tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447544468792389936.post4487937726482691322..comments2024-02-26T21:18:23.165-08:00Comments on CHIMERAS: Book releases, crowdsource editing and the lonely life of a writerAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09922888671399516573noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447544468792389936.post-65472815623127095892014-09-07T13:50:24.740-07:002014-09-07T13:50:24.740-07:00I hope so too! ;-) Thanks so much, Teresa !!!I hope so too! ;-) Thanks so much, Teresa !!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09922888671399516573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447544468792389936.post-25947376406482416452014-09-06T17:52:07.326-07:002014-09-06T17:52:07.326-07:00What an uplifting post! Thanks for this, E.E. And ...What an uplifting post! Thanks for this, E.E. And I have to agree about the editing. I think Mosaics is a fantastic story--and I hope the word gets out there! :-)Teresa Cypherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08940430996766842518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447544468792389936.post-8378797567346878562014-09-06T06:39:53.819-07:002014-09-06T06:39:53.819-07:00thanks so much Angeline !!!thanks so much Angeline !!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09922888671399516573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447544468792389936.post-31685086507948825362014-09-06T06:39:39.817-07:002014-09-06T06:39:39.817-07:00It's what we need to keep plowing forward! tha...It's what we need to keep plowing forward! thank you PatriciaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09922888671399516573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447544468792389936.post-62276407059229305642014-09-05T21:44:11.115-07:002014-09-05T21:44:11.115-07:00Congratulations, and good luck with it all too! I ...Congratulations, and good luck with it all too! I refuse to make writing a lonely endeavour, and join as many writing groups as I can (both online and IRL), but there are always the times when you're completely alone with your story.<br /><br />By the way, your blog looks fantastic.Spanjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13893837904669368614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447544468792389936.post-38272200219901514662014-09-05T15:31:16.618-07:002014-09-05T15:31:16.618-07:00Congrats on finding some readers, and having your ...Congrats on finding some readers, and having your kids be proud you're a writer. I had a cousin email me saying she loved my book. Made my day and I still have that email.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447544468792389936.post-16148759306344623682014-09-05T06:55:18.791-07:002014-09-05T06:55:18.791-07:00awww, thank you Stephanie!!! and so great that you...awww, thank you Stephanie!!! and so great that your teenager loves to write, too! I haven't be able to pass this passion on to my kids ... yet, I'm not giving up! ;-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09922888671399516573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447544468792389936.post-90652171965411873232014-09-05T06:54:13.571-07:002014-09-05T06:54:13.571-07:00that's awesome Lyneal! I always cringe a littl...that's awesome Lyneal! I always cringe a little when my daughter tells me her friends are reading my books, but it's a great feeling, too :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09922888671399516573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447544468792389936.post-36223571146732765022014-09-05T06:53:26.161-07:002014-09-05T06:53:26.161-07:00thanks Shannon, it feels particularly good to see ...thanks Shannon, it feels particularly good to see it in the kids because as moms we always feel guilty about the time we take away from them to write ... Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09922888671399516573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447544468792389936.post-85763078314470964912014-09-05T06:38:51.729-07:002014-09-05T06:38:51.729-07:00Congrats E.E. Your energy and enthusiasm never cea...Congrats E.E. Your energy and enthusiasm never ceases to amaze me. You are incredibly prolific. I can tell by your succinct posts for IWSG and other posts you make, you are a great writer. I'm looking forward to checking out your books. I have a teenager too and know exactly what you mean. Mine is also a budding novelist. Some of my best criticism came from him. Enjoy! Enjoy! Enjoy! Stephanie Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14733161052986125051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447544468792389936.post-90097032038410917242014-09-05T02:43:59.835-07:002014-09-05T02:43:59.835-07:00I totally agree about the feeling of pride you get...I totally agree about the feeling of pride you get when your teenage son tell's you that you're cool. Mine had a similar reaction upon seeing my books, and my daughter took a few to school for her friends. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14650911851574373778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447544468792389936.post-1907243534645435392014-09-05T01:29:25.721-07:002014-09-05T01:29:25.721-07:00Interesting on the crowdsourcing. I'll have to...Interesting on the crowdsourcing. I'll have to keep that in mine. I love how your daughter reacted to your book arriving. My kids are so proud to tell people their mom's an author, but I'm not a novelist yet, just small pieces published. I can't wait to be able to see that excitement in my kids. Good luck with your book releases!Shannon Lawrencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00934641808195675935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447544468792389936.post-77246862280506174372014-09-04T21:22:18.572-07:002014-09-04T21:22:18.572-07:00I don't see crowdsourcing as "democratizi...I don't see crowdsourcing as "democratizing"... wikipedia is an example of crowdsourcing, where different people pitch in their own expertise, and when you have enough people the overall signal is significantly different than noise. Sorry, geek statistician, here. :-) So, while the idea of crowdsource writing could indeed lead to deleterious results, crowdsourcing editing makes perfect sense to me. :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09922888671399516573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447544468792389936.post-54602186694338961072014-09-04T10:45:03.315-07:002014-09-04T10:45:03.315-07:00The idea of crowdsource writing gives me hives—the...The idea of crowdsource writing gives me hives—the idea of democratizing an art form doesn't sit well, but crowdsource editing I can get on board with. Another set (or many sets) of eyes is a wonderful thing.<br /><br /><a href="http://vrbarkowski.wordpress.com" rel="nofollow">VR Barkowski</a>VR Barkowskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04927993233682731113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447544468792389936.post-42786175499191664572014-09-04T06:14:46.600-07:002014-09-04T06:14:46.600-07:00thanks Jennifer, I think the crowdsourcing in gene...thanks Jennifer, I think the crowdsourcing in general is a brilliant idea! :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09922888671399516573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447544468792389936.post-22284786868955011752014-09-04T06:12:43.657-07:002014-09-04T06:12:43.657-07:00yes, Lucinda, authors greatly appreciate that!yes, Lucinda, authors greatly appreciate that!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09922888671399516573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447544468792389936.post-86946981456955723682014-09-04T06:12:16.744-07:002014-09-04T06:12:16.744-07:00so true! thanks, Alex!so true! thanks, Alex!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09922888671399516573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447544468792389936.post-34863834226169264252014-09-04T06:08:36.143-07:002014-09-04T06:08:36.143-07:00thanks, Melissa!thanks, Melissa!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09922888671399516573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447544468792389936.post-51054097648774393772014-09-04T06:07:11.009-07:002014-09-04T06:07:11.009-07:00hehe, mine too Diane! :-)hehe, mine too Diane! :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09922888671399516573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447544468792389936.post-67627951213527829372014-09-04T06:06:32.360-07:002014-09-04T06:06:32.360-07:00thank you Michelle !thank you Michelle !Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09922888671399516573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447544468792389936.post-54641280914462546872014-09-04T06:06:17.325-07:002014-09-04T06:06:17.325-07:00thanks for being such a great beta reader Juneta! ...thanks for being such a great beta reader Juneta! :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09922888671399516573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447544468792389936.post-90712770281966586762014-09-04T05:57:11.847-07:002014-09-04T05:57:11.847-07:00You're the second person to mention "crow...You're the second person to mention "crowd source editing" this week. I love the concept. Best of luck on your new endeavor and I love how your daughter reacted. Teenagers are too genuine to fake enthusiasm like that! It sounds like she's super proud of you and that's definitely something to dance about :D<br />Cheers,<br />JenAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10280329345834868273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447544468792389936.post-69191216067102273102014-09-03T19:51:04.685-07:002014-09-03T19:51:04.685-07:00Congrats on the new book! As a reader, if I find t...Congrats on the new book! As a reader, if I find typos/inconsistencies, I usually send the author a message. Lucinda W.http://lucindawhitney.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447544468792389936.post-60347381595668188692014-09-03T11:05:45.233-07:002014-09-03T11:05:45.233-07:00Your teen is a real fan. Bet that made you feel go...Your teen is a real fan. Bet that made you feel good.<br />It is better when we can share our creations with others.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447544468792389936.post-4542838836701528362014-09-03T09:09:38.576-07:002014-09-03T09:09:38.576-07:00It DOES make a difference when we have readers car...It DOES make a difference when we have readers caring about our characters. Great post!<br /><br />IWSG #179 until Alex culls the list again.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08516493326566981116noreply@blogger.com