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SilverMoon7, thank you. I do need to get my priorities right
posted by
Azur
on August 9, 2005 at 1:39 PM
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I love your blog, MayB...
I'd hate to see you go. Hopefully you'll check in from time to time once you do take that necessary step away. 
posted by
SilverMoon7
on August 9, 2005 at 9:31 AM
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MayB,
I think you may be onto something there...
posted by
myrrhage_
on August 7, 2005 at 10:32 AM
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IsisEyes. There is a lot of crap out there. I think it's a matter of being good, and being persistent in the belief that you have something
posted by
Azur
on August 7, 2005 at 10:31 AM
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MayB,
Hmmm...interesting.
We hear so much of the publishing world being unapproachable, that even excellent writers are given the cold shoulder in favor of more established writers.
I wonder if there's some truth to this, that if you truly are GOOD, someone will notice you.
I hope that's true. The idea of submitting work to contests is intriguing. I've never considered doing that before.
posted by
myrrhage_
on August 7, 2005 at 10:30 AM
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JoE Love, it is difficult to act on this knowledge
posted by
Azur
on August 7, 2005 at 9:49 AM
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MayB,
I've found that when I must finish something I've started, I have to make a conscious decision to shut down Blogit and not come back until I've finished. Otherwise 30 minutes turns into 2 hours in a few minutes.
posted by
word.smith
on August 6, 2005 at 2:44 PM
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I think you're right, May
There will come a time when
playtime comes to an end. But, for now, blogging makes for a fun little hobby for those stuck in a 9 to 5, and it's a great launchpad for other projects down the road.
posted by
Joe_Love
on August 5, 2005 at 10:04 PM
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It was kind of him to be encouraging.
posted by
A-and-B
on August 5, 2005 at 3:46 PM
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Frankenkitty, half of what the industry is how we imagine it
posted by
Azur
on August 5, 2005 at 1:12 PM
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Well, good news! I have
always been intimidated by "the industry". Good to know it's not what I imagined. I am very curious about this "love" story of yours. I hope it is not a painful memory. I better get back to work, contracts need attention. Take care
posted by
Flumpystalls3000
on August 5, 2005 at 12:55 PM
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MayB, I truly believe, and so does my Sam, that when you're an unbreakable unit, the bread is won over a lifetime. As long as you win enough in a week to get you by, then what else matters? Dreams are what life is made of.
PS. I have been drinking.
posted by
_dave_says_ack_
on August 5, 2005 at 12:45 PM
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Symphony, good to see you ;-)
posted by
Azur
on August 5, 2005 at 12:31 PM
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NCwriter, it might be better if I switched addictions. I wonder if I can
posted by
Azur
on August 5, 2005 at 12:30 PM
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Vane, I thought you might be .............................................................................. a little addicted.
posted by
Azur
on August 5, 2005 at 12:26 PM
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NCWriter, yes, and we should extend other boundaries. Set the horizon far and move towards it
posted by
Azur
on August 5, 2005 at 12:25 PM
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Dave Cryer, I needed to have that encouragement too on the book. It is not easy playing the supportive role particularly when it means you are the breadwinner. I am not going to tell him I had that conversation, not until he has a publishing deal.
Yes, I was reminded that so much is there for the taking. I do feel hopeful now.
posted by
Azur
on August 5, 2005 at 12:24 PM
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The 'citadel' pedestal is so worth reminding yourself of. Thanks for that. And the not waiting for 'permission to try'. You somehow think that they're going to find you, sometimes, but they're not. This was a post of hope and how to make what you hope for more achievable. Thanks.
And to the book that will go far: your solid supportive unit has given it the main push, that joint belief in its worth and the time invested in the craft of it. But here's another push from that ethereal world beyond the keyboard. Can't wait to see it on the shelves in Waterstones.
posted by
_dave_says_ack_
on August 5, 2005 at 12:02 PM
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MayB,
It is addicting isn't it? I guess we all just have to set our own boundaries. Anxiously waiting to hear about that love....
posted by
NCwriter
on August 5, 2005 at 12:01 PM
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can't wait to hear more....
hope you are well?...take care
posted by
_Symphony_
on August 5, 2005 at 11:58 AM
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i am addicted to this. I will eventually have to step back too.
posted by
Vanidad
on August 5, 2005 at 11:58 AM
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