tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post116528544296978791..comments2023-10-11T09:22:33.136-04:00Comments on Paperback Writer: Three Wise WomenUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger56125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-1165552869123072472006-12-07T23:41:00.000-05:002006-12-07T23:41:00.000-05:00My best friend Colleen. We met online through a w...My best friend Colleen. We met online through a writing group 8 years ago and have seen our friendship grow into something I never imagined. She is there when I need her most. She guides and supports me I think everything is lost.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-1165552284941224682006-12-07T23:31:00.000-05:002006-12-07T23:31:00.000-05:00Michelle Rowen, she's my guiding light.Love your b...Michelle Rowen, she's my guiding light.<BR/><BR/>Love your blog PBW! Thank you for sharing all with us, including the nanites.Bonnie Staringhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15617661715759556106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-1165542755054011712006-12-07T20:52:00.000-05:002006-12-07T20:52:00.000-05:00You're right. It has to be the nanite thing.Are yo...<I>You're right. It has to be the nanite thing.</I><BR/><BR/>Are you sure? I'd have sworn it was the superb writing, the masterful plot weaving, and all that stuff that makes me wish I could be a fraction as good. I'm crushed.<BR/><BR/>This is not an entry...although <I>A Hand to Guide Me</I> sounds good. I have <I>Talyn</I> signed in hard cover and am awaiting my paperback copies.<BR/><BR/>There's a whole slew of people who had a hand in guiding me -- many of them continue to.<BR/><BR/>My parents, Mrs. Reusch, Mrs. Koenig, Mr. Jim Kerr, Mr. Jim Rose, Holly Lisle, Mrs. Cooper (my first tough as nails boss), Monica Jackson, and yes, even that evil mind-control freak Sheila Kelly has had a hand in shaping me. That only scratches the surface. I'd go on for days to even begin to capture people who have influenced me. Keep up the good work.Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01805501348812702651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-1165539845539292442006-12-07T20:04:00.000-05:002006-12-07T20:04:00.000-05:00Don't enter me in the contest please...you've done...Don't enter me in the contest please...you've done more than enough for me already.<BR/><BR/>And that's my answer. You played a big role in landing me where I am. When I was ready to quit, you encouraged me to stay strong and not let life get in the way.<BR/><BR/>And I can't leave out Stephanie Tyler for being a rock and a hero. And Alison Kent for being my very first mentor. The gals at WM for being there to listen to me whine.<BR/><BR/>So many more, but you didn't ask for a novel. :)<BR/><BR/>Thanks, PBW...you really made a difference!Larissa Ionehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18242815352060918244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-1165537434312989742006-12-07T19:23:00.000-05:002006-12-07T19:23:00.000-05:00Holly Lisle. Her "Mugging the Muse", to be exact. ...Holly Lisle. Her "Mugging the Muse", to be exact. It's hands down the best book on writing I have read, and dipping into random parts of it always acts as inspiration combined with a well-placed kick in the seat of the pants.Nandinihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01668111291110001664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-1165533475630978692006-12-07T18:17:00.000-05:002006-12-07T18:17:00.000-05:00Sheesh- after spending nearly seven hours on Holly...Sheesh- after spending nearly seven hours on Holly's site in just one day...and multiple other visits on other days, I would have to say Holly has had a huge impact on my writing over the last year. <BR/>I visit her site daily. (I even click on the people who visit her)<BR/><BR/>--short comment today, I just got home from a colonoscopy. (ugh)<BR/>KayKayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11884806128727002408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-1165532450410827722006-12-07T18:00:00.000-05:002006-12-07T18:00:00.000-05:00I would have to say that Deborah my critiquing par...I would have to say that Deborah my critiquing partner has been the biggest help for me this year with my writing. She lets me know where things need work without making me feel discouraged, and also lets me know when I've gotten things right. <BR/><BR/>As for the brain washing, does that come with conditioner 'cause I've got some seriously split ends. <BR/><BR/>AnnAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17968479919482739686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-1165528632845430082006-12-07T16:57:00.000-05:002006-12-07T16:57:00.000-05:00My Grandma. I want to be her when I grow up. ;)My Grandma. I want to be her when I grow up. ;)Honeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16363215253102968043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-1165528417796442472006-12-07T16:53:00.000-05:002006-12-07T16:53:00.000-05:00I'm with Valerie on this one; the Saturday morning...I'm with Valerie on this one; the Saturday morning (for me) Think Tanks at FM were an eye-opener. They were sometimes hosted by some mind-controlling lunatic called <I>Stardoc</I>.<BR/><BR/>Andre Norton for writing <I>Moon of Three Rings</I><BR/><BR/>And my grandmother who's subtle, but hateful attitude, directed me to write rather than to rage.Jaye Patrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05595648222196000153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-1165523152444362322006-12-07T15:25:00.000-05:002006-12-07T15:25:00.000-05:00My mother also, for always encouraging me as a wri...My mother also, for always encouraging me as a writer : )Robin Baynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02640632701164428942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-1165522306713248862006-12-07T15:11:00.000-05:002006-12-07T15:11:00.000-05:00My mother for guiding me in more ways than I proba...My mother for guiding me in more ways than I probably even realize, but especially for teaching me to love reading and books as much as she does. I'm very grateful for that gift.