tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2037419790609319671.post8595163365075941128..comments2024-03-28T23:20:45.447-04:00Comments on Girlfriends Book Club: Go for the fearWriter Wenchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16730769794553260336noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2037419790609319671.post-35422155286129561952011-02-22T14:15:06.922-05:002011-02-22T14:15:06.922-05:00Sounds exciting and scary and fun - good luck with...Sounds exciting and scary and fun - good luck with it and can't wait to hear about it!sarah pekkanenhttp://www.sarahpekkanen.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2037419790609319671.post-51136105013336389602011-02-21T15:02:46.628-05:002011-02-21T15:02:46.628-05:00"Go for the fear." There's a lot of ..."Go for the fear." There's a lot of truth in those four words! Of course you can write characters that experienced things you haven't! A little research combined with your terrific imagination and there you are! Go for it! Though it might feel like a stretch, it sounds like you know exactly what's required!Laura Spinellahttp://www.lauraspinella.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2037419790609319671.post-753833681883581952011-02-21T15:01:46.904-05:002011-02-21T15:01:46.904-05:00Hi Amy, at least it's just two sentences! (Alt...Hi Amy, at least it's just two sentences! (Although I can imagine how those 2 sentences can structure an entire story). Best of luck with the new manuscript:)Maria Geracihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02296473703226019932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2037419790609319671.post-47444274230182153282011-02-21T14:27:59.474-05:002011-02-21T14:27:59.474-05:00I am in a similar situation, Marcia - trying to wr...I am in a similar situation, Marcia - trying to write a novel that fits the two sentence description in my contract. I'm with you, you have to go for it. "Write the story that wants to be told" is my mantra (Though I'm adding the Wally Lamb quote to my collection!). And just hope that in the end both the hole and the peg are triangles.Amy Bourrethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09282391142545297965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2037419790609319671.post-66329955876361916492011-02-21T14:09:26.932-05:002011-02-21T14:09:26.932-05:00Brenda, I didn't realize until I'd publish...Brenda, I didn't realize until I'd published my first book how brave we all have to be. It's like being on stage where everyone looks at you and comments behind their hands in shushed whispers.<br /><br />Lois, I'm so glad my post was timely. No pain, no gain, is my new mantra!Maria Geracihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02296473703226019932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2037419790609319671.post-37255270030017774062011-02-21T14:04:52.903-05:002011-02-21T14:04:52.903-05:00Sharon, thanks so much for stopping by to tell me ...Sharon, thanks so much for stopping by to tell me that!Maria Geracihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02296473703226019932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2037419790609319671.post-1018436181734576512011-02-21T13:57:22.371-05:002011-02-21T13:57:22.371-05:00Lauren, glad I could offer a bit of encouragement:...Lauren, glad I could offer a bit of encouragement:)<br /><br />Cindy, Love the OB puns. I guess you could say I'm in my fourth month right now;) <br /><br />Maggie and Malena, thanks for the encouragement. Believe me, I can use every ounce of it!Maria Geracihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02296473703226019932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2037419790609319671.post-12044944869349539592011-02-21T13:49:52.226-05:002011-02-21T13:49:52.226-05:00Judy, that Wally Lamb post has gotten me through a...Judy, that Wally Lamb post has gotten me through a couple of rough days:)<br /><br />Susan and Leigh, thanks for the encouragement! I need every second of it.Maria Geracihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02296473703226019932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2037419790609319671.post-47067580688458726562011-02-21T13:22:36.942-05:002011-02-21T13:22:36.942-05:00Great post, Maria! And just when I'm strugglin...Great post, Maria! And just when I'm struggling through my current WIP and feeling like I am so out of my element much of the time! "No pain, no gain."Lois Templinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14276547707193646216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2037419790609319671.post-67227005684257423902011-02-21T12:37:26.404-05:002011-02-21T12:37:26.404-05:00Great post, Maria! Thank you for reminding us that...Great post, Maria! Thank you for reminding us that we need to be brave!!Brenda Janowitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02341902606434073240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2037419790609319671.post-17686728856770043802011-02-21T11:29:38.868-05:002011-02-21T11:29:38.868-05:00I know whatever you write will be awesome! You ar...I know whatever you write will be awesome! You are the best story teller I've ever met. Often times your version of something is "better than being there" Cannot wait to read more books of yours!Sharon Dewitnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2037419790609319671.post-53472800905423662872011-02-21T11:06:29.401-05:002011-02-21T11:06:29.401-05:00I love that, "go with the fear." I think...I love that, "go with the fear." I think it's good for writers to stretch themselves and try something new. Good luck to you!Malena Lotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17989944242640005848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2037419790609319671.post-5306443675958833832011-02-21T11:03:12.007-05:002011-02-21T11:03:12.007-05:00Maria
