tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post6985117583276534339..comments2024-03-13T06:31:17.010-04:00Comments on Susan Says: OriginsSusan Gourley/Kelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-31132440791034455732012-02-16T22:51:14.016-05:002012-02-16T22:51:14.016-05:00It's funny how my energy levels always peak wh...It's funny how my energy levels always peak when I'm feeling enthusiastic about something! I experienced a lull for a while... thought I was going soft *g*... then I picked up my writing again. Voila! The Energizer Bunny! <br /><br />Now, if I can only channel it so that it's balanced a wee bit more between *my desire to learn all that I can about being a better writer* and *my greatest wish, to actually FINISH my book*!!<br /><br />I'm curious to know more about Future Fantasy. I'll be sure to check out yours!Scarletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02194637248895827402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-51830794917425930612012-02-15T10:51:02.045-05:002012-02-15T10:51:02.045-05:00I am glad that you love to write now. you've l...I am glad that you love to write now. you've learn a lot and that is because it is your destined to be a writer. you just found it late maybe.Jeremy Bateshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00877532315856151843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-90616680022637249412012-02-15T09:21:33.719-05:002012-02-15T09:21:33.719-05:00What a wonderful husband you to have bought a comp...What a wonderful husband you to have bought a computer for you. I got my first PC in '97 - I still keep my manual typewriter, my dearest friend, in my bedroom for comfort ...Jackie Jordanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04337167666859961439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-71055214001312461912012-02-14T20:51:55.169-05:002012-02-14T20:51:55.169-05:00I'm glad to meet so many other writers who did...I'm glad to meet so many other writers who didn't always know they wanted to write. And you sound successful too, which is double awesome!Botanisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12098709722475364465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-18233609749868052722012-02-14T14:18:03.967-05:002012-02-14T14:18:03.967-05:00Mundane or not, it doesn't matter how we all c...Mundane or not, it doesn't matter how we all came to our love for writing, all that matters is that we're here now! I really love your origin story. Writing what you want to read is such a wonderful way to start.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12146136846875431598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-61849048687521513382012-02-14T08:47:00.659-05:002012-02-14T08:47:00.659-05:00"So I finally decided if no one was going to ..."So I finally decided if no one was going to write them, I would do it myself."<br /><br />I suspect that's a thought that's at the heart of a lot of our origin stories. It's what drove me to write my first novel (a horrid piece of fiction, but a great learning experience), and what keeps rekindling the fire.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02998502637742703857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-44428559026764484492012-02-13T19:48:09.201-05:002012-02-13T19:48:09.201-05:00I also loved animal stories when I was a kid! The ...I also loved animal stories when I was a kid! The Black Stallion, Lassie, and Stephen Lawhead's Riverbank stories were some of my favourites. Tolkien has also been a wonderful influence on me.<br /><br />Allison (<a href="http://www.alsgeekbanter.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Geek Banter</a>)Allisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02586970076965983267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-10790102606224402192012-02-13T19:30:05.796-05:002012-02-13T19:30:05.796-05:00Hey, mundane may not be sexy or exciting, but it g...Hey, mundane may not be sexy or exciting, but it got you there, which is a lot mo0re than most people can say, including me! So congrats on all your accomplishments!<br /><br />I'm a new follower via the Origins bloghop.Nancy Thompsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05735642863696266005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-69722301492201949172012-02-13T19:29:15.285-05:002012-02-13T19:29:15.285-05:00This is so fun learning everyone's start into ...This is so fun learning everyone's start into this crazy business. Thanks for visiting.Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-64550029287905980722012-02-13T19:09:12.761-05:002012-02-13T19:09:12.761-05:00Congrats on the book! That's wonderful you hav...Congrats on the book! That's wonderful you have something out there!Laura Paulinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06503090226508079501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-69412792619410151462012-02-13T18:55:03.320-05:002012-02-13T18:55:03.320-05:00"No one has made a movie of any of my books, ..."No one has made a movie of any of my books, but I've received some great reviews and nice letters from readers."