tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post8092522343257943930..comments2023-10-09T10:05:44.803-06:00Comments on Patricia Stoltey: Local Blog Catapults Jake to StardomPatricia Stolteyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17192369425956406122noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-33332107811231029162010-08-11T04:21:01.423-06:002010-08-11T04:21:01.423-06:00Wow, very interesting story and food for thought. ...Wow, very interesting story and food for thought. Thanks so much for sharingN A Sharpehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09535316802416841336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-63612340014954602652010-08-10T21:29:29.178-06:002010-08-10T21:29:29.178-06:00Just a note to thank all of you for the great enco...Just a note to thank all of you for the great encouragement. As I told Pat, I am wallowing in all the comments. It is great motivation.Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14535662411567630337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-21067224988101784042010-08-10T17:42:23.806-06:002010-08-10T17:42:23.806-06:00I have to agree, Simon. It's like having great...I have to agree, Simon. It's like having great neighbors all over the world. Just look at the wonderful bloggers who visit me regularly. I love them all. And thanks for the kind words, too. You're a dear.<br /><br />Hi everyone, I've been hard at work on blog posts this afternoon (Jake's story has given me motivation). There's good stuff going on, so stay tuned for tomorrow's Bits and Pieces.Patricia Stolteyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17192369425956406122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-41936926977569849982010-08-10T16:19:03.788-06:002010-08-10T16:19:03.788-06:00That's a wonderful story. I don't think wr...That's a wonderful story. I don't think writers have to blog if they're already best sellers, have 20 + books in print, and own an island. I'm a healer who writes, and blogging is a way to ensure that I continue to write. Primarily blogging is about building and reaching an audience. Without this blog I wouldn't know that you're a beautiful person and I wouldn't have read one of your books. Having online friends is like meeting the neighbours at a stock (cows and sheep) sale once, but it happens daily instead of monthly, and it's a global experience.Simon Hayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09384384882217609761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-64923842492034135472010-08-10T12:38:24.794-06:002010-08-10T12:38:24.794-06:00That's a great story - I really enjoyed it :)That's a great story - I really enjoyed it :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-9963499339805042482010-08-10T12:21:35.376-06:002010-08-10T12:21:35.376-06:00Great story with a lesson, too. Next time I’m gru...Great story with a lesson, too. Next time I’m grumbling about writing a blog, I’m going to think about Jake.Jane Kennedy Suttonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12519340747761460017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-36139191597460652982010-08-10T11:57:26.227-06:002010-08-10T11:57:26.227-06:00Neat story, and yes, Karen, I identify with you on...Neat story, and yes, Karen, I identify with you on those days I just feel dry! Visiting is fun, always, though!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.sylviadickeysmithbooks.wordpress.com" rel="nofollow">Sylvia Dickey Smith</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.AWarOfHerOwn.com" rel="nofollow">A War of Her Own</a>Sylvia Dickey Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06665990701980727149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-53980655481067647272010-08-10T10:50:55.438-06:002010-08-10T10:50:55.438-06:00Great tips and a wonderful story! Thanks! And if f...Great tips and a wonderful story! Thanks! And if for no other reason... blogging is FUN!Talli Rolandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04780882465745107715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-36382104844434682532010-08-10T10:15:59.211-06:002010-08-10T10:15:59.211-06:00You are so right. You never know what opportuniti...You are so right. You never know what opportunities your blog may open up for you or someone else.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-86260681579833775412010-08-10T09:46:05.023-06:002010-08-10T09:46:05.023-06:00A wonderful story Patricia, thanks for sharing.
Y...A wonderful story Patricia, thanks for sharing.<br /><br />Yvonne.RHYTHM AND RHYMEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11386975261804630799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-20531855280729693992010-08-10T08:45:46.267-06:002010-08-10T08:45:46.267-06:00I loved this. Thanks for sharing it. I have to lov...I loved this. Thanks for sharing it. I have to love cats through stories because I'm allergic. Hate that.Carol Kilgorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15168273312704732896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-53049450436009119472010-08-10T08:41:30.154-06:002010-08-10T08:41:30.154-06:00I love to blog. When it feels like a burden, I jus...I love to blog. When it feels like a burden, I just back off for awhile. Some days when I'm not posting or have no ideas for posts, I scroll through other blogs I haven't visited for awhile and make a ton of comments. That's fun too. I'm not sure what it does for selling books, but it sure is fun!Karen Jones Gowenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01153821980625034810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-25734693689414380862010-08-10T07:37:44.505-06:002010-08-10T07:37:44.505-06:00Good morning, everyone, and thanks for all the kin...Good morning, everyone, and thanks for all the kind words. I haven't met Jake yet, but he does look like a plush bundle of love, doesn't he?Patricia Stolteyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17192369425956406122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-3911170283039197762010-08-10T07:34:36.386-06:002010-08-10T07:34:36.386-06:00In my about five months of blogging, I've neve...In my about five months of blogging, I've never thought of it as a burden. Especially lately, I see it as a great opportunity to meet wonderful people -- and cats and dogs! I think it's worth whatever time we give to it. And as you said, it doesn't matter the number of followers or comments. All it takes is one contact to change your life, or the life of someone else.<br /><a href="http://ann-jen.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow"><i>Ann</i></a>Ann Besthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14628616245339887301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-34518708328980634652010-08-10T07:26:55.341-06:002010-08-10T07:26:55.341-06:00Until this post, I had never heard of Korat cats. ...Until this post, I had never heard of Korat cats. Now, I'm intrigued. Thanks for this post and hopefully you inform us when the episode airs. ALso, I'm glad you blog. You're so entertaining. You're on my list of blogs I read daily.<br /><br />CDAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12160669603997465454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-56520135881129683892010-08-10T07:13:37.187-06:002010-08-10T07:13:37.187-06:00I started my blog at my publisher's suggestion...I started my blog at my publisher's suggestion--way back when. I thought it was fun then, and most of the time, I still do. As a matter of fact, many times the blogging opens up my mind for working on the WIP (and I admit to using "I have to write tomorrow's blog" as a technique to get out of just about anything else I don't feel like doing.)<br /><br />Terry<br /><a href="http://terryodell.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Terry's Place</a><br /><a href="http://www.terryodell.com" rel="nofollow">Romance with a Twist--of Mystery</a>Terry Odellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11610682530545306687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-24016651903710815982010-08-10T06:53:40.381-06:002010-08-10T06:53:40.381-06:00Not only did Jake become a star, but he is proof o...Not only did Jake become a star, but he is proof of the nine lives cats are famous for. Wonderful blog and so happy for Pam, Jake and you too.<br />Nancy<br /><a href="http://nrwilliams.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">N. R. Williams, fantasy author</a>N. R. Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02174506528962095858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-88106327716017862812010-08-10T06:31:30.332-06:002010-08-10T06:31:30.332-06:00Great story. Jake became a star and in doing so, o...Great story. Jake became a star and in doing so, opened doors for Pam (and himself). It goes to show that you never know who's watching and what effect a stranger can have on your life and your future. Thanks for sharing this story, Patricia.<br /><br /><a href="http://straightfromhel.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Helen</a>Helen Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-7505467770380871932010-08-10T06:21:07.946-06:002010-08-10T06:21:07.946-06:00Patricia - Thanks so much for sharing this : ). I ...Patricia - Thanks so much for sharing this : ). I already did think that it was a good idea for writers to blog; now I'm more convinced than ever! This is a great story : ).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com