tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post6131252823018874372..comments2023-10-05T05:20:59.743-04:00Comments on Piedmont Writer: FridayAnne Gallagherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05816355522284492131noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post-11966158191975936882010-02-08T00:01:45.415-05:002010-02-08T00:01:45.415-05:00Oh! Forgot 6!
I began blogging several years ago...Oh! Forgot 6! <br /><br />I began blogging several years ago but I was using blogging more as an online journal than anything else. It's only in the past few months that I've actually been paying more attention to the whole idea of building a platform. And I think if you're going to focus on building one, a blog's a great place to begin!Erin Kuhnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01349211833500414932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post-55630108524290788822010-02-07T23:58:50.367-05:002010-02-07T23:58:50.367-05:00Hey there!! I'm so glad to be taking a tour of...Hey there!! I'm so glad to be taking a tour of your blog. And you've given me some food for thought so I'm taking a stab at your questions:<br /><br />1. Oddly enough, it's not snowing. I live in Quebec, Canada and the last 2 years were incredibly snowy. This year has been blissfully "normal" - some snow is good. Too much isn't so good.<br /><br />2. I'm fairly computer savvy, but I still have so much more to learn...<br /><br />3. I do like to read and write at the same time. But I purposely switch authors so I'm not reading the same style over and over again because then I do feel it in my writing. But I find I'm a slow reader, so I really do have to keep a book going...<br /><br />4. Congrats on the award! <br /><br />5. Destiny...hmmmmmm....I do believe in karma, positive thinking, etc. And I think hard work will pay off, the way it's meant to...Erin Kuhnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01349211833500414932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post-54920913128144912802010-02-06T08:46:11.128-05:002010-02-06T08:46:11.128-05:00Thanks Sarah -- You might think it was still Janua...Thanks Sarah -- You might think it was still January or something. <br /><br />The thing with manifesting your destiny, I've found anyway, is that you have to be very specific. Not only did I want an agent to request a partial, I wanted said agent to request a full and then offer a contract which then, would generate an auction for all 4 books in the series and I would get my favorite publisher. LOL. I told you my fantasy life was out there.<br /><br />As for shoveling, after I get my 6-figure contract, I'm moving to some far away island in the tropics. Okay maybe not, but I will hire someone to plow the driveway for me. Either that or buy my own truck with plow.Anne Gallagherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05816355522284492131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post-22175023836304397652010-02-05T20:35:46.977-05:002010-02-05T20:35:46.977-05:00I feel for you, I really do. It's been a bruta...I feel for you, I really do. It's been a brutal week that seemed to go on forever.<br /><br />I'm all about manifesting your destiny. I love that phrase and I think it's really true. And I totally get the not having the time to write. It's depressing.<br /><br />Take care of yourself in the snow; shoveling is really hard on your heart. And try to enjoy your weekend. :)sarahjayne smythehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02589820347348973092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post-74636195392705419122010-02-05T12:44:47.826-05:002010-02-05T12:44:47.826-05:00Kristi -- Yeah, I hear you on the author platform ...Kristi -- Yeah, I hear you on the author platform and now it's almost turned into an addiction. I keep reading and adding more blogs, I keep finding authors and writers and just dang cool stuff to pile on my tool bar. <br />Problem is, I can't seem to concentrate on my writing, even when Monster Baby is in school. I wish the days were longer, or I could manage without sleep.Anne Gallagherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05816355522284492131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post-22372296171539648762010-02-05T12:09:51.327-05:002010-02-05T12:09:51.327-05:00Michelle -- #3 gets me everytime. I cannot read a...Michelle -- #3 gets me everytime. I cannot read and write at all, which I suppose is how I can catch up on my reading when Monster Baby is home from school.<br /><br />Sarah -- yeah, being a pessimist I always lost out on all the good stuff. It's only been recently I have started to demand more of my daydreams and really concentrated on what I REALLY want.<br /><br />Tara -- It's nice to know I'm not all alone out here in NC. I thought I was the only one besides Sabrina Jeffries. When, or more precisely if, the kids ever go back to school, we should get together for coffee. The real kind vs the virtual kind. I'm in the Triad too. <br /><br />Davin -- I wish it were only rain. Although I only have to wait a few more weeks until the monsoons come again and I'll be wishing for something else. I actually did try and write something this morning but Monster Baby was all over me to go out. Which we did, and I shoveled while she played, but then I thought I was having a heart attack (for real) and came back in all scared. I have since calmed down but decided I will manifest tropical trees and warm sunny weather for the rest of the afternoon.Anne Gallagherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05816355522284492131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post-29434594962133043012010-02-05T12:05:48.215-05:002010-02-05T12:05:48.215-05:00aww you are having my week. I'm so sorry.
