tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post6597478672516066246..comments2024-03-25T05:17:05.202-05:00Comments on Writing In The Crosshairs: SOMETIMES YOU JUST HAVE TO DANCERoland D. Yeomanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-56798767898733779992011-02-14T13:14:33.835-06:002011-02-14T13:14:33.835-06:00I love my cyber-gizmo's. Sorry they're giv...I love my cyber-gizmo's. Sorry they're giving your computer cyber-indigestion : too rich a diet. I should pare away a few, but I can't bring myself to.<br /><br />I, too, am amazed an agent contacted me that way, too. Yours is a lovely blog, by the way, RolandRoland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-8281877806245216702011-02-14T08:50:31.010-06:002011-02-14T08:50:31.010-06:00Hi, thanks for stopping by my blog. You have some ...Hi, thanks for stopping by my blog. You have some unreal graphics here. My poor computer is still gurgling away, trying to upload all the goodies. I'm amazed an agent contacted you that way. What a coup!Tamara Narayanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03725262301091012950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-44031199679170942752011-02-13T21:18:07.754-06:002011-02-13T21:18:07.754-06:00Jayne : I have seen such strange coincidences all ...Jayne : I have seen such strange coincidences all through blogdom as I have wandered through it like my hero, Hibbs, the bear with 2 shadows.<br /><br />I think your 13 year old son will enjoy the chapter : BATTLE OF THE GREASY GRASS (Lakota Sioux for Little Big Horn). Your daughter may be drawn to Leandra Dagda, the Sidhe of Ice and Sorrows. And I hope you enjoy the whole book.<br /><br />I wrote it for all ages -- to make it fun for the young on the surface, then layered it for enjoyment as the reader takes the book with him or her through the stages of life.<br /><br />Maybe I even got close to doing it. LOL. RolandRoland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-88736026693257304062011-02-13T11:36:02.090-06:002011-02-13T11:36:02.090-06:00This is so uncanny. Just yesterday at lunch w/my 1...This is so uncanny. Just yesterday at lunch w/my 13 year old son, we were discussing a short fiction idea of mine, which conversation segued into his latest illustrations and story line. He described his work (which I haven't seen) as a sort of Lord of the Rings story in an ancient American Indian tribe setting.<br />And then you visit my blog today. Uncanny. I'm going to download your Kindle version. I'll bet he'd love to read it (And my daughter, too. And me, too!). <br />Good luck with it. Keep smiling. ;)Jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06694559900539722616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-4427219119801704692011-02-13T09:44:21.499-06:002011-02-13T09:44:21.499-06:00Thanks, Melissa, for sharing my joy and happiness....Thanks, Melissa, for sharing my joy and happiness. Yes, my fingers (and toes) are crossed that it does indeed work out. And getting over this blasted cold is hard! Thanks for visiting, commenting, and following. Do come back. RolandRoland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-16696858228676957952011-02-13T09:21:07.320-06:002011-02-13T09:21:07.320-06:00Congratulations! Very exciting! :) Fingers crossed...Congratulations! Very exciting! :) Fingers crossed that it works out just the way you want it to!! Hope you are feeling much better!Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12960493353454007017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-86247807898723529352011-02-13T07:49:25.688-06:002011-02-13T07:49:25.688-06:00Walter : It seems like I never know enough. I fore...Walter : It seems like I never know enough. I forever wander into facets of writing and living that I never expected. Like Indiana Jones I guess we just have to make it up as we go along. Thanks for visiting and commenting, wishing me well. High sales for both of us, RolandRoland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-16960748799025076022011-02-13T05:56:47.699-06:002011-02-13T05:56:47.699-06:00It has been quite a learning experience, eh. I ha...It has been quite a learning experience, eh. I have learned much more useful information online than I ever could hope to remember from my college dayz.