tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37180398.post231451591416917821..comments2024-02-12T02:28:12.317-05:00Comments on The Writers' Group: Count on ChangeLynne Griffin and Amy MacKinnonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11107479565926998943noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37180398.post-71228886518540954272008-01-23T17:04:00.000-05:002008-01-23T17:04:00.000-05:00Patry, gosh, I remember that. It's aq terrifying ...Patry, gosh, I remember that. It's aq terrifying prospect when the future of your book feels as though it's been placed in limbo, but in both of our cases it worked out well. And very soon the trade paperback edition of THE LIAR'S DIARY will be on sale -- just days away. See how far you've come? And so many miles to go...<BR/><BR/>AmyLynne Griffin and Amy MacKinnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11107479565926998943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37180398.post-67676000021338240382008-01-23T13:27:00.000-05:002008-01-23T13:27:00.000-05:00Amy, I remember talking to you after this happened...Amy, I remember talking to you after this happened to me--and feeling sure it wouldn't repeat itself in your case. So glad you greeted the news with an open heart and mind, and were rewarded in such a magnificent way.Patry Francishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10961915797919017179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37180398.post-9473201633568064802008-01-23T06:51:00.000-05:002008-01-23T06:51:00.000-05:00Eileen, isn'tit crazy? That's why we need to be o...Eileen, isn'tit crazy? That's why we need to be our own port in the storm, though I have to say I like a good storm.<BR/><BR/>BTW, I received my Amazon alert the other day notifying me UNPREDICTABLE is available to order. Huge congratutions!!<BR/><BR/>AmyLynne Griffin and Amy MacKinnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11107479565926998943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37180398.post-613239771530714582008-01-22T22:08:00.000-05:002008-01-22T22:08:00.000-05:00This is the strangest business I know. Huge congr...This is the strangest business I know. Huge congrats on how things worked out.Eileenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07967828178034612278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37180398.post-51362067604137078602008-01-22T15:04:00.000-05:002008-01-22T15:04:00.000-05:00That's right, Lisa. Consider your post today, tal...That's right, Lisa. Consider your post today, talk about change.<BR/><BR/>AmyLynne Griffin and Amy MacKinnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11107479565926998943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37180398.post-6109808260319847452008-01-22T14:05:00.000-05:002008-01-22T14:05:00.000-05:00Counting on change is a wise strategy. It is rare ...Counting on change is a wise strategy. It is rare to find much continuity anywhere these days -- business partners change jobs, your favorite hair stylist moves on, your neighbors up and move, your bank sells your mortgage, your phone company gets bought out -- and via my subscription to PW, I can see that there is a ton of movement in the publishing industry. I am so glad this change hasn't upset anything for you. I think it's just a reaffirmation that we shouldn't count on anything staying the same -- except change.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00665632105920753931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37180398.post-28725970099115083272008-01-22T13:18:00.000-05:002008-01-22T13:18:00.000-05:00Jud, and you wormked through the change so well! ...Jud, and you wormked through the change so well! Good for you. As long as my children are well, I figure I can get through anything.<BR/><BR/>Lisa, you know so many wise writers...luckily, I do too.<BR/><BR/>Shauna, that's a very kind thing to say. Thank you and I wish for you the same.<BR/><BR/>Carleen, you are the beans! Thanks. Are you holding up okay with Orange Mint & Honey set to debut within days?!<BR/><BR/>Larramie! You've been such a beacon of hope, thank you. I truly hope my book doesn't disappoint.<BR/><BR/>AmyLynne Griffin and Amy MacKinnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11107479565926998943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37180398.post-91043057260990560912008-01-22T12:20:00.000-05:002008-01-22T12:20:00.000-05:00Wow, Amy, one apartment door closed on you only to...Wow, Amy, one apartment door closed on you only to have the penthouse golden gates swing wide<BR/>open. TETHERED must be even beyond my incredible expectations. ;) Change is good and you deserve it all!Larramiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14788910637361812265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37180398.post-75545314412548457352008-01-22T12:07:00.000-05:002008-01-22T12:07:00.000-05:00Ain't it the truth, Ruth! Fantabulous post. And ...Ain't it the truth, Ruth! Fantabulous post. And congrats on getting to work directly with your publisher!Carleen Bricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01433203126527081458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37180398.post-9916631288392072662008-01-22T10:49:00.000-05:002008-01-22T10:49:00.000-05:00I'm glad everything turned out all right in the en...I'm glad everything turned out all right in the end for you—or even better than before. I have my fingers crossed for you that you'll have no more upsets.Shauna Robertshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03871768714926149114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37180398.post-7099721178628859622008-01-22T09:26:00.000-05:002008-01-22T09:26:00.000-05:00Yay! A very wise writer once said: "..." That's ...Yay! <BR/><BR/>A very wise writer once said: "..." That's because you really can't see the future and what's the point in speculating.<BR/><BR/>Another very wise writer, Linda Sue Parks at the SCBWI conference in the Big Apple last year said: "It's about the story, stupid." I reviewed those notes yesterday when tidying my study; I had forgotten that quote. It sure hit home, though.Lisa Marnellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12235497373498278277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37180398.post-55856736170201433482008-01-22T09:11:00.000-05:002008-01-22T09:11:00.000-05:00Oh, Amy, as I read this my heart was in my throat ...Oh, Amy, as I read this my heart was in my throat for you--I've been in a similar spot and you just think, "oh my goodness, this can't be happening, not now, not to me" but then you look around, see how many other people have not only survived but thrived through such situations, and you figure, "I've gotten this far; I'll land on my feet, somehow, someway." And, my dear, you not only landed on your feet, you landed a few big steps ahead of where you were. Yeah!Judy Merrill Larsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06675069484490433295noreply@blogger.com