tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6360410252358941163.post6978302321628672546..comments2023-12-09T00:33:24.572-08:00Comments on Novel Matters: True confessions and SisterhoodsBonnie Grovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11377519561074174038noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6360410252358941163.post-74183227574130003822009-12-18T07:34:11.750-08:002009-12-18T07:34:11.750-08:00Sharon, I've been reflecting on 2009 this mont...Sharon, I've been reflecting on 2009 this month, and without a doubt the gift of you five woman is at the top of my thankful list. In addition, because of Novel Matters, I've been introduced to wonderful people - writers and readers alike who comment and have become so dear to me.<br /><br />It's been an extraordinary year for me - beginning with the start of this blog (can't believe it's been nearly a year!) - and the publication of my first two books.<br /><br />All of these amazing things are in my journal - but I love how my journal is the net for capturing not just the events of my life, but my reaction, hopes, emotions, tiredness, laughter, and all hidden thoughts.<br /><br />Thank you for this wonderful post.Bonnie Grovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11377519561074174038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6360410252358941163.post-19776090894184166042009-12-16T21:15:28.214-08:002009-12-16T21:15:28.214-08:00PS: I'll announce the winner of the 11th day o...PS: I'll announce the winner of the 11th day of Christmas tomorrow afternoon.Kathleen Popahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03682046279211463305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6360410252358941163.post-5753429864262354682009-12-16T21:14:48.182-08:002009-12-16T21:14:48.182-08:00Carla, Lori, and all our other readers, you are al...Carla, Lori, and all our other readers, you are all a very special part of the relationships that make Novel Matters what it is. Thank you, thank you for sharing with us your love of great writing. <br /><br />You may have noticed that Sharon has not stopped in to answer your comments today. I just learned why. Don't worry - it's a minor matter easily fixed I think, but Sharon is in the hospital, knitting an afghan and fervently praying she'll be out in time for Christmas. <br /><br />I know she'd appreciate your prayers. If you'd like to send her your well-wishes or an e-card, please direct it to novelmatters@gmail.com.Kathleen Popahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03682046279211463305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6360410252358941163.post-36172385821056039532009-12-16T17:23:58.361-08:002009-12-16T17:23:58.361-08:00Confessions of another note jotter here. I had a p...Confessions of another note jotter here. I had a pile about twelve inches high by the time I finished my last novel. Before I typed THE END I went through them all because... what if there was something buried in there I meant to add to the story, but didn't? <br /><br />I have a pile going for my new novel. It looks so small and innocuous. Not even a half-inch high. Yet. I get inspired while reading, so I use folded paper or a 5x7 card as bookmarks. That way I have something handy to dash off a note about my work while reading. I think the system's too ingrained to change now. <br /><br />I am warmed by the sisterhood I get to witness here. Lovely post, Sharon.Lori Bentonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04714197239425827339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6360410252358941163.post-418929456475996662009-12-16T15:08:50.832-08:002009-12-16T15:08:50.832-08:00Thank you, Sharon, for this heartfelt posting. I&#...Thank you, Sharon, for this heartfelt posting. I've received many blessings from checking in to NM periodically and reading the<br />insightful postings and comments. I'm glad you have such a lovely sisterhood. I'm more of a jotter than a journaling writer. God bless.Pat Jeanne Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05000956321646970512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6360410252358941163.post-40373773893811770022009-12-16T10:51:09.964-08:002009-12-16T10:51:09.964-08:00Well, look at that, I won! Thank you so much!
I&...Well, look at that, I won! Thank you so much!<br /><br />I'm an organized chaos person, too. I'm also a jotter. You don't know how refreshing it is to know that I am not alone in that regard. I am trying to type most of my notes in wordpad now so at least they are in one location. I jot as I go along, then they turn into notebooks full of mishmosh. Now I have to dissect them all and put them into some assemblance of organization. <br /><br />And Sharon, I pray you continue to be comforted in God's love concerning your losses. You may not have journaled every thing, but He has all your tears in his bottle.<br /><br />Thank you all for a great year at Novel Matters!Carla Gadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01793809172905144101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6360410252358941163.post-83597678094271934052009-12-16T09:13:31.114-08:002009-12-16T09:13:31.114-08:00Sharon, this is a delightful sisterhood that is de...Sharon, this is a delightful sisterhood that is deep and frivolous at the same time. I love you all. Consider the household that would have raised us together. Wow!<br /><br />I am also an office supply store junkie. My heart races as I enter Office Depot.<br /><br />I have an "everything" journal that I keep on me. I write everything I want to remember or use or read or...you get the idea. I only have one place to look. But thanks to Debbie, the next everything notebook will definitely have tabs.Patti Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16614597358659524845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6360410252358941163.post-64505722758852075272009-12-16T08:00:56.912-08:002009-12-16T08:00:56.912-08:00Carla - yes, you can spell out 11.
BTW, check it o...Carla - yes, you can spell out 11.<br />BTW, check it out - you won a book!Debbie Fuller Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09174333267329587740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6360410252358941163.post-61954256974783791502009-12-16T07:54:33.802-08:002009-12-16T07:54:33.802-08:00Thanks for this post, Sharon. It's amazing how...Thanks for this post, Sharon. It's amazing how therapeutic it is to write down our feelings. I seriously don't understand how it works, but I'm glad for it. I now carry a blank journal with me when I'm working on a new book so I can write down those snippets of dialog and ideas that come to me. I even added little section tabs like characters, story, and setting. It's helped to keep me organized. (hooray for Staples!)Debbie Fuller Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09174333267329587740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6360410252358941163.post-37560244000576381892009-12-16T07:52:29.565-08:002009-12-16T07:52:29.565-08:00Do we get to use "eleven" spelled out in...Do we get to use "eleven" spelled out instead of 11 for the contest?Carla Gadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01793809172905144101noreply@blogger.com