tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594341074652821017.post4348943259423726616..comments2023-08-14T10:44:59.007-04:00Comments on Novel Spaces: Summer of the Big Burn-OutKeVin K.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14792797517571690942noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594341074652821017.post-40748813964174129102015-09-21T18:05:43.712-04:002015-09-21T18:05:43.712-04:00To misquote Macbeth, "the love that follows u...To misquote <i>Macbeth</i>, "the love that follows us sometimes is our trouble." Too many obligations, too much splitting up of ourselves and not enough of the solitude we need to function as writers, too many disappointments...<br /><br />Then it all comes around again. Glad to hear the air is clearer all around.Liane Spicerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05035607144500219524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594341074652821017.post-90236176108134874302015-09-17T13:29:53.665-04:002015-09-17T13:29:53.665-04:00What a lovely post, describing what so many of us ...What a lovely post, describing what so many of us feel - I do my fair share of foot dragging. But sometimes the smallest thing may make all the difference and remind me to enjoy the ride. Thanks Sunny!Lida Siderishttp://www.lidasideris.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594341074652821017.post-82461368530588620512015-09-16T15:43:20.593-04:002015-09-16T15:43:20.593-04:00We all benefit, Sunny, when you keep on keeping on...We all benefit, Sunny, when you keep on keeping on. I spoke at a book club meeting in my town last night, and I started out by resenting the time it would take because I wanted to be writing. Then, everyone was so nice and so complimentary that I came home feeling great. I made new connections, too. Loved your article.Joyce Ann Brownhttp://www.joyceannbrown.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594341074652821017.post-43460509085884637012015-09-15T23:58:58.762-04:002015-09-15T23:58:58.762-04:00What a great piece and what perfect timing..yes, f...What a great piece and what perfect timing..yes, feeling overwhelmed and unappreciated. apparently I'm not alone. Thank you for sharing.Maria G. Swanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07384095440573328378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594341074652821017.post-43779146284119122402015-09-15T21:10:27.515-04:002015-09-15T21:10:27.515-04:00I'm so glad that you embraced the opportunity ...I'm so glad that you embraced the opportunity to put yourself out there. There are days I feel like there's little point in promoting, but I find I've never once regretted putting in the time to write a blog, post something on social media, or do a book signing or a library talk. Well done, Sunny! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594341074652821017.post-24686789903018413102015-09-15T14:17:27.461-04:002015-09-15T14:17:27.461-04:00Over the past couple of years I've had some ma...Over the past couple of years I've had some major life-changing events take over. The most recent knocked me right out of my writing life. However, I'm really starting to miss writing, and yes, even promoting. Hopefully in the next couple of months I'll be back in front of my computer screen, living the life I love. Excellent post, Sunny! Thanks for the reminder about how much things can change when we least expect it.<br />Marja McGrawMarjahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09528164359512905392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594341074652821017.post-41063524871060066932015-09-15T12:56:06.415-04:002015-09-15T12:56:06.415-04:00You know, this "confession" was sort of ...You know, this "confession" was sort of hard for me because I do feel like I'm looking a gift horse in the mouth and daring it to bite. What happens when you achieve your goal and it's not the easy ride to success/self-completion you thought it would be? Very heartening to know other authors have those moments. I feel like I'm on a treadmill, running to keep up. Your words are reassuring. It's just something we go through in our weaker moments. One good book sale and the clouds disappear! Sunny Frazierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03693884364418711551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594341074652821017.post-13513693842979019522015-09-15T12:19:14.393-04:002015-09-15T12:19:14.393-04:00Great post, Sunny, and a reminder to us all to be ...Great post, Sunny, and a reminder to us all to be grateful for every opportunity we're given to promote our books. "Life" can sometimes sap our creative energy but, as Chris mentioned, we need to take a deep breath and push on. For me, it's all about finding balance, juggling family responsibilities, writing time and time to promote. But, when all is said and done, I wouldn't trade my writing life for anything in the world!Patricia Gligor's Writers Forumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16801554698484928100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594341074652821017.post-72421862251702871442015-09-15T12:05:54.514-04:002015-09-15T12:05:54.514-04:00Great blog Sunny. Keeping yourself balanced is muy...Great blog Sunny. Keeping yourself balanced is muy importante (translated: very important)!! I hope the fires get contained soon, too many homes and people in harms way. <br /><br />I have to remind myself to take deep breaths and pull the reigns in all the time. One of the things that happens if I don't is my writing stinks..I don't have the energy to be uber-creative and keep it all going for a whole story, or worse, novel..