tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post3528621321409558945..comments2024-03-29T03:28:22.296-05:00Comments on Writing In The Crosshairs: WHAT KEEPS YOU GOING AS A WRITER?Roland D. Yeomanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-43392089748006525102016-02-05T00:14:54.709-06:002016-02-05T00:14:54.709-06:00True writers are like artists who must paint or bu...True writers are like artists who must paint or burn inside I believe.<br /><br />If you are into YA Urban Fantasy, THE LEGEND OF VICTOR STANDISH is a good place to start with my books.<br /><br />If you like Historical Fantasy, THE STARS BLEED AT MIDNIGHT is a nice starting point with Mark Twain, Oscar Wilde, and Nikola Tesla in 1895 Egypt with an undead Abigail Adams thrown in for spice.<br /><br />HER BONES ARE IN THE BADLANDS is a short Sci Fi novel about the filming of the first talking Western in the badlands of South Dakota. It has the most highlighted passages in it I am told.<br /><br />Thank you, Taryn, for being interested. :-)Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-48168908189570113992016-02-04T23:51:41.416-06:002016-02-04T23:51:41.416-06:00For me I keep going as a writer because --well wha...For me I keep going as a writer because --well what else am I supposed to do with my life? Nothing else quite fits me right. So even when it is hard writing is just what I do. <br /><br />If I were to check out one of your books which would you recommend I start with? There are so many of them.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11271149538259398956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-75278533592227768132016-02-04T23:37:48.335-06:002016-02-04T23:37:48.335-06:00My supervisor deserved the award more. :-)
Yes, I...My supervisor deserved the award more. :-)<br /><br />Yes, I suppose you have a point: to see our work in print and know that a few have found pleasure in reading our tales is a pretty good incentive to keep on writing. <br /><br />Have a smooth week!Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-3162738729766818012016-02-04T22:47:25.491-06:002016-02-04T22:47:25.491-06:00What keeps me writing is that I have stories that ...What keeps me writing is that I have stories that I want to share. That I make a little money at it is a bonus. It helps me keep sharp and have a deeper understanding as a high school English teacher, and seeing your work in print, I think is pretty neat.<br /><br />And good job with the Spotlight Employee award, Roland!Terry W. Ervin IIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13561009802388207515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-80276892979435283242016-02-04T19:28:47.517-06:002016-02-04T19:28:47.517-06:00I just want people to stop stealing my books, Walt...I just want people to stop stealing my books, Walter! Ouch.<br /><br />:-)<br /><br />I try to write better with each page I type -- you're right, that is all we can control -- nor do I think anyone owes me a living -- just don't steal my livelihood! :-)Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-38567239643055411202016-02-04T19:25:55.851-06:002016-02-04T19:25:55.851-06:00Disheartening it is, Mark. I will get back to you ...Disheartening it is, Mark. I will get back to you about your book in August and what you can do to bring attention to it. Dating Miley Cyrus would be one way ... but some prices are too steep to pay for fame! :-)Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-30597136051755656672016-02-04T19:24:19.195-06:002016-02-04T19:24:19.195-06:00Ah, fame is fleeting! :-) I mean to continue to wr...Ah, fame is fleeting! :-) I mean to continue to write, though blood runs are increasing and affording less and less time to write. :-(Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-82495285532561389342016-02-04T16:46:51.600-06:002016-02-04T16:46:51.600-06:00Writing is all we can control. We can't make ...Writing is all we can control. We can't make people buy or like our books. No one owes us a living. But, we can write forever. Write long, and prosper.Walter Knighthttp://www.waltknight.yolasite.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-11057854730325785892016-02-04T16:15:22.480-06:002016-02-04T16:15:22.480-06:00So rotten to have your work pirated:( If some like...So rotten to have your work pirated:( If some likes it enough, I hope they go buy a copy.Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01793077012143289985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-61032633595099225452016-02-04T11:14:38.281-06:002016-02-04T11:14:38.281-06:00Hi Roland - well thank goodness that leaden stomac...Hi Roland - well thank goodness that leaden stomach didn't need to sink lower. I'm pleased you were recognised there ... Mr Spotlight Man.<br /><br />Re your books - I'm glad you're still going for your writing ... it means so much ... cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-68870831809257696332016-02-04T10:15:36.235-06:002016-02-04T10:15:36.235-06:00Yes, being recognized by my employer is nice. The ...Yes, being recognized by my employer is nice. The thing about writing what reflects the best of you is that next week that best will have gotten better! :-)<br /><br />I've missed you here. Thanks for visiting and staying to chat. Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-78903985182397468752016-02-04T10:13:45.489-06:002016-02-04T10:13:45.489-06:00Thanks, T. I know what you mean about it being in ...Thanks, T. I know what you mean about it being in the blood. As soon as I wrote Ann about leaving, an idea for a new story came to mind. Sigh. :-)Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-29982623710617965832016-02-04T10:12:09.419-06:002016-02-04T10:12:09.419-06:00Thanks, Ann. I am at peace about all this pirating...Thanks, Ann. I am at peace about all this pirating mess and the fomatter fuss. If it continues, I will simply leave for other endeavors. Life is too brief to pump a dry well. Thanks for being my friend.<br /><br />Yes, teaching was ... unique ... the office politics and parents mostly. :-)Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-14783080111754182632016-02-04T10:01:43.747-06:002016-02-04T10:01:43.747-06:00Congratulations on being honored by your employer,...Congratulations on being honored by your employer, Roland. That’s awesome. What keeps me writing (for publication as opposed to writing for myself)? Pure, unadulterated stubbornness. The moment I write something that reflects the best of me and what I’m capable, I'll likely lay down my pen.<br /><br /><a href="http://vrbarkowski.wordpress.com" rel="nofollow">VR Barkowski</a><br />VR Barkowskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04927993233682731113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-48731067604059049982016-02-04T09:21:05.480-06:002016-02-04T09:21:05.480-06:00Congrats on Employee of the Month! But so sorry to...Congrats on Employee of the Month! But so sorry to hear about the pirating. How frustrating. I think what keeps me writing is simply that I couldn't give it up if I wanted to. It's in the blood. Here's wishing you better sales!Tonja Dreckerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07683717853264134466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-2701218314769024492016-02-04T09:15:16.849-06:002016-02-04T09:15:16.849-06:00I recognize that anxiety. You probably picked it u...I recognize that anxiety. You probably picked it up from teaching. When there was a conflict or difficult situation, it was always out of left field with warning. I don't miss that part of teaching.<br />I'm glad you have gotten your grounding about the pirates. I looked at the sites. They all had links that I would not touch. They look more like cons. Best wishes on your sales.Ann Bennetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17759967601352382204noreply@blogger.com