tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2028925612974754200.post6389401827913712422..comments2024-03-03T11:50:36.671-06:00Comments on <center>Laura Josephsen</center>: Perseverance, Writing, and YouLaura Josephsenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04239501665574945313noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2028925612974754200.post-74044320848255989182011-08-02T20:38:07.074-05:002011-08-02T20:38:07.074-05:00Thanks, but I wish I could say I had more balance ...Thanks, but I wish I could say I had more balance in my life. Congratulations on <i>Confessions...</i>.<br /><br /><br />Lee<br /><a href="http://tossingitout.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Tossing It Out</a>Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2028925612974754200.post-88472495534437675672011-07-30T18:40:07.485-05:002011-07-30T18:40:07.485-05:00Thanks for this post. Cheers to acknowledging the...Thanks for this post. Cheers to acknowledging the writer in us all, and the contented smile only a writer knows.Jacqueline Howetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13522485407848765933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2028925612974754200.post-46122083221854670912011-07-29T23:01:47.455-05:002011-07-29T23:01:47.455-05:00Writing is pretty much an act of perseverance. It ...Writing is pretty much an act of perseverance. It takes a lot of it to continue event when I'm wondering if I'll sell the story I'm writing.J.L. Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05666634455836834179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2028925612974754200.post-29199027253149749152011-07-29T15:02:17.012-05:002011-07-29T15:02:17.012-05:00Donna Weaver is such a great library. She has had...Donna Weaver is such a great library. She has had me read so many wonderful books and I am excited about her knew book give away. Thank you for giving her more fun stuff to read.Jacob and Bobbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02000889213963831145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2028925612974754200.post-5600196990294515712011-07-29T14:56:17.238-05:002011-07-29T14:56:17.238-05:00Persevering is what's it's all about, isn&...Persevering is what's it's all about, isn't it? Because really, there is SO MUCH TO DO. But just like you said, it's all totally worth it!Peggy Eddlemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10241451940725996650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2028925612974754200.post-17370839244208621842011-07-29T14:37:33.870-05:002011-07-29T14:37:33.870-05:00I seem to generate mass amounts of notes with all ...I seem to generate mass amounts of notes with all sorts of scribbles about the book on them. <br /><br />It's probably not enough to get me into the XmenGyran Gymblehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15530108423838293039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2028925612974754200.post-10745755593058693482011-07-29T13:42:56.163-05:002011-07-29T13:42:56.163-05:00So, I FINALLY finished reading your “Thoughts Read...So, I FINALLY finished reading your “Thoughts Read Unspoken” (love it, of course), and I can’t stop thinking about the chapter “Heart”. That the art you do is a window to your heart; that with your art you can look at the heart of things, and that’s very true.<br /><br />I know that my heart and soul goes into my writing, and it’s not always easy to share that. But it’s for that exact reason that I write story after story. It’s like I’m exploring more about myself. And trying to see why the world is the way it is. <br /><br />I know a lot of times my head’s in the clouds (my friends have complained a few times. LOL), but I just find the imaginary world to be so enticing! I’m always plotting stories, and I love taking people with me. It’s nice to have a place with no boundaries that you can exist. If anything, I’m glad my writing can help people let their imaginations soar, or help them in troubled times. <br /><br />So I don’t talk about myself much, but that’s because I’m so personal about my art, and fandoms. In a way, I think it IS my heart, if that makes sense. I just wish others could see that. LOL.<br /><br />You know, I think that’s why so many people never publish anything. Or just write fanfiction. Until you decide that you want to share who you are with people, and you’re strong enough in who you are to get criticism, I don’t think you can really move forward. <br /><br />But when you can, I think writing is just so much easier! I think that’s the real hurtle right there. I know who I am now because of my writing, and I wouldn’t change that for the world!<br /><br />One of my favorite things about writing is when your subconscious does something your conscious mind doesn’t notice at first. Like what happened with Cass and pink beverages in Confessions. LOL. It’s like your subconscious is plotting, but you don’t see it at first, but when you do, it’s like it was meant to be. Like you were consciously planning something all along. Hahaha. I love being taken by surprise in my stories.