tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8930358664981152962.post5716383243293138358..comments2024-01-14T21:28:37.623-05:00Comments on In the Shade of the Cherry Tree .... Hope Comes Home: IWSG: The Terror of CompletionZan Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13403563510118660546noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8930358664981152962.post-39223468779073776262015-06-10T14:39:37.816-04:002015-06-10T14:39:37.816-04:00Thanks, Deniz! I'll let you know about the Des...Thanks, Deniz! I'll let you know about the Desmond Morris.Zan Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13403563510118660546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8930358664981152962.post-31860966540866205572015-06-10T14:31:14.758-04:002015-06-10T14:31:14.758-04:00Hope the other contest gives you good results! Tha...Hope the other contest gives you good results! That Desmond Morris book sounds intriguing...Deniz Bevanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17134553551048836979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8930358664981152962.post-14149231249549493132015-06-05T16:15:39.929-04:002015-06-05T16:15:39.929-04:00I know what you mean about being bogged down, Raqu...I know what you mean about being bogged down, Raquel! It's fun to just write. I'll have to try it.Zan Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13403563510118660546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8930358664981152962.post-2439472638560048892015-06-05T15:03:06.952-04:002015-06-05T15:03:06.952-04:00I tend to binge write something I have no intentio...I tend to binge write something I have no intention of ever letting anyone read. I do it to get that joy of creating back. Sometimes I get so bogged down with industry this or critique partner notes that...well, it can kill the fun of it all, if you know what I mean. Just write. For you. For now. :)Raquel Byrneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12870113745683162915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8930358664981152962.post-1336527977048314472015-06-04T17:36:15.124-04:002015-06-04T17:36:15.124-04:00Thank you, Sara! yes, it was the MC that the low j...Thank you, Sara! yes, it was the MC that the low judge didn't get. She's too *old* to still be mourning childlessness. That's in the eye of the beholder. Zan Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13403563510118660546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8930358664981152962.post-54260297980576783132015-06-04T15:49:30.356-04:002015-06-04T15:49:30.356-04:00Did they break down the grade? Did they just not l...Did they break down the grade? Did they just not like the subject matter or the genre? I can't imagine you getting a 61. Not even close. I finished the beta read but my email is acting up since the move. I'll have hubby fix it as soon as he's home. S.P. Bowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09746614009206426805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8930358664981152962.post-26474133217962674012015-06-04T15:45:14.276-04:002015-06-04T15:45:14.276-04:00I did get feedback--the 65 couldn't believe my...I did get feedback--the 65 couldn't believe my 55 year old MC would still be pining for children. Ha! I have some experience at that one. I just think it's a case of not buying the premise. maybe they don't like Women's Fiction. Who knows. I have another contest to wait for the results of. Zan Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13403563510118660546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8930358664981152962.post-3241828472977483912015-06-04T02:32:49.403-04:002015-06-04T02:32:49.403-04:00That's a pretty wide range on the contest scor...That's a pretty wide range on the contest scores! But one of them giving you a 95 is excellent. I'm not sure what to recommend at this point (I'm no expert). Did you get actual feedback with the scores? I'd look through that, see what you agree with, edit as necessary, and keep moving forward. If you don't agree with their comments, stay true to yourself.Shannon Lawrencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00934641808195675935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8930358664981152962.post-57797908752239155642015-06-03T09:59:40.279-04:002015-06-03T09:59:40.279-04:00Thanks, Randi! My break is a bit of physical inabi...Thanks, Randi! My break is a bit of physical inability, and, while I'd love not to hurt, I think it's going to be good for me to step away.Zan Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13403563510118660546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8930358664981152962.post-5728694933317521462015-06-03T09:58:27.993-04:002015-06-03T09:58:27.993-04:00Yep, grades out of a possible 100 points. I'm ...Yep, grades out of a possible 100 points. I'm excited to get my beta responses in, Sara. <3Zan Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13403563510118660546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8930358664981152962.post-61046119966336612582015-06-03T09:57:36.882-04:002015-06-03T09:57:36.882-04:00Thanks, Janet! I do have the next story clear, and...Thanks, Janet! I do have the next story clear, and maybe because it's a sequel, I feel it should be easy. Not. Truly, I'm taking a bit of a break due to a problem with one of my fingers. Wish me luck on the restart!Zan Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13403563510118660546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8930358664981152962.post-40521078640757472132015-06-03T09:09:12.633-04:002015-06-03T09:09:12.633-04:00Hi Zan Marie! Sounds like you're really taking...Hi Zan Marie! Sounds like you're really taking care of business right now! I have a routine when it comes to taking breaks because I believe writers should step away from their writing now and then in order to be able to come back and look at it with fresh eyes. Hobbies include reading, hiking, visiting new places (parks, beaches, etc.) and whatever else comes my way :)<br /><br />Randi Lee, IWSG Co-Host<br />http://emotionalnovel.blogspot.com<br />http://www.randileewrites.com<br />randi leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14207001299508931034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8930358664981152962.post-86411224419099555832015-06-03T08:33:47.316-04:002015-06-03T08:33:47.316-04:00What is the contest response, are they 'grades...What is the contest response, are they 'grades'? I should have my read to you in a couple/few days. S.P. Bowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09746614009206426805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8930358664981152962.post-42612022374915477582015-06-03T08:08:58.903-04:002015-06-03T08:08:58.903-04:00You know what? I actually DO take a break - I feel...You know what? I actually DO take a break - I feel like I need it. I read more fiction and watch TV - such as binge-watching <i>Call the Midwife</i> (beautiful and gentle storytelling on that show, let me tell you).<br /><br />On the other hand, many others also say- keep writing! And I try, but it's hard. WHAT do I write? For example, I have another story idea in my head, but it's not clear enough - my characters aren't developed enough - in my head to even start writing.<br /><br />Writing a query is a good thing to have on that list since that takes about 10 years to write and might as well get started on it now!<br /><br />Good luck with the waiting!ProfeJMarie (Janet Rundquist)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10170953918491663287noreply@blogger.com