tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794648014067102242.post6397417370819473109..comments2024-02-09T19:43:19.860-05:00Comments on DEFENDING THE PEN: IWSG - REGROUPYolanda Renéehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09085436784133103221noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794648014067102242.post-82253608741999809592017-07-07T19:06:34.857-04:002017-07-07T19:06:34.857-04:00It's always a good idea to regroup.
www.fickl...It's always a good idea to regroup.<br /><br />www.ficklemillennial.comGina Gaohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09032273127593718883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794648014067102242.post-86265709592562692852017-07-07T17:07:49.999-04:002017-07-07T17:07:49.999-04:00Yes, laughter always helps, especially where bad r...Yes, laughter always helps, especially where bad reviews are concerned. Readers sometimes find things in your story that you didn't put there. It's like everyone is reading through a filter of their own perception. They see things differently, twist your words to fit their personalities, and your only answer to their strange findings is laughter.<br />Take all the time you need, rest and recover. And laugh.Olga Godimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00358026814685611301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794648014067102242.post-19335845621214714912017-07-06T22:57:51.106-04:002017-07-06T22:57:51.106-04:00Hi, Alex,
You've done an amazing job with e...Hi, Alex, <br /> You've done an amazing job with everything you've tackled and you should be so proud! I'm glad you're enjoying your break, it's well deserved!Yolanda Renéehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09085436784133103221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794648014067102242.post-4938183527235718112017-07-06T22:54:36.764-04:002017-07-06T22:54:36.764-04:00For many this wouldn't be a break, and in trut...For many this wouldn't be a break, and in truth it isn't one for relaxation, but it is necessary right now to try another tact. Thanks for your continued support! It's meant the world to me! Take care, Michael!Yolanda Renéehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09085436784133103221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794648014067102242.post-2988703562956078742017-07-06T22:52:57.264-04:002017-07-06T22:52:57.264-04:00Hi, Ken! I am wishing nothing but inspiration and ...Hi, Ken! I am wishing nothing but inspiration and speed - measured but full of creative artistry and skill!!!Yolanda Renéehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09085436784133103221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794648014067102242.post-60903801015840638002017-07-06T22:51:41.348-04:002017-07-06T22:51:41.348-04:00It made all the difference for me when I read this...It made all the difference for me when I read this - <br /><br />Worst Book this Year<br />|<br />Verified Purchase<br />A vapid heroine such as Sarah belongs somewhere in an 18th century novel, not in modern times. She is skilled at fainting, being confused, wandering aimlessly around, making terrible decisions, and endangering both herself and others. Oh yeah, we are constantly reminded that she's also totally hot so maybe she doesn't need a personality, intelligence or morals. Hero Steve is more likeable but equally lacking in a moral compass judging by how he ignores all police procedures where it concerns Sarah, or perhaps just to move the ponderously slow plotline. The gratuitous sex scenes (which added nothing positive) read like my diary at age 11, lots of swooning and mind-melding. Did I mention that this was a terrible book? Keep your smelling salts handy if you've paid real money for this joke, you'll need them.<br /><br />She took the time to write such an in-depth review - that alone made me laugh - and I mean laugh aloud!!!<br /><br />It's time to move on!!!<br /><br />Thanks, Pat!Yolanda Renéehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09085436784133103221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794648014067102242.post-7430128711797879772017-07-06T22:47:32.497-04:002017-07-06T22:47:32.497-04:00You will, it took me awhile too, but now it comes ...You will, it took me awhile too, but now it comes naturally! :)Yolanda Renéehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09085436784133103221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794648014067102242.post-90068913578682748462017-07-06T22:46:15.154-04:002017-07-06T22:46:15.154-04:00Sounds like you already have a handle on it! :)Sounds like you already have a handle on it! :)Yolanda Renéehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09085436784133103221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794648014067102242.post-32123965371642380242017-07-06T22:45:28.786-04:002017-07-06T22:45:28.786-04:00Diane, I wish you a great break to tackle all your...Diane, I wish you a great break to tackle all your tasks!Yolanda Renéehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09085436784133103221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794648014067102242.post-67647024523526055752017-07-06T22:44:40.039-04:002017-07-06T22:44:40.039-04:00Hi, Lee, slower would be nice right now!Hi, Lee, slower would be nice right now!Yolanda Renéehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09085436784133103221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794648014067102242.post-6304200075303189642017-07-06T22:43:43.519-04:002017-07-06T22:43:43.519-04:00Hi, Pat!
Break - it's when you take a few m...Hi, Pat!<br /> Break - it's when you take a few minutes to try and decide which direction you're really going in. All area's of my life are in transition now. I'm looking forward to finding out where I eventually land!Yolanda Renéehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09085436784133103221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794648014067102242.post-70937435158124212272017-07-06T22:41:33.351-04:002017-07-06T22:41:33.351-04:00Hi, Hilary, thanks for your support! It means the ...Hi, Hilary, thanks for your support! It means the world!Yolanda Renéehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09085436784133103221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794648014067102242.post-57557600350232921912017-07-06T22:40:09.897-04:002017-07-06T22:40:09.897-04:00Hi, Laura, yes, do remember, it is so important, b...Hi, Laura, yes, do remember, it is so important, because some of their words can really make an impact!Yolanda Renéehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09085436784133103221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794648014067102242.post-11842237091201266952017-07-06T22:38:55.620-04:002017-07-06T22:38:55.620-04:00Gary, Gary, Gary!!!!