<br /><br />HANG IN THERE!<br /><br />ChrisAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04001153274063604397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594341074652821017.post-66635029262652701842015-09-15T11:17:02.640-04:002015-09-15T11:17:02.640-04:00As always, Sunny, a great blog. Good information ...As always, Sunny, a great blog. Good information to remind us to view such things not as interruptions, but as opportunities. We are all praying that some really drenching rains find their way to all of California. It is frightening to see the destruction of the fires. Thanks for another good read.James R. Callanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01881383886396988540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594341074652821017.post-40039548451239426442015-09-15T10:34:50.684-04:002015-09-15T10:34:50.684-04:00Yes, hoping for a rain of many kinds, rain to stop...Yes, hoping for a rain of many kinds, rain to stop the fires, and rain of good fortune on all our careers.Charles Gramlichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02052592247572253641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594341074652821017.post-87017966637805645482015-09-15T10:20:13.901-04:002015-09-15T10:20:13.901-04:00A good reminder to those of us in the business for...A good reminder to those of us in the business for so many years. Not only do we feel the pressure of too much to do, there's also the thought that with only a few years remaining in our career we have to make them count for something. We all began with the urge to have our words read and appreciated. To say something of importance along with entertaining our readers with our stories. <br />After finishing a book, beginning another and promoting A Savage Grace, which came out last week, I can join you Sunny in feeling pushed. Yet the writing still grips me and I have to continue can't stop. Hope your fires subside now and you can breathe good clean air again.Velda Brothertonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08418777283450828502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594341074652821017.post-87604684079718580162015-09-15T10:00:13.368-04:002015-09-15T10:00:13.368-04:00Good one. I'm feeling more than a little overw...Good one. I'm feeling more than a little overwhelmed on the eve of the launch of THE RIGHT WRONG THING. A mix of excitement, feeling buried in my to-do list and longing to get back to my quiet writing routine and finish book three. Glad to know I'm not the only one.Ellen Kirschmanhttp://www.ellenkirschman.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594341074652821017.post-57145969163114366462015-09-15T04:00:52.851-04:002015-09-15T04:00:52.851-04:00I'm on the East side of the U.S., but we are a...I'm on the East side of the U.S., but we are all watching the horror of those fires over there. This was an interesting post. I could feel that whole thought process you and Lorie went through with the library gig as you told us about it. I can sure understand, but what a happy ending. You took the opportunity even with the misgivings and then it turned out successful. Stories like this encourage me to keep pushing on. authorlindathornehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02605805996356003012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594341074652821017.post-18778535636968641822015-09-15T00:59:36.078-04:002015-09-15T00:59:36.078-04:00I've gotten there more than once recently. Com...I've gotten there more than once recently. Commitments to all phases of my life, coming do all at the same time. <br />YIKES<br />The morning pages help me when I remember to do them. Picking one spot to clean (the whole place is a mess!) helps since it's some sort of progress. Amazingly just going outside to walk around for 5-10 minutes makes a difference...go figure!Mona Karelhttp://mona-karel.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594341074652821017.post-75788924037645258312015-09-14T21:52:14.355-04:002015-09-14T21:52:14.355-04:00We didn't know what we were signing up for, di...We didn't know what we were signing up for, did we? It all looked so inviting. I don't want to get jaded and it shocked me to find out that I was headed down that road. I mean, come on! I sit at my computer in my jammies, sip coffee, don't answer to a boss and take naps when I feel like it. What the heck am I complaining for???<br /> Sunny Frazierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03693884364418711551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594341074652821017.post-79845190800329009772015-09-14T16:56:07.569-04:002015-09-14T16:56:07.569-04:00This was a wonderful reminder to be thankful for t...This was a wonderful reminder to be thankful for those sometimes thankless tasks a writer must do to keep ahead of the game. Thanks. I loved this. Tierney JamesTierney Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04128690134598491548noreply@blogger.com