Tuesday, July 17, 2012

Cheering

I can't begin to list them, but over the past year many writers I know have enjoyed increasing levels of success. They're not all famous but they're well on their ways in successful careers. I'm thrilled for them. I'm cheering for them. And I'm trying to learn from them.

I've decided to spend a little more blog space helping out my friends by mentioning them on my blog. Alex Cavanaugh does this all the time, providing a great example of a successful blogger and writer being generous and playing it forward.

This past Saturday, I took a break from rewriting the first chapter in my newest WIP for the third time and attended George R. Appelt, Jr.'s booksigning.  George's book, Shepherd's Fall in of the horror genre and if George's first release though I'm sure we'll be hearing more from him very soon. Check out his book and his blog.

Today I'll also being doing some in-person cheering. My youngest son is working on his PGA certification. He'll be a junior at PSU this year. He's tearing up the study part of the program but still has to pass his playing test. It's a tough challenge and he's failed a few times already. The family has been taking turns being his caddy and his support. My turn tomorrow. Please send some lucky thoughts his way.

It's also supposed to be nearly 100 degrees tomorrow so I'm hoping for a little breeze. So how are you paying it forward? Do you like the horror genre?

16 comments:

Unknown said...

I used to be a big horror fan, but when I made the switch to fantasy I never looked back :) I still dip in now and again, but it's very rare.

Alex J. Cavanaugh said...

That's really nice of you!
Hope your son gets his certification.

shelly said...

How I play it forward? I do a blog post 'Hot Men of Blogs' where I feature a guys blog. I do book reviews and interviews....stuff like that.

Do I love horror genre? You betcha!

Shelly
http://secondhandshoesnovel.blogspot.com/

Karen Jones Gowen said...

Yay to cheering!! Like the cover of this book, too.

Karen Jones Gowen said...

Yay to cheering!! Like the cover of this book, too.

L. Diane Wolfe said...

Good luck to your son.

I like some horror, such as Lovecraft.

Lynn Proctor said...

i like scary movies, not horror per say---good thoughts sent your way :)

Golden Eagle said...

Good luck to your son! Hope he passes.

I don't read much Horror; it's not my favorite genre, though once in a while I will enjoy a Horror novel.

Susan Gourley/Kelley said...

Thanks for all the wishes for my son. Unfortunately, he failed to pass his test. He played well in the first round but not so great in the second. The 102 temps didn't help though he wasn't using that as an excuse.

Ava Quinn said...

Sorry he didn't pass. I'll send him good vibes for his next attempt.

I'm not surprised you're paying it forward, since you're so generous.

nutschell said...

I'm not a big horror fan, but I am a big fan of cheering authors on. Yeah, Alex is totally great at that sort of thing:)
Nutschell
www.thewritingnut.com

Tonja said...

Good luck to your son. That's awesome.

Anonymous said...

I'm sending big thoughts your way for your son's certification! And I help pay it forward by hosting other writers.

And I have my Weekly Author Spotlight displayed at the top left of my blog. This week it's Mary Pax.

Cate Masters said...

I love helping other authors, too. That's why I started the TBR blog - to showcase three authors a week, and spotlight one each month. I'm hoping you'll reserve a date there!
I remember George's story from way back when during Pennwriters monthly meetings. I can't wait to re-read it.
Fingers crossed for your son's certification!

Talli Roland said...

Alex is great at paying it forward - I try to follow his example, too! Good luck to your son!

George R. Appelt Jr. said...

Thank you Susan for your kind words. It was so nice to see you last Saturday.