tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post6477967820927864059..comments2023-10-09T10:05:44.803-06:00Comments on Patricia Stoltey: The Velveteen Rabbit and Me .... by Catherine DiltsPatricia Stolteyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17192369425956406122noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-33245104158576483442013-12-17T16:42:44.998-07:002013-12-17T16:42:44.998-07:00Julie, I've heard of so many fiction authors w...Julie, I've heard of so many fiction authors who began in nonfiction - like working for newspapers or magazines, or as technical writers. Keep that dream on your bucket list! Catherine Diltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05772088568954159017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-84153291475056957062013-12-17T10:15:38.135-07:002013-12-17T10:15:38.135-07:00Great post. I am a nonfiction writer who rubs elbo...Great post. I am a nonfiction writer who rubs elbows with so many fiction writers. I don't have a book or plans for one yet, but it's on the bucket list. But I am a published writer. Still, it's easy to feel not-quite-real when you're hanging with authors! Thanks for the encouragement. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00741349796538313075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-73953938759071601102013-12-17T06:59:20.809-07:002013-12-17T06:59:20.809-07:00Interesting, Elaine. I had a conversation with a c...Interesting, Elaine. I had a conversation with a coworker yesterday about printed books versus ereaders. We agreed that the printed book would never go away entirely, but it may eventually become as rare as vinyl records, which are amazingly still available. Catherine Diltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05772088568954159017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-2884880483580893152013-12-17T06:30:28.488-07:002013-12-17T06:30:28.488-07:00I liked your comparison between a book and a paint...I liked your comparison between a book and a painter's product. When I first published ebooks, I did not intend to do paperbacks right away -- too many things on my plate and not sure how to do it. One of my husband's aunts said she did not read ebooks, so I (reluctantly) did the first two with Create Space. She has an ereader now, but she enjoyed those first books in paper, and they are my most effective marketing tool. I do all the books in paperback now, and in large print, too. And all because of one reader... Best of luck to you.Elaine L. Orrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15704835779628825364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-24790876575017581622013-12-16T17:07:02.854-07:002013-12-16T17:07:02.854-07:00Thanks, Julie. And congrats on your continued writ...Thanks, Julie. And congrats on your continued writing success!Catherine Diltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05772088568954159017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-64757436375390067002013-12-16T16:32:50.395-07:002013-12-16T16:32:50.395-07:00Hi Catherine and Pat:
Great post. I'm so happ...Hi Catherine and Pat:<br /><br />Great post. I'm so happy for you, Catherine. You deserve tons of success. Looking forward to reading Stone Cold Dead. <br /><br />Best,<br /><br />JulieJ.A. Kazimerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10876584250229776810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-56115399990882631212013-12-16T11:56:18.739-07:002013-12-16T11:56:18.739-07:00From Catherine,
Kenneth, your story is inspiring....From Catherine,<br /><br />Kenneth, your story is inspiring. We all need friends like yours, to encourage us when the journey gets tough!<br /><br />Susan, I am starting to see this as a career where you constantly strive for the next plateau. I’m reminding myself to enjoy the journey.Patricia Stolteyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17192369425956406122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-50794447142441244072013-12-16T10:59:51.328-07:002013-12-16T10:59:51.328-07:00Thanks for sharing. The journey seems every ongoin...Thanks for sharing. The journey seems every ongoing to me. And I love The Velveteen Rabbit.Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-32340405418264661932013-12-16T09:48:17.240-07:002013-12-16T09:48:17.240-07:00Great post Catherine. Several years ago, when I wa...Great post Catherine. Several years ago, when I was feeling down about my career as a writer, a friend gave me a copy of The Velveteen Rabbit, and inscribed it, "You are real, don't stop believing in yourself." I managed to fight off the doubt over the course of twenty some years, and this last week received a publishing contract for my last novel. I have a writer friend who is struggling with self doubt and sometimes gets depressed. I can't wait for the day he is offered a contract. Thanks for sharing your inspiring story and best of luck with your novel. Kenneth W Harmonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08271008147200508934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-57532286981958514252013-12-16T09:20:47.416-07:002013-12-16T09:20:47.416-07:00A note from Catherine who's having troubles wi...A note from Catherine who's having troubles with the Google sign-on this morning:<br /><br />Thanks to everyone for your comments.<br /><br />Mario, I hope my post reminds you more experienced folks of how far you’ve come, and maybe reignites that original excitement.<br /><br />Jacqueline, it must have been amazing to see The Velveteen Rabbit on stage.<br /><br />Margot, I agree that believing in yourself is critical. Writers spend many hours, years or even decades, before publication. You have to write because you love writing, not because you crave acknowledgement. <br /><br />Alex, I knew when I sold my first short story that everything would change. I didn’t know how much for several months. It still hasn’t completely sunk in.<br /><br />Sharon, I hope my post will encourage “pre-pubbed” writers to keep pursuing the dream!Patricia Stolteyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17192369425956406122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-74558838858199738102013-12-16T08:43:22.367-07:002013-12-16T08:43:22.367-07:00As one dreaming of publication, I find this post a...As one dreaming of publication, I find this post and everyone's comments encouraging. <a href="http://shells-tales-sails.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Shells–Tales–Sails</a>Sharon Himslhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08835934582653243661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-37025833390399066082013-12-16T07:20:10.099-07:002013-12-16T07:20:10.099-07:00Sometimes you don't even see the transformatio...Sometimes you don't even see the transformation happening. You just look back one day and think wow, when did this happen?Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-52296406299060140172013-12-16T07:19:35.295-07:002013-12-16T07:19:35.295-07:00Pat - Thanks for hosting Catherine.
Catherine - T...Pat - Thanks for hosting Catherine.<br /><br />Catherine - Thanks for sharing your journey. I like the analogy you draw to the Veleveteen Rabbit too. It's interesting isn't it how important it can be to feel that what you're doing is, if I can put it this way, legitimate writing. I think that believing in oneself is critical as the writing journey goes on.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-81634119716933603802013-12-16T06:47:23.364-07:002013-12-16T06:47:23.364-07:00Catherine,
A lovely blog and certainly I can rela...Catherine,<br /><br />A lovely blog and certainly I can relate to your sentiments. During the time I was a children's librarian, I always read THE VELVETEEN RABBIT aloud for the children. It's a touching story as well as complex.<br />Last Christmas, I went with my granddaughters and daughter-in-law to see a performance of it in a Manhattan theater.<br /><br />I've always felt I was a writer and so didn't need the vindication of publication--but it is very nice to have just the same! Congrats.<br />Jacqueline Seewaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09177500620940251009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-63556704543546888652013-12-16T06:36:14.809-07:002013-12-16T06:36:14.809-07:00Inspiring blog even to us jaded old hands. Best of...Inspiring blog even to us jaded old hands. Best of luck and keep writing.<br />MarioMario Acevedohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02269656174447760157noreply@blogger.com