tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post320125833344011803..comments2024-03-28T23:31:06.181-05:00Comments on Writing In The Crosshairs: HELP ME! IWSG postRoland D. Yeomanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-34289939520221798082016-08-04T04:09:01.061-05:002016-08-04T04:09:01.061-05:00Hi Roland - you've created Twain's lair fo...Hi Roland - you've created Twain's lair for us and Meliori's too ... and helping others really does give us a positive edge ... that's why I like to comment, not so good at the guest posting bit - but then my world is somewhat different ... I'll need to re-evaluate anon ... <br /><br />I must get to Twitter too .. cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-38806432278527668432016-08-04T00:58:11.966-05:002016-08-04T00:58:11.966-05:00Lee's an amazing writer!
I must say that ever...Lee's an amazing writer!<br /><br />I must say that every time I visit your place, it's like I'm entering another realm...very atmospheric...you make Twain look good...he's lucky to have you around.Michelle Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02750092836481599870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-50014839659400517662016-08-03T23:07:30.825-05:002016-08-03T23:07:30.825-05:00I'm glad you got your Prison Break comeback!I'm glad you got your Prison Break comeback!Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-68113022004975951022016-08-03T23:05:27.606-05:002016-08-03T23:05:27.606-05:00What a nice thing to say! I am reading your novel ...What a nice thing to say! I am reading your novel now!Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-12639723179588497122016-08-03T15:56:52.116-05:002016-08-03T15:56:52.116-05:00Mark is wise. Helping others is always a great ide...Mark is wise. Helping others is always a great idea. And while I’m less and less sure that social media sells anything, it’s pretty much the only avenue we of limited means have. I say that as someone who posts daily tweets on book promotion for a well-known writerly blog. Not as me, who doesn’t even bother to look at her blog statistics. :)<br /><br /><a href="http://vrbarkowski.wordpress.com" rel="nofollow">VR Barkowski</a><br /><br /><br />VR Barkowskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04927993233682731113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-84257263572616747952016-08-03T13:14:58.907-05:002016-08-03T13:14:58.907-05:00I couldn't make it without all the love and su...I couldn't make it without all the love and support of my fellow authors, for sure. It's a great community! I hear the X-Files revival is one reason Prison Break got a green light to return. Jennifer Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13300124780126853962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-47398182962690965482016-08-03T11:38:40.124-05:002016-08-03T11:38:40.124-05:00When I visit Roland's place I feel like I'...When I visit Roland's place I feel like I'm entering a mysterious adventure and I hate to leave.cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-89489006026428947512016-08-03T11:36:13.278-05:002016-08-03T11:36:13.278-05:00We can only hope! And I'm awaiting more of Twa...We can only hope! And I'm awaiting more of Twain, especially his tragic love tale. cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-45434576917064162682016-08-03T11:11:55.674-05:002016-08-03T11:11:55.674-05:00We learn by doing so by promoting others we learn ...We learn by doing so by promoting others we learn how to promote ourselves, right? It, too is on my Kindle waiting to be read. :-)Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-64125566214782798032016-08-03T11:09:37.057-05:002016-08-03T11:09:37.057-05:00LOL. Kindness is like perfume that we cannot spray...LOL. Kindness is like perfume that we cannot spray upon others without getting the fragrance upon ourselves as well. :-)Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-32776499030725508332016-08-03T11:07:28.619-05:002016-08-03T11:07:28.619-05:00Yes, THE THING THAT TURNED ME is coming out in 2 d...Yes, THE THING THAT TURNED ME is coming out in 2 days. Hopefully, my story in it won't turn the stomach of the readers!!Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-41582572036755667282016-08-03T11:05:53.903-05:002016-08-03T11:05:53.903-05:00Thanks, Mary. I'm just about to read it!Thanks, Mary. I'm just about to read it!Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-64039190351513951792016-08-03T10:53:24.164-05:002016-08-03T10:53:24.164-05:00Helping others is a way to feel good about ourselv...Helping others is a way to feel good about ourselves and life really. :-) Good to see you here!Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-34713333846404627212016-08-03T10:37:11.686-05:002016-08-03T10:37:11.686-05:00Teresa, is good to see you here again, too! My wor...Teresa, is good to see you here again, too! My work is demanding so much more of me lately that I do not get to visit my friends as much as I want. :-(Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-28354706718972484062016-08-03T10:29:25.094-05:002016-08-03T10:29:25.094-05:00Automated means impersonal, and no one is pleased ...Automated means impersonal, and no one is pleased to be treated impersonally. :-(Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-61621741841384444112016-08-03T10:20:12.269-05:002016-08-03T10:20:12.269-05:00Ah, but you've never done one with me. A guest...Ah, but you've never done one with me. A guest has to shape his post to fit the blog he visits. Yours is on horror so that is what I would talk about.<br /><br />Have you heard of the Creole Rougalou? I would tell of the history and grisly episodes of Rougalou sightings ... and only mention at the end that a clan of them appear in my latest WIP.<br /><br />And I would make your readers laugh, too. Just saying. :-)Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-15145404556219757382016-08-03T10:06:54.465-05:002016-08-03T10:06:54.465-05:00When it comes to marketing my stuff, I feel lost. ...When it comes to marketing my stuff, I feel lost. I don't know what I'm doing. But when it come to marketing for others, I feel great singing their praises, blogging about their books, and writing reviews. We should focus on others as much as time allows.<br /><br />Sign of the Green Dragon is on my Kindle, ready to go.Tamara Narayanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03725262301091012950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-53079645940067835512016-08-03T09:53:32.928-05:002016-08-03T09:53:32.928-05:00Twain, and you, are absolutely write... err right....Twain, and you, are absolutely write... err right. Sharing the accomplishments of others is a good thing. It's like spread honey on bread. Sweetens everyone's day.Bish Denhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13359927719391990534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-90312750670903953422016-08-03T08:20:58.587-05:002016-08-03T08:20:58.587-05:00Lee! *waves* Great advice. I've got her book l...Lee! *waves* Great advice. I've got her book loaded and waiting to be read. And THE THING THAT TURNED ME comes out in two days! Yippee! Exciting times.Crystal Collierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03912469552483168148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-79300433017547406422016-08-03T07:37:38.405-05:002016-08-03T07:37:38.405-05:00Love the dialog. Sign of the Green Dragon is an ex...Love the dialog. Sign of the Green Dragon is an excellent book.<br />Mary at <a href="http://www.playoffthepage.com" rel="nofollow">Play off the Page</a><br />Mary Aalgaardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10089502829581772836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-47520166688813646022016-08-03T06:38:55.685-05:002016-08-03T06:38:55.685-05:00Hi, Roland,
Helping other talented writers is alw...Hi, Roland,<br /><br />Helping other talented writers is always a BOOST for the host's soul.... I always enjoy introducing fantastic new stories to the reading world.<br /><br />CONGRATS LEE! ALL the best!<br />Michael Di Gesuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17047267262428143113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-31584724531141157232016-08-03T06:02:41.087-05:002016-08-03T06:02:41.087-05:00A kind thing to do, to help others. "Do the K...A kind thing to do, to help others. "Do the Kindest Things in the Kindest Ways". Good to be here again. Frankly, if writers don't help writers, who will? <br /><br />TeresaT. Powell Coltrinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02160774009926623671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-8487357111942332312016-08-03T01:32:25.307-05:002016-08-03T01:32:25.307-05:00I agree, but more and more people seem to be going...I agree, but more and more people seem to be going for automated posting or purely promotional posting and that's just sad. :-/Misha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-41225727719508016172016-08-03T01:25:18.492-05:002016-08-03T01:25:18.492-05:00Mr. Twain is a wise man.
I just wish guest interv...Mr. Twain is a wise man.<br /><br />I just wish guest interviews and posts did better on my blog. Whenever I publish one, it's a struggle to get traction and my numbers drop. Half the time, the guest blogger forgets to promote it, but I don't blame them--we all get busy.<br /><br />Since the guest posts and interviews don't seem to perform well--even when they include something valuable for my readers, I've offered to help my fellow writers in other ways. Which reminds me--I have to get on that!J.H. Moncrieffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18045467689291025137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-2649338030877448842016-08-02T18:44:04.181-05:002016-08-02T18:44:04.181-05:00I know. I believe I visited and commented, too. Bu...I know. I believe I visited and commented, too. But life as a rare blood courier has me running. Also I am busy visiting the Ancient Egyptian Exhibit in the Louvre in my WIP, next stop: Dragons over Paris!Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.com