tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post8664824665603069900..comments2023-10-09T10:05:44.803-06:00Comments on Patricia Stoltey: The Power of Persistence ... by April J. MoorePatricia Stolteyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17192369425956406122noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-68513019804583496162015-04-07T21:36:25.639-06:002015-04-07T21:36:25.639-06:00Thank you, Dean. I don't think our characters ...Thank you, Dean. I don't think our characters ever really fall asleep. I prefer to think of them as eagerly awaiting our return and ready to get to work again. They're loyal like that.April Moorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07719345968000418403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-42077052788894485532015-04-07T11:48:03.278-06:002015-04-07T11:48:03.278-06:00So happy for you, April. Indeed persistence pays o...So happy for you, April. Indeed persistence pays off. My characters in my novel have been quiet. Hopefully I can get caught up and get back to them before they fall asleep!Dean K Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02585231102949370872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-86455777472747533242015-03-21T14:44:45.505-06:002015-03-21T14:44:45.505-06:00April! I can't wait to read it! I'll get s...April! I can't wait to read it! I'll get some needed motivation!<br />PamPamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14535662411567630337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-1469583801768857212015-03-20T18:10:19.903-06:002015-03-20T18:10:19.903-06:00I think persistence might be the single most impor...I think persistence might be the single most important trait for a writer to have. And I bet there aren't very many published writers that lack it! Great post.Adam Gaylordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10776176053095754224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-48200056335843886082015-03-20T09:53:03.422-06:002015-03-20T09:53:03.422-06:00Yes, Patricia, it's a very satisfying feeling-...Yes, Patricia, it's a very satisfying feeling--one I could certainly get used to. And congrats on your contract! April Moorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07719345968000418403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-62727866167274862762015-03-19T22:18:33.862-06:002015-03-19T22:18:33.862-06:00Congratulations, April, on perfecting your story a...Congratulations, April, on perfecting your story and getting it published! I had a roughly similar experience with my first book. I entered it into a contest and was actually surprised when I didn't win. Four years later, after EXTENSIVE rewrites (brought about by much study and learning the craft) I was offered a contract to have that same book published. I felt so relieved that I could learn from the experience and put it to good use. Obviously, you have succeeded in your goal too. It's a satisfying feeling, isn't it?Patricia Smith Woodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14805530010538068143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-48946504132061204512015-03-19T20:41:20.848-06:002015-03-19T20:41:20.848-06:00One nice thing about getting older, among a lot of...One nice thing about getting older, among a lot of things: I can identify with people of just about any age, since i've been there. Looking forward to getting to know Helen. She sounds interesting, yelling at you like that.John Paul McKinneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12426192694972130205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-75033460217540341702015-03-19T17:44:47.529-06:002015-03-19T17:44:47.529-06:00Thanks, everyone; and thanks, Pat for having me as...Thanks, everyone; and thanks, Pat for having me as your guest today! There's usually a thing or two of value in old manuscripts, whether it's something to never attempt again, or something to see as a starting point; a source of inspiration. In case you're itching for a sneak peek, you can read the first 4 chapters of Bobbing for Watermelons (which releases March 22) at HotChocolatePress.com<br />Thanks again, Pat!April Moorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07719345968000418403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-19244995225739854672015-03-19T14:33:54.812-06:002015-03-19T14:33:54.812-06:00Ii think we all have one or two of those manuscrip...Ii think we all have one or two of those manuscripts lurking in a file cabinet or a floppy disk (I'm dating myself with that reference!). The trick is knowing which ones are resurrectable, and which should be left to rest in peace.Laura DiSilveriohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01603655651769232107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-36666077896434058552015-03-19T12:58:08.889-06:002015-03-19T12:58:08.889-06:00Love the title and look forward to reading it, Apr...Love the title and look forward to reading it, April! Thanks for sharing your inspiring story. This gives me hope for my unfinished manuscripts.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-3030335068585953052015-03-19T11:36:42.421-06:002015-03-19T11:36:42.421-06:00The waiting game with a dusty manuscript so resona...The waiting game with a dusty manuscript so resonates with me these days. I've been sitting on an idea for the last three years while in the meantime self-publishing my debut novel and second in a young adult Sci/Fi series. However this 'other' idea beckons me in the middle of the night and as of now has exploded into the early raw form of a manuscript outline. Getting the experience of two novels under my belt and learning more of the ropes to Indie publishing, I feel it is high time to pursue the traditional publishing route and I plan on taking this one to a critiquing group at the upcoming Northern Colorado Writers Conference to pitch the logline and first page. Time to jump into the Shark Pit!shenkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06166367281707211665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-77014154140862376902015-03-19T11:16:21.030-06:002015-03-19T11:16:21.030-06:00In my case, I have a manuscript that I am embarras...In my case, I have a manuscript that I am embarrassed to have submitted. I must need that writing retreat on a mountain to do a complete overhaul. I have learned so much thanks to NCW and others since that dismal draft was birthed. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01228805923144540300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-54272548976597769962015-03-19T11:03:07.550-06:002015-03-19T11:03:07.550-06:00Congratulations, April!
I did dig a really old man...Congratulations, April!<br />I did dig a really old manuscript out once and rewrote it. The story became my first published book. So I can attest to what you are suggesting.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-31822850251607378002015-03-19T10:51:02.944-06:002015-03-19T10:51:02.944-06:00Can't wait to read this, April!Can't wait to read this, April!Dean K Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02585231102949370872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-16768444535273470412015-03-19T10:29:33.061-06:002015-03-19T10:29:33.061-06:00I love that title--the image makes me laugh. I'...I love that title--the image makes me laugh. I'd pick it up just to see more.<br /><br />Every success with your book!Allan J. Emersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06066540739977912609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-3704193733839445482015-03-19T09:52:59.998-06:002015-03-19T09:52:59.998-06:00Hi Pat and April .. lovely to have April here with...Hi Pat and April .. lovely to have April here with her interestingly titled book "Bobbing for Watermelons" .. good luck to you both .. cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-60445763516010017952015-03-19T09:45:54.169-06:002015-03-19T09:45:54.169-06:00Good advice, April. I have drawer manuscripts, al...Good advice, April. I have drawer manuscripts, also, which sigh to me occasionally, begging for attention. My first novel, women's fiction, was written in 2000. I made the mistake of throwing away. Bad mistake, it reminds me in its ghostly voice.<br /><br />Can't wait to read your new novel:)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09469145932240346261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-13711868710714374052015-03-19T09:19:47.552-06:002015-03-19T09:19:47.552-06:00Good morning, April! Hope you're enjoying your...Good morning, April! Hope you're enjoying your jaunt and that you get a chance to stop by later today.Patricia Stolteyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17192369425956406122noreply@blogger.com