tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6360410252358941163.post8930866668519429051..comments2023-12-09T00:33:24.572-08:00Comments on Novel Matters: Carpe Annum--Can the Smack TalkBonnie Grovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11377519561074174038noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6360410252358941163.post-56514551817686081142013-02-09T12:45:43.267-08:002013-02-09T12:45:43.267-08:00Great post Bonnie. I know that God uses your words...Great post Bonnie. I know that God uses your words to speak to others, and I am thankful for your openeness. I have always struggled with fear and write about my journey on my blog. I enjoyed the BLOG HOP..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6360410252358941163.post-49278403478701670012013-02-09T11:09:15.633-08:002013-02-09T11:09:15.633-08:00Cherry: It's the only way to make art. True th...Cherry: It's the only way to make art. True that.<br /><br />Henrietta: Neat image. Thanks. And yes, head over to Marian's blog to read her story. The brave woman put it out there just for such a thing.Bonnie Grovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11377519561074174038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6360410252358941163.post-3893198758158384332013-02-09T07:56:23.491-08:002013-02-09T07:56:23.491-08:00Hey Everybody! I just read Marian's story on ...Hey Everybody! I just read Marian's story on her blog - all 12 parts that are posted. I highly recommend you do the same. Thank you Marian! Your courage is inspirational.Henrietta Frankenseenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6360410252358941163.post-64669317215761332162013-02-09T07:32:26.583-08:002013-02-09T07:32:26.583-08:00I love Novel Matters because there is nary a whiff...I love Novel Matters because there is nary a whiff of smack talk. There is only encouragement and strengthening faith. And wholehearted, straightforward, impartial instruction.<br />Thank you Bonnie for naming the enemy so boldly and gathering the troops so tightly, shoulder to shoulder. We believe in each other and in the Author who has already won our freedom. Henrietta Frankenseenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6360410252358941163.post-56768348608147095422013-02-08T13:53:09.850-08:002013-02-08T13:53:09.850-08:00Way to go, Marian and Josey. Curing the fear with ...Way to go, Marian and Josey. Curing the fear with a poem and and action - just write.<br />Cherry Odelberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18129695440875981426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6360410252358941163.post-90729026765830475142013-02-08T13:50:39.935-08:002013-02-08T13:50:39.935-08:00Fear - for over 50 years my closest companion and ...Fear - for over 50 years my closest companion and enemy - well, sometimes I let others get a little bit closer.<br /><br />I could not agree more with your explanation, "making choices about their work and then feeling the need to defend their position."<br /><br />We must each, as fearlessly and honestly as possible be the person we are meant to be and do what our heart says to do. Cherry Odelberghttp://einefeistyberg.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6360410252358941163.post-69134020872895864062013-02-08T11:03:09.123-08:002013-02-08T11:03:09.123-08:00Wendy: There's so much that needs to be done. ...Wendy: There's so much that needs to be done. :)<br /><br />Jennifer: I think I heard you yelling from way over there. Snow must carry the sound far.<br /><br />Susie: Yes, well said. Carpe Annum because we can. Dang straight.<br /><br />Camille: We're cheering you on as you knock. Maybe a door will open just to find out what all the noise and ruckus is about and then whoever opens the door will find charming you on the stoop. Bonnie Grovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11377519561074174038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6360410252358941163.post-77801166436870617222013-02-08T11:00:44.031-08:002013-02-08T11:00:44.031-08:00Megan: Gee, thanks.
