tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post8463959738267448859..comments2023-08-16T07:15:32.801-04:00Comments on BookingIt: Weekend LinkageJessica Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-55017938288104080292009-02-21T22:22:00.000-05:002009-02-21T22:22:00.000-05:00That guy does have a funny laugh!Morgan Mandelhttp...That guy does have a funny laugh!<BR/><BR/>Morgan Mandel<BR/>http://morganmandel.blogspot.comMorgan Mandelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10118929301591850918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-33315557324262475622009-02-21T21:58:00.001-05:002009-02-21T21:58:00.001-05:00Karen, we're all smarter for knowing that word. *s...Karen, we're all smarter for knowing that word. *snicker*<BR/>I hope you have a great weekend too! :-)Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-24828371558248425862009-02-21T21:58:00.000-05:002009-02-21T21:58:00.000-05:00LOL Jen!Interesting take on voice. I really don't ...LOL Jen!<BR/>Interesting take on voice. I really don't know about how non-fiction is, but I think from reading your query that you have a strong one.<BR/>Love the spoof with littel. LOL!Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-43515950237865482912009-02-21T15:53:00.000-05:002009-02-21T15:53:00.000-05:00Abusively detractive language, huh? That definitio...Abusively detractive language, huh? That definition helps me in my pronunciation of the word!<BR/>Am I smarter now that I know what obluquy means? Thanks, Jessica. You're the best! *grin*<BR/>Hope you're having a great weekend.Karen Hossinkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18049412644792482270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-13482616169238634592009-02-21T13:20:00.000-05:002009-02-21T13:20:00.000-05:00Oops! Make that "little," which proves the size of...Oops! Make that "little," which proves the size of my brain! haahahahahaaa!<BR/>JenKevinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16894459418749386885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-2205704281044140022009-02-21T13:19:00.000-05:002009-02-21T13:19:00.000-05:00What? You had a contest? How did I miss that? Wah!...What? You had a contest? How did I miss that? Wah! I am a sucker for prizes! Next time around...<BR/>Jessie: Thanks for the links, especially the one on voice. I am a non-fiction gal, but I think the same principles apply. I know I am in my voice when I make myself laugh, or get goosebumps, or cry even. I think it is something inspired by the Holy Spirit; it's almost like looking at the sentences and word choices and saying, "Oh my!" You know your littel peabrain couldn't have invented such things. <BR/>Just my little opnion.<BR/>JenKevinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16894459418749386885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-63683765595173281372009-02-20T21:29:00.000-05:002009-02-20T21:29:00.000-05:00Hey Sarah and Susan,I hope you two have a nice wee...Hey Sarah and Susan,<BR/>I hope you two have a nice weekend too. :-)<BR/>Susan, I know you wanted to read this book so I hope you're able to get it somehow. :-)Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-71002160656651482102009-02-20T20:13:00.000-05:002009-02-20T20:13:00.000-05:00Hi Jess -LOL! I wasn't even close on the definitio...Hi Jess -<BR/><BR/>LOL! I wasn't even close on the definition. Congratulations, Anita.<BR/><BR/>Have a great weekend!<BR/><BR/>Blessings,<BR/>Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-41281734565608721922009-02-20T19:52:00.000-05:002009-02-20T19:52:00.000-05:00Great links! Thanks!Great links! Thanks!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15982825577207265863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-26855204825273246872009-02-20T16:45:00.000-05:002009-02-20T16:45:00.000-05:00Terri,I get worried about finding my voice too. LO...Terri,<BR/>I get worried about finding my voice too. LOL It's so elusive.Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-82601306433614265432009-02-20T16:44:00.000-05:002009-02-20T16:44:00.000-05:00Hey Eileen,That's what they say, that the more we ...Hey Eileen,<BR/>That's what they say, that the more we write the more we get our voice.Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-17899738066880133782009-02-20T14:23:00.000-05:002009-02-20T14:23:00.000-05:00Wow--some great information on voice--I guess I ha...Wow--some great information on voice--I guess I have never read so much before on it and have come away with a better understanding and also fear that will I ever find mine??Terri Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07771622379178654235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-16778569798300042542009-02-20T11:21:00.000-05:002009-02-20T11:21:00.000-05:00Now you've made my day, Jessica, saying I've got o...Now you've made my day, Jessica, saying I've got one. <BR/><BR/>You're totally right about losing what you've already got in rewrites, especially if you go with all your critique partners suggestions. I don't think I've found my strong voice yet, but with each story I tackle I think it's getting a little stronger each time. <BR/><BR/>I wonder if it's like boiling water. It takes a long time to get to that boiling point where you know it's solidly there, and then it just alters a little with each roll of the water, still adjusting, but the essence is continually there.<BR/><BR/>Back to reaching that boil.Eileen Astels Watsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11098531184044931737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-52352880788134631082009-02-20T10:46:00.000-05:002009-02-20T10:46:00.000-05:00Sorry Eileen, for putting your brain into overdriv...Sorry Eileen, for putting your brain into overdrive. LOL I get confused on the voice thing too, because it's in a way a vague concept. <BR/>Everyone has it though. From reading your book, I'd say yours is there. Esp. when your heroine grieves for her husband.<BR/>Be careful of rewriting too much. I've heard that can actually dull your voice.<BR/>I'll be it does evolve. Great point, not something I'd thought of.Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-89602901226760009792009-02-20T10:44:00.001-05:002009-02-20T10:44:00.001-05:00Janna, wasn't that a hoot? Hubby and I watched it ...Janna, wasn't that a hoot? Hubby and I watched it this morning, just laughing away. LOLJessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-25398540251753792732009-02-20T10:44:00.000-05:002009-02-20T10:44:00.000-05:00What? What? Anita, are you saying I have voice? LO...What? What? Anita, are you saying I have voice? LOL Awesome. Now you made MY weekend.Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-37459347435652497302009-02-20T10:43:00.000-05:002009-02-20T10:43:00.000-05:00Thanks Angie. :-) You too.Thanks Angie. :-) You too.Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-3983789691047705782009-02-20T09:56:00.000-05:002009-02-20T09:56:00.000-05:00Wow, Camille sure attracts the big wigs. After all...Wow, Camille sure attracts the big wigs. After all those wonderful replies, sadly, I'm still not totally understanding voice. If I go by Mary, I guess I still have another seven years to find mine. <BR/><BR/>Hey, do you know if people get published before they find their voice? If so, do they regret doing so once they do find it? Maybe I shouldn't attempt to submit until mine somehow seeps into my work.<BR/><BR/>Or is voice something that continually evolves? As they say, it's such a part of you, and afterall, we're constantly growing and changing, therefore it would stand to reason that our writerly voice changes along with us. <BR/><BR/>Hmmm. <BR/><BR/>Makes me think that confidence may have more of an impact on this voice thing that I ever believed before. <BR/><BR/>You're making me think too hard on a Friday morning, Jessica.Eileen Astels Watsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11098531184044931737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-42824294493190674712009-02-20T09:51:00.000-05:002009-02-20T09:51:00.000-05:00Ohhhhhhhhhh! *wipes tears* I love his laugh!Ohhhhhhhhhh! *wipes tears* I love his laugh!Janna Leadbetterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06339705935553160673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-90284049823004437712009-02-20T09:28:00.000-05:002009-02-20T09:28:00.000-05:00I won? YAY! You just made my Friday. ;)Thanks for ...I won? YAY! You just made my Friday. ;)<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the great links. I read that "voice" post and the comments and there are some great insights in there!<BR/><BR/>I did notice that you commented about your historical and contemporary voices being different, but I don't agree that that means you haven't found "it". I can hear your voice in your stories. <BR/><BR/>If you're following your characters and letting them speak through you, your voice will sound somewhat different in every book you write. I think what makes voice stand out is the way your mind weaves sentences and thoughts together. That's what makes it uniquely you. :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-47682976686340233812009-02-20T07:32:00.000-05:002009-02-20T07:32:00.000-05:00Lotsa weekend laugher to you. Have a good one!Lotsa weekend laugher to you. Have a good one!Angie Ledbetterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16407006980893727627noreply@blogger.com