tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1173456260059938165.post6730609083251844080..comments2023-11-02T01:28:14.306-07:00Comments on Sioux's Page: The Power of SharingSioux Roslawskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17924021828536277618noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1173456260059938165.post-44391253535728083322015-10-14T13:30:26.087-07:002015-10-14T13:30:26.087-07:00I appreciate Gerry's advice! And your birth mo...I appreciate Gerry's advice! And your birth mother's story sounds like a gem in the making.Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02141883867104777688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1173456260059938165.post-26377127728760655502015-10-07T19:38:50.755-07:002015-10-07T19:38:50.755-07:00And was Sas with you? ;)And was Sas with you? ;)Sioux Roslawskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17924021828536277618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1173456260059938165.post-12360563052630466432015-10-07T19:38:12.079-07:002015-10-07T19:38:12.079-07:00Pat--I wouldn't go THAT far. CS has not liked ...Pat--I wouldn't go THAT far. CS has not liked my stuff lately.<br /><br />But onto you...Your historical fiction piece is intriguing. A NaNoWriMo that rises, like a phoenix... alive again!<br /><br />Yes, dive in. The character (the wife) will take you along on the journey.Sioux Roslawskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17924021828536277618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1173456260059938165.post-49575761968864821182015-10-07T19:34:53.169-07:002015-10-07T19:34:53.169-07:00Cathy--Almost always I preface my suggestions with...Cathy--Almost always I preface my suggestions with, "It could just be me, but..." or "You might consider..." I am way off wrong too often.<br /><br />Encouragement IS important. A pat on the back, a chuckle in the right place--it keeps us going.Sioux Roslawskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17924021828536277618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1173456260059938165.post-86329711945524974592015-10-07T19:31:40.128-07:002015-10-07T19:31:40.128-07:00Lisa--Knowing you, if you can find the time in bet...Lisa--Knowing you, if you can find the time in between the series of books you're working on, and if it's something you want to do, you CAN write a book about Papa Claro... by talking to those who knew him in his former lives, by talking to your hubby.<br /><br />(I hope you're feeling 100% now.)<br />Sioux Roslawskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17924021828536277618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1173456260059938165.post-58341122602977714392015-10-07T19:27:18.932-07:002015-10-07T19:27:18.932-07:00Val--That's a way of "shoveling" tha...Val--That's a way of "shoveling" that works--especially with those who really and truly are NOT smart.Sioux Roslawskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17924021828536277618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1173456260059938165.post-43783711840974054562015-10-07T19:25:18.216-07:002015-10-07T19:25:18.216-07:00Donna--You DO belong to a great critique group. Yo...Donna--You DO belong to a great critique group. You and I are both quite fortunate.Sioux Roslawskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17924021828536277618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1173456260059938165.post-59791805035130956632015-10-07T19:24:26.375-07:002015-10-07T19:24:26.375-07:00Shay--Don't worry about it. And if you ARE so ...Shay--Don't worry about it. And if you ARE so inclined, you have plenty of time. I am at least 15,000 words away from finishing this version...<br /><br />I hope you're feeling better soon, and that any unpleasant "stuff" completely clears up even sooner.Sioux Roslawskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17924021828536277618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1173456260059938165.post-8584603300814002402015-10-07T17:08:47.636-07:002015-10-07T17:08:47.636-07:00Claudia--I'll keep my fingers crossed that tho...Claudia--I'll keep my fingers crossed that those editors agree...Sioux Roslawskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17924021828536277618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1173456260059938165.post-49891247950208582222015-10-07T10:33:59.362-07:002015-10-07T10:33:59.362-07:00Writers helping writers, that's what it's ...Writers helping writers, that's what it's all about. I boogie-woogied on a street corner with a guitar player today as I was leaving Steak & Shake. That qualifies.Linda O'Connellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15982895073903619018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1173456260059938165.post-52415628586157954252015-10-07T05:41:59.808-07:002015-10-07T05:41:59.808-07:00Sioux, I'm so glad you're going to send th...Sioux, I'm so glad you're going to send that story to CS. It's a beautiful and inspirational piece that I feel certain will fit what the editors are seeking. <br /><br />Meanwhile, thanks for the writing tips. I've been gathering my thoughts on a long ago NaNo story-historical fiction- on the wife of a very well known figure from history. There are so many blank spaces in her Pat Wahlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01138619912065680084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1173456260059938165.post-73142185871236745582015-10-06T09:20:17.188-07:002015-10-06T09:20:17.188-07:00Hmmm...I don't know about advice, but I try to...Hmmm...I don't know about advice, but I try to give encouragement every day. I know how much it means to me to have someone give a pat on the back so I try to give back. (And you really can't go wrong with an encouraging word. I have, on the other hand, given advice that was was dead wrong!)Cathy C. Hallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16491874468936336577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1173456260059938165.post-37251190289732268162015-10-06T02:40:36.297-07:002015-10-06T02:40:36.297-07:00What have I given" in the form of advice? &qu...What have I given" in the form of advice? "Don't come near me, I'm sick," has been the only advice I've dished out recently (I've had the flu). Advice received? A ton, and too much to mention. I keep my ears open and the filter on. :)<br /><br />Nonfiction is tough for me, not joyous writing. It always feels more like a term paper, so I tend to avoid it unless it&#Lisa Ricard Clarohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15014582949326182166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1173456260059938165.post-6327795178697220672015-10-05T19:11:07.016-07:002015-10-05T19:11:07.016-07:00Some good advice given to me by a former co-worker...Some good advice given to me by a former co-worker and 4th grade teacher was: If you want to persuade somebody to do something, don't TELL them, but say, "If you were smart, you would..." That gets them going. They don't want to appear not-smart.Valhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13025832536749983018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1173456260059938165.post-48011157217398899922015-10-05T18:33:29.996-07:002015-10-05T18:33:29.996-07:00Writers are not only creative, but also generous. ...Writers are not only creative, but also generous. It's great that Pat inspired you to write your story.<br />My critique group is always helpful and generous with advice. Whenever I bring something in for critique it becomes a better piece of writing.<br />Donna Volkenannthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04540727800410234483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1173456260059938165.post-41547599589651217132015-10-05T16:20:42.289-07:002015-10-05T16:20:42.289-07:00I'll send a recipe if I get the chance, Sioux....I'll send a recipe if I get the chance, Sioux. I've been sick and dealing with a lot of stuff just lately. Thank you for asking me.Fireblossomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07040525704916368792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1173456260059938165.post-34211874776077616722015-10-05T05:04:43.420-07:002015-10-05T05:04:43.420-07:00Isn't it great when ideas pop! Sounds like you...Isn't it great when ideas pop! Sounds like you attended a great speaker and glad you got some strong ideas. I need a boost right now myself. I had a pretty good idea on a piece of fiction...a friend told me how she thought the story should go. I didn't see it, but in the end tried her angle. It worked!! Now if editors will only agree......Bookiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12043111213031211794noreply@blogger.com