tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post5604113867471088618..comments2023-08-16T07:15:32.801-04:00Comments on BookingIt: Conversation With an EditorJessica Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-2046007868087225812010-07-18T21:52:11.778-04:002010-07-18T21:52:11.778-04:00I'm so happy for you, Jessica!
My husband i...I'm so happy for you, Jessica! <br /><br />My husband is my biggest support, as is my son. Both read my work, encourage me, and give helpful hints.Angie Muresanhttp://www.angiemuresan.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-86915216101815304192010-07-18T20:31:29.697-04:002010-07-18T20:31:29.697-04:00Thanks for all the comments! I love reading your a...Thanks for all the comments! I love reading your answers. :-)Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-19331905976396792342010-07-18T19:19:05.255-04:002010-07-18T19:19:05.255-04:00How exciting! I have a few who encourage me and p...How exciting! I have a few who encourage me and push me to keep writing. <3CMOM Productionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04595915747223847421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-30103319051038602122010-07-17T22:37:12.546-04:002010-07-17T22:37:12.546-04:00Gosh you hit me on a low number day, but usually i...Gosh you hit me on a low number day, but usually it's at least a 9. I've sunk today but I blame the heat. ;)Tanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10518718614911804428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-58115368774370129482010-07-17T22:07:14.011-04:002010-07-17T22:07:14.011-04:00Jumping over now, I'm always looking for some ...Jumping over now, I'm always looking for some great knowledge!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03667521490706435608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-33539788029559295282010-07-17T18:28:21.002-04:002010-07-17T18:28:21.002-04:00High today, low tomorrow, high next week, low the ...High today, low tomorrow, high next week, low the week after. When I need affirmation, I force my husband into a chair to listen to something I've read. He's a good guy.Jolene Perryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04630744737142051232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-20672998234661267782010-07-17T13:43:11.287-04:002010-07-17T13:43:11.287-04:00My encouragement level fluctuates greatly. It goe...My encouragement level fluctuates greatly. It goes from a 5 to a nine or 10, depending on many things. God is my first and best encourager. So glad you had a great intervies.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15163662759281341381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-49833984133956461292010-07-17T11:45:37.197-04:002010-07-17T11:45:37.197-04:00Thanks for the new link. It's great to hear so...Thanks for the new link. It's great to hear someone who believes encouragement is important.<br /><br />My sweet husband is my best encourager - to the point that he's made it possible for me to write full time. I also have a couple of close friends who believe in me and for me completely. I'm very blessed.Deb Shuckahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03439395710731341021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-32130604654155043842010-07-17T10:39:28.498-04:002010-07-17T10:39:28.498-04:00I hope I encourage writers - I want to. Writers ca...I hope I encourage writers - I want to. Writers can be such a great source of support for each other.<br /><br />I do try to buy other author's novels - I mean, the "less well known or unknown" authors - so they will feel supported and read . . . and I do that whether they buy my books or not.<br /><br />Going to check out that blog!Kathryn Magendiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12863595228298349863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-74751767387006228462010-07-17T09:25:57.735-04:002010-07-17T09:25:57.735-04:00Thanks for the links. I think that encouragement a...Thanks for the links. I think that encouragement and perseverance are big factors; writing is such a solitary life at times and these things really help.<br />Blessings,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-2166436123424752112010-07-17T07:19:01.968-04:002010-07-17T07:19:01.968-04:00I really enjoyed reading the posts on your blog. ...I really enjoyed reading the posts on your blog. I would like to invite you to come on over to my blog and check it out. God's blessings too you. LloydSolid Rock or Sinking Sandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04815501572621378327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-17885612088631213282010-07-16T22:20:50.697-04:002010-07-16T22:20:50.697-04:00I feel I'm blessed so therefore I move forward...I feel I'm blessed so therefore I move forward and write and promote. My family gives me support and inspiration too.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.stephentremp.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Stephen Tremp</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-69834504583984121562010-07-16T20:27:30.388-04:002010-07-16T20:27:30.388-04:00Hmm...that's a tough one.
