tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794648014067102242.post4006374922948578478..comments2024-02-09T19:43:19.860-05:00Comments on DEFENDING THE PEN: IWSG - WHERE'S DINNER?Yolanda Renéehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09085436784133103221noreply@blogger.comBlogger56125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794648014067102242.post-78055529377555189152015-11-06T04:46:34.822-05:002015-11-06T04:46:34.822-05:00Congratulations on those 8 pieces! Good luck with ...Congratulations on those 8 pieces! Good luck with NaNo. I imagine if I did it, I'd get the question every year. Ah well.Shannon Lawrencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00934641808195675935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794648014067102242.post-89921398826530192142015-11-05T17:57:40.653-05:002015-11-05T17:57:40.653-05:00This was a fun read. Wishing you lots of time spen...This was a fun read. Wishing you lots of time spent writing and enjoying every second of it.The Happy Whiskhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13438469476168485775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794648014067102242.post-78738519396920443162015-11-04T23:49:55.630-05:002015-11-04T23:49:55.630-05:00Hi Gary, don't tell me I can't. After rece...Hi Gary, don't tell me I can't. After receiving three rejections last month, I had to pick myself up with a win. I hope this does it! :)<br />Always challenging my insecurities - maybe some day I'll defeat them. <br />Puppy kisses and hugs for Penny!Yolanda Renéehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09085436784133103221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794648014067102242.post-4179560136741397192015-11-04T23:48:07.658-05:002015-11-04T23:48:07.658-05:00Hi Nancy, thanks!
You too, you've been a ve...Hi Nancy, thanks!<br /> You too, you've been a very busy lady. Congrats on all your success!Yolanda Renéehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09085436784133103221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794648014067102242.post-20652899738490843442015-11-04T23:47:10.035-05:002015-11-04T23:47:10.035-05:00Hi Olga,
If you don't need NaNo - you don...Hi Olga,<br /> If you don't need NaNo - you don't need it. I use it for many reasons, because I like a challenge, and because it gives me an excuse to focus. Which I needed this year. Too many irons in the fire - needed to cut a few out for awhile!Yolanda Renéehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09085436784133103221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794648014067102242.post-26258692502819797192015-11-04T23:45:24.048-05:002015-11-04T23:45:24.048-05:00Hi Maurice, thanks. They love pizza. Who doesn'...Hi Maurice, thanks. They love pizza. Who doesn't, except me, of course.<br />It is invaluable, and I do enjoy it!Yolanda Renéehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09085436784133103221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794648014067102242.post-17324854920915624282015-11-04T23:30:37.953-05:002015-11-04T23:30:37.953-05:00Thanks Mark, I love the excuse NaNo gives me to co...Thanks Mark, I love the excuse NaNo gives me to concentrate on my writing. I'm lucky the story is flowing right now and it feels good to get down. I do worry that the words will dry up, but so far, so good!Yolanda Renéehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09085436784133103221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794648014067102242.post-26569737438539620952015-11-04T23:29:00.341-05:002015-11-04T23:29:00.341-05:00I know you'll catch me. You're making grea...I know you'll catch me. You're making great progress!<br />And letting these males loose will only bring disaster. I've attempted that, believe me, I've tried everything! One son simply goes out and buys new clothes, the other one wears them dirty, or takes them to his friends house. My husband works too hard, he deserves his clothes done, and his food cooked. Plus, I have to live here too, and I like my house neat and clean. :)Yolanda Renéehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09085436784133103221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794648014067102242.post-32523375441543634882015-11-04T23:21:47.563-05:002015-11-04T23:21:47.563-05:00Are you saying I can send them to you? I'll pa...Are you saying I can send them to you? I'll pay for the gas! LOL<br />Thanks Donna, just keep writing - in your own time, in your own way!Yolanda Renéehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09085436784133103221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794648014067102242.post-51566313358080399962015-11-04T21:52:39.793-05:002015-11-04T21:52:39.793-05:00I can't even write a 100 word drabble. Too Muc...I can't even write a 100 word drabble. Too Much is always my problem. I'm not participating in NaNo, perhaps I will one year. I'm not dedicated enough to produce a story in a month. I leave you with encouragement, if you need someone to teach the family how to do their own laundry, just let me know :)<br /><br />Congrats on the acceptances. That is awesome.dolorahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715849844092553699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794648014067102242.post-26589577120205758232015-11-04T21:37:06.910-05:002015-11-04T21:37:06.910-05:00Hey Yolanda, I loved your take on NaNo. This month...Hey Yolanda, I loved your take on NaNo. This month so far i've had so many other niggly things (hee hee, like co-hosting IWSG) that I really have not had one great day. But it must be coming, surely? Usually I'm a slow starter! <br /><br />Now why don't you let those males loose in the kitchen?? And the laundry?? You just never know.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.dencovey.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Denise Covey November co-host IWSG</a>Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794648014067102242.post-39679465209909916542015-11-04T21:17:00.234-05:002015-11-04T21:17:00.234-05:00Hey Yolanda,
Even though I don't do NaNo (mai...Hey Yolanda,<br /><br />Even though I don't do NaNo (mainly because I can't spell the acronym properly) I loved your post because I recognize the struggles of every writer who has a family to feed and clean for :)<br /><br />Best wishes for your fifth WIN :) Mark Koopmanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03634424953074803816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794648014067102242.post-6053336145872192332015-11-04T21:16:35.689-05:002015-11-04T21:16:35.689-05:00Hi Yolanda,