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-1165520804567634062006-12-07T14:46:00.000-05:002006-12-07T14:46:00.000-05:00Close to home, I'd have to say my mom and my dh. M...Close to home, I'd have to say my mom and my dh. Mom has always been my champion in believing that I can do anything and trying to convince me of that 'fact'. *g* My dh gave me the opportunity to try the impossible. :) Then there's the online friend, who's helped me more than she'll EVER realize.Jordan Summershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00437563784716604402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-1165519656035302062006-12-07T14:27:00.000-05:002006-12-07T14:27:00.000-05:00My husband has definitely been the inspiration in ...My husband has definitely been the inspiration in my universe.travelerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06191803578622949052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-1165519154308256982006-12-07T14:19:00.000-05:002006-12-07T14:19:00.000-05:00It has to be my mother. As my children are becomi...It has to be my mother. As my children are becoming adults I try to give them the respect she has always shown me.Maureenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16392692656456938856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-1165519029406178732006-12-07T14:17:00.000-05:002006-12-07T14:17:00.000-05:00After months away, I return to the world of the li...After months away, I return to the world of the living only to find PBW at it again! Really, dear, you need to do something about your mind-control urges. It's not healthy.<BR/><BR/>In answer to your question, there are lots of people who have inspired and guided me but three people stand out on that list: PBW, Holly Lisle and My Mom.eihposhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00313211805933994883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-1165516963660845032006-12-07T13:42:00.000-05:002006-12-07T13:42:00.000-05:00My father. Who gave me my love for books and stori...My father. Who gave me my love for books and stories, and then on one night had the 'nerve' to (after a very long day at work, I might add)go straight to bed without reading to me. He told me to 'make it up myself'. And I did. I still do. <BR/>I started writing down my stories because of my good friend Whitney. But that is an entirely different story. Just note that I owe my writing to both of them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-1165516693836606972006-12-07T13:38:00.000-05:002006-12-07T13:38:00.000-05:00My mother gave up on a ms that Harlequin wanted re...My mother gave up on a ms that Harlequin wanted rewritten. I decided that I'd never do that and have been writing since I was a li'l girl.Faith Bicknellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08978240749619858463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-1165515267987229502006-12-07T13:14:00.000-05:002006-12-07T13:14:00.000-05:00Well...Holly, for starting Forward Motion.Sheila, ...Well...<BR/><BR/>Holly, for starting Forward Motion.<BR/>Sheila, for taking time with newbies at FM and in chat there (we're back eons ago here!)<BR/>Margaret Fisk, for being a brutally honest critquer while managing to being an encouraging friend.<BR/><BR/>(Go, Holly...take over the world. Pinky and the Brain aren't fast enough.)Valerie Comerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06674882711125123089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-1165513570092906992006-12-07T12:46:00.000-05:002006-12-07T12:46:00.000-05:00My high school English teacher, who taught me to l...My high school English teacher, who taught me to love words on a page - whether I read them or wrote them.<BR/><BR/>PamUpper Alpacashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07583824664084931019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-1165510086698838622006-12-07T11:48:00.000-05:002006-12-07T11:48:00.000-05:00Two people. My friend Clare who has both inspired ...Two people. My friend Clare who has both inspired and encouraged me through thick and thin since highschool, and continues to do so, and my brother, who kicks me in the ass when I need it :)Tracy Sharp - Author of the Leah Ryan Serieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12239533451929739327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-1165509812415171242006-12-07T11:43:00.000-05:002006-12-07T11:43:00.000-05:00I've been very lucky. My life has been filled wit...I've been very lucky. My life has been filled with mentors and teachers who have guided and helped me. The most influential one was Mrs. Quinn, my ninth-grade English teacher, who introduced me to the joys of reading and the fun of writing. I am the person I am today because of her encouragement.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04914329013690756540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-1165509533580884522006-12-07T11:38:00.000-05:002006-12-07T11:38:00.000-05:00Well i suppose i would have to say my parents. Hap...Well i suppose i would have to say my parents. <BR/><BR/>Happy HolidaysLbrychichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11149160319320656022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-1165509406459334322006-12-07T11:36:00.000-05:002006-12-07T11:36:00.000-05:00I think my fingers would dry out and fall off if I...I think my fingers would dry out and fall off if I dare to name anybody but my mum. 'Cause she's just that good.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-1165507905599081192006-12-07T11:11:00.000-05:002006-12-07T11:11:00.000-05:00My mom. I heard about Denzel's book on Oprah.My mom. I heard about Denzel's book on Oprah.Amy S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17202603187907169256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-1165507820622145912006-12-07T11:10:00.000-05:002006-12-07T11:10:00.000-05:00A teacher named Esther Steele who saw I was a drea...A teacher named Esther Steele who saw I was a dreamer with my head in the clouds. She gave me pencil and paper and said write up the class news, and my grandma who was a closet poet.EA Monroehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14077434959405684899noreply@blogger.com