tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3933105093679005323.post6091260513046080190..comments2023-09-13T09:06:10.993-07:00Comments on The Lovestruck Novice: A Moment In Time: Savor Yours!Sarah Simashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03702070733137961412noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3933105093679005323.post-48448812133776926202010-02-28T16:34:41.156-08:002010-02-28T16:34:41.156-08:00I share your sentiment in finishing a novel. It is...I share your sentiment in finishing a novel. It is kinda hard to let go sometimes, to write the last word, to push out there in the cold world and let it eaten by publishers, editors and reviewers. But once it is, and you get over the letting go, it gets better. You have to remember that too. I have a book I'm having a hard time saying goodbye too to.<br />God Bless<br />RitaRedameterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16610276663492366325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3933105093679005323.post-15863325498760901482010-02-28T06:42:26.591-08:002010-02-28T06:42:26.591-08:00Wonderful advice. I'm at the beginning of the ...Wonderful advice. I'm at the beginning of the Romance Novelist Journey. I'll keep this in mind each step of the way!aarbaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12904169857906839203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3933105093679005323.post-82117498191440659392010-02-27T14:30:37.005-08:002010-02-27T14:30:37.005-08:00I am a reader not an author. Every time that I fi...I am a reader not an author. Every time that I finish a book that I have enjoyed (which is pretty much any one that I read LOL). I am thankful for all authors - novice and established.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3933105093679005323.post-79982948717017052322010-02-25T10:37:20.408-08:002010-02-25T10:37:20.408-08:00Nice post...It reminds me of one of my favourite s...Nice post...It reminds me of one of my favourite songs I heard by Johnny Mathis called "Day Dreaming"..Kathleen Ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10750925187927330976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3933105093679005323.post-63047039403106205782010-02-24T20:42:59.153-08:002010-02-24T20:42:59.153-08:00Hi Sarah,
LOL. My ‘daydreaming’ life is a lot mor...Hi Sarah,<br />LOL. My ‘daydreaming’ life is a lot more productive and exciting than my ‘real’ life. I get tons of ideas about all sorts of things but have trouble translating them to ‘real’ life. “Living in the moment” has been recommended by a zillion gurus as the true road to happiness. Periodically, I do try. It sounds deceptively simple but I find it so-o-o hard to do! The past and the possible future constantly get it my way. I haven’t given it up yet. Thanks for reminding me. <br />Sara J. ~ : - ]<br />sjr1groups@yahoo.com<br />PS. Nice name :-)... I always tell people that my name is a 4-letter word... like love, lust, etc.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3933105093679005323.post-48885647148636825942010-02-24T06:20:47.758-08:002010-02-24T06:20:47.758-08:00Very nice article. I can set and daydream and I th...Very nice article. I can set and daydream and I think it is healthy to do. It can be relaxing. Hope you have a great day and good luck with your book. susan Leechsusanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07719916545911843485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3933105093679005323.post-68565782958758838862010-02-21T23:48:50.533-08:002010-02-21T23:48:50.533-08:00I day dream a lot but normally to pass the time wh...I day dream a lot but normally to pass the time when I can't do anything else or need to rest.<br /><br />Sometimes I just stop and look around me and enjoy the moment. It can be the best 'pick-me-up' in the world.EVA SBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15324525076517891200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3933105093679005323.post-54034967740638909492010-02-21T11:58:36.751-08:002010-02-21T11:58:36.751-08:00Its often been said my only redeeming feature is t...Its often been said my only redeeming feature is that I have never placed more emphasis on one birthday or another--a birthday is a birthday. Its a day about <i>me</i> no matter what year it is. <br /><br />I indulge in too much wool-gathering to really 'live in the moment'. I'm always wondering 'maybe I should get this done now instead of later' and 'hmm i wonder which will save me more time...'<br /><br />LexieLexiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01997726505496899916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3933105093679005323.post-76108547328335495732010-02-21T10:14:27.720-08:002010-02-21T10:14:27.720-08:00Thanks for the reminder Sarah. Sometimes life gets...Thanks for the reminder Sarah. Sometimes life gets so hectic I forget to live it. That I needed reminding every now and then...<br /><br />Re-posted your contest at: <a href="http://contests-freebies.blogspot.com/2010/02/sarah-simas-moment-in-time-savor-yours.html" rel="nofollow">http://contests-freebies.blogspot.com/2010/02/sarah-simas-moment-in-time-savor-yours.html</a><br /><br />Cherry Mischievous<br />www.cherrymischievous.com<br />mischivusfairy-warrior [at] yahoo [dot] comCherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02393654291460364161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3933105093679005323.post-9935194945218086922010-02-19T16:18:48.687-08:002010-02-19T16:18:48.687-08:00Wonderful post, Sarah. I was an odd child, not in ...Wonderful post, Sarah. I was an odd child, not in a hurry to grow up because I couldn't imagine ever knowing HOW to be an adult and how to take care of all that stuff Mom took care of! It seemed overwhelming.<br /><br />It still does at times and I'm still not sure I'm ready to be "done" aka adult. ;-)<br /><br />I guess I feel that way about my books, too. They aren't really done once I finish them. I do a lot of intertwining between stories and I do short stories related to the books. So while it's a huge feeling of accomplishment, it's also a huge feeling of "what next?" that is bigger than any one finished book.<br /><br />I never write "The End" either. Whenever I read a book that has those words printed at where the story leaves off, I think: of course it's not the end - there's always more that will come even if we don't see it.