tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post3893329588351636763..comments2023-08-16T07:15:32.801-04:00Comments on BookingIt: PercolatingJessica Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-84364152005914720432009-05-26T06:56:45.909-04:002009-05-26T06:56:45.909-04:00I think I did kind of like you, except I was targe...I think I did kind of like you, except I was targeting Love Inspired and now I'm not sure my voice/plots will fit there. Sigh. This is tricky stuff. I hope I learn to trust my writing voice too.Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-68660589584592529692009-05-25T14:41:20.769-04:002009-05-25T14:41:20.769-04:00I wish I hadn't jumped from genre to genre...seeki...I wish I hadn't jumped from genre to genre...seeking an open door. Fortunately the doors didn't open and eventually I landed right where I had wanted to be all along...At Love Inspired. ;-)<br />I tried to write what I thought the market was looking for.<br />I tried to write what I thought would be popular.<br />in the end, I trusted my writing voice, and the stories I loved. And that's when the right door opened.<br />it took a few years, but I finally got there.brenda mintonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10269831591580245988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-23929486407064669472009-05-14T20:22:00.000-04:002009-05-14T20:22:00.000-04:00I love those stories too, Kara. Because it's a fru...I love those stories too, Kara. Because it's a frustrating process, those stories do inspire us. :-)<br />Your friend sounds pretty smart!Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-76254557264987064992009-05-14T14:16:00.000-04:002009-05-14T14:16:00.000-04:00I hate rejections, but love the stories of so many...I hate rejections, but love the stories of so many famous authors who were rejected many, many times before being published. It's a frustrating process. One of my author friends told me to write from the heart, it will find it's place, even if it is not what the publishers are looking for today!Karahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03925811510913201292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-9432148510512608322009-05-14T14:03:00.000-04:002009-05-14T14:03:00.000-04:00Hey Warren,
I'll have to stop back by and take a l...Hey Warren,<br />I'll have to stop back by and take a look. :-)Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-80550876263991999922009-05-14T13:19:00.000-04:002009-05-14T13:19:00.000-04:00Percolating ... good title and food for thought. I...Percolating ... good title and food for thought. I think I tend to wonder too long what to do next.<br /><br />About the picture on "Family Fountain" ... It is a tree, but can you see faces in it? You should be able to find 10 of them. Thanks for looking and trying!Warren Baldwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17956713921509659993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-7210687227008228782009-05-14T08:42:00.000-04:002009-05-14T08:42:00.000-04:00LOL Anita. I guess we all go through this. Just be...LOL Anita. I guess we all go through this. Just because you waited until book six to redefine your goals doesn't mean those previous works aren't strong or marketable. I firmly believe that they will sell!<br /><br />Stubborn? No....<br /><br />:-)Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-78687309136481158282009-05-14T08:40:00.001-04:002009-05-14T08:40:00.001-04:00Hi Keli,
Thank you! I hope it turns out that way t...Hi Keli,<br />Thank you! I hope it turns out that way too, for both me and you!Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-60162400275687609552009-05-14T08:40:00.000-04:002009-05-14T08:40:00.000-04:00Oh, I'm def. keeping at it, Angie.
And I'm serious...Oh, I'm def. keeping at it, Angie.<br />And I'm seriously considering your contest. It sounds exciting. :-)Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-42428922296448467022009-05-14T08:39:00.000-04:002009-05-14T08:39:00.000-04:00No problem T.Anne. It's weird how that happens. I ...No problem T.Anne. It's weird how that happens. I hope it's a good thing too.<br />Thanks for commenting.Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-69641109449946354762009-05-14T08:38:00.000-04:002009-05-14T08:38:00.000-04:00Hi Amy,
Well, I hope you come up with the perfect ...Hi Amy,<br />Well, I hope you come up with the perfect out! You never know, just the slightest shift in a plot point or a new character can help shake things up a bit.<br />Thanks for commenting. :-)Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-41499198737046345992009-05-14T07:52:00.000-04:002009-05-14T07:52:00.000-04:00Hey Jessie! Great post. Your title makes me want s...Hey Jessie! Great post. Your title makes me want some coffee. Heehee<br /><br />As you well know, I've been percolating too. For many of the same reasons as you. <br /><br />I've been reassessing my goals and reevaluating the way I put a story together. It's never a bad thing to stand back and see the bigger picture ... where you've been going juxtaposed against where you've always wanted to be.