tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post7686349631536890760..comments2024-03-27T03:14:07.652-04:00Comments on Seekerville: The Journey Continues: Guest Blogger Ann BrodeurMissy Tippenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05480008023330542958noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-24535454826740546732020-12-01T19:01:30.748-05:002020-12-01T19:01:30.748-05:00Clinking my glass of Root Beer against yours! :)
W...Clinking my glass of Root Beer against yours! :)<br />We are truly blessed! I think you hit it on the head, Ruthy. It's HARD work, but worth it.<br />God is good and does things all in His own beautiful time.Lee-Ann Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16757223217376371793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-61683609104859336292020-12-01T18:05:49.589-05:002020-12-01T18:05:49.589-05:00I love you both. Just sayin'.I love you both. Just sayin'.<br />Ruth Logan Hernehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11550734775151341968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-21610222397410126022020-12-01T18:04:33.480-05:002020-12-01T18:04:33.480-05:00Vince, Hahahahahahahahahaha! So true! I promised m...Vince, Hahahahahahahahahaha! So true! I promised myself years ago at a conference where a well known author was complaining or venting or whining (take your pick) about having this due and that due and the other thing due and I remember thinking how rude that was... because any of the seven aspiring authors at her table would have given anything to have a contract.<br /><br />I vowed then that I would not ever complain about deadlines or use them as an excuse.... Because anyone who's worked in a real job has deadlines every day. Only we call them "hours"....<br /><br />Ay yi yi. :)<br /><br />And I love the Timbit story, Lee-Ann. Laughing! I love Timbits! We have Tim Hortons here in WNY and they're delicious morsels!<br />Ruth Logan Hernehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11550734775151341968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-42260750884365370022020-12-01T18:01:19.905-05:002020-12-01T18:01:19.905-05:00Lee-Ann! I am so late to the party but I had a pil...Lee-Ann! I am so late to the party but I had a pile of work to finish... and I'm here now with a champagne toast to you!!!!<br /><br /><b>I AM SO HAPPY AND EXCITED FOR YOU!!!!!</b><br /><br />I know what those days, months, years and even decades of waiting are like... and how those seeds, planted long ago, are like water-waiting flowers in the desert, sitting still and silent until the water comes along. YAY!!!!! And then the desert comes alive with color! Only for us, we're not dormant.<br /><br />No, we're moms and daughters and sons and sisters and workers and so many things, so we sneak in writing time, we focus, we plan and we readjust as needed.<br /><br />You've done all that. You've paid the dues. And you know, I've so many folks who get published quickly and haven't developed that stiff backbone... and they struggle so much when the first demands are put on them. Some make it. Many don't. Because if folks go into this thinking or expecting it to be easy, the reality is a shock.<br /><br />But aren't we blessed to be doing exactly what we want to do???? <br /><br />Raising my champagne glass (with Diet Mtn. Dew) in your honor! I'm so happy for you!Ruth Logan Hernehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11550734775151341968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-78246094180534975592020-12-01T10:32:15.305-05:002020-12-01T10:32:15.305-05:00Thank you Pam. I will always be grateful for the p...Thank you Pam. I will always be grateful for the part Seekerville has played (and will continue to as well!)Lee-Ann Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16757223217376371793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-85165294060162508682020-12-01T10:31:33.672-05:002020-12-01T10:31:33.672-05:00Yay Canada! LOL
I recently saw a post that said e...Yay Canada! LOL<br /><br />I recently saw a post that said every time a Canadian apologizes a new Timbit is born (one might recognize them as "doughnut holes" or "donut holes"). So apparently we still have that reputation of being polite, apologetic and quiet - except when it comes to hockey rivalries in our home towns (Montreal vs. Toronto comes to mind...).<br /><br />I appreciate your comments Vince - and I've always enjoyed reading them.<br /><br />If only I could buy my own island!!! Ah...then think of how many MORE books I could write....<br /><br />Blessings to youLee-Ann Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16757223217376371793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-36278313648652105992020-12-01T10:15:28.696-05:002020-12-01T10:15:28.696-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Michael Patriciaahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02363646098657588159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-7735002258636595602020-12-01T00:03:11.935-05:002020-12-01T00:03:11.935-05:00Hi Lee-Ann:
