tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1934839663251316426.comments2023-03-25T02:09:45.255-07:00Keisha Martin Romance WriterUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger73125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1934839663251316426.post-29725974644395473852019-01-18T17:04:26.690-08:002019-01-18T17:04:26.690-08:00Thank you so much Carol, you have always inspired ...Thank you so much Carol, you have always inspired me and so glad you got back into writing, working and tending to the kids at times scheduling my writing routine is very difficult some days but as they grow older and more independent its becoming easier.Keisha Martin Romance Writerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04075320694648296594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1934839663251316426.post-18759020777722388982015-08-08T12:53:39.359-07:002015-08-08T12:53:39.359-07:00I hope you are doing well with these goals since M...I hope you are doing well with these goals since March, and what a great idea to have that calendar and to schedule your time! Good for you, for trying, because I actually gave up writing for 8 years when I was a single mom with 2 daughters and working. I figured I didn't have time, and I wasn't getting anywhere. Lost years, because I was busy and got discouraged. Then I tried again, starting in 2009. Keep up the good work! Carol Riggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14092209912983783974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1934839663251316426.post-68195834633494074392014-12-28T19:12:04.928-08:002014-12-28T19:12:04.928-08:00TY so much Carol and also for the advice, and I am...TY so much Carol and also for the advice, and I am still learning how to balance writing and university, glad to hear your great news so happy for you.Keisha Martin Romance Writerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04075320694648296594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1934839663251316426.post-38666278514287191752014-06-19T15:51:15.479-07:002014-06-19T15:51:15.479-07:00Hey, inundated with university work isn't slac...Hey, inundated with university work isn't slacking! You're doing important stuff. The writing will still be there later when the workload isn't so heavy. (Or you can squish in some quick writing exercises, like 10-15 minute ones!)Carol Riggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14092209912983783974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1934839663251316426.post-56003942976031253082013-08-24T14:16:26.228-07:002013-08-24T14:16:26.228-07:00Goodness, yes. I think writers have to have a soli...Goodness, yes. I think writers have to have a solid sense of self, because they have to withstand the opinions of others as they read that writer's book. Nope, it's usually not personal. But there are judgments and opinions formed. Good luck thickening your writerly skin. Separating yourself from your writing more will help. :)Carol Riggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14092209912983783974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1934839663251316426.post-57203560412338942752013-04-28T20:04:17.187-07:002013-04-28T20:04:17.187-07:00Carol,
Thank you so much for regularly commenting ...Carol,<br />Thank you so much for regularly commenting on my random post, I am honing my own splash of talent, and also negotiating with my characters to cooperate a tad lol.Keisha Martin Romance Writerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04075320694648296594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1934839663251316426.post-7799305618866654782013-04-28T16:49:56.326-07:002013-04-28T16:49:56.326-07:00What an excellent goal. Yes, writing does take a l...What an excellent goal. Yes, writing does take a lot of discipline and hard work, along with a splash of talent perhaps. HA, on controlling people in life vs controlling characters in stories. You'd THINK it'd be easier to control characters, but they take on a life of their own sometimes! Carol Riggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14092209912983783974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1934839663251316426.post-62240079502989796472013-04-23T19:11:25.628-07:002013-04-23T19:11:25.628-07:00Thank you Cindy for commenting on my post, your ri...Thank you Cindy for commenting on my post, your right it is a great community to be part of.Keisha Martin Romance Writerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04075320694648296594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1934839663251316426.post-79306818902207561152013-04-22T17:06:00.428-07:002013-04-22T17:06:00.428-07:00A lot of people don't realize how much discipl...A lot of people don't realize how much discipline comes with being a writer, and how much work it truly is. Fortunately, with all the information out there, and a wonderful writing community, there are so many people to help us learn and grow. Good luck with your manuscript!Cindy R. Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13488732331021750408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1934839663251316426.post-7677201516185026202013-02-23T14:19:30.684-08:002013-02-23T14:19:30.684-08:00Very true! You can decide whether to LET someone c...Very true! You can decide whether to LET someone control/bother/affect you, or...not. Easier said than done sometimes, but it can lower stresses when you can learn to let go. Good luck and best wishes!!! And exercise is SO beneficial to releasing stress. I need to do more, myself. Thanks for the reminder!Carol Riggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14092209912983783974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1934839663251316426.post-82027122573912700712013-02-23T14:19:29.922-08:002013-02-23T14:19:29.922-08:00Very true! You can decide whether to LET someone c...Very true! You can decide whether to LET someone control/bother/affect you, or...not. Easier said than done sometimes, but it can lower stresses when you can learn to let go. Good luck and best wishes!!! And exercise is SO beneficial to releasing stress. I need to do more, myself. Thanks for the reminder!Carol Riggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14092209912983783974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1934839663251316426.post-4479335773261367312013-02-12T17:05:06.379-08:002013-02-12T17:05:06.379-08:00Thank you Carol, have a great week as well.Thank you Carol, have a great