<br /><br />Good job.Walter Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03221874622830527655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-2553116116728689692011-02-12T21:31:35.359-06:002011-02-12T21:31:35.359-06:00S.M. : Actually that's Tigger's cousin, Ho...S.M. : Actually that's Tigger's cousin, Hobbes. LOL. <br /><br />Donna B. : I'm glad we're cyber friends, too. I'm still at work as a rare blood courier, so I squeezing this into my 5 minute break. <br /><br />I'm glad you enjoyed the video. I did, too. <br /><br />And it's great that you share my happiness, but it is only request for 5 pages -- though I have a full out of the same novel with another agent.<br /><br />I can't seem to shake this darn cough. My body must make it feel too at home!<br /><br />I'm glad you found some help in my query post. And thanks so much for posting my cover of THE BEAR WITH TWO SHADOWS on your blog. I'd say more but my 5 minutes are up. YOU ROCK, TOO.Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-34434405561776993412011-02-12T16:01:50.863-06:002011-02-12T16:01:50.863-06:00First, I am still laughing from the video. I have...First, I am still laughing from the video. I have four brothers so this humor is very familiar in our family and a constant source of entertainment! I will stop there...<br /><br />Second, but most important, CONGRATULATIONS!!!! WOW!! I am so happy for you! You are so inspirational and show us all if one perseveres one achieves one's goal.<br /><br />Third, I know you will feel better soon...how can you not with all this great news, your sense of humor and the love of dance!<br /><br />Fourth, your post on query letters was so RIGHT ON! I saved it in my writing folder, so down the road, I can heed your advice.<br /><br />Fifth, I have posted a pic of your book and a link to your blog on my pages tabs, on my Mystical Journeys blog. Please check it out when you have the time and feel free to suggest anything addtional you wish me to put on there. Since I have not read it yet, (only excerpts), I would appreciate an appropriate blurb or "movie trailer comment" to go with it.<br /><br />I am SO GLAD I found your blog. YOU ROCK, ROLAND!Donna B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07015770616281528620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-21658782281245072172011-02-12T15:04:13.877-06:002011-02-12T15:04:13.877-06:00Yahoo!! Tigger is dancing too!Yahoo!! Tigger is dancing too!Sharla Marie Leisingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17757808096888075892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-12508509319187247472011-02-12T14:11:18.457-06:002011-02-12T14:11:18.457-06:00Alex : Your words take mine away. Wow. Your estima...Alex : Your words take mine away. Wow. Your estimate of my ability makes me humble. And you crafted an extraordinary world, spinning it to life for us in CassStar. So no slighting yourself! And again, thanks, Roland<br /><br />Summer : I'm happy on a Sidhe level, too. "Fairy Level" isn't what a Manly Man would say. LOL.<br />Thanks for being happy for me. And it is only a request for 5 pages, and she may not like what she sees. But I hope she does. RolandRoland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-73943629877110091152011-02-12T13:29:25.414-06:002011-02-12T13:29:25.414-06:00Fairy flutters and sparkle dust! I'm so happy ...Fairy flutters and sparkle dust! I'm so happy for you Roland- that right there is some motivation isn't it! Victor needs a good home- I can't wait to see him in print! I know I know- But I'm happy for you an a fairy grand level!Summer Rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08122694893668693244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-82108414209867327002011-02-12T13:22:35.748-06:002011-02-12T13:22:35.748-06:00Roland, your writing is beyond amazing and so in d...Roland, your writing is beyond amazing and so in depth - beyond what I could ever create. You didn't get struck by lightning - you built a lighting rod that touched the sky. Congratulations!Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-79834198586091168742011-02-12T12:08:41.222-06:002011-02-12T12:08:41.222-06:00L. Diane : I thought it never happened so you can ...L. Diane : I thought it never happened so you can imagine my stunned surprise! Thanks for sharing in my happiness. Wish me luck as I wish success for your writing dreams, RolandRoland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-83404207728846542542011-02-12T12:06:19.054-06:002011-02-12T12:06:19.054-06:00Wow, that's fantastic! And so rarely happens. ...Wow, that's fantastic! And so rarely happens. Congrats!L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-57517832292731403472011-02-12T12:06:11.490-06:002011-02-12T12:06:11.490-06:00WritingNut: Thanks for the kind words here and on ...WritingNut: Thanks for the kind words here and on Jodi's blog. I'm knocking on wood -- thunk, thunk on my head. You stay well, too, RolandRoland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-13052988989708415002011-02-12T12:01:04.610-06:002011-02-12T12:01:04.610-06:00Roland - congratulations!! That is amazing news.....Roland - congratulations!! That is amazing news... I truly hope it all works out!