tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post7126607112401435739..comments2024-03-28T02:36:36.432-04:00Comments on Writers Who Kill: Finding Happiness as a Writer and a Reader by Debra H. GoldsteinJim Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15090252530437277145noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-43050834961282390192021-05-18T20:36:15.206-04:002021-05-18T20:36:15.206-04:00Debra, I count the Peanuts books as my gateway to ...Debra, I count the Peanuts books as my gateway to having a sense of humor and compassion. I loved the work of Charles Schultz. I agree-the memory is a happiness trigger. Your point about finding a balance between reader and writer is one I've considered since I started this learn to write journey. My happiness in writing is when my characters take over the story and gift me with an unexpected scene or plot twist. My happiness as a reader stems from reading with a writer's eye. I love finding great examples of craft in the books I read for pleasure, that are instructive to me as an emerging (in skill) writer.<br /><br />Congrats on book 4!<br />Liz Boegerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14849249805836622070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-53400455851132867302021-05-18T14:34:49.453-04:002021-05-18T14:34:49.453-04:00Debra, nicely said. Warm puppies certainly make m...Debra, nicely said. Warm puppies certainly make me happy. Writing makes me happy. I'm really enjoying bringing another world to life, even when my characters misbehave. Querying agents, not as happy a feeling. Congratulations on all of your success. Hopefully I'll get a chance to chat with you in New Orleans.<br /><br />Darlene DziombaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00670227091188171535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-53285322590038344412021-05-17T11:56:25.642-04:002021-05-17T11:56:25.642-04:00Good luck on your newest Sarah Blair book!Good luck on your newest Sarah Blair book!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14080938779828043023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-69631402071791883712021-05-17T10:51:25.037-04:002021-05-17T10:51:25.037-04:00Isn't it nice to see the variety of what makes...Isn't it nice to see the variety of what makes us happy? From human connections to plants, from the beach to the woods/upper Peninsula, from what we read, what we have, and a good glass of wine. Thanks for the kind words and sharing your thoughts.Debra H. Goldsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17533446284471717884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-20617976580376019272021-05-17T08:46:04.983-04:002021-05-17T08:46:04.983-04:00Congratulations on the whole litter of warm puppie...Congratulations on the whole litter of warm puppies book news, Debra! <br /><br />For me, happiness comes through connections. The connection I feel to the characters and places when I fall into a book I'm reading. The spark of connection when my own characters and their surroundings come alive. Hearing from readers that they feel connected to my stories. And my real life connections - including connections with warm puppies modern cats.Molly MacRaehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07755143318141885327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-594254083954042882021-05-17T08:44:50.409-04:002021-05-17T08:44:50.409-04:00Congratulations on your latest release!
I'm h...Congratulations on your latest release!<br /><br />I'm happiest at the beach, but my garden serves as a good substitute.Margaret S. Hamiltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07810307017440257313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-63467848490729441012021-05-17T08:31:19.016-04:002021-05-17T08:31:19.016-04:00I'm happy dancing for you, Debra! Congratulati...I'm happy dancing for you, Debra! Congratulations on all that well earned success!<br />As a reader, finding a new book in a beloved series is a joy. As a writer, opening the box of books is a treat (you know that feeling!)<br /><br />Shari Randallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16425493627354028820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-10891330326362245302021-05-17T08:12:56.078-04:002021-05-17T08:12:56.078-04:00Congratulations on your most recent successes.
I&...Congratulations on your most recent successes.<br /><br />I'm happy any day I can be up at my place in Michigan's U.P. and look out at the lake, walk in the woods, listen to the birds -- and I'm there now.Jim Jacksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15090252530437277145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-73577781155048980822021-05-17T07:40:08.165-04:002021-05-17T07:40:08.165-04:00What a great post and congratulations on all your ...What a great post and congratulations on all your successes! <br /><br />Happiness in life, being content. I often think of the FB meme of "I wish you enough." Enough is happiness to me, and a nice glass of pinot noir!Kaithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07758348842858993203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-65631066378755874832021-05-17T07:14:04.137-04:002021-05-17T07:14:04.137-04:00How wonderful you've found happiness in your w...How wonderful you've found happiness in your writing, as well as your reading!<br /><br />I've thoroughly enjoyed your books; I'm looking forward to this one. Congratulations!KM Rockwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03973749764907859829noreply@blogger.com