week as well.Keisha Martin Romance Writerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04075320694648296594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1934839663251316426.post-22537550513764214542013-02-10T15:50:04.999-08:002013-02-10T15:50:04.999-08:00Nice stream of consciousness type of flow here. :)...Nice stream of consciousness type of flow here. :) Have a great week!Carol Riggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14092209912983783974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1934839663251316426.post-15797956160526799742013-01-10T11:03:17.385-08:002013-01-10T11:03:17.385-08:00Thanks for taking part in Reaper's release day...Thanks for taking part in Reaper's release day, Keisha! <3Cecilia Roberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04416564789369523352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1934839663251316426.post-48267373738104196702012-12-30T09:04:22.802-08:002012-12-30T09:04:22.802-08:00Nice honest post. No...while it'd be great to ...Nice honest post. No...while it'd be great to live in a world where everyone liked everyone, it just ain't happening. Not everyone will like us; I don't enjoy that idea either, but it's a fact of life. Not every agent/editor/reader will like our writing, either. It IS difficult to separate ourselves from our writing...it's a part of us, who we are. <br /><br />Best wishes as you re-evaluate and move onto new revelations. Keep sharing yourself with the people who "get" you and your writing! Here's to less stress (for all of us) in 2013! Carol Riggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14092209912983783974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1934839663251316426.post-29415651522117493922012-11-21T06:17:11.579-08:002012-11-21T06:17:11.579-08:00Wow. 6 novels That'S really great, Keisha. :)....Wow. 6 novels That'S really great, Keisha. :). I'm looking forward to reading them soon.<br /><br />Hey,,, I tagged you on The Next Big thing" over at my blog. :)Cecilia Roberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04416564789369523352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1934839663251316426.post-54600242306280811632012-10-01T16:34:57.945-07:002012-10-01T16:34:57.945-07:00Also a huge thank you to Deborah and RT for congra...Also a huge thank you to Deborah and RT for congratulating K.M, support is always great for writers.Keisha Martin Romance Writerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04075320694648296594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1934839663251316426.post-54256558715288083922012-10-01T16:33:22.162-07:002012-10-01T16:33:22.162-07:00Thank you K.M for giving me permission to intervie...Thank you K.M for giving me permission to interview you, and also my good luck winning your fabulous book,I am so happy and proud of all your accomplishments and wishing you so much success for the future.Keisha Martin Romance Writerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04075320694648296594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1934839663251316426.post-1251559006685925122012-09-30T17:51:01.378-07:002012-09-30T17:51:01.378-07:00Thanks so much R.T.!Thanks so much R.T.!Kwanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06428954660974395117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1934839663251316426.post-19010433890893818402012-09-30T04:56:08.021-07:002012-09-30T04:56:08.021-07:00Great post, K.M. Yes, publishing is an emotional r...Great post, K.M. Yes, publishing is an emotional rollar coaster. I'm glad you stuck with it!<br />Congratulations!!<br />-R.T. Wolfe<br />www.rtwolfe.comRT Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17407416281145166148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1934839663251316426.post-66608374792389038582012-09-29T08:39:58.276-07:002012-09-29T08:39:58.276-07:00Thanks for having me here Keisha. Great questions....Thanks for having me here Keisha. Great questions. So much fun.Kwanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06428954660974395117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1934839663251316426.post-5062443202443667452012-09-29T07:45:39.982-07:002012-09-29T07:45:39.982-07:00I love this post, K.M. You and I share the same te...I love this post, K.M. You and I share the same tenacity. It took many rejections - enough to paper the walls of my bathroom! - before I finally got "the call." Kudos to you for not giving up. I wish you much luck with your novel!Deborah O'Neill Cordeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13428924556722911763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1934839663251316426.post-37661132717427778232012-09-02T09:53:40.672-07:002012-09-02T09:53:40.672-07:00It took me a while to realize that the book indust...It took me a while to realize that the book industry isn't personal. It's just what you like. It's exactly like me going into a book store and picking out my favorite book. <br /><br />That said, articles like this always make me realize the insanity involved in what writers do. :/ <br /><br />I agree, a writer who might know an agent or someone in the industry might get their book published, but what happens after that? If it isn't good, it'll just sit there.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00503400522084515874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1934839663251316426.post-32834523010499341682012-08-19T10:15:08.421-07:002012-08-19T10:15:08.421-07:00Thanks Carol, for responding to the link, although...Thanks Carol, for responding to the link, although it was a great article it also made me take on another perspective, I don't necessarily believe an aspiring author will progress based on who he/she knows, it may help get them a step further but the writing will still have to stand on its own and again its subjective whether the agent will fall in love with the novel.Keisha Martin Romance Writerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04075320694648296594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1934839663251316426.post-33937643750539403942012-08-18T21:26:51.177-07:002012-08-18T21:26:51.177-07:00That IS a great article!! More writers should read...That IS a great article!! More writers should read that. It's not personal--it's a business decision. And agents are people too. Hope you are enjoying your summer! (what's left of it)Carol Riggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14092209912983783974noreply@blogger.com