tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7545210782126483136.post8330439028271471534..comments2024-01-24T05:13:06.164-08:00Comments on Not Your Usual Suspects: Oh What A Relief It IsSusanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11286314155783213006noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7545210782126483136.post-23194790549984502832015-07-07T12:54:44.582-07:002015-07-07T12:54:44.582-07:00Hi Toni,
Uh... Well, I guess we can be a mutual ad...Hi Toni,<br />Uh... Well, I guess we can be a mutual admiration society because I totally bow down to your huge success. Over 400k books sold in your recent series!! I aspire to that! In fact, I'm hoping we can talk in NYC so I can pick your brain. I'm so happy for you! I'd be happy with half those sales. Let's talk... Thanks for swinging by. Dee J.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12299652828227486747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7545210782126483136.post-86012006157841392372015-07-07T07:01:12.839-07:002015-07-07T07:01:12.839-07:00I wish I could accomplish half of what you do! You...I wish I could accomplish half of what you do! You are amazing. My biggest relief...Finishing the first draft which will suck, but generally means the story will work (for me at least!)Toni Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09006694783089788568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7545210782126483136.post-90415882424589890272015-07-06T22:57:28.081-07:002015-07-06T22:57:28.081-07:00Uh... And I'm not anonymous. It's me!!!Uh... And I'm not anonymous. It's me!!! Dee J.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12299652828227486747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7545210782126483136.post-81850453564928325392015-07-06T22:56:48.108-07:002015-07-06T22:56:48.108-07:00Hi Anne Marie,
Fun time? What is that you speak of...Hi Anne Marie,<br />Fun time? What is that you speak of? LOL. Lately I haven't had a chance for anything of my own choosing. When I finish one job, it's a scramble to the next. I hope I don't sound whiny. I know I'm lucky. I'm just tired and stressed out too. That's why it's such a relief to get things off my plate even for just a little while. Let me know when that "extra hours" machine gets invented! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7545210782126483136.post-72294599858930559282015-07-06T21:25:18.065-07:002015-07-06T21:25:18.065-07:00So they still haven't invented the machine tha...So they still haven't invented the machine that gives us more hours in the day so we can do all those jobs we enjoy? Darn.<br /><br />I'm trying to balance everything, and lately I've been working hard to incorporate "fun" time (which is often reading time - yay!) into my daily schedule. Prioritizing and keeping an organized schedule helps, for sure!Anne Marie Beckerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17603878676306179018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7545210782126483136.post-55780198767153368382015-07-06T18:12:10.466-07:002015-07-06T18:12:10.466-07:00Hi Sue,
I don't cringe at the synopsis like ma...Hi Sue,<br />I don't cringe at the synopsis like many people. To me, it's just writing down the hero and heroine's GMC. What do they want? Why do they want it and what's stopping them from getting it. Then it's jotting down the turning points and final resolution and it's done. Anywhere from 3-5 pages. The trick is to be concise then open it up as you have the room on the page (depending on the page count requested). Maybe I'll see you at the OCC meeting. My pitch workshop might be perfect for you. Thanks for stopping in!Dee J.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12299652828227486747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7545210782126483136.post-67752356406509255172015-07-06T17:06:52.457-07:002015-07-06T17:06:52.457-07:00Mine will be having done both blogs for this week ...Mine will be having done both blogs for this week and finishing edits on current book Figuring out the best way to pitch and actually completing a synopsis. <br />I'm with you on the books though. I am never going to be one of those people who completes three books a year. And I'm ok with that.Susan B Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10752641433121011158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7545210782126483136.post-58423608360588629382015-07-06T16:43:25.350-07:002015-07-06T16:43:25.350-07:00Hi Allison,
