tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post6401715609184583710..comments2024-03-29T03:28:22.296-05:00Comments on Writing In The Crosshairs: JULY 4TH'S Insecure Writer's SupportRoland D. Yeomanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-61928456159020954302012-07-06T08:01:09.451-05:002012-07-06T08:01:09.451-05:00Candy:
One of the great things about books is that...Candy:<br />One of the great things about books is that you can re-visit old friends again and perhaps picked up what you missed the first time, RolandRoland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-33566568777842118812012-07-05T22:53:27.578-05:002012-07-05T22:53:27.578-05:00I love reading A.L.'s wisdom in Bird by Bird. ...I love reading A.L.'s wisdom in Bird by Bird. Think I'll break it out tonight. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02691497935668743387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-39632910563735983262012-07-04T22:38:48.958-05:002012-07-04T22:38:48.958-05:00Happy 4th to you, too, Marta!
I'm happy the qu...Happy 4th to you, too, Marta!<br />I'm happy the quotes were helpful and inspiring in some small way.<br /><br />Jennifer:<br />You wrote a fine ISWG post tonight on such short notice. Yes, E.L. was insightful. I had to follow that one about my seat in the seat of the chair myself today!Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-4597542538029253322012-07-04T21:25:47.018-05:002012-07-04T21:25:47.018-05:00I forgot about ISWG until tonight! I was too busy ...I forgot about ISWG until tonight! I was too busy trying out July 4th pinterest recipes. ;)<br /><br />Fantastic quotes. I especially liked the one by E.L. Doctorow (I attended the same college as him) and the one about sitting your butt in da chair.Jennifer Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13300124780126853962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-31445200632720638132012-07-04T21:04:23.327-05:002012-07-04T21:04:23.327-05:00Happy 4th of July!
I really enjoyed the quotes.
S...Happy 4th of July! <br />I really enjoyed the quotes.<br />So true and full of inspiration!Marta Szemikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16100791404636754754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-78045610246364277172012-07-04T19:15:51.429-05:002012-07-04T19:15:51.429-05:00Michael:
What Michael Crichton wrote was very much...Michael:<br />What Michael Crichton wrote was very much like what Neil Gaiman once wrote. You're right: it's all about persistence. I forced myself today to sit down and write the first 5000 words to THREE SPIRIT KNIGHT. I feel the better for having willed myself to do it.<br /><br />I think I will reward myself with watching the next to last episode of DEFYING GRAVITY. Thanks for visiting and chatting, RolandRoland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-70704618215143700122012-07-04T19:08:31.644-05:002012-07-04T19:08:31.644-05:00I love Michael Crichton's quote. It's all ...I love Michael Crichton's quote. It's all about persistence. That's the inspiration I need. Thanks for the great post!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03060064276650474244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-41714157972110040032012-07-04T17:56:40.447-05:002012-07-04T17:56:40.447-05:00Thanks, Tiffany:
Glad you enjoyed them.
LD:
Each ...Thanks, Tiffany:<br />Glad you enjoyed them.<br /><br />LD:<br />Each of us seems drawn to a different quote in this series. I guess it reflects where each of us stands with our writing dreams.<br /><br />Eve:<br />That one is great. We need to launch ourselves from the safety of the shore .. I think doing so leads us to amazing places we would never reach otherwise.<br /><br />Kitty:<br />I think if Dean read that, he would smile large and wink at you. Just don't tell his wife!!Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-12908546712925684502012-07-04T15:29:35.289-05:002012-07-04T15:29:35.289-05:00Happy Fourth of July!!!!! I think I'm in love...Happy Fourth of July!!!!! I think I'm in love with Dean Koontz just for his quote! Yikes!! LOL! Take care<br />xOld Kittyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13185547869183611159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-78006169105815796012012-07-04T13:25:52.050-05:002012-07-04T13:25:52.050-05:00Great quotes Roland! I especially love the one abo...Great quotes Roland! I especially love the one about starting a story even if you don't have an idea, because you can always throw it away..lol!...how true. I suppose it is important to just start writing..I'd love to write a novel one day..thanks for the inspiration.E. M. Prokophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12395951217528199963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-20576174770363069442012-07-04T12:37:54.149-05:002012-07-04T12:37:54.149-05:00I especially like the quote by Sydney Smith. Than...I especially like the quote by Sydney Smith. Thanks for sharing these.LD Mastersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01202135756299574972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-29745367583995335202012-07-04T12:27:12.564-05:002012-07-04T12:27:12.564-05:00Wonderful quotesWonderful quotesTiffany Pricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00405275398578560585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-44612923783687963802012-07-04T11:36:56.425-05:002012-07-04T11:36:56.425-05:00You, too, Heather!You, too, Heather!Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-69119587247046657082012-07-04T11:27:13.833-05:002012-07-04T11:27:13.833-05:00Thank you for the excellent quotes. I'm comple...Thank you for the excellent quotes. I'm completely inspired! Have a wonderful 4th of July!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05130733681254163610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-10158634208471217022012-07-04T00:22:20.546-05:002012-07-04T00:22:20.546-05:00Morgan:
