tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2037419790609319671.post85191102989852644..comments2024-03-28T23:20:45.447-04:00Comments on Girlfriends Book Club: I Heart Amy BloomWriter Wenchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16730769794553260336noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2037419790609319671.post-24079236303027216942010-11-19T07:00:42.839-05:002010-11-19T07:00:42.839-05:00Hey, Melissa! I like the idea of typing "The...Hey, Melissa! I like the idea of typing "The End" when a story is done. For some reason, I type hash marks (###), at least I think that's what they're called! I don't remember why, maybe a side effect of J-School? But that was so long ago I can't remember exactly! Yeah, there's something to be said for blissful ignorance. :-) Thanks re. LBD. I have to tell you, I've been reading THE LOVE GODDESS' COOKING SCHOOL this past week (even though I was saving it for a treat when I'd finished). I am loving the "magic" sprinkled throughout it! And everything Holly cooks makes me hungry! Wish I could sign up for one of her classes. Great job, Girlfriend!Susan McBridehttp://susanmcbride.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2037419790609319671.post-51686594067224854072010-11-18T23:00:14.125-05:002010-11-18T23:00:14.125-05:00I relate to every word you wrote, Susan! (I do act...I relate to every word you wrote, Susan! (I do actually type The End at the end, though. It was the proudest moment of my life when I wrote my first novel and typed those words, back when I had no idea if it would sell and was blissfully ignorant of everything an author goes through.<br /><br />Little Black Dress sounds so good! Magical dress! I can't wait.Melissa Senatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12617990678331179191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2037419790609319671.post-77466071603453446302010-11-18T21:56:11.295-05:002010-11-18T21:56:11.295-05:00You are so right that it's easier said than do...You are so right that it's easier said than done, Saralee! But we sure try, don't we? And maybe, one day, it'll stick! Thanks so much re. LBD. I'm crossing fingers and toes!Susan McBridehttp://susanmcbride.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2037419790609319671.post-21425741447977499892010-11-18T20:02:48.656-05:002010-11-18T20:02:48.656-05:00Great post Susan and a wonderful reminder that if ...Great post Susan and a wonderful reminder that if we wrote from the heart and gave it our all, we owe it to ourselves to enjoy the praise and ignore the criticism. Easier said than done, of course, but it's a worthy pursuit. Good luck with Little Black Dress and hope to hear that readers sing its praises.Saralee Rosenberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01595673591577424238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2037419790609319671.post-8000377264318785072010-11-18T10:27:57.420-05:002010-11-18T10:27:57.420-05:00Ellen!!! Have an awesome birthday and an astoundin...Ellen!!! Have an awesome birthday and an astounding year ahead! My crystal ball tells me you're going to have an amazing 2011! :-) Oh, and I'm not sure I'll ever be Amy Bloom either, attitude-wise. My mom reminds me that I've been an overachiever and worrywart since birth. So it's in my DNA, too! Aw, and thanks! I'm going to show that to my husband tonight and say, "See what Ellen Meister thinks, and she's never even heard me sing Def Leppard off-key." You are sweet.Susan McBridehttp://susanmcbride.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2037419790609319671.post-83113820393499061762010-11-18T10:10:52.297-05:002010-11-18T10:10:52.297-05:00Thanks so much for the birthday wishes, Susan! And...Thanks so much for the birthday wishes, Susan! And also for this great post. <br /><br />For the record, I think Amy Bloom is an astounding writer, but I could never hope to emulate her attitude. I just don't possess that DNA. <br /><br />I often tell myself my drive is financial--I have three kids and a heavy burden, after all. But the truth is that I think I'd be just as ambitious if I were independently wealthy. Just not as nervous about it, perhaps.<br /><br />And by the way, I think Ms. Susan McBride rocks!Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06794791220323089387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2037419790609319671.post-7515873398682032722010-11-18T09:31:07.021-05:002010-11-18T09:31:07.021-05:00Karin, I love doing some of the promotion, too, es...Karin, I love doing some of the promotion, too, especially getting out there to meet people. It's a great change from the solitary act of writing. Yeah, empty bookstores are never fun! I am guessing Amy Bloom might not have to deal with that situation very often. ;-) Are all writers control freaks? I guess we must be, huh, since we like to play God and create whole worlds that didn't exist!<br /><br />Lauren, I love "write through the noise!" That's it exactly. Sometimes it's so hard to do when you just want some peace and quiet.<br /><br />Judy, maybe we can practice being Zen at lunch soon! And you know how glad I am to be turning in this book. It has consumed me. You are smart to try to enjoy the journey. I feel like I'm much better at doing that now than I could 10 years ago (or even five). We have to tell ourselves to slow down now and then, and take in everything. There's so much to celebrate, always, even if we're not sure what that is at any given moment.<br /><br />D.D., muse therapy, huh? Sounds very cool to me! I love thinking of the writing process as magic. It is a really special thing we do! Thanks for stopping by!Susan McBridehttp://susanmcbride.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2037419790609319671.post-72922573094797960932010-11-18T09:12:34.890-05:002010-11-18T09:12:34.890-05:00Mornin', All!