So the Canadians did it again! Beat U...Hi Lee-Ann:<br /><br />So the Canadians did it again! Beat US by many years to their first Thanksgiving and last year when we had the 100th year celebration of the NFL, wouldn't you know it? The CFL was already around when the NFL started! At least Canada is polite and quite. I read a book called "The Canadians" and the author's conclusion was that all the troublemakers over the years when south and that is why it is so much more peaceful in Canada. <br /><br />Years ago I was at a hockey game in Yugoslavia, Ljubljana, and the Canadian team was thrashing the Yugo national team and the local fans kept chanting "Canada nicht gut" over and over for most of the game. They must have thought the Canadians spoke German?! No doubt about it: Canadians can play that hockey. <br /><br />Over the years I've seen Unpub Island as a tropical paradise. No deadlines. Lots of time. Pleasant breezes, loads of friends, great hope and dreams for the future. Then you leave and you experience Paradise Lost. <br /><br />Oh, well, I'll be looking for your posts on deadlines, too many writing distractions, and much more material for moths to come.<br /><br />But rejoice! <br /><br />I was checking my Kindle yesterday for a Ruth book and I notice that there were 32 Ruth Logan Herne books on my Kindle! Where does the time go?<br /><br />Good luck on you new book and great success off the island. With enough books published you may be able to buy your own island.<br /><br />Vince<br />Vincehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12707773426729777989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-21222798159112631102020-11-30T18:38:56.108-05:002020-11-30T18:38:56.108-05:00Thanks, Ann. It is strange, though, because I was ...Thanks, Ann. It is strange, though, because I was able to write reviews for other books at the time I was trying to do yours. So there must be another reason.Sandy Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11920692341258066387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-48799489561123191652020-11-30T18:34:09.241-05:002020-11-30T18:34:09.241-05:00Congratulations on your new book. I loved reading ...Congratulations on your new book. I loved reading about your journey to publication and the part Seekerville played in it.Pam Hillmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08604636348596615139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-24731045077512977222020-11-30T18:03:37.725-05:002020-11-30T18:03:37.725-05:00I'm grabbing a tissue and still teary! :)I'm grabbing a tissue and still teary! :)Debby Giustihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09463321611980242375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-30455342374292843042020-11-30T17:49:55.623-05:002020-11-30T17:49:55.623-05:00Oh, Debby - now you're making me teary!
It...Oh, Debby - now you're making me teary! <br />It's such a blessing to stand on the other side of something and see God's hand gently leading and guiding us to the place we are today. And yes, this story reminds me that everything happens in God's time - even if I'm anxious for things to move along.<br />I can't ever express my gratitude enough for the writers who give of themselves every week on Seekerville. God is blessing each of you!<br />(and here's a box of tissue.... :) )Lee-Ann Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16757223217376371793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-13775969735169127892020-11-30T17:35:29.371-05:002020-11-30T17:35:29.371-05:00Oh, Ann, what a beautiful story of your journey to...Oh, Ann, what a beautiful story of your journey to publication! I'm crying. Really! It's cold and blustery outside, and I'm at my computer wrapped in a lap blanket and crying. You've brought back so many memories of my first attempts to write a story. Plus, I could see God's hand in your life just as he was there for me whenever I got discouraged or wondered if I'd ever sell. <br /><br />Congrats on your debut! The story sounds delightful. Truly a must read! We're all so proud of you and appreciate the praise you heaped on our blogspot, but you're the author who wrote the story and who had the determination and wherewithal to persevere...and that made all the difference!<br /><br />Looking forward to how God will lead you in the days ahead. I see bestseller in your future and that makes me very happy indeed!<br /><br />Hugs and love!Debby Giustihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09463321611980242375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-37531283864678844012020-11-30T14:58:31.236-05:002020-11-30T14:58:31.236-05:00Sandy, I'm so happy to hear you snagged a copy...Sandy, I'm so happy to hear you snagged a copy and thought it was good.<br />What I know of Amazon is that shoppers that buy $50 worth of merchandise per year are able to leave reviews (and you have to scroll way down to the bottom of the page to see where the leave a review button is). However, if you can't leave a review there, the book is on Good Reads and anyone can leave a review there (if you have an account - it's free and a great go-to place to find new books).<br />Thanks for stopping by! Lee-Ann Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16757223217376371793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-17219229434827517912020-11-30T14:54:29.507-05:002020-11-30T14:54:29.507-05:00:) Yay! Candee did an amazing job with my edits. C...:) Yay! Candee did an amazing job with my edits. Can't say enough good things about working with her. Looking forward to your upcoming release.<br />That's so cool that a teacher planted the writing seed for you too!Lee-Ann Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16757223217376371793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-64288292330288409722020-11-30T14:31:34.626-05:002020-11-30T14:31:34.626-05:00Congratulations, Ann. I read the book and it is go...Congratulations, Ann. I read the book and it is good. Do you know why Amazon doesn't have a place to leave a review for it? I was going to write one, but I couldn't find a place. I am also thankful to Seekerville and all the writer friends I have made here.Sandy Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11920692341258066387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-43848034425678203982020-11-30T14:11:03.456-05:002020-11-30T14:11:03.456-05:00Congratulations!
