tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37180398.post7142983264454599420..comments2024-02-12T02:28:12.317-05:00Comments on The Writers' Group: Random Thoughts (Or Message to My Younger Self)Lynne Griffin and Amy MacKinnonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11107479565926998943noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37180398.post-25035284470088934642008-03-15T20:03:00.000-04:002008-03-15T20:03:00.000-04:00Had a cheesecake Godiva truffle today; I recommend...Had a cheesecake Godiva truffle today; I recommend Lindt, though.<BR/><BR/>AmyLynne Griffin and Amy MacKinnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11107479565926998943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37180398.post-47515684836092406952008-03-15T18:18:00.000-04:002008-03-15T18:18:00.000-04:00Amy, I'm in the "Sometimes the only thing that get...Amy, I'm in the "Sometimes the only thing that gets me through the day is chocolate" stage. It's lasting a lo-o-o-ong time. <BR/><BR/>"Cozy doubt" does lead eventually to "this too shall pass." I'm not so sure that "...chocolate" does.Shauna Robertshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03871768714926149114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37180398.post-47294560875111818762008-03-15T17:53:00.000-04:002008-03-15T17:53:00.000-04:00Hi, Shauna. I'm in the cozy doubt stage right now...Hi, Shauna. I'm in the cozy doubt stage right now and looking forward to the this too shall pass. How about you?<BR/><BR/>AmyLynne Griffin and Amy MacKinnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11107479565926998943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37180398.post-87960763659137729262008-03-15T10:20:00.000-04:002008-03-15T10:20:00.000-04:00A post worth reading every morning to get the day ...A post worth reading every morning to get the day started with the right mindset.Shauna Robertshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03871768714926149114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37180398.post-29782769561094740952008-03-15T09:08:00.000-04:002008-03-15T09:08:00.000-04:00Jess, you tape this one and I'll tape your post ab...Jess, you tape this one and I'll tape your post about reviews. Wow, what a post!<BR/><BR/>AmyLynne Griffin and Amy MacKinnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11107479565926998943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37180398.post-64200584273850199572008-03-14T22:54:00.000-04:002008-03-14T22:54:00.000-04:00Thank you for the reminders....this was really ins...Thank you for the reminders....this was really inspiring! (I also feel like printing it and taping it above my monitor.) :)Jess Rileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06987689969282168406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37180398.post-16616915035337169402008-03-12T06:21:00.000-04:002008-03-12T06:21:00.000-04:00Lisa, just as long as doubt isn't going to bed wit...Lisa, just as long as doubt isn't going to bed with you tonight. Course how can he, he's bedding down with me these days!<BR/><BR/>AmyLynne Griffin and Amy MacKinnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11107479565926998943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37180398.post-10650220683436263082008-03-12T01:12:00.000-04:002008-03-12T01:12:00.000-04:00What a wonderful post. I'll have to follow all the...What a wonderful post. I'll have to follow all the links later on, but I'll sleep tonight with the thought that:<BR/><BR/>"Each day I try to be a better writer. Some days I succeed."<BR/><BR/>Thank you Amy.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00665632105920753931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37180398.post-8377669858109661192008-03-11T20:16:00.000-04:002008-03-11T20:16:00.000-04:00Hey, you deserve it, make those t-shirts! The cha...Hey, you deserve it, make those t-shirts! The charming notes must be the absolute best part. Good for you.<BR/><BR/>AmyLynne Griffin and Amy MacKinnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11107479565926998943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37180398.post-63456114392654206462008-03-11T19:15:00.000-04:002008-03-11T19:15:00.000-04:00Seriously, though, the best part is not the sales ...Seriously, though, the best part is not the sales results, it's those charming notes I'm getting. <I>Those</I> are stunning.Theresehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01915740239016736614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37180398.post-23610331670726853802008-03-11T19:13:00.000-04:002008-03-11T19:13:00.000-04:00Why not? I'm getting the t-shirts printed up now....Why not? I'm getting the t-shirts printed up now.Theresehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01915740239016736614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37180398.post-52136505969761933572008-03-11T19:02:00.000-04:002008-03-11T19:02:00.000-04:00Ello, thank you, but I suggest printing out that P...Ello, thank you, but I suggest printing out that Patchett interview for when your editor is asking for your second novel.<BR/><BR/>Kristy, oh yes, more to come for sure.<BR/><BR/>Therese (or should we call you #1 Borders Girl?!), you're absolutely right that's why we do it. That and the charming notes and the right to be addressed as the #1 Borders Girl. I'm stunned on your behalf. How fantastic.Lynne Griffin and Amy MacKinnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11107479565926998943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37180398.post-26570611010369486442008-03-11T17:59:00.000-04:002008-03-11T17:59:00.000-04:00"Most days I prefer being a writer."Ditto. It has..."Most days I prefer being a writer."<BR/><BR/>Ditto. <BR/><BR/>It has been my great pleasure this week to dig back into book 2, to reengage with the characters, to admire a decent turn of phrase or two.<BR/><BR/>Being an author is sometimes the thing we do so that we can continue to be writers.Therese Fowlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14947928823404887883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37180398.post-28048970943338854192008-03-11T15:52:00.000-04:002008-03-11T15:52:00.000-04:00Ha! Oh, Amy, what a wonderful thing for me to have...Ha! Oh, Amy, what a wonderful thing for me to have read today. You made me tear up, thank for this, I needed it.<BR/><BR/>And I'm so glad you enjoyed them. More to come, I'm sure, but for good reasons next time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37180398.post-57638436219918718232008-03-11T14:32:00.000-04:002008-03-11T14:32:00.000-04:00Great post Amy. I think I am going to print this o...Great post Amy. I think I am going to print this out and keep it in my file, too bad I can't print all the links with it easily! These links are great! Your one post helped get me up to speed with lots of going ons! I'm glad I don't write memoir! And I love that picture of your dog Babe! What an absolute cutiepie!Ello - Ellen Ohhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18311917335471167591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37180398.post-56641838281761557452008-03-11T14:18:00.000-04:002008-03-11T14:18:00.000-04:00Hi, Judy! I'd love to hear your list of things yo...Hi, Judy! I'd love to hear your list of things you've learned so far.<BR/><BR/>Larramie, as always, thanks so much. I think my favorite link is to the B&N audio interview with Julia Glass, that and Ann Patchett's interview. Each has a lot of wisdom to share.Lynne Griffin and Amy MacKinnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11107479565926998943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37180398.post-11302206803759453742008-03-11T13:37:00.000-04:002008-03-11T13:37:00.000-04:00Clever, visual and memorable advice, Amy, for a wr...Clever, visual and memorable advice, Amy, for a writer's life and life in general!Larramiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14788910637361812265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37180398.post-51549515735273310102008-03-11T08:41:00.000-04:002008-03-11T08:41:00.000-04:00Such good advice and reminders, Amy. I think I'll...Such good advice and reminders, Amy. I think I'll post it above my desk so I can refer to it regularly!Judy Merrill Larsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06675069484490433295noreply@blogger.com