Great post! And spot on, at least from my p...Maria<br />Great post! And spot on, at least from my perspective. Good luck with the new manuscript. I am certain it will be brilliant!Maggie Marrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04423567809178142889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2037419790609319671.post-3662520497570026172011-02-21T10:14:13.074-05:002011-02-21T10:14:13.074-05:00Push, Maria! Push! Excellent analogy for growing...Push, Maria! Push! Excellent analogy for growing your writing in a new direction. You can do it and I bet it will feel great when you deliver!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2037419790609319671.post-82011930032654535302011-02-21T09:57:03.074-05:002011-02-21T09:57:03.074-05:00How honest and profound! Since I had such an excru...How honest and profound! Since I had such an excruciating time with my first labor and delivery, I completely get it when you talk about the one position we often need to take being the most uncomfortable. I have hereby been duly encouraged, here, and have no more excuses with my writing!<br /><br />I absolutely loved this post.LAUREN at Faith Fuelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11123609025411858471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2037419790609319671.post-46644250744265749612011-02-21T09:47:50.290-05:002011-02-21T09:47:50.290-05:00You can do it, Maria! Boy, can I relate! Been the...You can do it, Maria! Boy, can I relate! Been there myself switching from writing five mysteries in first person singular to YA (three characters in third person) to Little Black Dress (two voices, one in first person and one in third)! But, gosh, does it feel good once you've done it...and you realize it works...and you trust yourself to try something else you've never done before. Although that fear never completely goes away, which I figure is a good thing. You are on a wonderful journey, my friend! I have utter faith that you can pull off anything! :-)Susan McBridehttp://susanmcbride.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2037419790609319671.post-17388386216728005392011-02-21T09:19:14.724-05:002011-02-21T09:19:14.724-05:00Great post, Maria! I'm very excited about you...Great post, Maria! I'm very excited about your new venture and can't wait to read it. I'm sure it'll be wonderful!Leigh Duncanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18195976627624064247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2037419790609319671.post-13902468840908347752011-02-21T09:05:18.208-05:002011-02-21T09:05:18.208-05:00Great post, Maria, and good luck! I have every co...Great post, Maria, and good luck! I have every confidence you can do it!<br /><br />Thanks so much for sharing the Wally Lamb quote . . . I love it.Judy Merrill Larsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06675069484490433295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2037419790609319671.post-25100314689096041352011-02-21T09:02:54.050-05:002011-02-21T09:02:54.050-05:00Thanks for the good wishes, Anita and Karin:)
Mar...Thanks for the good wishes, Anita and Karin:)<br /><br />Marilyn, I have that Wally Lamb quote printed on a notecard pinned above my desk so I can peek at it from time to time for inspiration!Maria Geracihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02296473703226019932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2037419790609319671.post-65420114502941095592011-02-21T08:36:24.049-05:002011-02-21T08:36:24.049-05:00Thanks for the Michael Hague link. He has some ama...Thanks for the Michael Hague link. He has some amazing articles on his site.<br />Best of luck with the new WIP.Karin Gillespiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13526466399023966816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2037419790609319671.post-56473196644503952562011-02-21T07:50:33.609-05:002011-02-21T07:50:33.609-05:00Beautiful post, Maria, and you know I have every c...Beautiful post, Maria, and you know I have every confidence in you that the story you write will be a wonderful one ;). Loved hearing Michael Hauge's speak -- he really inspired me, too -- and that Wally Lamb quote is excellent. Thank you for sharing your quest. I needed to read it today... xoMarilyn Branthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05303846770348840645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2037419790609319671.post-28078634009414110442011-02-21T02:48:21.494-05:002011-02-21T02:48:21.494-05:00I think it's exciting, taking your writing in ...I think it's exciting, taking your writing in a new direction. Wishing you the best success!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11129662082248482002noreply@blogger.com