tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8148402657600219790.post7334798813555575055..comments2023-10-20T22:50:35.641+07:00Comments on tea stains: On ReflectionJenny Beattiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00640209636605410939noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8148402657600219790.post-67976265525521752712008-01-03T03:52:00.000+07:002008-01-03T03:52:00.000+07:00You're an inspiration jj. Happy new Year to you. Y...You're an inspiration jj. Happy new Year to you. You can do it!<BR/>xxLane Mathiashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08147122748453850264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8148402657600219790.post-86714759502731533232008-01-02T11:02:00.000+07:002008-01-02T11:02:00.000+07:00Awesome achievements, JJ. Keep at it, and you'll ...Awesome achievements, JJ. Keep at it, and you'll achieve even more in 2008. I know you've got it in you. We all do if we work at it. <BR/><BR/>I just stopped by to say Happy New Year, and to say what a pleasure it's been racing with you this year. Onward to the next race. =oDB.E. Sandersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04336115135400388268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8148402657600219790.post-67776680408357682292008-01-01T19:12:00.000+07:002008-01-01T19:12:00.000+07:00Just found this via Leigh's blog. It sounds like ...Just found this via Leigh's blog. It sounds like you're making amazing progress on your journey - sometimes it's good to have a reason to stop and look back at what you've done before you move forwards. Leigh is right - this is great inspiration!HelenMWaltershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16182100572365505905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8148402657600219790.post-55095089920585575902008-01-01T17:40:00.000+07:002008-01-01T17:40:00.000+07:00Happy New Year honey. Sorry to hear that you were ...Happy New Year honey. Sorry to hear that you were poorly....you feeling better now?<BR/><BR/>This is a great post - very positive. We all know you can do it!!<BR/><BR/>C xCarolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12327016337976942530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8148402657600219790.post-9378213014780723642008-01-01T08:15:00.000+07:002008-01-01T08:15:00.000+07:00Jen, thanks. Funny isn't it, how determined I am: ...Jen, thanks. Funny isn't it, how determined I am: i must want it a lot.<BR/><BR/>Had a quiet, sober, early night for new year - still feeling rather fragile!<BR/><BR/>Pacha, thank you. I think I will need to offload some of my other commitments but it would be great to get a first draft done ...<BR/><BR/>Zinnia, thank you. It is difficult - that's come as quite a shock to me, but I want to write something I'm proud of, not just something. I am thinking about Arvon too - I've just asked for their new programme.<BR/><BR/>Leigh, thank you; I'm glad to have inspired you. It's really, really hard. As long as I've learned something I don't think starting back at the beginning is such a bad thing.<BR/><BR/>Kevin, thank you: that's a lovely thing to say.<BR/><BR/>Angie, thanks honey. I am aware it's not just Novel Racers that have supported me ... thanks for everything.<BR/><BR/>A very good new year to everyone.<BR/><BR/>JJxJenny Beattiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00640209636605410939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8148402657600219790.post-5726236508299266192008-01-01T02:00:00.000+07:002008-01-01T02:00:00.000+07:00Those are fantastic achievements, JJ. Writing a no...Those are fantastic achievements, JJ. Writing a novel is bloody difficult, but it takes a lot of courage to try. It was great to 'meet you' in cyberspace - I also had a hole in the writing friends arena, and I've been thankful to fill it.<BR/>Happy New Year!<BR/>Cheers,<BR/>Ang xxAngiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01338896212556894322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8148402657600219790.post-37335399625487613892007-12-31T22:32:00.000+07:002007-12-31T22:32:00.000+07:00JJ, you are a writer.Just thought you should know....JJ, you are a writer.<BR/>Just thought you should know.KeVin K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14792797517571690942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8148402657600219790.post-12355870149464964062007-12-31T21:42:00.000+07:002007-12-31T21:42:00.000+07:00Thank you for writing this post, JJ. You have prov...<I>Thank you</I> for writing this post, JJ. You have provided me with <I>huge</I> inspiration.<BR/><BR/>God, what a journey this writing-thing involves. When I started I had no idea how small the steps were, and how hard each one would be to take. You have reminded me here that every step is an achievement and a bloody good one too. Even one that seems to be going in the wrong direction is merely a chance to backtrack and take a better route.<BR/><BR/>Oooh. All excited about getting going again, now. Thanks, JJ. You're a Star Blogger.<BR/><BR/>HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!Leigh Forbeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01651812577518625326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8148402657600219790.post-37649645058602219372007-12-31T16:34:00.001+07:002007-12-31T16:34:00.001+07:00Oops forgot to say 'happy New Year' which is what ...Oops forgot to say 'happy New Year' which is what I came over to say in the process - thanks for the reminder, Pacha!Zinnia Cyclamenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04841314997513292477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8148402657600219790.post-46608189065963594862007-12-31T16:34:00.000+07:002007-12-31T16:34:00.000+07:00Those 2007 achievements definitely ARE achievement...Those 2007 achievements definitely ARE achievements. I certainly found that part of the process, for me, involved acknowledging how 'heinously difficult' (love that phrase!) it is to write a novel. I think you're so right to focus on the writing, at this stage, rather than the publication. And if you want a UK-based week-long writing course with professional teachers who are also professional writers themselves, I recommend the Arvon Foundation; I've been on a couple of their courses, and they're excellent. (And don't aim too low - for example, I think you would find 'Starting To Write A Novel' too elementary now. You're re-starting, not starting, and it is a very different place to be.)Zinnia Cyclamenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04841314997513292477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8148402657600219790.post-58402998166491039822007-12-31T16:32:00.000+07:002007-12-31T16:32:00.000+07:00This is a very balanced and positive reflection JJ...This is a very balanced and positive reflection JJ. I'm glad to hear that you have realised that you ARE creative. And I am willing to bet you will finish it early 2008!<BR/><BR/>So, all the best in 2008! To a happy, healthy, productive year!<BR/><BR/>Thanks so much for sharing all this!<BR/><BR/>HAPPY NEW YEAR!Pachahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13528082724529049971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8148402657600219790.post-6385249361263346002007-12-31T15:18:00.000+07:002007-12-31T15:18:00.000+07:00I love how your determination shines out of you. ...I love how your determination shines out of you. You're one of the most creative people I've ever met and you're going to do brilliantly.<BR/><BR/>Hope you're on the mend and having a funky New Year XJenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08781237143187343971noreply@blogger.com