tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4145825647751945760.post2955050559065742554..comments2024-03-08T07:00:30.850-06:00Comments on Write From the Heart: On EdgeLinda O'Connellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15982895073903619018noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4145825647751945760.post-71169431587972314862011-01-18T04:43:09.652-06:002011-01-18T04:43:09.652-06:00Sioux and Lisa,
It's all of the unknowns about...Sioux and Lisa,<br />It's all of the unknowns about the publishing part. The storyis geared to women of our age, and I am now thinking that is too limiting. You know, just negative self-talk. Thanks for your support.Linda O'Connellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15982895073903619018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4145825647751945760.post-14664131490121954602011-01-17T21:44:55.408-06:002011-01-17T21:44:55.408-06:00Oh, Linda! I'm so excited for you! Yes, yes, j...Oh, Linda! I'm so excited for you! Yes, yes, jump into the water! You are talented and willing to work hard...it is time for the rewards. Why we infuse ourselves with self-doubt is a mystery to me, but I've known few writers who aren't guilty of it. You're a go-getter, a strong woman with goals and the wherewithal to see them to fruition. I can't wait to hear about your success with this novel!Lisa Ricard Clarohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05048410207952052295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4145825647751945760.post-81416006820885467762011-01-17T12:02:52.178-06:002011-01-17T12:02:52.178-06:00I agree with Donna. Step off into the deep end. I...I agree with Donna. Step off into the deep end. If you need to, wear a suit that has a little skirt, to hide your jiggly thighs but by all means, wade in with both feet. You have so many publishing credits under your belt, where is that self-doubt coming from?Sioux Roslawskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17924021828536277618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4145825647751945760.post-90371693573093663242011-01-17T08:42:32.577-06:002011-01-17T08:42:32.577-06:00Syl,
You have boosted my confidence immensely. I j...Syl,<br />You have boosted my confidence immensely. I just completed the final edit and then clicked onto your message. THANK YOULinda O'Connellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15982895073903619018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4145825647751945760.post-17669636799605215982011-01-17T08:39:35.584-06:002011-01-17T08:39:35.584-06:00It is such a weird thing how we do this to ourselv...It is such a weird thing how we do this to ourselves. I got beat around with a bad agent over my NT memoir, which took years to write, and I wrote it off as a painful experience and gave it up. Now, it seems to be finding its own legs. It has resurrected itself. I see now, with some distance, that it was meant to be. I was meant to write it, and now it is finding its time to surface--a time that is more right than when I was trying so hard to get it out.<br /><br />What I am saying is that there is a mid-point between being stuck in paralysis and fear and letting things happen on their natural course. Pay attention to your feelings and feel them, yes. Keep pushing on, and see if the world welcomes your book, or if there is a different path that you are just not seeing at the moment. I do not believe that you would have written it, if it were not meant to be. If it came out of love and joy, it is going to give that to the world in spades--when the time is right. xo!Julia Gordon-Bramerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15682792436253939395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4145825647751945760.post-72735514728372094752011-01-16T19:02:36.667-06:002011-01-16T19:02:36.667-06:00Donna,
Thank you. I think I'm afraid, because ...Donna,<br />Thank you. I think I'm afraid, because this book is nothing like my inspirational writing.Linda O'Connellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15982895073903619018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4145825647751945760.post-45215755429314608592011-01-16T17:15:45.574-06:002011-01-16T17:15:45.574-06:00Hi Linda,
You are so talented, I'm surprised y...Hi Linda,<br />You are so talented, I'm surprised you have any self-doubts. <br />Take the plunge! <br />Jump into the deep end; you've got lots of friends who will cheer you on as you swim across the finish line or throw you a lifeline if you need help.<br />Your essays I've read are beautiful. Share your words with the world!<br />Hugs,<br />DonnaDonna Volkenannthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04540727800410234483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4145825647751945760.post-27292103245713796632011-01-16T15:45:33.871-06:002011-01-16T15:45:33.871-06:00Susan,
It helps to have positive reinforcement an...Susan,<br /><br />It helps to have positive reinforcement and I thank you. I have several titles in mind, instead if I do, I might go with, I Don't-I Don't-I Don't-I Don't<br />(Ha-ha)Linda O'Connellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15982895073903619018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4145825647751945760.post-9801941505912325632011-01-16T15:39:58.669-06:002011-01-16T15:39:58.669-06:00Allison,
You are so right and your messages are a...Allison, <br />You are so right and your messages are always inspirational. Thank you.Linda O'Connellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15982895073903619018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4145825647751945760.post-51438401187176063222011-01-16T15:38:09.677-06:002011-01-16T15:38:09.677-06:00Beth,