<br /><br />In my evaluation, I realized I've been spinnning my wheels by being stubborn about some writing stigmas that were ingrained in me from the beginning. Stigmas I've had to drop to see the bigger picture. <br /><br />So yeah, I know what you're saying, and I think it's a really good place to be. It's called growth, and in any walk of life, we have to be willing to grow if we're going to get tall enough to reach that lofty goal. :-)<br /><br />Good girl for realizing that so early on and not waiting for book #6 like some people (who shall remain anonymous--Snort!)anitanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-14061414040200767152009-05-14T01:50:00.000-04:002009-05-14T01:50:00.000-04:00Jessica, I love the term percolating. I've done ju...Jessica, I love the term percolating. I've done just that at times.<br /><br />I hope when you're story idea is ready that it flows and is as fresh and tasty as a just-brewed pot of your favorite coffee.Keli Gwynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13236868298400593688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-77780770870288880152009-05-13T23:53:00.000-04:002009-05-13T23:53:00.000-04:00Yes, reevaluating goals is just a part of the writ...Yes, reevaluating goals is just a part of the writing journey. Glad you're keeping at it! <br /><br />Come enter my writing contest if you'd like to. :)Angie Ledbetterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16407006980893727627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-31990630969624608852009-05-13T23:30:00.000-04:002009-05-13T23:30:00.000-04:00(Sorry, you haven't ben coming up my dashboard) It...(Sorry, you haven't ben coming up my dashboard) It feels like I'm constantly percolating and revising my goals. I believe it is a good thing!Tanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10518718614911804428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-57078409316022514822009-05-13T18:53:00.000-04:002009-05-13T18:53:00.000-04:00Percolating - an excellent description. I am stuc...Percolating - an excellent description. I am stuck in my current WIP. Seems I painted myself into a corner and have been percolating for weeks on how to get out.Amy DeTrempehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04785965181851533070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-75836365760353231112009-05-13T17:01:00.000-04:002009-05-13T17:01:00.000-04:00Thanks Janna. :-)
I hope I am headed the right way...Thanks Janna. :-)<br />I hope I am headed the right way.Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-64921812357325497512009-05-13T16:59:00.000-04:002009-05-13T16:59:00.000-04:00Kate,
That sounds kind of cool. I haven't tried t...Kate, <br />That sounds kind of cool. I haven't tried to switch genres yet. I'll be that could be intimidating. Kudos to you for going with your gut.Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-61959442942280380062009-05-13T16:58:00.000-04:002009-05-13T16:58:00.000-04:00LOL Karen. That could work. *wink*LOL Karen. That could work. *wink*Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-21738535550001561152009-05-13T15:42:00.000-04:002009-05-13T15:42:00.000-04:00Oh, I'm sorry about the rejection, Jess. *hugs*
B...Oh, I'm sorry about the rejection, Jess. *hugs*<br /><br />But I'm with you. Percolate you must! There's nothing wrong with taking stock and reassessing - even if it means a small delay progress. Make sure that if you do switch direction, you're headed in the right one.Janna Leadbetterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06339705935553160673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-80443296249554254592009-05-13T15:00:00.000-04:002009-05-13T15:00:00.000-04:00After my first novel, I definitely took some time ...After my first novel, I definitely took some time to reconsider my goals and decide what to write next. In the end I went with a slightly different genre, and so far am glad that I did. Sometimes you just have to let things sit for a while before you can make the right decision.Kate Karyus Quinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15581176126578915929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-90493851512952330492009-05-13T13:30:00.000-04:002009-05-13T13:30:00.000-04:00Oh, this is beautiful!
The next time my kids are p...Oh, this is beautiful!<br />The next time my kids are pressuring me for a decision, I'm just going to say, "Hang on. I'm percolating!" LOLKaren Hossinkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18049412644792482270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-66272176158449075372009-05-13T12:50:00.000-04:002009-05-13T12:50:00.000-04:00Thank you Cindy. :-)
I def. fantasize and daydrea...Thank you Cindy. :-)<br /><br />I def. fantasize and daydream about my writing future. LOLJessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-68623368739344970342009-05-13T12:49:00.001-04:002009-05-13T12:49:00.001-04:00Patti,
Stew is a great word. That feels a bit like...Patti,<br />Stew is a great word. That feels a bit like what I'm doing. So does percolate come first? Or stew?Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-40392611937301238572009-05-13T12:49:00.000-04:002009-05-13T12:49:00.000-04:00Exactly Susan!
That's so funny about the shrink. :...Exactly Susan!<br />That's so funny about the shrink. :-) <br />If you're drawn to devotionals then that's awesome. Sometimes I wish I could think of something to write like that, but it's like my mind blanks out.Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.com