tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5217271428057557189.post1197879755555511984..comments2024-03-24T16:08:20.300-07:00Comments on Training on Empty: Thank FSM for editorsLize Brittinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00851523224709625399noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5217271428057557189.post-5991737915186913662012-12-31T22:07:49.155-08:002012-12-31T22:07:49.155-08:00I feel the same way about the SFH news as I came t...I feel the same way about the SFH news as I came to feel about the Tiger Woods flap, it is a private matter between that person and his or her loved ones. The woman has not raced in nearly a decade, this lacks even relevance in the sport. Whenever I see someone publicly injecting or inviting opinionated commentary on this topic, I just have to shake my head in wonder that people get so easily -- if not eagerly -- swept up in slack-jawed gawking at celebrity and scandal.Andrew Armigerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16299003349943214217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5217271428057557189.post-43313435489135250452012-12-21T19:11:22.455-08:002012-12-21T19:11:22.455-08:00That's a really good point! The few times I ha...That's a really good point! The few times I have written with a deadline, I have gotten this weird deadline paralysis. It's too stressful. <br /><br />I need to read the Stand. Funny, I'm a Stephen King fan, but I haven't read all that many book by him.<br /><br />Thank you, Becki. I'm going to try to keep plugging away at this writing thing. I do love it! Lize Brittinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00851523224709625399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5217271428057557189.post-24274079937973193172012-12-21T14:41:37.644-08:002012-12-21T14:41:37.644-08:00The good part about writing not being your primary...The good part about writing not being your primary source of income is that you have the luxury of taking your time on books, and not churning out book after book. I feel like sometimes authors who do that sometimes have quality issues (not all, but some). Even Stephen King...he's probably one of my favorite authors, and he's written several absolute masterpieces (The Stand, Pet Sematary, and Christine are among the best horror/sci-fi books that I've read), but he's also written a lot of stuff that's of a noticeably lower quality, especially some of his newer stuff (there were a few I couldn't even get through). That's my opinion, of course, and I'm sure The Regulators has its fans too, but I guess what I'm trying to say is don't give up your muse in order to do what you "think" you should do.The Middle Mileshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14098356817586309607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5217271428057557189.post-67552915437041272122012-12-21T12:40:13.313-08:002012-12-21T12:40:13.313-08:00Thank you so much, Becki.
I'm working on get...Thank you so much, Becki. <br /><br />I'm working on getting out of my own way. I struggle with writing, but reading Stephen King's book called "On Writing" is helping me understand that many writers struggle, even the good ones. That helps, because I hear about so many authors who turn out book after book in no time. I start thinking I should be doing the same. <br /><br />When I do complete some of my fiction, I will definitely let people know, as long as my editor is willing to work his magic on it first. ;) Lize Brittinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00851523224709625399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5217271428057557189.post-10994588152151561772012-12-21T11:44:04.654-08:002012-12-21T11:44:04.654-08:00Concerning your first paragraph: well said. I have...Concerning your first paragraph: well said. I have never met Suzy, but in general, it's shocking (and very sad) how judgmental people can be.<br /><br />I think it was Kevin Beck's review of your book that said you don't give yourself enough credit for your running accomplishments (and he has a point...I'm not sure you realize how impressive your running credentials are), and it's a similar situation with your writing, where you can't see how good it actually is (Type A personality much?). You bring a lot of passion and sincerity to your writing, and that alone makes it interesting and engaging. I hope that you eventually decide to share your fiction with the public, because I think you have a lot of potential as a writer.The Middle Mileshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14098356817586309607noreply@blogger.com