tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post823835697167775282..comments2024-03-29T03:28:22.296-05:00Comments on Writing In The Crosshairs: A NEW LOOK AT AN ARCANE HELP FOR WRITERSRoland D. Yeomanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-6779561752125517232012-03-04T16:09:35.502-06:002012-03-04T16:09:35.502-06:00Thanks, Angela :
Your compassionate words helped. ...Thanks, Angela :<br />Your compassionate words helped. I followed you on Twitter and thanked you for your wisdom.<br /><br />I have finished editing THE RIVAL and sent it off to Wendy Tyler Ryan. A weight has been lifted from my chest from that and your kindness.<br /><br />The first of it is like SUPER 8 meets THE WALKING DEAD. But the majority of the book takes place in 1834 New Orleans with its own unique mythology, voodoo, Legba, Marie Laveau. I threw in the Nameless Ones and Death herself, the mother of my hero. Now, his is a hero's journey! The centaur Chiron takes a major role in it, calling Victor "Ulysses." <br /><br />If you like mythology, you will like this one from me. I hope! :-)Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-78060452621850185012012-03-04T09:31:10.232-06:002012-03-04T09:31:10.232-06:00Fabulous post, Roland - I'm sharing it with my...Fabulous post, Roland - I'm sharing it with my followers across a few social Media platforms because I love your approach (I am a mythology nut), and your fun and easy style. <br /><br />I also got the Ghost Writers - good luck getting it up in the Amazon's Top 100 Best List. <br /><br />I'm sorry to hear about you decision to leave the Blogospere. If I could add my two cents... I don't think that giving up blogging has anything to do with your books. And don't be too harsh on yourself - we all struggle with selling and promoting. The competition is fierce but if you are persistent, you will make it. Maybe being number one, two or three in the Amazon's Top 100 Best List is not most important... you decide. <br /><br />If you are on Twitter, hop over to #mywana group (and #wana711 and #wana1011) - we are a super friendly bunch and we help and support each other. Maybe you just need a "new crowd". Something to think about. <br /><br />All the best, Roland. Believe in yourself.Author A.O. Pearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09522726537375775560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-33132308625857703622012-03-03T20:28:01.051-06:002012-03-03T20:28:01.051-06:00Great post! Lots to think about!Great post! Lots to think about!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09678216576112327332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-67125831889587579352012-03-03T17:43:38.711-06:002012-03-03T17:43:38.711-06:00No. Your novels - do - not - suck.
I'll be in...No. Your novels - do - not - suck.<br /><br />I'll be in touch.Just Wendy https://www.blogger.com/profile/05268645629027109282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-35170576202627686362012-03-03T17:32:40.663-06:002012-03-03T17:32:40.663-06:00After I keep my promise to Alex for the A-Z CHALLE...After I keep my promise to Alex for the A-Z CHALLENGE and my guest post, I will bid adios to blogdom.<br /><br />Like I said earlier when FREE books, Kindle Fires, and autographs of JK Rowling, Robert Downey, Jr, Stephen King, and Charles Schulz can't entice folks to buy or review my books, wow ... my books must suck!! LOL.<br /><br />Of course, if THE RIVAL pulls in box office numbers or my current books start doing the same, I will stay. Be foolish not to.<br /><br />But the past is prologue. I do not foresee that happening. I gave it my all. Some dreams pan out. Some do not.<br /><br />Thank you for your friendship and constant support, Wendy<br /><br />I am off to set up the duel between President Andrew Jackson and Victor under the infamous New Orleans Oaks astride gallopping horses, slashing at each other with sabers as they pass.<br /><br />Of course, the forces of darkness cheat. Hey, it's in their by-laws!<br /><br />I am throwing everyting into THE RIVAL but the kitchen sink. Oops, I spoke too early. Victor just handed me the sink! :-)Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-55282928782825603052012-03-03T16:57:27.645-06:002012-03-03T16:57:27.645-06:00Last two months? What do you mean last two months?...Last two months? What do you mean last two months? You aren't leaving us are you????Just Wendy https://www.blogger.com/profile/05268645629027109282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-24003486763827793622012-03-03T16:46:38.609-06:002012-03-03T16:46:38.609-06:00Thank you, Kyra :
You enjoying my posts mean a lot...Thank you, Kyra :<br />You enjoying my posts mean a lot to me!<br /><br />Michael :<br />I envy you that tour through Hemingway's Key West home. Alas, the weather of this part of the country is not condusive for long-lasting homes!<br /><br />Alex :<br />Yes, Blake Synder was a fount of wisdom! I am so happy for your continued high sales!<br /><br />Wendy :<br />Thanks for all you do in my support. I do believe that the release of THE RIVAL and the A-Z CHALLENGE will be my swan song though.<br /><br />When the incentives of Kindle Fires, autographs of JK Rowling & Stephen King, free books even cannot entice folks to buy my books, then you know they suck! LOL.<br /><br />I hope to make the last 2 months of my blog my best. Thanks to all my friends who have supported me. RolandRoland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-9238523781952025402012-03-03T14:16:28.198-06:002012-03-03T14:16:28.198-06:00Excellent post, Roland. Will be bookmarking this o...Excellent post, Roland. Will be bookmarking this one for sure.<br /><br />All the very best with, Ghost Writers. I will do what I can to help.Just Wendy https://www.blogger.com/profile/05268645629027109282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-8277592131519643522012-03-03T10:29:40.022-06:002012-03-03T10:29:40.022-06:00The theme in one sentence - like the 'logline&...The theme in one sentence - like the 'logline' taught in the book Save the Cat. It's difficult but necessary. It took me weeks to come up with a good logline for CassaFire.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-19804618742037416422012-03-03T08:19:39.029-06:002012-03-03T08:19:39.029-06:00Good morning, Roland,
Well, my friend, you are st...Good morning, Roland,<br /><br />Well, my friend, you are still on top of your game. From the first time I so thankfully dropped by your blog many moons ago, to now, I still leave your post with knowledge and more passion for my writing.<br /><br />Thank you for your many, many helpful suggestions on how to improve our novels.<br /><br />I woke up thinking of you this particular morning. Yesterday, visiting Hemingway's house in Key West, the strong passion of the writer was never more present than in the tall tales of the guide AND especially his writing studio. <br /><br />I learned that from the main house Hemingway installed a cat walk to the carriage house he had turned into his second floor studio. He waisted little time from his18th century Spanish carved bed to that fifteen second journey across that fifty-foot cat walk.<br /><br />Truly larger than life, he did some of his best writing in that studio. It was a fascinating tour. The house, although needed a MAJOR restoration, still held a trace of its former glory, only visible through photos and his studio.<br /><br />But I did feel something amazing later that evening... which I will post about later today or tomorrow, as to share with all of you.<br /><br />Have a wonderful day...Michael Di Gesuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17047267262428143113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-4089560277050099442012-03-03T02:01:02.937-06:002012-03-03T02:01:02.937-06:00You have given me lots to think about today! I rea...You have given me lots to think about today! I really enjoy your posts!Kyra Lennonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13853462182450429660noreply@blogger.com