<br /><br />Hope you feel better soon too. :)WritingNuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16326756274887055685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-16276329702085648382011-02-12T10:34:54.495-06:002011-02-12T10:34:54.495-06:00Mshatch : Wasn't that video something a grown-...Mshatch : Wasn't that video something a grown-up Calvin would pull? I laughed, too. I thought all of us could use a good chuckle.<br /><br />Thanks for the congrats. May a similar email find its way to your inbox. RolandRoland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-1843019898494385522011-02-12T10:32:26.424-06:002011-02-12T10:32:26.424-06:00Francine : You and I are of a like mind on no nega...Francine : You and I are of a like mind on no negative on our blogs. If I read your comment correctly, you're coughing, too. Hate that. Maybe our mutual dancing will chase those coughs away!<br /><br />Margo : I don't know about those high kicks. Angelina Jolie will have to do those for me. LOL. But I am some better. Thanks for sharing in my happiness.<br /><br />Tony : I'm trying to get better but this cold has other ideas! Thanks for the congratulations. May your weekend be a great one.<br /><br />Words Crafter : Thanks for sharing in my good news and feeling as great about as I do. More thanks for the award. Get better.<br /><br />LV : Thank you for shouting a bit for my good news. May some equally as great news come soon to you, too.<br /><br />Ann : I hate that this darn bug has bitten you, too. Maybe that agent email is just lost in transit. Here's hoping it hits your email box soon. <br /><br />And thanks so very much for buying THE BEAR WITH TWO SHADOWS. I think you'll enjoy Hibbs and his world. And I know you'll come to love your new Kindle. I've come to really appreciate mine. Have a great weekend. RolandRoland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-47405665740159211222011-02-12T10:24:45.782-06:002011-02-12T10:24:45.782-06:00congrats on that email! I'd be feeling pretty ...congrats on that email! I'd be feeling pretty happy, too!<br />and thanks for the video as well; I laughed my butt off :)mshatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06308916014310536449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-66824098787153290162011-02-12T09:46:04.808-06:002011-02-12T09:46:04.808-06:00I have something for you on my blog today!I have something for you on my blog today!The Words Crafterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14520267901489487512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-60758092530819693192011-02-12T07:56:57.358-06:002011-02-12T07:56:57.358-06:00I woke up coughing this morning too, but alas ther...I woke up coughing this morning too, but alas there was no message from an agent! A big congratulations to you! I am thrilled for you. *Clapping loudly* Your sales for "The Bear With Two Shadows" went up by this one yesterday! Looking forward to reading it on my spanking new Kindle. A big loud Congratulations for everything good happening in your world. Now feel better soon!Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07524878248746427258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-22198169369830179492011-02-12T06:24:34.691-06:002011-02-12T06:24:34.691-06:00Happy happy, joy joy!!!!!!!!!! Woohoo!!!! *grinnin...Happy happy, joy joy!!!!!!!!!! Woohoo!!!! *grinning* WOW, that's AWESOME!!!!!!!The Words Crafterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14520267901489487512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-42698171365813118662011-02-12T05:18:33.629-06:002011-02-12T05:18:33.629-06:00Roland, that's fantastic news! Big congratulat...Roland, that's fantastic news! Big congratulations! <br /><br />I know the ebook sales will build over time as your audience discovers it and word gets around. <br /><br />We're doing a happy dance for you :-)<br /><br />Take care and get well soon.Tony Bensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06798586432645889182noreply@blogger.com