tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774363178370829558.post8121162002927415181..comments2024-03-20T02:49:17.606-07:00Comments on Between Fact and Fiction: Changes On The BlogNatalie Whipplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09978251567306345129noreply@blogger.comBlogger55125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774363178370829558.post-86479207168076894232011-04-03T18:37:23.144-07:002011-04-03T18:37:23.144-07:00Oh that makes me sad. People. Anyway, I still love...Oh that makes me sad. People. Anyway, I still love your blog. Keep writing, even if it's only twice a week.Jessie Oliveroshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06232456334069794107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774363178370829558.post-17527968875061764022011-03-27T09:25:36.964-07:002011-03-27T09:25:36.964-07:00Hi Natalie -
I love your blog and can't imagi...Hi Natalie -<br /><br />I love your blog and can't imagine why anyone would send you crummy emails. Your honesty about why you're changing things up and and about your writing process in general has been very inspiring. Hoping that wonderful things come to you soon!<br /><br />JeanneJeanne Ryan (Serenissima)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10482350542840188974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774363178370829558.post-76040153347003111442011-03-26T12:45:49.691-07:002011-03-26T12:45:49.691-07:00Natalie, it's great that you're taking car...Natalie, it's great that you're taking care of yourself and I'm sorry anyone would even think to send you mean emails. I also want to add that while I understand your saying you don't have the cred to be giving advice, I don't agree---your writing advice is some of the clearest, most accessible and down to earth available on the net these days. I'm not saying it to pressure you to keep doing it, because I think it's great that you're taking care of yourself (would that we all knew how to do that!) but I just wanted to let you know that you clearly understand writing and the business, and you've dispersed that knowledge generously and kindly. We're all rooting for you!!!salimahttp://www.salimaalikhan.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774363178370829558.post-58926134491057898802011-03-25T11:51:19.267-07:002011-03-25T11:51:19.267-07:00Natalie,
I love your blog, and I know exactly wha...Natalie,<br /><br />I love your blog, and I know exactly what you mean about the hiding how you're really doing. I went through a series of terrible family tragedies, and I just remember that everyone would ask "how are you doing?" and I'd lie. It hurt, so I'm glad to know that you're smart enough not to put yourself through that. <br />I have something that helped me out. A friend of mine told me a great acronym so that I could answer that evil question "How are you doing?" <br />It's FINE. Freaked-out, Insecure, Neurotic, and Emotional. It helped me (mostly cause I'm FINE a lot), so maybe it can help you.<br />Good luck!Renahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02767762370997304308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774363178370829558.post-90255712273005117832011-03-25T11:36:18.398-07:002011-03-25T11:36:18.398-07:00Natalie, you may not think you have enough cred to...Natalie, you may not think you have enough cred to offer advice, but you're one of the first blogs I started reading when I dipped my toes into the writing community, and you're still one of my favorites. I've learned a lot from you and you offer encouragement and inspiration to tons of people. Plus, that one time you emailed me back (you probably don't even remember), I was dancing a happy jig in my kitchen and gushing to my crit buddy about it. It was a good day :) Thanks for everything!Jeighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09171703860855673581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774363178370829558.post-24577019483395670832011-03-25T11:05:59.475-07:002011-03-25T11:05:59.475-07:00I have always been grateful for your honesty and t...I have always been grateful for your honesty and this is no exception. I think you should do what's right for you. <br /><br />Also, I think that just because you're not published doesn't mean you're not a writer. YOU'RE A WRITER because you write.<br /><br />I will continue to follow your blog and your career and will pre-order from amazon your first published book.Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17244475646807937843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774363178370829558.post-43770721539603263582011-03-25T08:50:22.147-07:002011-03-25T08:50:22.147-07:00Yeah, faking strength won't get you far. I adm...Yeah, faking strength won't get you far. I admire you honesty here and for taking the steps you need to get to your happy place. That place is sacred.Michelle D. Argylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09696465137285587646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774363178370829558.post-8379951394621831132011-03-25T08:21:02.760-07:002011-03-25T08:21:02.760-07:00You are awesome. Awesome. Awesome. It's hard t...You are awesome. Awesome. Awesome. It's hard to read publishing news for me too. I think I know how you feel. Good for you for staying healthy and sane. Hopefully we will hear some awesome news from you soon!Lisa Aldinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05423334732254639943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774363178370829558.post-19313144048305008432011-03-25T08:08:02.579-07:002011-03-25T08:08:02.579-07:00Hi Natalie.