<br /><br />It's always nice to know that people enjoy what you write. :)Golden Eaglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08721520451194318436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-1361452135770893082012-02-13T18:52:40.903-05:002012-02-13T18:52:40.903-05:00I am loving reading all these Origin stories. They...I am loving reading all these Origin stories. They would make a great inspirational book for writers.Mary@GigglesandGunshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07350818228268801008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-4570257977965116542012-02-13T17:04:11.871-05:002012-02-13T17:04:11.871-05:00I think it's awesome you took charge of the ge...I think it's awesome you took charge of the genre you wanted to see out there! I'm totally checking out this book! And it's so awesome you balanced teaching, writing, children, and a MA degree. WOW.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00503400522084515874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-66953589463253586602012-02-13T16:57:04.870-05:002012-02-13T16:57:04.870-05:00Great post. Oh, and lovely first name, too. Sounds...Great post. Oh, and lovely first name, too. Sounds to me like you're living the dream. It might be nice to have mega millions, but that isn't what it's all about. I'm happy for you. Count me in as your newest follower, and I'll be sure to order "The Greater Good" from Amazon.Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-78265975971161509432012-02-13T16:04:30.892-05:002012-02-13T16:04:30.892-05:00Hey, if you don't see what you want to read, w...Hey, if you don't see what you want to read, write it!<br />Thanks for participating in the blogfest.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-24301960921994260762012-02-13T15:29:05.273-05:002012-02-13T15:29:05.273-05:00Reading great books inspires us all. Wonderful ori...Reading great books inspires us all. Wonderful origins story. :)Christine Rainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263694662585963900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-77269245163591360252012-02-13T14:55:34.857-05:002012-02-13T14:55:34.857-05:00Thanks for sharing! I always love reading success ...Thanks for sharing! I always love reading success stories. :) (Hopefully one day I'll have one!) :)Rachel Schieffelbeinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01629400142880123520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-31463716182556376532012-02-13T14:44:35.412-05:002012-02-13T14:44:35.412-05:00I think the best writers are born out of great rea...I think the best writers are born out of great readers. Great post and keep writing.S. L. Hennessyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06514651403542719387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-49266275392480596702012-02-13T14:17:18.774-05:002012-02-13T14:17:18.774-05:00I started reading Tolkien when I was 11 - how'...I started reading Tolkien when I was 11 - how's that for really young?<br /><br />We don't have to make millions. But feeling good about what we do is priceless.L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-58633234374442800102012-02-13T14:06:01.577-05:002012-02-13T14:06:01.577-05:00Hi Susan!
I'm dropping by from the origins blo...Hi Susan!<br />I'm dropping by from the origins blogfest. I love that you write in the genre you most love to read :)<br /><br />Your newest follower,<br /><br />Nutschell<br />www.thewritingnut.comnutschellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10967710710805174781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-87824439029708085152012-02-13T13:54:48.102-05:002012-02-13T13:54:48.102-05:00Enjoyed reading your story, and your conclusion--t...Enjoyed reading your story, and your conclusion--that you enjoy looking over how far you've come, and how you appreciate those reviews and letters. I think that's what writing is all about for some of us--getting those thoughts out there and hoping it will bring enjoyment to others.Heather Day Gilberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12353914883176152555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-60038586693581907322012-02-13T13:12:35.871-05:002012-02-13T13:12:35.871-05:00I think that's really interesting about how th...I think that's really interesting about how there weren't a lot of fantasy romances being published. I remember always wishing back in the 80's and 90's when I devoured SF/F that there would be a little more romance in them! I'll have to check out the Greater Good. <br /><br />New follower. My post is at <a href="http://margoberendsen.blogspot.com/2012/02/how-my-writing-dream-began.html" rel="nofollow">How my writing dream began</a>Margo Berendsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03476308235642890474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-45387214471896359042012-02-13T13:00:40.595-05:002012-02-13T13:00:40.595-05:00I know that feeling of deciding on writing what yo...I know that feeling of deciding on writing what you wanted to read. I've pretty much done the same myself. I like romance with a dash of danger. <br /><br />When I find an author I enjoy reading, I do want to know a little more about them.J.L. Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05666634455836834179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-23104001606344763772012-02-13T12:25:59.552-05:002012-02-13T12:25:59.552-05:00Sounds like a story of perseverence. Good for you....Sounds like a story of perseverence. Good for you. :)Tonjahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08652479946102909276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-7479806749051891412012-02-13T11:33:02.138-05:002012-02-13T11:33:02.138-05:00Doing what you love because others are not, great ...Doing what you love because others are not, great way to start if you ask me. Thanks for sharing.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04218651886143284455noreply@blogger.com