<br /><br />*shrug* Yes, I'm an odd duck.LK Hunsakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10706929624587891992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3933105093679005323.post-51184817988425373552010-02-18T03:28:39.997-08:002010-02-18T03:28:39.997-08:00I don't think I've ever written The End. ...I don't think I've ever written The End. I think that's because I'm never done tinkering with the manuscript!Liana Laverentzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17541637851147603199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3933105093679005323.post-59414160237824688672010-02-17T11:42:50.066-08:002010-02-17T11:42:50.066-08:00Don't get me started on daydreaming. My high s...Don't get me started on daydreaming. My high school teachers favorite saying was"she has such potential" and I still haven't reached the end, yet. But I will be glad to help keep you on track. Can't wait to hear about your dynamic duos latest scuffle.June Rodriguezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13409719209889857827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3933105093679005323.post-58399923336891304802010-02-15T19:41:38.533-08:002010-02-15T19:41:38.533-08:00I'll never forget the first time I actually wr...I'll never forget the first time I actually wrote a full ms. It's a solitary endeavor and I celebrated in my head, but it was such a powerful feeling. I also tweak and tweak and tweak thereafter, finding it difficult to let the characters go completely. In my mind, it's never really complete. Every part of the journey is there for a reason, right?Kaily Harthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05986029808181756915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3933105093679005323.post-34937976806012294382010-02-15T16:11:30.434-08:002010-02-15T16:11:30.434-08:00What a wonderful blog you have here Sarah. I do re...What a wonderful blog you have here Sarah. I do remember writing those two simple words... and it did not feel the way I though it would. It's sort of like watching one of your kids move out into the real world!!! Just when you think you can't wait to get them out, while you dream of the craft room that you'll put in place of all of their junk you'll move out... you mourn the loss of that little boy or girl that stole your heart! It's bitter sweet!!!!<br /><br />hugs<br /><br />Micole BlackMicole Blackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00660597686002413891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3933105093679005323.post-79115476795072646492010-02-15T15:42:04.529-08:002010-02-15T15:42:04.529-08:00Thanks everyone for stopping by! :)
This was defi...Thanks everyone for stopping by! :)<br /><br />This was definitely a fun post to write. I have to constantly remind myself to slow down. If I didn't, I'd be running around trying to do everything and accomplishing NOTHING! lol What a coil!<br /><br />I adore this background and will have save the HTML for next year. I can't to find one for St. Patrick's Day! Too fun!Sarah Simashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03702070733137961412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3933105093679005323.post-40943742531227254322010-02-15T11:31:26.118-08:002010-02-15T11:31:26.118-08:00Love the look of your blog. I can't imagine th...Love the look of your blog. I can't imagine the thrill of publishing your first novel.. must be a bit overwhelming!Jo Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17731123564001511980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3933105093679005323.post-68886524027642211992010-02-15T06:53:15.706-08:002010-02-15T06:53:15.706-08:00I had a busy weekend, and just got to read this......I had a busy weekend, and just got to read this...but what perfect timing. I've always been a person who can't wait to grow up, reach the end, sell another book, oh the list goes on and on.<br /><br />Thanks for the gentle reminder to slow down and enjoy the now. =)<br /><br />Each book is special, but that first time *sigh* is so memorable.Debra Kaynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15362647937524679472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3933105093679005323.post-32436199494390792482010-02-15T06:05:29.310-08:002010-02-15T06:05:29.310-08:00Great post, Sarah, and so true! And yes, it's ...Great post, Sarah, and so true! And yes, it's a thrill and a relief to complete each journey to the "the end" point, but a little sad, too, because you've just sent these friends off into the sunset. Plus I'm always a little worried I won't ever get another story idea, LOL.Nicole McCaffreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17438102631578521381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3933105093679005323.post-23575026376424863002010-02-14T13:00:42.681-08:002010-02-14T13:00:42.681-08:00I'm not an author, just a reader!
It must be ...I'm not an author, just a reader!<br /><br />It must be thrilling, though, to finish your first novel.<br /><br />Thanks,<br />Tracey Dbooklover0226https://www.blogger.com/profile/17837337361837154604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3933105093679005323.post-6022297138747080862010-02-14T10:25:32.130-08:002010-02-14T10:25:32.130-08:00I'm not an author, but I am a journalist. I st...I'm not an author, but I am a journalist. I still read some of my writing and think, "Hey, that's pretty good. Did I really write that?"LuAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13049897327581610278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3933105093679005323.post-75229572530049921292010-02-14T09:59:10.457-08:002010-02-14T09:59:10.457-08:00Great post. And I love the blog layout!!Great post. And I love the blog layout!!Gossip Cowgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12606755973767030017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3933105093679005323.post-28133853279382652502010-02-14T08:57:35.309-08:002010-02-14T08:57:35.309-08:00Great post as usual, Sarah! You are so right. We a...Great post as usual, Sarah! You are so right. We all should try to live in the moment and enjoy what is happening at each turn of events in our writing lives.<br /><br />I hope you are enjoying a wonderful Valentine's Weekend!Kaye Manrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03639814610213100626noreply@blogger.com