I feel encouraged b...Hmm...that's a tough one.<br /><br />I feel encouraged becuase God has let me possess this talent, and willingness to follow it.<br /><br />Each morning, I ask Him to take my fingers and write His words.<br /><br />I'm allowed to share this time with Him, and I'm encouraged when there's words on the page, and they don't sound as silly as I think they do.Kelly Freestonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10212826771270227641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-7423977574404256412010-07-16T15:12:15.329-04:002010-07-16T15:12:15.329-04:00I am so blessed to have Barbara as my editor. And ...I am so blessed to have Barbara as my editor. And if you should be so blessed, my advice is to trust her implicitly. When 'Surrender the Wind' was going through the first rounds of edits, Barbara was so encouraging, and she pointed out things I had not seen before. Was it a bit painful leaving out an entire scene I had written into the story? A bit yes. But she was right. It stalled the story.<br /><br />My encouragement? My husband. My agent Diana Flegal. My editor Barbara Scott. My circle of author friends that keep me motivated.Rita Gerlachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04348571506318182955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-46712990763795744132010-07-16T15:09:57.780-04:002010-07-16T15:09:57.780-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Rita Gerlachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04348571506318182955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-33202651401059472812010-07-16T14:15:02.137-04:002010-07-16T14:15:02.137-04:00Hi Jess -
How exciting for you! I'm hoping to...Hi Jess -<br /><br />How exciting for you! I'm hoping to meet Barbara at Philly.<br /><br />At the moment, my encouragement level is about a five. Guess it's time to tank up again. :)<br /><br />Blessings,<br />SusanSusan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-91110957884596333902010-07-16T13:20:52.312-04:002010-07-16T13:20:52.312-04:00Congratulations Jessica! Wow~ what a gift to remem...Congratulations Jessica! Wow~ what a gift to remember. I love the books that Abingdon is putting out right. They have some great authors.<br /><br />Each day I try and remind myself that this is God's special plan for my life. I couldn't feel more special to know that He loves me enough to call me to a work.Tamika:https://www.blogger.com/profile/04874834971492028558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-69701754345776474602010-07-16T13:09:06.803-04:002010-07-16T13:09:06.803-04:00Congratulations again on the chat win, Jessica.
I...Congratulations again on the chat win, Jessica.<br /><br />I have great support. I am encouraged by all my Cyberfriends such as yourself, friends and family. DH does all the cooking so I will eat. He knows once I get stuck into writing I will skip food that is good for me. I will snack on junk if not. I am lucky. :)Glynis Peters https://www.blogger.com/profile/01175378917872403609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-89899892776109764602010-07-16T12:41:34.897-04:002010-07-16T12:41:34.897-04:00Thanks Sarah. :-) Great news about your editor!
C...Thanks Sarah. :-) Great news about your editor!<br /><br />Cindy, she's really wonderful and I think you'll love your appt with her. :-)Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-37313964278391911202010-07-16T12:40:14.563-04:002010-07-16T12:40:14.563-04:00That's great, Warren!
Awww, Anita, you encour...That's great, Warren!<br /><br />Awww, Anita, you encourage me too! :) I'm sorry about your morale but let's keep hoping that this WIP is THE book. :-)Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-56909812212824890382010-07-16T12:28:59.971-04:002010-07-16T12:28:59.971-04:00Kathy, I think a reader and studying with an autho...Kathy, I think a reader and studying with an author will be a huge help for you. Other writers are a major source of encouragement for me too. <br /><br />Woot Terri! What a man. *grin* <br /><br />Patti, I've heard wonderful things about Kern. She seems knowledgeable and very hands-on.Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-79567520322789750832010-07-16T12:27:19.076-04:002010-07-16T12:27:19.076-04:00Woohoo Jeanette! A nine? Awesome. :-)
Jill, yeah,...Woohoo Jeanette! A nine? Awesome. :-)<br /><br />Jill, yeah, it was an incredible experience. A 7's not too shabby either. *grin*<br /><br />Linda, I love that you're my critter! I know I can always trust you to be honest about my work.Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-52228794389975555702010-07-16T11:28:56.673-04:002010-07-16T11:28:56.673-04:00Jessica, I saw that you won--that's so excitin...Jessica, I saw that you won--that's so exciting! Barbara Scott is one of the editors I picked for the ACFW conference, and since I saw her new blog, I'm feeling more encouraged. <br /><br />I get encouragement from my husband and his family. Also, from critique partners, which is a different (and much needed) kind of support. And, of course, God encourages me by inspiring me with a new story. By pushing me to reach out to others with my words. By standing by me when it's hard to persevere.<br /><br />Congrats again!Cindy R. Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13488732331021750408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-68809593719707071462010-07-16T11:16:00.823-04:002010-07-16T11:16:00.823-04:00Congratulations on the win, Jessica! What an aweso...Congratulations on the win, Jessica! What an awesome opportunity!<br /><br />I recently got some great encouragement from the freelance editor I hired. Even though she nitpicked my m/s apart and gave me a lot of work to do, she had plenty of encouraging words sprinkled in and urged me to infuse those things into the trouble spots. So helpful and inspiring at the same time! :-)Sarah Forgravehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09101753891967001104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-82284218713958152952010-07-16T10:54:58.574-04:002010-07-16T10:54:58.574-04:00Yay Jessie! I'm so proud of you! :-) It takes ...Yay Jessie! I'm so proud of you! :-) It takes guts to talk to one of the "emperials" of the pub world. Heh.<br /><br />She sounds like a very nice and savvy lady. No wonder you got along so well.<br /><br />What encourages me most are my crit partners and email readers (YOU). <br /><br />My encouraged level right now is about a six. It should be higher, since I'm working on something as fun as my YA, but I've failed to wow my agent with my last two projects so I'm really feeling the tension with this one. Heh. Six isn't too bad, though, all things considered. ;-Panitanoreply@blogger.com