-27T15:20:31.346-06:00Congrats to Angela! The book looks awesome, even t...Congrats to Angela! The book looks awesome, even though I don't typically read westerns. I grabbed a copy. :)Cherie Reichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16663147386014122939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8700688529768348258.post-1901490337414601332012-03-27T08:57:32.095-06:002012-03-27T08:57:32.095-06:00Thanks Diana! This was really nice of you, and you...Thanks Diana! This was really nice of you, and you are not only an amazing friend, but one of the best and smartest writers out there. <br /><br />Yes, she notices the missing commas, Michael, but it is such a good thing. She found things that my two editors missed--that's how incredible she is. <br /><br />I love Diana because she has my back--and I couldn't imagine having a better person to do it. <br /><br />MU-AH! Big hugs to you my bestest friend :) <br /><br />So when is your book going to come out? Huh? Huh? You pushed me to go for it, so, my friend, you know I'm going to start pushing you. <br /><br />You need this.Angela Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12488555961691093024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8700688529768348258.post-90776007485036423422012-03-27T04:23:05.293-06:002012-03-27T04:23:05.293-06:00Love the look of this book - will check it out!
Wa...Love the look of this book - will check it out!<br /><a href="http://clancytales.blogspot.com.au" rel="nofollow">Wagging Tales</a>Charmaine Clancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18059559142070140041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8700688529768348258.post-53550307843749817602012-03-27T02:06:32.600-06:002012-03-27T02:06:32.600-06:00What a great result from two people who weren'...What a great result from two people who weren't afraid of honest opinion. Although it's not a genre I normally read, that blurb caught me right away and I want to get to know these two characters!Rosemary Gemmellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09311840205603508422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8700688529768348258.post-66985555200087978352012-03-27T00:02:21.157-06:002012-03-27T00:02:21.157-06:00Dayummm sista. I'm reviewing this book on my b...Dayummm sista. I'm reviewing this book on my blog today! We are in sync. We are from the same city. We have the same friend.<br /><br />What does it all mean?<br /><br />Next time you drop in on SLC I'd love to take you to a nice place to eat.<br /><br />Angela warned me never to show you any of my writing though. She says you notice everything down to a comma on one page in ten thousand. :))Michael Offutt, Phantom Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10557969104886174930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8700688529768348258.post-79670892189082343262012-03-20T08:42:43.116-06:002012-03-20T08:42:43.116-06:00I've got my copy and I'm excited to see ho...I've got my copy and I'm excited to see how this story changed from the first drafts I read years ago. To see the final product is EXCITING!<br /><br />Way to go, Elisa! So proud of you and I wish you all the best :)Angela Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12488555961691093024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8700688529768348258.post-60321054645966915012012-03-20T05:15:35.709-06:002012-03-20T05:15:35.709-06:00Wow, what an amazing inspiration for a story! Con...Wow, what an amazing inspiration for a story! Congrats on the book release!S.P. Bowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09746614009206426805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8700688529768348258.post-80405535192193654412012-03-20T05:06:14.622-06:002012-03-20T05:06:14.622-06:00Congratulations Elisa! I love the story of how you...Congratulations Elisa! I love the story of how you two met!Karen Pokras https://www.blogger.com/profile/01746916172377042232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8700688529768348258.post-82589494566119857182012-03-20T03:30:19.438-06:002012-03-20T03:30:19.438-06:00What a beautiful reason for writing a children'...What a beautiful reason for writing a children's book. Lovely cover.Rosemary Gemmellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09311840205603508422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8700688529768348258.post-80358337077719956292012-03-19T23:35:18.066-06:002012-03-19T23:35:18.066-06:00You wrote this so beautifully it made me cry. Tha...You wrote this so beautifully it made me cry. Thank you.Crazy Life of a Writing Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16064939499412649850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8700688529768348258.post-54454019290317687222012-03-17T19:21:59.222-06:002012-03-17T19:21:59.222-06:00Well, everyone responds to criticism differently a...Well, everyone responds to criticism differently and if a writer is asking well, then they need to be ready for the response; good, bad or indifferent. I would want someone to tell me where my writing needed work; that's what makes us better. But in the end, ultimately it is their decision. You need to follow your heart and your gut.Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12795817810030681267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8700688529768348258.post-1727029312815175202012-03-16T17:49:03.921-06:002012-03-16T17:49:03.921-06:00Great comments. I had a review blog for a while, b...Great comments. I had a review blog for a while, but it just wasn't worth the effort for all the stuff that was coming in. Unpolished and I couldn't put my name on it. It was easy saying no then because I didn't know them, but those I've developed relationships with is harder. I won't give a review for the sake of a review though, I guess we'll see.Dianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13752019877440100530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8700688529768348258.post-19559939476813932482012-03-16T12:38:08.105-06:002012-03-16T12:38:08.105-06:00It's hard, sometimes, especially when you writ...It's hard, sometimes, especially when you write as well, to be completely honest when you read something that doesn't work for you, because you know how much it can hurt. Years ago, I learned to sandwich my reviews/crits. Say something nice, say something critical, say something else nice. Sometimes the critical gets long, but I try to make sure there's at least two positive things I can say at the start and end. If I can't find at least 2 nice things to say about it, I tell them flat out, "This doesn't work for me. Are you sure you still want my input?" A lot of times, they say no. I'm impressed at the ones who say yes anyway. That takes strength.Leigh Carolinehttp://leighcaroline.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8700688529768348258.post-30446381268592266162012-03-16T08:25:08.135-06:002012-03-16T08:25:08.135-06:00I agree with Rosemary. I try to live by the saying...I agree with Rosemary. I try to live by the saying "Be honest and constructive with any criticism. But praise where it's due". Some authors bring on the negativity themselves.<br />I wish, I WISH, the self-pubbers/indie authors would get honest feedback like this for their books BEFORE they publish. Take it to heart, revise their work based on those critiques and then publish the best thing they can! not just because they can! But most of the people who publish "not-yet-ready" material, don't--or can't--take that criticism. <br /><br />All my reviews/opinions of the books I've read have been openly honest. I hope that what I have to say will meet the author and they take it as a chance to better their writing. Unfortunately, the indie/self-pubbers, I've reviewed have not. I am very reluctant to read any more, now.Jamie Dement (LadyJai)http://writebackwards.we3dements.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8700688529768348258.post-91357823405237842652012-03-16T07:47:56.337-06:002012-03-16T07:47:56.337-06:00Be honest and constructive with any criticism. But...Be honest and constructive with any criticism. But praise where it's due - well that's the theory anyway! That's why I don't ask for reviews/comments - but I don't mind receiving them. <br /><br />And when I judge a short story comp, I always begin with the positives and hopefully offer constructive advice if needed - not negativity.Rosemary Gemmellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09311840205603508422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8700688529768348258.post-74974642538239561192012-03-15T17:50:44.127-06:002012-03-15T17:50:44.127-06:00@J.L. I can comment on your blog, but it doesn'...@J.L. I can comment on your blog, but it doesn't put my pic on it. I have to type all my info in. BUT, that is much better than typing a comment on blogger and clicking publish and it disappears.Dianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13752019877440100530noreply@blogger.com