Fun fact. We share an Anaiah edit...Congratulations!<br />Fun fact. We share an Anaiah editor. :-) Candee helped edit my January 21 release.<br />And yes, isn't is awesome how God puts those people we need into our life all along the way and we might not even notice it until later? The one who got me started thinking I could actually do this was my eighth grade English teacher, Lisa Brown. She's a published author, and the first I'd ever met in real life. It made it seem more achievable.Amy Anguishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08227138959392552195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-89769261245541918592020-11-30T14:04:38.564-05:002020-11-30T14:04:38.564-05:00Thank you Jan.
I'm just glad my gratefulness c...Thank you Jan.<br />I'm just glad my gratefulness came through. Writing is often depicted as a lonely profession, but looking back on my journey, I can honestly say it's anything but.<br />Lee-Ann Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16757223217376371793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-415170568413417952020-11-30T14:02:27.044-05:002020-11-30T14:02:27.044-05:00Thank you Wilani - aren't they an amazing grou...Thank you Wilani - aren't they an amazing group of writers?<br />Thankful right along with you. :)Lee-Ann Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16757223217376371793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-42768230803719031782020-11-30T14:00:59.205-05:002020-11-30T14:00:59.205-05:00Thanks Mary! LOVE hanging around with you guys.Thanks Mary! LOVE hanging around with you guys.Lee-Ann Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16757223217376371793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-51565735445396926902020-11-30T14:00:28.124-05:002020-11-30T14:00:28.124-05:00Oh Erica - wish I could be there catching the conf...Oh Erica - wish I could be there catching the confetti and sampling your cake!!<br />Seekerville is such a wonderful group of people and I love how everyone is so encouraging, but also willing to share the hard stuff too.<br />Lee-Ann Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16757223217376371793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-53244040116964166782020-11-30T13:58:22.622-05:002020-11-30T13:58:22.622-05:00Thank you Mindy. I hope you enjoy the read!
You ar...Thank you Mindy. I hope you enjoy the read!<br />You are so right - it wasn't until I sat down to write this post that I realized just how many people have been there for me through the journey. <br />So thankful for the Seekers and I'm looking forward to more writers sailing off the island. :)Lee-Ann Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16757223217376371793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-55300338597922882712020-11-30T13:56:32.708-05:002020-11-30T13:56:32.708-05:00Thank you Glynis. A lot of people put a lot of wor...Thank you Glynis. A lot of people put a lot of work into it so it makes my heart happy to hear positive comments. :)Lee-Ann Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16757223217376371793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-22103763927471939672020-11-30T13:55:47.082-05:002020-11-30T13:55:47.082-05:00Thanks Carrie! Thanks for hosting me today. :) :)Thanks Carrie! Thanks for hosting me today. :) :)Lee-Ann Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16757223217376371793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-79492291306910578322020-11-30T13:55:26.608-05:002020-11-30T13:55:26.608-05:00Thanks Missy. I'm just so honored to be here. ...Thanks Missy. I'm just so honored to be here. Can't thank each of you enough for all the posts you've shared over the years.<br /><br />Glad you like the cover. The artist captured the mood of Chapter one well. :)Lee-Ann Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16757223217376371793noreply@blogger.com