<br /><br />Thanks for this post, Laur. It’s really helped me gather my thoughts, and put things into perspective. <br /><br />And to answer your question, I have seen the Korra trailer. I was actually going to tell you to watch it if you hadn’t! I’m loving the animation of Korra! And the fluidity of the bending. I also like that we’ll see some brawls as well as bending battles this time.<br /><br />Korra’s going to be so different from Aang! Polar opposites, really. But I like it better that way, and the new technologically advanced world. It shows how different the show’s going to be…<br /><br />Although, I’m starting to worry that Aang might have been murdered by one of those anti-Avatar revolutionaries. I mean Avatars can live a pretty long time, and Aang died when he’s eighty-six… hmm. I just feel like they’d want the original show to tie in that way or something. <br /><br />Here’s hoping we get that answered, and see connections to our fav characters from the original.<br /><br />And I really should just send you another e-mail. LOL.<br /><br />Here’s hoping my PC doesn’t crash! I can’t hear those words without thinking of me, you know. Hahaha.Shannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00560828930847931802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2028925612974754200.post-78364660441704038822011-07-29T12:41:16.470-05:002011-07-29T12:41:16.470-05:00Enjoyed your post. Thanks!Enjoyed your post. Thanks!Bonnie Gets A Sayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10823267787192000321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2028925612974754200.post-60778962191761838622011-07-29T12:03:57.257-05:002011-07-29T12:03:57.257-05:00Great post! The award is so cute. My hat is off to...Great post! The award is so cute. My hat is off to all of us wonderful writers!Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01445455787485222068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2028925612974754200.post-72171241394644463752011-07-29T11:56:08.508-05:002011-07-29T11:56:08.508-05:00Entering Donna's contest. Sounds like a fun bo...Entering Donna's contest. Sounds like a fun book!Hogan's Hero's Swim Schoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02758528074776239266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2028925612974754200.post-16302399937312930182011-07-29T11:08:12.857-05:002011-07-29T11:08:12.857-05:00Well said about perseverance. So much gets in the...Well said about perseverance. So much gets in the way of writers writing. Thanks for the post!Joan Sowardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06761461815550909124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2028925612974754200.post-45929428278042146742011-07-29T10:42:07.507-05:002011-07-29T10:42:07.507-05:00I like your award. Very creative!I like your award. Very creative!shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15938454635109866919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2028925612974754200.post-90604125285100981752011-07-29T09:49:36.882-05:002011-07-29T09:49:36.882-05:00you are just so CUTE!
so positive and passing on y...you are just so CUTE!<br />so positive and passing on your encouraging vibes!<br />thank you and congrats!Tara Tylerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07587802105993889515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2028925612974754200.post-87693733162854533662011-07-29T09:04:15.359-05:002011-07-29T09:04:15.359-05:00You are my hero. Maybe I can do this too. Can...You are my hero. Maybe I can do this too. Can't wait to read Confessions.Jill Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10427035187471994358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2028925612974754200.post-79724602555341515992011-07-29T08:26:18.776-05:002011-07-29T08:26:18.776-05:00Congrats on Confessions!Congrats on Confessions!Candahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15867282872125340556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2028925612974754200.post-60437567566479455782011-07-29T07:34:52.630-05:002011-07-29T07:34:52.630-05:0097th draft. Oh, Laura. You're killing me! I...97th draft. Oh, Laura. You're killing me! I'm getting ready to start my 10th and what I hope will be the final.Donna K. Weaverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15763832177263927311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2028925612974754200.post-23894095558877866362011-07-29T05:41:21.495-05:002011-07-29T05:41:21.495-05:00But there must be something truly incredible about...But there must be something truly incredible about the writing gig because look at how many people finish their first book and keep going!Laura Paulinghttp://www.laurapauling.comnoreply@blogger.com