tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post4739071859055002649..comments2024-03-13T06:31:17.010-04:00Comments on Susan Says: A to Z Blogging Challenge: PSusan Gourley/Kelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-77448365815150918102013-04-24T22:46:30.325-04:002013-04-24T22:46:30.325-04:00Thank you for your example of persistence paying o...Thank you for your example of persistence paying off.<br /><br />#atozchallenge, Kristen's blog: <a href="http://kristenhead.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">kristenhead.blogspot.com</a>Kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08827651632884248765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-23916832092206291712013-04-18T22:44:17.113-04:002013-04-18T22:44:17.113-04:00That is a good story of persistence. I'm still...That is a good story of persistence. I'm still hanging in after several years and many rejections, so I guess I have more persistence than I thought I would have. Or is it just stubbornness?Botanisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12098709722475364465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-64610150406854711492013-04-18T21:35:11.803-04:002013-04-18T21:35:11.803-04:00Early in 2012, my publisher decided it was going t...Early in 2012, my publisher decided it was going to shut it doors. I was crushed, as I had signed a contract with them in late 2011. <br /><br />But they were nice enough to give me back my rights, and they even sent me to another publisher. So it all worked out.<br /><br />I spent 12 years as a freelance editor and rejection-collector!Jay Noelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04757777693161610861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-26531604627380136452013-04-18T18:00:15.542-04:002013-04-18T18:00:15.542-04:00My mom used to call me Mulie Julie-- for my stubbo...My mom used to call me Mulie Julie-- for my stubborn trait. Now I think of it as determination and persistence, which when used positively, are a good thing!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00741349796538313075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-67804089872503937592013-04-18T16:41:00.986-04:002013-04-18T16:41:00.986-04:00Persistence and the ability to block out the negat...Persistence and the ability to block out the negative. If you can do that, you can do anything.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-38180710914266070672013-04-18T15:50:17.102-04:002013-04-18T15:50:17.102-04:00I agree, persistence is key. That and practice.I agree, persistence is key. That and practice.mshatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06308916014310536449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-40557844000385302032013-04-18T14:07:19.084-04:002013-04-18T14:07:19.084-04:00There is always more than one path! I always say o...There is always more than one path! I always say obstacles are what we see when we take our eyes off the goal.L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-25622773089422287142013-04-18T14:03:29.194-04:002013-04-18T14:03:29.194-04:00Well, I haven't given up yet so I guess that m...Well, I haven't given up yet so I guess that makes me persistent. <br /><br />I do admit to thinking about giving up every once and a while, but it's always a fleeting thought, and never anything that's entertained with any amount of seriousness. M.J. Fifieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15626475963328519693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-6853095676109831662013-04-18T12:34:28.549-04:002013-04-18T12:34:28.549-04:00I'm writing a book about my cousin Laurence wh...I'm writing a book about my cousin Laurence who passed away from brain cancer at 16. It's a very hard thing to write, and I have "given up" a few times- but then pull everything back out and get back to it. Thanks for the encouragement today!<br /><br />www.m5carolin.blogspot.comMeganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01024074128993087748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-56027036471533545602013-04-18T11:43:16.854-04:002013-04-18T11:43:16.854-04:00Great advice and something I always need to rememb...Great advice and something I always need to remember. Love that picture too. Julie Flandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05003737491313673214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-36038379215348458172013-04-18T10:48:49.796-04:002013-04-18T10:48:49.796-04:00Keep going, Susan... you are doing AMAZINGLY WELL!...Keep going, Susan... you are doing AMAZINGLY WELL!<br /><br />Yes, I am persistent. I'm like an old dog with a bone and will never give it up.<br /><br />I still believe in my first novel and WILL find a home for it one day. Same with novel two...<br /><br />I believe in persistence and TIMING... both go hand-in-hand. As my blog title points out In TIme ... That says it all!Michael Di Gesuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17047267262428143113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-80816724630057218172013-04-18T10:13:32.938-04:002013-04-18T10:13:32.938-04:00Persistence is important; seeing something through...Persistence is important; seeing something through until it's finished. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11622191037152999869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-79623970700427911592013-04-18T08:32:43.095-04:002013-04-18T08:32:43.095-04:00I think teaching kids persistence is an excellent ...I think teaching kids persistence is an excellent idea. It might make it easier for them to set goals and stick with things when they're adults. :)Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-85071575703473374432013-04-18T08:30:43.773-04:002013-04-18T08:30:43.773-04:00i can be persistent---i don't think i am too p...i can be persistent---i don't think i am too persistent about my writing--except i am sorta determined when i take on a challenge such as this a-z one---cause honestly susan, i don't want to finish it but something keeps pushing me on :)Lynn Proctorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16349867270815243053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-18525933875389426552013-04-18T07:03:15.001-04:002013-04-18T07:03:15.001-04:00Being persistent is a good characteristic I think....Being persistent is a good characteristic I think. I did set myself a goal of having my novel at a specific point or I'd give up at one stage, but it was more to spur myself on than because I wanted to give up! I tend to believe frustrations are temporary, and let them roll over me most of the time.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.rinellegrey.com" rel="nofollow">Rinelle Grey</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05651744055513494283noreply@blogger.com