You're funny. I've had to let ...Hi Allison,<br />You're funny. I've had to let go of the idea that I'm going to be one of those authors who make money hand over fist by releasing a book every other month. (At least for now.) The pressure isn't worth it. (For me.) I've decided my best road is doing the things that make me happy. Thanks for swinging by! Glad you liked the post!<br /><br /><br />Hi Samanthe,<br />I'll forward your regards to the b-day fur boy. LOL. But I should be honest... I don't really do it all. Things suffer, but the good thing about being an indie author is deciding my own schedule. Being the boss means I get to decide if my deadline gets pushed. Haha. Thanks for dropping in!<br /><br /><br />Hi Rita,<br />Ha! I only WISH I was the energizer bunny! I'm really ready for a nap. Or several back to back naps would be really awesome! Thanks for stopping by!<br /><br /><br />Hi Jean,<br />Oh my gosh... I never thought of myself as a workaholic. Now I'm scared because I must be one! I would not mind a deserted island though... as long as it comes with cabana boys! LOL. I don't think I'd go nuts. I'd read the stack of 200 books on my TBR pile. Thanks for dropping by! Dee J.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12299652828227486747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7545210782126483136.post-87460851860214374302015-07-06T14:20:54.853-07:002015-07-06T14:20:54.853-07:00Dee J, We workaholics need to find a deserted isla...Dee J, We workaholics need to find a deserted island. And keep busy going nuts because we have nothing to do. jean harringtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04925805990806522316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7545210782126483136.post-57829517637552544442015-07-06T14:05:47.633-07:002015-07-06T14:05:47.633-07:00Dee the energizer bunny! LOL! You go lady. Dee the energizer bunny! LOL! You go lady. Ritahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09054306874904898496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7545210782126483136.post-56908582789386163462015-07-06T13:09:15.605-07:002015-07-06T13:09:15.605-07:00Happy b-day to the fur baby!
I'm actually in...Happy b-day to the fur baby! <br /><br />I'm actually in awe of how you do it all, and have fun with everything, and make it look easy. You're smart, and you have an innate sense of what you can let slide for a little while and what has to be done NOW. (Plus the stamina to put in an occasional 2:00 a.m. writing session).Sam Beckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14705518962394643795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7545210782126483136.post-1853280483798559442015-07-06T09:50:54.929-07:002015-07-06T09:50:54.929-07:00Terrific blog and great insight. In the past, I a...Terrific blog and great insight. In the past, I also found it hard not to put too much pressure on myself to get an impossible to accomplish in a day task list done in a day. I'm finally letting go of that insanity. Now, if I can just let go of other areas where I'm a nut, then ... then ... I'd probably be less interesting : ) <br /><br />Thank you for your wise words. Allison Morsehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13461824516078831115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7545210782126483136.post-74258507065088024982015-07-06T09:45:32.914-07:002015-07-06T09:45:32.914-07:00Hi Robena,
Trust me, I'm not only exhausted wr...Hi Robena,<br />Trust me, I'm not only exhausted writing it, I'm exhausted doing it. LOL. I can't begin to describe the relief of getting that particular project off my plate. Just hoping it meets with my editor's seal of approval! Thanks for coming by!<br /><br /><br /><br />Hi Lynne,<br />Thanks! I had fun doing the narration! (And getting that edited mss out the door. It was a twofer,) I'll tell Zach you wish him a happy B-day. BTW - You are right. I feel very lucky to have all these wonderful opportunities to be creative! Life is good. Thanks for stopping in!Dee J.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12299652828227486747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7545210782126483136.post-36458440593870993982015-07-06T09:26:50.916-07:002015-07-06T09:26:50.916-07:00Hi Dee J - yes that sounds like a huge juggling ac...Hi Dee J - yes that sounds like a huge juggling act, but glad you got the book off. I think you are one truly lucky person to love all three (and creative) aspects of your work life.<br /><br />And shame on you for not naming your cutie, now I have to wish Zack (Jake?) happy 12th bd.<br />Love that dog even though I will forever screw up his name.<br />Congrats again on tackling and completing your edits, oh, and the first narration in one week! Wow.Lynne Marshallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17156587180087372120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7545210782126483136.post-57466851797575740402015-07-06T08:52:57.276-07:002015-07-06T08:52:57.276-07:00I admire authors like you, Dee J. How you juggle d...I admire authors like you, Dee J. How you juggle day jobs, writing, family, and then add in projects you love to do, plus remember to take care of yourself, and the need to refill the writing well. I'm exhausted typing all of that. :) <br />Even though I'm retired, and don't have much to juggle, I do set goals and timelines, and deadlines. There is an overwhelming sense of relief when I finish a book, or finish edits. I think it's that sense of achievement from having met a deadline. Robena Granthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18389730409379890816noreply@blogger.com