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I’m festing and hopping all over the BlogOSphere today. The holiday season for events is in full swing. Hope you enjoy these because they were a lot of fun to participate it. Sooooooo, without more preamble, here are they are.
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Character interviews are always kind of fun. I chose to interview Weasel. He’s the twelve-year-old sidekick for my MC in Alligators Overhead. Let’s see if I really know this kid. Here’s Weasel answering the questions.
Want to join the fun? Here’s the Linky:
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If you’re in need of some simple and tasty recipes for this busy time, go visit SOUTHPAW. She’s posting some great menu ideas . . . really. I have tried several and they are delicious and some are fast. My kind of meal!
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Here’s what one very powerful and wonderful lady had to say about this nagging insecurity.
And so now, I’m going to try and write a book–do that thing I think I cannot. What will you do to gain strength, courage and confidence and say farewell to INSECURITY?
First Time: The Legend of Garison Fitch
“What if history didn’t happen that way … the first time?”
Garison Fitch was one of the most revered scientists in the Soviet Americas until he left fame behind to work on a secret project in his log cabin in the mountains of Marx.
But something went wrong. Instead of traveling interdimentionally, Garison has traveled through time … twice.
Now, he’s in something called “The United States of America” and a woman he’s never met before is calling herself his wife. It it a hoax? Or, has he somehow changed history?
If so, can he return the world to what he believes is “normal”, or must he live in this strange world he created?
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I could have a list of hundreds of blogs that I would miss. There are so many great bloggers out there, sharing their thoughts and lending support as well as giving great information to all of us who write.
But I can’t list hundreds, so I’m only going to acknowledge one. I don’t visit her often, but when I do I linger and think before I comment. Many times I only read the posts so I can carry the message with me throughout the day, and I don’t leave a comment. At her site, posts are about the essence of life: love, fear, loss, beauty, hope, triumph and, above all, finding a way to be at one with yourself and the life you live from day to day.
The SunnyRoomStudio is a refuge from all things frantic, from stress, from writing-slumps and fears.
Thank you, Daisy Hickman for creating a space that is perfect for me and all of your followers. I’d miss you if you weren’t out there.
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Jay Hilgert
And now your turn. Some poetry to express yourself?
I think we should have an Insecure Writer Poetry Contest
with prizes, of course.
Your thoughts? Gemme some words before they fly away.
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Flit past my brain like agile birds,
The cousin to INSECURITY is SELF-DOUBT. One day you feel as if you’ve written the next Pulitzer Prize winning novel; the next you’re sure you should take up a new profession because surely no one could write what you’ve just written and call themselves a writer.
Well, you aren’t alone. In fact, you’re in excellent company. I loved this post at Jane Friedman’s blog about 100 Tips to Alleviate Self-Doubt. You can add to this list or just read through the tips. Some are excellent, and I’ve posted the list by my desk.
Now some days I’m less Insecure than others. That’s a step forward, right? Any tips that you’ve found help you out of those insecure self-doubts? Check out the others on this hop and see what they have to offer. I’m sure it will be interesting and helpful.
This is a perfect time to post about INSECURITIES as a writer. I’m undertaking two new adventures this year: my first middle grade novel and Indie Publishing. Both scare the beejeebers out of me.
I feel very comfortable writing YA novels and dealing with YA readers’ reactions. Not so with the middle grade. Even though I enjoyed writing this story about two boys on a swampy adventure, I’m edgy about how young readers will react. Will they like a story about saving alligators or think that it’s too wacky? I mean, we’re not talking fluffy kitties or puppies here. Will they find the “out-of-practice” witches humorous or too bizarre? You can see where the INSECURITIES have me springing all over the place.
And about Indie Publishing . . . I’ve been warned by one agent. “Don’t do it!” I’ve been cautioned by one editor. “Don’t do it!” That’s a bit
INSECURITY-producing, don’t you think? I was grateful to find this post by Nathan Bransford on the subject. It was so sensible. Still as I’m going through the process, I’m experiencing a whole other set of INSECURITIES. Will the cover work? Will it be ready on time? Have I done the edits right? Will I open page one and find a glaring grammar error? What happens if . . .
I could go on and on, but I’m into short and punchy posts. I need time to nurture my INSECURITIES.
Anyway, I’m really grateful for the Insecure Writer’s Support Group this month; it’s therapeutic to be able to share all of this.
And if you’d care to lend a hand in my effort, I’m asking interested readers to sign up on the Linky below. I’ll be in touch with anyone who wants to help me out. Did I mention I’ll have a presents? Yes. I will.