Gr8 post, Susan! Really got me...Mornin', All!<br /><br />Gr8 post, Susan! Really got me thinking 'bout how we all balance being a writer with the business of being a writer.<br /><br />For me, it truly is all about remembering then celebrating - every day when I get my a$$ in my chair to write the day's new pages - "why I luuuvvv this job of being a writer"!!! <br /><br />It is the process of writing and connecting with my muses - aka my Creative Divas - that not only gets my butt in my chair but keeps it there 'til that day's The End and the next one after that and so on.<br /><br />This is the heart behind my MUSE THERAPY book for writers. I wanted to give all of us something to hang onto on the days we're not sure - 'cause of all the business crap - that we're really in our chairs for the long-haul. And not just in our chairs but enjoying the ride as we fly around on our magical brooms and get those words onto our pages.<br /><br />Sexy Sassy Smart MUSE THERAPY & Defying Gravity Wishes --- D. D. ScottAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12174865205033095825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2037419790609319671.post-41870193903920249302010-11-18T09:07:48.124-05:002010-11-18T09:07:48.124-05:00I love this philosophy . . . now, if only I could ...I love this philosophy . . . now, if only I could also live it. Ah well. And I also love that you'll be turning in your MS tomorrow. Yay you! And yay for that meaning we'll be bale to get together for lunch again soon.<br /><br />With everything, I try to enjoy the journey . . .Judy Merrill Larsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06675069484490433295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2037419790609319671.post-76862209764837999622010-11-18T08:38:26.496-05:002010-11-18T08:38:26.496-05:00I try as much as possible to, as I like to say, &q...I try as much as possible to, as I like to say, "write through the noise." That said, when you make your living as a writer, it's tough to completely ignore all of it!Lauren Baratz-Logstedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09697004599212202264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2037419790609319671.post-66597292568932271722010-11-18T08:21:34.921-05:002010-11-18T08:21:34.921-05:00I like some promotion duties like interviews and s...I like some promotion duties like interviews and speaking gigs and others not so much (like sitting in an empty bookstore.)<br /><br />I'd probably promote even if I had a name like Amy Bloom though:) That's the control freak in me.Karin Gillespiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13526466399023966816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2037419790609319671.post-41913914238183087832010-11-18T08:07:47.132-05:002010-11-18T08:07:47.132-05:00Marilyn! 2:19 a.m.! Girl, do you ever sleep??? ...Marilyn! 2:19 a.m.! Girl, do you ever sleep??? Oh, yes, I totally need to be more Zen, and I keep trying. That's a great way to think about it, though, with the good balancing out the bad (although, hopefully, with a little more good than bad!). I remember when I went through my boobal trauma, I said, "I am going to be more Zen when I'm well and not worry about anything I can't control." Ha! I do think some of us are born Type A's and the best we can do is strive to be a Type A-minus. Hey, hugs to you! And thanks re. tomorrow's deadline! It feels so good to be almost done!<br /><br />Therese, I think you're right! And thank you for the good wishes! Much appreciated especially when I'm feeling so drained by this book and really glad I will make tomorrow's deadline (by the skin of my teeth!). :-)Susan McBridehttp://susanmcbride.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2037419790609319671.post-69067876829909028642010-11-18T07:40:30.932-05:002010-11-18T07:40:30.932-05:00Bloom's words are inspiring (and she's a v...Bloom's words are inspiring (and she's a very talented writer). But I do think it's easier to say such things when you've already reached that place where the literati love you *and* you're a bestselling author.<br /><br />Congrats on finishing LITTLE BLACK DRESS! I wish all Zen-like feelings for you from here on out, and tremendous success for the book. :-)Therese Fowlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14947928823404887883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2037419790609319671.post-30175637485557059842010-11-18T02:19:24.765-05:002010-11-18T02:19:24.765-05:00Susan, this was a *wonderful* post, and you've...Susan, this was a *wonderful* post, and you've got me hearting Amy Bloom, too.<br /><br />I seem to remember there being a lesson (Zen??) that if you can drink something either bitter or sweet, accepting both equally without a change in expression, it represents the point where you're dealing peacefully with life. (Or something kind of like that. ;) I think of this with the publishing world -- especially with reviews! -- all the time. No matter what comes our way, if we've done our job, we need to just accept the results in peace. Good reviews, bad reviews...it's all the same. <br /><br />Congrats on turning in your book tomorrow!!! Can't wait to read it in May. And happy b-day to Ellen, too!Marilyn Branthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05303846770348840645noreply@blogger.com