tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post1833830051554304490..comments2024-03-10T10:34:02.181+02:00Comments on The Alliterative Allomorph: This is why I still can't tell people I'm an author.Jessica Bellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10889900730906728317noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-74882121350415000152012-11-27T15:39:18.028+02:002012-11-27T15:39:18.028+02:00I'm with Mina. "If by one of those author...I'm with Mina. "If by one of those authors you mean one who spent years writing, editing, and proofing a book, produced it, published it, spends every spare moment getting the word out and eals with crap from people who don't understand that the written word no longer has to live in bookstores (and in fact, doing so is no longer the norm), then yes, I am one of those authors."ShaunaKelleyWriteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04654367734305011629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-23510257585791915982012-11-27T06:22:52.657+02:002012-11-27T06:22:52.657+02:00Where I live if you're not in Barnes and Noble...Where I live if you're not in Barnes and Noble you don't exist. Karen Jones Gowenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01153821980625034810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-10356177488565286692012-11-27T01:44:55.355+02:002012-11-27T01:44:55.355+02:00Yeah, you're one of *those* authors who, inste...Yeah, you're one of *those* authors who, instead of talking about writing and publishing a book, actually made it happen. I think that's a super groovy type of author and folks who don't are ign'ant (and thoughtless, <br />AND insensitive). What the heck do *they* know? Nothin', that's what. :-)<br /><a href="http://minalobo.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Some Dark Romantic</a>Mina Lobohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10173895884776280826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-13408646803812584152012-11-26T23:50:31.181+02:002012-11-26T23:50:31.181+02:00I tell them that I write books as a hobby and leav...I tell them that I write books as a hobby and leave it at that. That seems to work fairly well. For some reason, immediately declaring myself not of the professional writing world heads those annoying comments off at the pass. <br /><br />Truthfully, though, I don't mention my writing to anyone that I know offline. It's just better that way. Cynthia Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14595677706434920552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-36468610567610705062012-11-26T22:28:24.146+02:002012-11-26T22:28:24.146+02:00yeah i really don't talk about it at all eithe...yeah i really don't talk about it at all either. Though most of the people who find out are genuinely curious and supportive, sometimes i just need to not talk about or think about being a writerSarah Ahiershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02795455714801965956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-7701192604610310412012-11-26T20:23:17.726+02:002012-11-26T20:23:17.726+02:00Perceptions/assumptions are hard to break. Why di...Perceptions/assumptions are hard to break. Why didn't the stranger ask what you write? Did the conversation get that far?<br /><br />Shrug it off. Who says you have to accept that judgment, especially by a stranger?D.G. Hudsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06213237734772028645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-46604213061076061762012-11-26T19:12:48.044+02:002012-11-26T19:12:48.044+02:00Thank you, sugar :-)Thank you, sugar :-)Jessica Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10889900730906728317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-51773815729394970482012-11-26T19:12:34.830+02:002012-11-26T19:12:34.830+02:00Haha, yes, that should be my moto. "the rest ...Haha, yes, that should be my moto. "the rest are idiots" :-)Jessica Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10889900730906728317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-90989031695100912752012-11-26T19:12:10.550+02:002012-11-26T19:12:10.550+02:00I don't know why, Lee! It looks fine on my end...I don't know why, Lee! It looks fine on my end :( funny!Jessica Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10889900730906728317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-33518517020099649182012-11-26T19:11:50.671+02:002012-11-26T19:11:50.671+02:00totally and utterlytotally and utterlyJessica Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10889900730906728317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-81496391492742577412012-11-26T19:11:40.025+02:002012-11-26T19:11:40.025+02:00Haha. Yes, they should get a smack.Haha. Yes, they should get a smack.Jessica Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10889900730906728317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-26718289128752778272012-11-26T19:11:25.283+02:002012-11-26T19:11:25.283+02:00MWAH!MWAH!Jessica Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10889900730906728317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-63384636002259413252012-11-26T19:11:11.121+02:002012-11-26T19:11:11.121+02:00Yeah, I try not to talk about it with non-writers ...Yeah, I try not to talk about it with non-writers generally. I can't hack it.Jessica Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10889900730906728317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-31932733943672039282012-11-26T19:10:42.893+02:002012-11-26T19:10:42.893+02:00Haha. I hope so.Haha. I hope so.Jessica Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10889900730906728317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-54088387978656202712012-11-26T19:10:32.482+02:002012-11-26T19:10:32.482+02:00That's it. Delusional. *sigh*That's it. Delusional. *sigh*Jessica Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10889900730906728317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-82420997572244076612012-11-26T19:10:11.559+02:002012-11-26T19:10:11.559+02:00You're lucky!You're lucky!Jessica Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10889900730906728317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-25398549189784595342012-11-26T19:09:55.583+02:002012-11-26T19:09:55.583+02:00Thanks, Hilary.Thanks, Hilary.Jessica Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10889900730906728317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-89714569377776326972012-11-26T19:09:40.495+02:002012-11-26T19:09:40.495+02:00Yeah, I think it's probably a European thing!Yeah, I think it's probably a European thing!Jessica Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10889900730906728317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-71415276589393192052012-11-26T18:09:38.851+02:002012-11-26T18:09:38.851+02:00Don't worry, I'm afraid soon THOSE will be...Don't worry, I'm afraid soon THOSE will be the only authors, regardless of whose stamp is on the spine. It's sad. I always LURVED bookstores. <br /><br />You're an amazing writer, and if short-sighted people want to miss out, there's not a thing you can do about it~ ((hugs)) <3LTMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05239077455322030275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-33125448839918310852012-11-26T17:55:25.142+02:002012-11-26T17:55:25.142+02:00There are those who are authors...and rest are idi...There are those who are authors...and rest are idiots! No, not really, but many don't have a clue or a kind heart.Karen Baldwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01522178275164058849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-67444946219504557992012-11-26T17:14:11.521+02:002012-11-26T17:14:11.521+02:00This is so weird. Your blog page is absolutely hu...This is so weird. Your blog page is absolutely huge on my screen. I'd say it's in my settings except that your's is the only blog that has been showing up like this. I have to scroll across the screen to read it. Best I can figure is you've really hit the big time. You're a big time author!<br /><br />Lee<br /><a href="http://tossingitout.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Tossing It Out</a><br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-49504666097892983492012-11-26T16:17:06.246+02:002012-11-26T16:17:06.246+02:00Doesn't that just drive you nuts?Doesn't that just drive you nuts?Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-21134248686060217312012-11-26T15:59:58.210+02:002012-11-26T15:59:58.210+02:00Oh, UGH! The Norms can be so thoughtless, lol. Bad...Oh, UGH! The Norms can be so thoughtless, lol. Bad stranger, bad.Misty Watershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17298645748620886228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-8007315569839270222012-11-26T15:42:31.570+02:002012-11-26T15:42:31.570+02:00I liked this post until I read the phrase 'tho...I liked this post until I read the phrase 'those authors.' That stings. But you know what, the mentality of the public is changing when it comes to writers and how they get their work out there. The change might be slow, but it's coming. All people want is quality to read. I, for one, and thrilled you've taken the risks you have. You inspire me. S.A. Larsenッhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06241633272588383935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-58076004574751569012012-11-26T14:51:15.557+02:002012-11-26T14:51:15.557+02:00That does seem like a ridiculous standard. This ki...That does seem like a ridiculous standard. This kind of crap is exactly why I don't talk about being a writer (except when my family embarrasses me by telling someone, and I have to <i>explain</i>).Matthew MacNishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03264738483763244969noreply@blogger.com