tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8133203161912010188.post7266769278620174254..comments2023-09-30T12:20:13.362-04:00Comments on YA Fusion: Writing and RiskKatie McGarryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03484414661125386052noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8133203161912010188.post-1891379966476065802011-04-26T17:23:53.447-04:002011-04-26T17:23:53.447-04:00thanks Natalie and good luck with your dog shoppin...thanks Natalie and good luck with your dog shopping: )<br /><br />Thanks Kristen--does being good to myself include eating too much of my kids' Easter candy?Colette Ballardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11883069918152729422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8133203161912010188.post-89704768873090476182011-04-19T22:01:48.598-04:002011-04-19T22:01:48.598-04:00You wrote from your heart... So sorry to hear abou...You wrote from your heart... So sorry to hear about your dog. Thank you for taking another risk and sharing with us. Be good to yourself this week!Kristin Lenzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04257484196449105801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8133203161912010188.post-62881062480523297062011-04-18T20:28:20.000-04:002011-04-18T20:28:20.000-04:00Sorry about your dog. We'll probably take a ri...Sorry about your dog. We'll probably take a risk and get a dog in the next six months--my first.<br /><br />And yes, we must take the risk and pick ourselves up when we get those discouraging rejection letters.Natalie Aguirrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03756087804171246660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8133203161912010188.post-68734154947028340682011-04-18T20:08:40.627-04:002011-04-18T20:08:40.627-04:00Thanks guys for your comments. Your words were com...Thanks guys for your comments. Your words were compassionate and encouraging--so nice to be connected to people who love what they do as much as I do! Our blog team rocks!<br />ColetteColette Ballardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11883069918152729422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8133203161912010188.post-16945198723957244192011-04-18T17:11:23.979-04:002011-04-18T17:11:23.979-04:00Had to take a moment to cuddle my dog before I cou...Had to take a moment to cuddle my dog before I could respond. Yes, Colette, the love/passion is huge for pets, family . . . and writing. Passion is the reason we keep getting back up after we're knocked down, and it's what will see us to success.Lisa Tapphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02787266653773740495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8133203161912010188.post-18617596984764709662011-04-18T16:42:37.361-04:002011-04-18T16:42:37.361-04:00Thank you for sharing this, Colette. Putting yours...Thank you for sharing this, Colette. Putting yourself out there is always a risk - the more the emotional investment, the deeper the hurt. But that's how we know we're doing the right thing, right? Because it makes us FEEL so much!Kristen Simmonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17740163557500736313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8133203161912010188.post-83682995847443491492011-04-18T15:06:16.403-04:002011-04-18T15:06:16.403-04:00A beautiful story and so true - it captures the es...A beautiful story and so true - it captures the essence of writing! It may be painful but we love it anyhow!Tracy Bilenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02715572631921540812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8133203161912010188.post-27633596779962924412011-04-18T14:32:09.462-04:002011-04-18T14:32:09.462-04:00Colette,
You've hit the emotion dead on. Purs...Colette,<br /><br />You've hit the emotion dead on. Pursing publication is a hard road. Keep on pursing your goal! I believe in you!<br /><br />KatieKatie McGarryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03484414661125386052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8133203161912010188.post-32326007556245033802011-04-18T14:24:55.920-04:002011-04-18T14:24:55.920-04:00Colette,
Sorry, again, about your son's dog. ...Colette,<br /><br />Sorry, again, about your son's dog. The story is sad, but I have to say, you wrote it well. If I didn't know you, I'd still have the complete picture. You contrasted your internal emotion with your external action in a way that speaks volumes--without writing them. Clearly you have a passion.<br /><br />KurtKurt Hampehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09657898257154324404noreply@blogger.com