That's what the insecure writer's ...Morgan:<br />That's what the insecure writer's support group is all about ... inspiration for flagging spirits.<br /><br />Alice & Victor will be fracturing a fairy tale with their own distinctive brand of insanity. Which one I've yet to decide!<br /><br />I've just designed a poster of THE LEGEND OF VICTOR STANDISH. It will be 2 weeks before I see how it looks! Suspense time. :-)Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-24628721446702406262012-07-04T00:04:40.464-05:002012-07-04T00:04:40.464-05:00I LOVE quotes like this... you're on an inspir...I LOVE quotes like this... you're on an inspiring kick today, aren't you??? ;)<br /><br />Wanted to drop by and say thanks for signing up for the "What If?" Blogfest. I'm so stoked you'll be participating! :DMorganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15747144518868320969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-28327110869405362492012-07-03T22:14:14.470-05:002012-07-03T22:14:14.470-05:00Happy 4th to you, too, Braine:
Yes, Koontz is inde...Happy 4th to you, too, Braine:<br />Yes, Koontz is indeed a master of suspense. When I saw the previews of MAGIC MIKE, I thought to myself: "I bet Braine would like this movie!" :-)Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-47156817356131907042012-07-03T22:10:54.082-05:002012-07-03T22:10:54.082-05:00Happy 4th Rolamd, I've never read any Dean Koo...Happy 4th Rolamd, I've never read any Dean Koontz but I heard his world building is amazing, just not into that sort of thing hehehe... enjoy the holidayAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11113033902410883148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-44264966564144667862012-07-03T21:57:23.178-05:002012-07-03T21:57:23.178-05:00Sherri:
I enjoyed THE GOOD GUY by Dean Koontz. But...Sherri:<br />I enjoyed THE GOOD GUY by Dean Koontz. But my all time favorite book of his is, oddly enough, FEAR NOTHING. Christopher Snow and his Uber dog, Orson, taking on madness in the little resort town of Moonlight Bay. And those demonic Rhesus Monkeys ... brrr!<br /><br />I am currently listening to the audio book of FEAR NOTHING ... really chilling when sitting in the dark of my blood van, waiting for a rare blood hand-off and listening.<br /><br />I hope your daughter enjoys the Thomas Mann quote. May you always have light enough for the next step and granted the strength necessary to take it, RolandRoland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-63244389501586491662012-07-03T21:05:00.293-05:002012-07-03T21:05:00.293-05:00Good quotes all!
I loved Life Expectancy by Dean...Good quotes all! <br /><br />I loved Life Expectancy by Dean Koontz; it's one of my all time favorites! I'm reading 77 Shadow Street now. I like how his characters are all representatives of a certain ideologies in the world. I love his snarky commentary on some of those ideologies. Anyway...<br /><br />The quote by Thomas Mann hit home with me as well. "A writer is someone for whom writing is more difficult than for others." I'm going to have to pass that one along to my daughter. <br /><br />Thanks for the encouragement. My new mission in life is to tackle my fears head on.Sherri Lackeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12574448009541412249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-90564399685133313862012-07-03T20:40:48.265-05:002012-07-03T20:40:48.265-05:00My friend, Wendy Tyler Ryan, lives in Canada and j...My friend, Wendy Tyler Ryan, lives in Canada and just celebrated Canada Day. Your Canadian accent must jar a bit in the ears of your British mates.<br /><br />Yes, peaceful thoughts help anchor our centers to meet whatever the day brings us, do they not?<br /><br />I am quite fortunate to have a job that helps those in pain and in need. Have a great midweek! RolandRoland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-11558388511148175982012-07-03T20:33:54.490-05:002012-07-03T20:33:54.490-05:00Hey Roland,
Although I'm a Canadian living in ...Hey Roland,<br />Although I'm a Canadian living in England and just celebrated Canada Day, I still embrace such peaceful thoughts on any day. <br />That sounds like quite the noble venture on your part. <br />And the courage to make our dreams a reality.klahaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613505424843475639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-54831660860653741082012-07-03T20:29:14.809-05:002012-07-03T20:29:14.809-05:00Heather:
I'm glad you liked them!
Gary:
May y...Heather:<br />I'm glad you liked them!<br /><br />Gary:<br />May your 4th be one of safe joy and peaceful fun! I will be on call for blood runs as a rare blood courier this 4th! <br /><br />We have to have the courage of our dreams if we are to ever realize them.Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-9117993962320872822012-07-03T20:26:14.223-05:002012-07-03T20:26:14.223-05:00Greetings Roland,
Some very profound and thoughtfu...Greetings Roland,<br />Some very profound and thoughtful quotes. And "fear of failure" or perhaps, 'fear of success'. <br />To move beyond the niggling self-doubts and remove ourselves from an uncomfortable comfort zone, takes determination and resilience.<br />Happy, fulfilling writing to you, good sir.<br />And may you have a safe, peaceful and positive 4th of July.<br />With respect and good wishes, Garyklahaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613505424843475639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-6409376573519520992012-07-03T20:22:22.503-05:002012-07-03T20:22:22.503-05:00These are inspiring quotes. Thanks!These are inspiring quotes. Thanks!Heather Murphyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11847855601653718033noreply@blogger.com