I'd just like to say that I can r...Hi Natalie.<br /><br />I'd just like to say that I can relate to the whole self-esteem/rejection/fear thing and that's probably what has been holding me back more than anything. That's why I love your blog. Because it's not all sunshine and rainbows and you weren't afraid to say so.Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08527580148217403870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774363178370829558.post-73742602738635619472011-03-25T06:41:25.669-07:002011-03-25T06:41:25.669-07:00I agree w/ Bran Flakes-you're a writer. Bam, s...I agree w/ Bran Flakes-you're a writer. Bam, said the lady: you have street cred. :) <br /><br />Also, what Abby said. :)Annie Laurie Cechinihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02048645532725116369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774363178370829558.post-86750422673821008062011-03-24T21:32:23.013-07:002011-03-24T21:32:23.013-07:00Remember, Natalie, it's YOUR blog. You can do...Remember, Natalie, it's YOUR blog. You can do whatever you want....or not. And it's your own writer's journey, too. You are allowed to have an opinion on your own journey. You are qualified to have an opinion on things in general that exist on this planet, if only for the simple fact that you exist, too!<br /><br />Take care and do what you need to do. Know that your journey is valid. <br /><br />xoxo--<br /><br />shelleystoryqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07039684494823420722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774363178370829558.post-86066948799923332222011-03-24T20:31:19.148-07:002011-03-24T20:31:19.148-07:00Natalie, I've always been impressed with how h...Natalie, I've always been impressed with how honest and open you are about your writing journey and life in general. You are wise beyond your years. Thank you for everything you are and for what you bring to us through your wonderful blog. We support you and are here for you. Take care of yourself.Suzie F.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09560250678212373878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774363178370829558.post-24366165731883590092011-03-24T19:49:10.554-07:002011-03-24T19:49:10.554-07:00Good for you for making the choice to put your wri...Good for you for making the choice to put your writing first and to do what was necessary to make that happen. Your dedicated readers will all support you in that choice. <br /><br />I am sorry that some people have been negative - if there's one thing I hate about the impersonal feel of the internet, it's the freedom it gives some people to be idiots. They can do so much damage with no risk to themselves. It's a shame that it happened to you.<br /><br />Do what you need to do and stay strong!Jen J. Dannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00817943866838270699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774363178370829558.post-54035771609512034262011-03-24T18:28:51.094-07:002011-03-24T18:28:51.094-07:00Natalie, I'm sorry you get negative emails - i...Natalie, I'm sorry you get negative emails - it sucks that people feel it's their right to try to bring others down. Take it easy and do what you need to do!Trishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16927558937796802496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774363178370829558.post-11008902653920547012011-03-24T18:20:07.826-07:002011-03-24T18:20:07.826-07:00Natalie:
You're a writer. And from what I, an...Natalie:<br /><br />You're a writer. And from what I, and everyone else on your blog can see, a damn good one.<br /><br />That's enough 'cred' for me.Bran Flakesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774363178370829558.post-57649696674964355492011-03-24T17:58:05.137-07:002011-03-24T17:58:05.137-07:00Kathryn, I'm *not* published. Really, no cred ...Kathryn, I'm *not* published. Really, no cred here! :PNatalie Whipplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09978251567306345129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774363178370829558.post-25412782332858590802011-03-24T17:55:52.148-07:002011-03-24T17:55:52.148-07:00*hugs* Do what you have to do.*hugs* Do what you have to do.Donna K. Weaverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17158114738303231773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774363178370829558.post-66356823009228651432011-03-24T17:42:05.534-07:002011-03-24T17:42:05.534-07:00I think anyone who is published has the right to g...I think anyone who is published has the right to give advice. That's how I feel. If you got published you must have done something right. Don't worry. Things will get better. We're all here for you, and understand that you need to take a break. I personally hate it when people say that if you are going to have a blog you have to post constantly. I know several very successful people who have blogs and don't post all the time. And I know I'd feel just like you, so don't worry! We love you!Kathryn Packer Robertshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16506942804607936833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774363178370829558.post-60615925230179915192011-03-24T17:25:37.549-07:002011-03-24T17:25:37.549-07:00I understand. And I know others will understand if...I understand. And I know others will understand if I have to take the same steps in the future.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12160669603997465454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774363178370829558.post-76624393895409023752011-03-24T17:02:32.024-07:002011-03-24T17:02:32.024-07:00Hi Natalie. Not a frequent commenter here--but def...Hi Natalie. Not a frequent commenter here--but definitely a frequent reader. Taking a step back from blogging can be the most REFRESHING decision.<br /><br />I wanted to tell you, though, that you're posts on writing have been wonderful and I'm so sorry anyone's made you feel like you don't have the right cred to write them! <br /><br />*hugs*Sara {Rhapsody and Chaos}https://www.blogger.com/profile/09824996048264979275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774363178370829558.post-56494965969017950262011-03-24T16:53:40.275-07:002011-03-24T16:53:40.275-07:00When your book comes out I will be first in the li...When your book comes out I will be first in the line to buy in Natalie. And for someone who doesn't have the "cred" to give it, I think your advice is pretty spot on. Wishing you luck xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774363178370829558.post-69817193320945245722011-03-24T16:22:13.141-07:002011-03-24T16:22:13.141-07:00You deserve nothing but the best, so I will send a...You deserve nothing but the best, so I will send as many good vibes as possible. Please do what you need to do <3Lori M. Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04858438789496971734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774363178370829558.post-37794520146197917342011-03-24T15:59:45.538-07:002011-03-24T15:59:45.538-07:00Good luck trying to sort things out. Don't wor...Good luck trying to sort things out. Don't worry about us at a time like this...just help yourself.Punyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15520743935466931318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774363178370829558.post-77264334140160308072011-03-24T15:27:50.344-07:002011-03-24T15:27:50.344-07:00I totally understand. It's supposed to be fun,...I totally understand. It's supposed to be fun, not a chore. I just started blogging once a week on Literary Rambles and it's busy. So I can't imagine doing it everyday. And sorry you got bit. We still think you're awesome whether you sell this book or not. I know it's going to happen for you. And when it does, I hope you'll let me interview you.Natalie Aguirrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03756087804171246660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774363178370829558.post-72140532772102903892011-03-24T14:53:44.728-07:002011-03-24T14:53:44.728-07:00You're one of my favourite bloggers, so I will...You're one of my favourite bloggers, so I will definitely miss you, but I totally understand.<br /><br />Good luck and stay sane!Jadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02444920778218867295noreply@blogger.com