Josey: Fear AND a poem. Well ...Megan: Gee, thanks.<br /><br />Josey: Fear AND a poem. Well done, and thank you for sharing your thoughts. I like the fact that you point out we view fear as both foe and friend. It serves a purpose and we'd all do well to examine what purpose fear is serving in our professional lives.<br /><br />Marian: Congratulations! A massive accomplishment to churn out 60,000 words in one month. Love your moxie.<br /><br />Bonnie Grovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11377519561074174038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6360410252358941163.post-38164747598619220232013-02-08T07:47:34.228-08:002013-02-08T07:47:34.228-08:00Brilliant word, Bonnie. Thanks for voicing my fear...Brilliant word, Bonnie. Thanks for voicing my fears, and "canning" one of them: the fear that I struggle in this alone. <br /><br />I confess I'm still knocking on a couple of those closed doors, one last time. And I'm reading up on the indie route as I go door to door, trying not to trip. I should probably look where I'm going, but these days, it's getting harder to see much. Camille Eidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11223707343003289521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6360410252358941163.post-41557235049815665392013-02-08T06:41:47.337-08:002013-02-08T06:41:47.337-08:00Fantastic comments all. I'm in a rush this AM,...Fantastic comments all. I'm in a rush this AM, but will be back to comment in more detail later in the day.<br /><br />Bonnie Grovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11377519561074174038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6360410252358941163.post-34838466185527158522013-02-08T06:39:19.214-08:002013-02-08T06:39:19.214-08:00Pesky fear. Always sneaking up on me at the very w...Pesky fear. Always sneaking up on me at the very worst moment. <br /><br />Bonnie, I think you're really on to something by saying that the fear makes us want to smack talk. My mom always told me that the biggest bully at the school was the most afraid. I don't want to be a publishing world bully. And I don't have time to read the blogs of big bullies either. <br /><br />I also think that Marian had a GREAT point. She said that she is putting up bits of her story on her blog because she can. That's right. Isn't that the most empowering realization? And the perfect way to embrace Carpe Annum! Seize the Year because We Can!Susie Finkbeinerhttp://www.susiefinkbeiner.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6360410252358941163.post-71942252269649715912013-02-08T06:14:55.987-08:002013-02-08T06:14:55.987-08:00Imagine me standing and yelling "Yeah, Bonnie...Imagine me standing and yelling "Yeah, Bonnie!!"<br /><br />10 THOUSAND dollars? Come ON.<br />WHO has that kind of money?<br /><br />The enemy flings his net of fear and catches everything he can. Thankfully, Jesus walks on water and can cut the lines and set us free.<br /><br />What does God say? "Fear not".<br /><br />Okay, Lord, if You're sure...Jennifer Majorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12696261499182486196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6360410252358941163.post-32644164167032933902013-02-08T06:14:39.636-08:002013-02-08T06:14:39.636-08:00"I'm saving my energy to forge my own pat..."I'm saving my energy to forge my own path."<br /><br />Me too. It takes boatloads of energy and I don't want to waste it on the insignificant.<br /><br />~ WendyWendy Paine Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15136235074351188350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6360410252358941163.post-25533401520656158702013-02-08T05:40:00.494-08:002013-02-08T05:40:00.494-08:00Carpe Annum. I wrote a 60,000 word novel during Na...Carpe Annum. I wrote a 60,000 word novel during NaNoWriMo. When you write about 2,000 words at a time there is no time for fear about the honest, possibly ridiculous stuff that comes gushing out. You rush on creatively, thinking you can always get rid of the questionable, unacceptable, just plain scary stuff that you don't want others to know came from you.<br /><br />When I read my manuscript in December I was engaged and surprised at what I had written. I actually liked it.<br /> <br />Carpe Annum. I'm posting this manuscript (a slightly edited version of it), bit-by--bit, on my blog. Not because it's perfect, but because I can. I'm hoping for feedback, ways to improve, expand, remodel. Even more, I'm hoping for encouragement to continue writing.<br /><br />Marianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12990101542996298555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6360410252358941163.post-20210037631274960622013-02-08T05:08:44.788-08:002013-02-08T05:08:44.788-08:00Fear Fear Fear
too much of it, not enough courage
...Fear Fear Fear<br />too much of it, not enough courage<br />two steps forward, one step back<br />it rises up at the most inopportune times to strangle me into submission<br />Makes me regret the words not spoken or written<br />And yet, I'm afraid to let it go<br />enemy and friend<br />affliction and comfort<br />will there ever be an end?Josey Bozzohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01726048506211545721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6360410252358941163.post-37268066112242190552013-02-08T02:14:13.552-08:002013-02-08T02:14:13.552-08:00OH YES, AND AMEN!!!!
Well said Bonnie. Bravo!OH YES, AND AMEN!!!! <br />Well said Bonnie. Bravo!Megan Sayerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15410068162701570057noreply@blogger.com