tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post7879640243816607987..comments2023-08-16T07:15:32.801-04:00Comments on BookingIt: When My Mom CriedJessica Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-80618289091037869412010-04-25T18:43:56.794-04:002010-04-25T18:43:56.794-04:00Hey Jessica,
I've been doing some catch-up rea...Hey Jessica,<br />I've been doing some catch-up reading, but have to stop here to comment. My best-est, most favorite thing that anyone ever said to me after reading my manuscript was when Brian read <em>Finding Joy</em>. <br />He looked at me and said with enthusiasm, "Karen, a <em>GUY</em> could get something out of this!"<br />Oh, that made me so happy!<br />Also loved it when I 'caught' him laughing as he read - and it was at the right part, too. *grin*Karen Hossinkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18049412644792482270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-79006013617322440822010-04-17T07:56:26.079-04:002010-04-17T07:56:26.079-04:00How lovely for you, a compliment indeed!How lovely for you, a compliment indeed!Glynis Peters https://www.blogger.com/profile/01175378917872403609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-65091535103300313352010-04-15T21:47:45.996-04:002010-04-15T21:47:45.996-04:00What a wonderful compliment, and what a great pers...What a wonderful compliment, and what a great person to have on your team.<br />Blessings to you,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-75687946835800754342010-04-15T20:14:09.557-04:002010-04-15T20:14:09.557-04:00CMOM, sounds like you have a good list there. :-)
...CMOM, sounds like you have a good list there. :-)<br /><br />Natalie, sometimes I even think making someone laugh is harder. To laugh out loud...I think that's huge.<br /><br />Warren, I'm really enjoying your devotions. I know I need to review it soon. :-)<br /><br />T. Anne, I promise I know what you mean! My husband reads nothing. Absolutely nothing. I know he'll never read my book. Maybe the first pubbed one...I don't know. LOLJessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-16414482336383957922010-04-15T14:45:43.464-04:002010-04-15T14:45:43.464-04:00So far, my work has mainly been read by my husband...So far, my work has mainly been read by my husband, my Mom, a friend who also writes, & my father-in-law's girlfriend.CMOM Productionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04595915747223847421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-46438132324806925552010-04-15T12:58:35.406-04:002010-04-15T12:58:35.406-04:00That is awesome. I think creating any strong emot...That is awesome. I think creating any strong emotion for a reader is a huge accomplishment. I don't think I've ever made anyone cry, but I love when someone tells me a line made them laugh out loud.Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00861022355718378425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-13730073267982802372010-04-15T07:44:44.185-04:002010-04-15T07:44:44.185-04:00Every chapter in Roaring Lions was read (or heard)...Every chapter in Roaring Lions was read (or heard) by people before it hit the book. Some of the material was in the blog, some taught in a class, some used in other articles. Chapters I had questions about I specifically asked my wife to read b/c I know she would be honest about whether they should be included in the book. Several got culled that way.Warren Baldwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17956713921509659993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-10679900680985261542010-04-15T00:22:04.748-04:002010-04-15T00:22:04.748-04:00How awesome that you were able to move her to tear...How awesome that you were able to move her to tears!!!! I'd love to let my hubby read them but alas that will be a miracle. He's not too into reading, period. Wish I had a willing reader!Tanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10518718614911804428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-20035298324401318812010-04-14T20:03:38.437-04:002010-04-14T20:03:38.437-04:00Julie, yep.
Kristen, you're careful, huh? :-)...Julie, yep.<br /><br />Kristen, you're careful, huh? :-)<br /><br />Deb, my mom is very cool. She's always been much cooler than me too. LOL!Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-58656081787019867392010-04-14T18:32:57.613-04:002010-04-14T18:32:57.613-04:00Your mom sounds so cool. That must have been amazi...Your mom sounds so cool. That must have been amazing to here. I let anyone read who asks. The comments that make me smile are the ones that tell me my words have touched a heart.Deb Shuckahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03439395710731341021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-15213945690192000102010-04-14T17:47:04.138-04:002010-04-14T17:47:04.138-04:00Really really really close friends. :0)Really really really close friends. :0)Kristen Torres-Torohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15903038121623389560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-79987672219405835252010-04-14T16:13:40.078-04:002010-04-14T16:13:40.078-04:00AWW! What a great compliment. I love it when peopl...AWW! What a great compliment. I love it when people cry when they read my work :) You know there's an emotional connection that they had with the story.Julie Daohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13814052162359300933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-50378718245171335552010-04-14T16:03:47.417-04:002010-04-14T16:03:47.417-04:00Erica, that's hilarious!!! Fiction relies on s...Erica, that's hilarious!!! Fiction relies on style, not grammar. Too funny. :-) And sweet about your mom. We're very blessed to have such supportive moms.<br /><br />Terri, yeah, I do think she's a good Beta because she reads a ton of romance and she's learning how to be honest with me. LOL I think she was afraid at first to hurt my feelings.<br /><br /><br />Patti, I'll echo that LOL on "other things" Ha!Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-69540621891884452052010-04-14T16:00:23.327-04:002010-04-14T16:00:23.327-04:00Elana!!! NO family at all? Tsk, tsk. I understand ...Elana!!! NO family at all? Tsk, tsk. I understand the bleeding part though. It's really hard for me to let people read my work until I've gotten to know them. I do it, but it makes my palms clammy.<br /><br />Hey Karen, thank you for your sweet comment. :-) This particular story is a little sad but I'm not sure my other ones would make anyone cry either, so no worries. How's it coming along, btw? (the mermaid one)<br /><br />Diane, got your treats today!!! I'll be sending a thanks later. ;-)Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-30985017504210996442010-04-14T15:46:57.094-04:002010-04-14T15:46:57.094-04:00Well, I never let family members, that's for s...Well, I never let family members, that's for sure! Too embarrassing. They have to wait until none of the words can be changed.<br /><br />I only let those I trust not to make me bleed read it. Then the injuries hurt less.Elana Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05877856005992028912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-72687940640243446032010-04-14T14:44:34.018-04:002010-04-14T14:44:34.018-04:00Who would have thought you'd be happy you made...Who would have thought you'd be happy you made your mom cry? ;)<br /><br />I've only read your first chapter of one story, but I love your writing, so I can see why she'd give such a great compliment. <br /><br />My writing group, my mom, and a few close friends get to read my stories. I don't think anyone has ever cried though.kahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10789825860272178765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-77509796802751684912010-04-14T14:11:27.718-04:002010-04-14T14:11:27.718-04:00Ahhhhhh! :O)
www.dianeestrella.comAhhhhhh! :O)<br /><br />www.dianeestrella.comDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07604687906788800639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-87795906512967368442010-04-14T13:33:53.358-04:002010-04-14T13:33:53.358-04:00Oh, what a WONDERFUL experience!!!
I let hubby rea...Oh, what a WONDERFUL experience!!!<br />I let hubby read the first two books but only crit partners have read #3. <br /><br />I smile when they say nice things and frown at the other kind...<br /><br />LOL.pattihttp://www.pattilacy.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-37489616479745469682010-04-14T13:23:49.059-04:002010-04-14T13:23:49.059-04:00That is wonderful that she cried!! That's what...That is wonderful that she cried!! That's what I hope for when someone reads mine:) A great Beta reader.Terri Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07771622379178654235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-45252638185171091752010-04-14T13:12:40.810-04:002010-04-14T13:12:40.810-04:00Cool that your mom got so engaged with the charact...Cool that your mom got so engaged with the characters that she cried. <br /><br />I remember the grin I wore when my mom called to say she enjoyed my first book. :)<br /><br />I have a couple of crit partners who read my work, and one 'first reader' who sees it before I send it along for crits. <br /><br />The funniest response so far to my work is a friend who is a college professor read my debut novel, told me she liked it, then asked if I wanted her to point out where I started sentences with a conjunction. LOL<br /><br />I told her thank you, but no. Occasionally it is okay in fiction to start a sentence with And or But. :)Erica Vetschhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08772984806574666959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-29435710016238812862010-04-14T13:01:11.777-04:002010-04-14T13:01:11.777-04:00Dara, good point about crying. My mom is actually ...Dara, good point about crying. My mom is actually a sniffler so I'm not convinced that my story is some great tear jerker. LOL I forgot about your story being close to the Scarlet Letter. I heard someone just pubbed a sequel to SL.<br /><br />Susan, sounds like you have a great mom like I do. :-)Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-81518117700291227022010-04-14T12:38:13.513-04:002010-04-14T12:38:13.513-04:00I let my critique group read my work and sometimes...I let my critique group read my work and sometimes my sister. <br /><br />I love the comments when they see the good comparisons I draw between my character and a famous literary one (The Scarlet Letter is a huge role in my book, hence why the title is similar). I haven't gotten to the emotional parts yet, so I've yet to see if I make anyone cry. I doubt it will come from my crit group or my sister--they don't cry very easily!Darahttp://inthewritemind.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-49294776259354595232010-04-14T12:19:09.033-04:002010-04-14T12:19:09.033-04:00Hi Jess -
Your post brings to mind Randy Ingerman...Hi Jess -<br /><br />Your post brings to mind Randy Ingermanson's instructions on the big emotional moments. <br /><br />My mother likes to read my work, and she let's me know if it's not on target. I also have to fabulous online crit partners and my writers group.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-48848641365153998442010-04-14T12:07:33.185-04:002010-04-14T12:07:33.185-04:00LE, it's def. different. :-) I'm glad you ...LE, it's def. different. :-) I'm glad you have friends to run your stuff by!<br /><br />Angie, LOL, not so brave probably. Even though I have lots of writer friends who've read my work, showing it to family is harder for some reason. That's sweet your husband's helps you though. :-)Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-52688209776993218692010-04-14T11:31:23.273-04:002010-04-14T11:31:23.273-04:00You were certainly brave, Jessica. I only allow m...You were certainly brave, Jessica. I only allow my husband to read, and only parts I have problems with.Angie Muresanhttp://www.angiemuresan.comnoreply@blogger.com