You made ME tear up. I am going for it.Beth,<br />You made ME tear up. I am going for it.Linda O'Connellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15982895073903619018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4145825647751945760.post-88820936893474448222011-01-16T15:37:04.043-06:002011-01-16T15:37:04.043-06:00Lynn,
I am so proud to have you for a friend.Lynn,<br />I am so proud to have you for a friend.Linda O'Connellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15982895073903619018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4145825647751945760.post-84948845525432667432011-01-16T15:31:58.051-06:002011-01-16T15:31:58.051-06:00Hi Linda...Feel the fear and move FORWARD. Good lu...Hi Linda...Feel the fear and move FORWARD. Good luck. Start writing down lists of possible titles. Onward, upward, and OUT the door goes the manuscript.SusanSusanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12358462881287190635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4145825647751945760.post-31988906350271864452011-01-16T13:21:00.182-06:002011-01-16T13:21:00.182-06:00Go Linda go!! The only thing worse than knowing is...Go Linda go!! The only thing worse than knowing is not knowing. Go for it! <br />Best, <br />AllisonAllison Schreiber Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06434215280629131248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4145825647751945760.post-20976667792721021092011-01-16T13:13:32.045-06:002011-01-16T13:13:32.045-06:00I can't explain why, but your post brought tea...I can't explain why, but your post brought tears to my eyes. I am thrilled for you. I am excited to go through it - in some small way - with you, and look so forward to watching you jump off that cliff and soar. You are incredibly talented, and as a writer, and a friend, have given me so much. Now go do it, girl. I hope someday to stand on the edge myself, and when I do, I will remind myself that you were not afraid to jump.Beth M. Woodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03616567155106948675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4145825647751945760.post-51276145611697011232011-01-16T12:14:01.566-06:002011-01-16T12:14:01.566-06:00STEP OUT! STEP OUT! STEP OUT!STEP OUT! STEP OUT! STEP OUT!Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05296300032567383021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4145825647751945760.post-92048726360541854072011-01-16T11:25:54.847-06:002011-01-16T11:25:54.847-06:00Tammy, I am going to frame your comment. You made ...Tammy, I am going to frame your comment. You made my day! Sending a happy face to a good egg friend.Linda O'Connellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15982895073903619018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4145825647751945760.post-72860368102813862132011-01-16T11:25:19.244-06:002011-01-16T11:25:19.244-06:00Claudia,
Thanks for the nudge and confidence in me...Claudia,<br />Thanks for the nudge and confidence in me.Linda O'Connellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15982895073903619018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4145825647751945760.post-36316082342669811332011-01-16T11:24:46.674-06:002011-01-16T11:24:46.674-06:00Becky,
We'll be touring on the same circuit :)...Becky,<br />We'll be touring on the same circuit :)Linda O'Connellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15982895073903619018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4145825647751945760.post-46620143808370002882011-01-16T11:24:23.771-06:002011-01-16T11:24:23.771-06:00Clara,
Your words are the inspiration to move forw...Clara,<br />Your words are the inspiration to move forward. Thank you!Linda O'Connellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15982895073903619018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4145825647751945760.post-74682102828528589442011-01-16T10:53:46.730-06:002011-01-16T10:53:46.730-06:00Step out! Step out! I've seen the "ultra...Step out! Step out! I've seen the "ultrasound," and this one great baby that needs to be born!!! ;)Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02141883867104777688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4145825647751945760.post-24916146588301881552011-01-16T10:52:52.701-06:002011-01-16T10:52:52.701-06:00Such good news to hear that you are so far along i...Such good news to hear that you are so far along in your efforts! You will hesitate only a moment I am sure before racing ahead. Go for it....wishing you best of all luck possible!Bookiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12043111213031211794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4145825647751945760.post-5693809125989402142011-01-16T10:23:31.128-06:002011-01-16T10:23:31.128-06:00There's only one possible answer, Linda....You...There's only one possible answer, Linda....You gotta Step Out and go for it!BECKYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15184458949017900541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4145825647751945760.post-44740009486223784712011-01-16T10:22:19.561-06:002011-01-16T10:22:19.561-06:00Step out, Linda! Take the plunge. "If you bel...Step out, Linda! Take the plunge. "If you believe in something, begin it. Action has magic, power, and grace . . ." GoetheClara Gillow Clarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10204130118900222511noreply@blogger.com