I have a lot of respect and admiratio...Hi Yolanda,<br /><br />I have a lot of respect and admiration for you, my lovely friend. For, despite your own doubts, you get involved and embrace a lot of positive writing resources. I understand about those nearest to you giving you blank looks. I have had a blog for over eight years and my family barely even knows I have a blog. Never mind, eh.<br /><br />Well done, Yolanda. Your passion for the written word challenges your insecurities.<br /><br />Gary :) klahaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613505424843475639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794648014067102242.post-42764385428867835622015-11-04T18:44:12.224-05:002015-11-04T18:44:12.224-05:00Hi Renee
When life was more complicated my family ...Hi Renee<br />When life was more complicated my family never helped me either, Now that the girls are mothers I hear the complaint, "no one helps me." Congratulations on your mini stories. And good luck with NaNo.<br />NancyN. R. Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02174506528962095858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794648014067102242.post-89512254497510239692015-11-04T18:09:32.176-05:002015-11-04T18:09:32.176-05:00Wonderful post, Yolanda. Everything sounds so fami...Wonderful post, Yolanda. Everything sounds so familiar, except the NaNoWriMo. I never participated. Maybe I should, at least once. Next year now. Maybe...Olga Godimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00358026814685611301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794648014067102242.post-90411893594507265672015-11-04T17:02:37.903-05:002015-11-04T17:02:37.903-05:00I love the title and the cover Yolanad! Any excuse...I love the title and the cover Yolanad! Any excuse for pizza works in my house. I've never heard anyone talk about the opportunity to write and community support like that. So you make it sound invaluable. I hope you enjoy it!Maurice Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15338165486757095191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794648014067102242.post-21738012552052532592015-11-04T16:32:29.387-05:002015-11-04T16:32:29.387-05:00Hi Bish, I think the NaNo is a great excuse to wor...Hi Bish, I think the NaNo is a great excuse to work on what I really want to, and walk away from other distractions and responsibilities. I enjoy it, plus it's a challenge - I love a challenge.Yolanda Renéehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09085436784133103221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794648014067102242.post-24496070967694304992015-11-04T16:28:41.424-05:002015-11-04T16:28:41.424-05:00Hi Tyrean, I saw that you were there, I've vot...Hi Tyrean, I saw that you were there, I've voted for your stories already. You and Michelle Wallace inspired me to join and submit! Mine too, today they're needy!Yolanda Renéehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09085436784133103221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794648014067102242.post-79611386106917110522015-11-04T16:25:27.986-05:002015-11-04T16:25:27.986-05:00Hi Jo, we don't have pizza that often, honest,...Hi Jo, we don't have pizza that often, honest, but peanut butter and jelly might also make the menu. Actually, tomorrow I'm making a cabbage soup - just found a recipe that sounds interesting, so I'm trying that. Thanks Jo!Yolanda Renéehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09085436784133103221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794648014067102242.post-63639271675890055262015-11-04T15:54:27.589-05:002015-11-04T15:54:27.589-05:00I know those insecurities well. Looks like you hav...I know those insecurities well. Looks like you have a very specific goal to read with his NaNo. I haven't participated in several years now. Maybe I should... Hmmm maybe next year? Bish Denhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13359927719391990534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794648014067102242.post-30638925799481543542015-11-04T15:54:21.368-05:002015-11-04T15:54:21.368-05:00I know those insecurities well. Looks like you hav...I know those insecurities well. Looks like you have a very specific goal to read with his NaNo. I haven't participated in several years now. Maybe I should... Hmmm maybe next year? Bish Denhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13359927719391990534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794648014067102242.post-46155093377212701482015-11-04T15:50:10.227-05:002015-11-04T15:50:10.227-05:00Congratulations on your publications at Espresso S...Congratulations on your publications at Espresso Stories! They accepted one of mine, too, but I didn't put the link on my blog yet . ..<br />And best wishes with NaNo!<br />My family veers between supportive and needy - it depends on the day.Tyrean Martinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15356604721537744361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794648014067102242.post-39816490014647855762015-11-04T15:44:59.107-05:002015-11-04T15:44:59.107-05:00I am so glad I don't write, well books that is...I am so glad I don't write, well books that is. Yes, Yolanda, don't look back until Dec. 1. You know you can do it. I'm glad I am not visiting, I don't eat much pizza at any time thanks.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794648014067102242.post-21070258793592593052015-11-04T15:05:05.230-05:002015-11-04T15:05:05.230-05:00Hi Emma, it's allowed any hour, week, or month...Hi Emma, it's allowed any hour, week, or month you're in the zone, and that doesn't just mean NaNo month either. Good luck!Yolanda Renéehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09085436784133103221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794648014067102242.post-45418856340305694962015-11-04T15:03:57.493-05:002015-11-04T15:03:57.493-05:00It is a struggle, isn't it, I catch myself doi...It is a struggle, isn't it, I catch myself doing it and move on, but damn rewriting a sentence or two and ignoring the rest is hard, but first 50,000 and then re-writes! This first draft is going to be so raw, so very, very raw. Folks are already asking for snippets - to prepare to post a snippet - it take a full day away from writing. No snippets, no editing, no fixing! :) Good luck Sam!Yolanda Renéehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09085436784133103221noreply@blogger.com