tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post3544182332997702599..comments2024-03-13T06:31:17.010-04:00Comments on Susan Says: Keep On DiggingSusan Gourley/Kelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-10786651158294412052016-02-22T03:25:08.653-05:002016-02-22T03:25:08.653-05:00Does editing count? Because editing is my answer. ...Does editing count? Because editing is my answer. Mostly because I have a lot I need to be editing right now, and I procrastinate like crazy. I've several times gotten in over my head with volunteer positions for writer's groups. I'm in that position right now, because I couldn't say no. In May, I get to pass one of those positions back to the person who originally had it. Shew.Shannon Lawrencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00934641808195675935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-57783110993684455312016-02-19T11:09:22.568-05:002016-02-19T11:09:22.568-05:00I'm thinking the Olympics could be a fiasco th...I'm thinking the Olympics could be a fiasco this year. I usually don't keep up with them very much. This year it's quite possible that I'll be traveling cross country when they are going on. <br /><br />Love the Truman quote. Sounds like the typical election year philosophy--more so this year.<br /><br />Arlee Bird<br />A to Z Challenge Co-host<br /><a href="http://tossingitout.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Tossing It Out</a><br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-46311113905279121572016-02-18T11:20:49.616-05:002016-02-18T11:20:49.616-05:00I love the Olympics, both summer and winter. I hop...I love the Olympics, both summer and winter. I hope a lot of athletes don't bail out because of Zika, but at the same time, I want everyone to be safe from the threat of this horrid virus. It's a tough call for the young athletes who might be affected.Patricia Stolteyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17192369425956406122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-33878419940772562362016-02-18T10:28:47.747-05:002016-02-18T10:28:47.747-05:00Ooh, I forgot the Olympics were this year. Yes, I ...Ooh, I forgot the Olympics were this year. Yes, I do wonder how the virus will affect things. Looks like some warmer weather is moving in. Hopefully that will help. And I agree with the others who say if the pressure is too much, step aside. Maybe get a partner to help out.Christine Rainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263694662585963900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-85925923669559192572016-02-18T09:13:37.571-05:002016-02-18T09:13:37.571-05:00I hope the weather starts to pick up so you can ge...I hope the weather starts to pick up so you can get out more freely. I think whatever work you are doing voluntarily for the writing groups should be appreciated. If it gets too much, gracefully step aside and let someone else take the strain. It shouldn't become a pressure in your life. Take care. Nicolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14674648154579013578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-26680379367035111612016-02-17T22:34:38.161-05:002016-02-17T22:34:38.161-05:00I know what you mean about volunteering secretaria...I know what you mean about volunteering secretarial work. It can end up being a lot more than expected. Good news about the contract. Hope the weather cheers up for you soon.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-32677418768879580702016-02-17T16:10:12.684-05:002016-02-17T16:10:12.684-05:00You have a lot of responsibilities. No wonder you&...You have a lot of responsibilities. No wonder you're feeling overwhelmed. And I know how anxiety inducing chaos can be. No fun. Good luck with everything. I hope your writing works out well.J E Oneilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09780097298061829471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-88691824462688509832016-02-17T14:19:54.729-05:002016-02-17T14:19:54.729-05:00I've been in the same boat with some of my new...I've been in the same boat with some of my newer responsibilities that turned out to be a lot more work than I thought. I've been burning myself out lately. We need a girl's night, Susan, to unwind from these things. ;)Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-39830954611662671072016-02-17T14:19:52.417-05:002016-02-17T14:19:52.417-05:00I've been in the same boat with some of my new...I've been in the same boat with some of my newer responsibilities that turned out to be a lot more work than I thought. I've been burning myself out lately. We need a girl's night, Susan, to unwind from these things. ;)Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-9824124838420474002016-02-17T11:32:12.626-05:002016-02-17T11:32:12.626-05:00Hey, we must be in the same place, timing wise bec...Hey, we must be in the same place, timing wise because I just finished and am sending my 3rd draft to the publisher this weekend. (After it's had a day or 3 to quit smoking.) Crystal Collierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03912469552483168148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-27852661920320465012016-02-17T11:12:40.275-05:002016-02-17T11:12:40.275-05:00The York Book Expo is held in York, PA at the York...The York Book Expo is held in York, PA at the York Fairgrounds in October. Had a great turnout last year in it's first year. I'm trying to line the organizer up as a guest on IWSG.Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-41607591597199180892016-02-17T09:28:47.938-05:002016-02-17T09:28:47.938-05:00haha like the confuse them quote, that the cat can...haha like the confuse them quote, that the cat can do. Congrats on the contract and thanks for the shout. I have the idea for the next Profanity Granny book, so it will come to be. Promotion is the only thing i have that I hate, but can't say that so, I'm good lolPat Hatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07745293224202430152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-61199855970930876432016-02-17T09:15:23.361-05:002016-02-17T09:15:23.361-05:00Thanks for letting me know when the A/Z theme sign...Thanks for letting me know when the A/Z theme sign ups will be. I got to get working on stuff since I think I'll be moving some time towards the latter part of March. <br /><br />I agree, I'm one that needs sunshine. I can handle cold weather if the sun is shining, but if it is cloudy out, always feels colder than it actually is.<br /><br />Congrats on getting the contract for your 4th book in the series!<br /><br />bettybettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06323135450742337670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-43096469346532479592016-02-17T08:55:16.169-05:002016-02-17T08:55:16.169-05:00I enjoyed The Martian, especially the parts where ...I enjoyed The Martian, especially the parts where he figured stuff out for himself, but I was surprised I didn't love it as much as I thought I should.Maria Zanninihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01604862636922299273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-49622993975524000302016-02-17T08:53:53.459-05:002016-02-17T08:53:53.459-05:00Congrats on your contract for your fourth book.
Go...Congrats on your contract for your fourth book.<br />Good luck.<br />Yvonne.nashvillecats2https://www.blogger.com/profile/02326956741209246895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-48637258201699551822016-02-17T08:34:52.098-05:002016-02-17T08:34:52.098-05:00Yeh on the book contract!
I find I'm not able...Yeh on the book contract!<br /><br />I find I'm not able to concentrate as well on my writing as I used to. I get distracted by things too easily. That has got to change! :o<br /><br />I like THE MARTIAN better as a book, too. Even thought the book was too science-y, it had more of the element of people coming together, helping each other etc. I was surprised that didn't translate as well to the screen as I thought it would. Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-76441318031768075992016-02-17T08:00:00.458-05:002016-02-17T08:00:00.458-05:00It's like public speaking. If you know what yo...It's like public speaking. If you know what you're doing, there's no big stress. That position with the writer's group might be something to dump in the future.<br /><br />Where is the York Book Expo held?L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-60790553253999675532016-02-17T06:21:18.005-05:002016-02-17T06:21:18.005-05:00Hi Susan - that's great you've got a contr...Hi Susan - that's great you've got a contract for your fourth book in the series - that's great.<br /><br />The York Book Expo - sounds like something good to look forward to - and then the A-Z - is getting nearer - yes I did sign up .. <br /><br />We've sprinkling of snow up north I gather, but here it's been cold - but living on the edge of the town is ok - I can get out and about ... and today it's warming up .. <br /><br />Cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.com