tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3441051266378305651.post5996117335190801522..comments2024-01-03T22:26:28.326+00:00Comments on Diary of a Mummy Misfit Blog: The Love/Hate ThingAmanda Eganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03107950894507528876noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3441051266378305651.post-16389552624994387672013-05-23T15:57:50.502+01:002013-05-23T15:57:50.502+01:00I am desperate to be a writer. It's so hard at...I am desperate to be a writer. It's so hard at the moment. If I mention that I'm trying to write, friends and family just look at each other and smile sweetly at me. One day - I'll show 'em!!! But, thanks for sharing how you feel. It really helps to know you have bad days, and it's inspiring to hear how proud you feel xAmanda Nasonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05194567267976764410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3441051266378305651.post-92156129698178991242013-05-22T12:46:59.695+01:002013-05-22T12:46:59.695+01:00Sorry to hear about the unpleasant email but try n...Sorry to hear about the unpleasant email but try not to let it get to you - easier said than done, of course.<br />Yes, I'm 'between books' at the moment - knowing that I should edit this year's Christmas novella but wanting to crack on with my new idea.<br />Ho hum !Amanda Eganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03107950894507528876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3441051266378305651.post-80108887038489517902013-05-22T12:41:18.757+01:002013-05-22T12:41:18.757+01:00Love this ...reading it and going...yup....yup...o...Love this ...reading it and going...yup....yup...oh, yup!!!Not writing right now as have had unpleasant email from my about to become EX agent....and it has totally knocked my confidence....feel as if there is a big chunk missing........writing is like breathing; if we don't do it, we die a little.Carol Hedgeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10359578624109905400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3441051266378305651.post-20995985924831165742013-05-21T23:46:44.743+01:002013-05-21T23:46:44.743+01:00Thanks Tucker. Aren't Indies a great lot?!
And...Thanks Tucker. Aren't Indies a great lot?!<br />And I'm always here to help in any way I can - even if it's just a kick up the bum. They're my speciality ;)Amanda Eganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03107950894507528876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3441051266378305651.post-13974257395334100492013-05-21T23:29:02.746+01:002013-05-21T23:29:02.746+01:00I'll email you tomorrow with some ideas, some ...I'll email you tomorrow with some ideas, some you already use and some you might not.<br /><br />I don't give up on anything unless there is a reason for not continuing. This novel will be written and published. It's a dream I have now and there are people with a belief in me that I can do it. That all helps :)Girls Play Toohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01957901718607085513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3441051266378305651.post-28976169845362915792013-05-21T23:18:32.901+01:002013-05-21T23:18:32.901+01:00Thanks Donna - yes, I enjoy solo editing but joint...Thanks Donna - yes, I enjoy solo editing but joint editing sucks! Like a very sucky thing ;( xAmanda Eganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03107950894507528876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3441051266378305651.post-86881690023777108052013-05-21T23:17:03.069+01:002013-05-21T23:17:03.069+01:00I know we've talked about this many times, Tuc...I know we've talked about this many times, Tucker and I can really see where you're coming from. I admire that you still keep giving it your best shot with a young family - I know I wouldn't have done.<br />As I've said, I think we know when the time is right.<br />As for promoting ideas - HELP! ;) xAmanda Eganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03107950894507528876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3441051266378305651.post-84974760919978850582013-05-21T23:06:02.308+01:002013-05-21T23:06:02.308+01:00I love writing. My main problems are lack of self-...I love writing. My main problems are lack of self-confidence and working full time and having two lively boys under 10 years old. Real life often puts me totally off the notion, as it did recently. So I guess the only thing I hate about writing is not having the time or peace I'd like to do it.<br /><br />So far, I've only done short stories, so editing etc. has been largely stress free. And thanks to the world of social networking, I have an editor on board for Offside! Promoting I don't mind, my real job has helped my come up with different ideas.Girls Play Toohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01957901718607085513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3441051266378305651.post-77018218157141399582013-05-21T23:02:45.807+01:002013-05-21T23:02:45.807+01:00I understand totally where you're coming from,...I understand totally where you're coming from, except strangely I do enjoy editing! Just not so much *being* edited.<br />xxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00995011618868808472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3441051266378305651.post-63812278663392616002013-05-21T21:10:28.921+01:002013-05-21T21:10:28.921+01:00I identify with so much of that - both the excitem...I identify with so much of that - both the excitement and the frustrations. Thank you - I look forward to June 19th!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com