tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post5442152518923673090..comments2024-03-28T02:36:36.432-04:00Comments on Writers Who Kill: Turning to Other Writers for Wisdom and ComfortJim Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15090252530437277145noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-36809793784961819492015-06-01T16:13:34.782-04:002015-06-01T16:13:34.782-04:00Thanks for posting this, Linda. I'm trying to ...Thanks for posting this, Linda. I'm trying to sell a novel that doesn't fit easily on the shelf. It's a multi-subgenre mystery. I'm hoping there is an agent out there who might be open to something a bit different. I needed to read those quotes!E. B. Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16746747050278597888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-89235226305754606032015-06-01T15:41:29.910-04:002015-06-01T15:41:29.910-04:00So much good stuff here, Linda. Just what I needed...So much good stuff here, Linda. Just what I needed. Thank you.<br />I hope you'll be sharing news about your new project soon.Shari Randallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16425493627354028820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-6308159812824104872015-06-01T12:49:18.810-04:002015-06-01T12:49:18.810-04:00Hi, Linda -- You must have known that I needed a p...Hi, Linda -- You must have known that I needed a push to get started with my next book. I've been feeling brain dead. I like one writer's saying (can't remember who): I only write when I'm inspired. I make sure I'm inspired every morning by 9:00 a.m.Grace Toppinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10291304815273486038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-32703186765042459272015-06-01T11:54:53.191-04:002015-06-01T11:54:53.191-04:00Linda, for years I've put off writing a book a...Linda, for years I've put off writing a book about my son who died - a mixture of essays and all the poetry I've written for him over the years. I want it to bring comfort to other people who have lost a child. <br /><br />I loved all your quotes. As someone who once with her siblings studied the Transcendentalists, <br />Emerson, Thoreau and others of the period, I'll give you one by Henry David Thoreau - "If one advances confidently in the direction of his dreams and endeavors to live the life which he has imagined, he will meet with success unexpected in common hours.<br /><br />Or what about this one? "And the trouble is, if you don't risk anything, you risk more" Erica Jong.Gloria Aldenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13581719606924364447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-35406567664307157282015-06-01T11:49:49.265-04:002015-06-01T11:49:49.265-04:00I look forward to learning more about your project...I look forward to learning more about your project, Linda. Thank you for the inspirational quotes. These are two of my favorites:<br /><br />“Just write every day of your life. Read intensely. Then see what happens. Most of my friends who are put on that diet have very pleasant careers.” —Ray Bradbury<br /><br />“It ain’t whatcha write, it’s the way atcha write it.” —Jack KerouacKara Cerisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16484336785514235707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-48166241192502443712015-06-01T09:25:47.576-04:002015-06-01T09:25:47.576-04:00Well, you've inspired me. I hope it's work...Well, you've inspired me. I hope it's working as well for you.<br /><br />I think over confidence can be as worrisome as doubts. At least if you have doubts, you'll be careful & turn a critical eye to your work. If you are overconfident, you are likely to become arrogant and fail to consider that maybe you need more work.<br /><br />I bet we've all encountered at least one person who feels every word they write is invaluable and untouchable. KM Rockwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03973749764907859829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-66884049676569230592015-06-01T08:11:46.130-04:002015-06-01T08:11:46.130-04:00Good morning, Linda. New projects are exciting and...Good morning, Linda. New projects are exciting and often fear-inducing. Best of luck with it and I hope to hear soon what it's all about.<br /><br />~ JimJim Jacksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15090252530437277145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-8879498356160337152015-06-01T08:03:45.706-04:002015-06-01T08:03:45.706-04:00Hi Linda, can't wait to hear more about your p...Hi Linda, can't wait to hear more about your project. And thank you for a wonderful set of quotes, that I have printed. Kaithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07758348842858993203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-67646199987249230972015-06-01T07:51:59.154-04:002015-06-01T07:51:59.154-04:00Linda, I've been where you are. In fact, I...Linda, I've been where you are. In fact, I've read several authors who you quote. I recommend Ray Bradbury's Zen in the Art of Writing for reassurance and inspiration.Warren Bullhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07789270258599769915noreply@blogger.com