Le...aww you are having my week. I'm so sorry. <br /><br />Let's see, I started the blog because of author platform, but have found I love it so much I could care less if it helps me get published or not. Facebook is more for family-it has personal stuff, pics, but I invite my writer friends to friend me on there anyway, and twitter, well I'm still figuring that out.<br /><br />Manifesting our own destiny: Yes, I believe that our positive thoughts and actions help us become what we want, but we must also work towards it. Thoughts alone will do nothing.<br /><br />Good luck with your monster, mine is finally sleeping for a small nap and then the fun begins again. *sigh*Kristi Faithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17527544253341529009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post-12097172333863400242010-02-05T11:31:54.037-05:002010-02-05T11:31:54.037-05:00Anne, good luck with everything! It's not snow...Anne, good luck with everything! It's not snowing where I am, but it is raining, which isn't the same thing, I realize. I hope you get some time to revise!Davin Malasarnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09385823575081492949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post-47245663937243619942010-02-05T11:22:38.562-05:002010-02-05T11:22:38.562-05:00#1 - Yep, I'm in the Triad. We still had snow ...#1 - Yep, I'm in the Triad. We still had snow left from last weekend, now we have more. And rain; next up: freezing rain. Then more snow. Oh, this is fun. Especially for someone who lived their entire life in South FL.<br />My munchkins were out of scool except for half a day yesterday. I've gotten far less done than you have, for sure. But I did get a surprise when they came home. Posted it on my blog :)<br /><br />#2 - I'm so-so with the computer. I can figure almost anything out by googling directions. I just don't have the patience for anything overly complicated.<br /><br />#3 - Nope, can't read and write. I've been writing for two solid years now and I've read only the latest in the Outlander series (Echo in the Bones).<br /><br />#4 - Well, thanks. That was awfully sweet.<br /><br />#5 - Jury's still out, but I lean further toward yes every day. I believe in karma, so I suppose that's pretty close :)<br /><br />#6 - I blog and I have a FB fanpage. I enjoy finding other apiring writer's pages/blogs and joining in. It can be a lonely, time-consuming, frustrating, and sometimes dowright disheartening career goal, so I like to offer encouragement to all my kindred spirits.Tarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09008153523366719973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post-21933673452300078632010-02-05T10:45:15.704-05:002010-02-05T10:45:15.704-05:00i do think you can, in part, manifest your destiny...i do think you can, in part, manifest your destiny. At the least it seems to me that my friends who are always negative etc, have bad things happen to them, and the ones who are always happy have good things happen to them.<br />I think i'm more of an even stevenSarah Ahiershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02795455714801965956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post-64636255221179432152010-02-05T10:13:13.983-05:002010-02-05T10:13:13.983-05:00#1 - I was about to type that it's not snowing...#1 - I was about to type that it's not snowing here, that it hasn't snowed in a solid week and a half and all the snow on the ground is gone. But, well, I looked out the window and now it's snowing. Go figure.<br /><br />#2 - I'm not too computer challenged, just with the really complicated things, and then my husband helps. Sometimes he doesn't know, either, then we're in trouble. Hah.<br /><br />#3 - I cannot read a book and write a book at the same time, no. I end up stealing, getting influenced, getting confused, and just plain a mess. I have to do both separately. Glad I'm not alone!<br /><br />#4 - Thanks for the award!<br /><br />#5 - I think we can manifest our own destiny. I believe in good karma, and I believe in positive thoughts making a HUGE difference. I really do need to do this myself. I've been SO negative lately it's ridiculous. I will get an agent this year, I will make Monarch super amazing, I will be happy no matter what happens!!!<br /><br />#6 - I'm trying to build a platform, kind of. Blogging has been a great networking tool for me, and I've made some great connections. :)Michelle D. Argylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09696465137285587646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post-5293014747826855042010-02-05T09:15:51.784-05:002010-02-05T09:15:51.784-05:00My cousin goes back a lot longer than The Secret. ...My cousin goes back a lot longer than The Secret. She's been doing this since the 70's and boy howdy, does she create. She should have been a guru.<br /><br />I know, isn't it funny we both shared awards today.Anne Gallagherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05816355522284492131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post-22031634910216995812010-02-05T09:01:18.048-05:002010-02-05T09:01:18.048-05:00I think your cousin is right, about you manifestin...I think your cousin is right, about you manifesting your own destiny. The Secret and all that -- I'm a firm believer!<br /><br />Thanks for the Happiness Award! You're too sweet! And, I posted something this morning and have a little gift for you, too. I love that we thought of each other on the same day!<br /><br />Have a great day :))<br />NicoleAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01899768909313326172noreply@blogger.com