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Re: What can I add to all the comments that said what I was thinking?
Thank you Pat!
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Sira890
on February 26, 2008 at 10:36 AM
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Re: Sira I love this...love this!!!!
Thanks ginnie!
So far, I haven't had much of a chance to actually read the printed pages. Mom ran off with them because she wanted to keep reading, and she hasn't returned them yet. But I'm looking forward to actually looking at it as a story, instead of a work in progress.
It's historical fiction/romance, and I've posted a good portion of the first draft in my other blog: Sira's Story Corner. It's the rough, raw material, but the basic storyline is there.
posted by
Sira890
on February 26, 2008 at 10:35 AM
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Re: Sira
Mac,
I agree--I don't require constant approval and flowery comments. In fact, I tend to thrive on constructive criticism (constructive being the operative word there!). But I would be upset if Mark read my work and treated it with such indifference.
Thanks for reading 
posted by
Sira890
on February 26, 2008 at 10:30 AM
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LOL Anna! I guess marrying a "Mark" is the way to go
Thanks for reading!
posted by
Sira890
on February 26, 2008 at 10:27 AM
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Re: congrats on the book and good luck with selling
Thanks quietguy!
No, it doesn't jeopardize our love, because we don't let it. I'll admit though--there are days I could easily cram the remote up his...well, you know where
posted by
Sira890
on February 26, 2008 at 10:25 AM
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Re: Congratulations on your finished novel! That within itself says volumes
Aww shucks Chyrlann, you're going to make me blush! 
Thank you for the comments, although I think Sira the Stubborn would be more appropriate--it was a desire to prove people wrong, more than anything, that kept me hammering away at the keyboard long past the point of exhaustion and frustration.
Mark and I are blessed with a strong relationship, but it hasn't come easy. We have to work every day to make sure we're operating as a strong unit.
posted by
Sira890
on February 26, 2008 at 10:23 AM
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I get a bit more excited every day, especially now that the end is in sight!
Thanks for reading
posted by
Sira890
on February 26, 2008 at 10:19 AM
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Re: When!
Thanks Kaboom!
I hope it is when, and not if...but I have to at least try and stay realistic about my chances.
As long as they realize and appreciate the effort and quantity, I think it's okay if they're not concerned with the details.
posted by
Sira890
on February 26, 2008 at 10:18 AM
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Thanks Naut!
Mark and I might want to kill each other every now and then, but we do have a strong relationship--it's something that we work at every day, and refuse to take for granted.
posted by
Sira890
on February 26, 2008 at 10:09 AM
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Re: Sira in way
Azur,
I can't imagine what it would be like to have a hubby that wrote, but I can see where it would add some complications--trying to write what's in your heart, knowing that your significant other will be reading the words, and learning your personal truths. Thinking about it from that perspective really makes me appreciate Mark's lack of interest!
Thanks for reading, and for opening my eyes to the way things could be
posted by
Sira890
on February 26, 2008 at 10:01 AM
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What can I add to all the comments that said what I was thinking?
Except thanks.
posted by
Pat_B
on February 26, 2008 at 8:13 AM
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Sira I love this...love this!!!!
Such insight and such respect and love for one another. I printed my book off like that a few times and it is easier and another way to find mistakes and make corrections...I think you need to do that a few ways and a few times! What is your novel about? You telling?
posted by
ginnieb
on February 26, 2008 at 6:48 AM
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Sira
A very profound post, Sira. It is perhaps a good thing that Mark does not read - that way you won't feel the need to hand every page over to him for his opinion. It can be so deflating when your loved one simply hands back your work, nods, and continues watching television.
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johnmacnab
on February 26, 2008 at 5:39 AM
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lol...that is kinda neat...my mark and I are the same living proof! (my husbands name) Great job on yourmanuscript! Wonderful! That is awesome!
posted by
Sincerity_Anna
on February 26, 2008 at 5:37 AM
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congrats on the book and good luck with selling
i agree that he doesnt have to read it because naturally we all have our likes and dislikes and jus like you dislike all his tv watching he isnt a huge fan of ficition but youre exactly right neither of those things makes who either of you are as an individual and it doesnt jeopardize your love at all
posted by
quietguy7
on February 26, 2008 at 2:46 AM
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Congratulations on your finished novel! That within itself says volumes
about not what you are but who you are; Sira, the dedicated! Sira, the committed! Sira, the finisher! You summed up the true meaning of the term unconditional love in this poignant, metaphorical post. You are blessed in such a union. Blessings (in abundance) to you dear one. I always enjoy reading your healthy perspective and attitude. Bravo!
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roadscross
on February 25, 2008 at 7:37 PM
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Congratulations, this such an exciting time for you!!!!!!! sam
posted by
sam444
on February 25, 2008 at 7:27 PM
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When!
not if!! My hubby has never read a word I've written either, but he sees the quantity of my work and is impressed, like your Mark. I don't expect him to ever take an interst in my writing either, and it is A-Okay with me!!
posted by
KaBooM62
on February 25, 2008 at 6:07 PM
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Sira
First of all, congrats on your first 'printing', and of course I wish you huge success with it. But I am also impressed and touched by the way you and Mark accept one another's differences, secure in your mutual love...
posted by
Nautikos
on February 25, 2008 at 5:54 PM
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Sira in way
I envy you your non-reader, non-writer husband. Mine is both a reader and writer
although we do not read each other's work. One day mine will read my published novel
and look at me and wonder about my inspirations and because he writes he will find
some truths. Of course I will do the same with his work, but I somehow think I will live with
those truths better than he will. But I cannot let that stop me write what is in my heart to
write, and I believe we will survive that, and more. So, yes I envy you that.
posted by
Azur
on February 25, 2008 at 5:03 PM
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