It is so good to see you...Gary, Gary, Gary!!!!<br /> It is so good to see you here again. I've missed you terribly, although I have caught you and your humor on FB once in a while. I'm dealing with way to many issues right now, and a turn in my health is the biggest reason for taking a break. Rejuvenation is the goal!!! Writing is my salvation, so hopefully when I return I'll have achieved many things! Laughter is the best medicine and I plan to make it a daily habit!<br /> Wishing you well, health for both of us - all the way around!!! <br />Thanks for your visit, you always manage to make me smile! Cuddle Penny for me, I've missed her too!<br />Yolanda Renéehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09085436784133103221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794648014067102242.post-38639232680878969242017-07-06T20:41:23.204-04:002017-07-06T20:41:23.204-04:00Hey Yolanda,
Have you missed me? Huh, who is thi...Hey Yolanda,<br /><br />Have you missed me? Huh, who is this person? :)<br /><br />Let your break rejuvenate you. I always try to find the positive in what may seem to be a negative situation. <br /><br />I laugh, oh how I laugh, at life's ironies.<br /><br />I think I've been on a blogging break for like a long time and a bit more.<br /><br />Take good care, my kind friend, Yolanda.<br /><br />Gary :) klahaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613505424843475639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794648014067102242.post-38197304008285446572017-07-06T07:33:25.154-04:002017-07-06T07:33:25.154-04:00Hi Renee...
Hopefully your break will REVITALIZE ...Hi Renee...<br /><br />Hopefully your break will REVITALIZE you and the laughter will return in full... it is so important to find any bit of humor even in the worst of situations... Take care and enjoy your break~ Michael Di Gesuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17047267262428143113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794648014067102242.post-14494076515857026392017-07-05T22:22:52.636-04:002017-07-05T22:22:52.636-04:00I don't have time for a break this summer. I ...I don't have time for a break this summer. I need to get my story finished.Chemist Kenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09738272332470397248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794648014067102242.post-75251915564581285432017-07-05T15:11:44.512-04:002017-07-05T15:11:44.512-04:00I so agree with Laughter being the best antidote a...I so agree with Laughter being the best antidote against a bad critique. With my very first published short story, I received so many accolades. And then one person wrote a review that burned deep into my soul. I felt her scorn and dislike. Since it was an online publisher, she asked me if I wanted her to remove it. Without thinking, I said No. I didn't answer or reply to her negatively either. In fact, I thank her for taking the time to read my story. That taught me something because I learned to laugh about it. The laughter is what helped me through that one bad, no I will say, horrible interview. <br />shalom aleichem,<br />Pat G at <a href="https://www.patgarciaandeverythingmustchange.com/html/" rel="nofollow">Everything Must Change</a>Pat Garciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04204650731843984192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794648014067102242.post-37031739508842612682017-07-05T13:48:43.503-04:002017-07-05T13:48:43.503-04:00I think I have trouble finding the humor in their ...I think I have trouble finding the humor in their words. lolChrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794648014067102242.post-56385871205569508732017-07-05T12:57:26.199-04:002017-07-05T12:57:26.199-04:00I'll try but no promises. hehehe
Anna from e...I'll try but no promises. hehehe<br /><br /><a href="http://emaginette.wordpress.com" rel="nofollow"> Anna from elements of emaginette</a>emaginettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03324981140248692448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794648014067102242.post-55773258148983255622017-07-05T11:01:58.331-04:002017-07-05T11:01:58.331-04:00I need a break if I hope to get any of my own writ...I need a break if I hope to get any of my own writing done.L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794648014067102242.post-74361120999299429022017-07-05T10:53:54.234-04:002017-07-05T10:53:54.234-04:00No break until fall for me, but I am on a slower t...No break until fall for me, but I am on a slower track.cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794648014067102242.post-32590439178964922782017-07-05T09:41:08.072-04:002017-07-05T09:41:08.072-04:00May as well make fun of bad reviews indeed, works ...May as well make fun of bad reviews indeed, works for me. Break...what's that?Pat Hatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07745293224202430152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794648014067102242.post-22089298690513771592017-07-05T09:26:07.056-04:002017-07-05T09:26:07.056-04:00Hi Yolanda - all the best while you regroup ... an...Hi Yolanda - all the best while you regroup ... and good luck with more writing; we need to have a frothy and then have a laugh ... laughing is good medicine ... lots of laughing times for you - cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4794648014067102242.post-47243452688053322492017-07-05T06:32:20.444-04:002017-07-05T06:32:20.444-04:00Everyone involved with the IWSG should be proud - ...Everyone involved with the IWSG should be proud - this was a major group effort!<br />And what are you going to do - cry? Might as well laugh.<br />Breaks are good - I have been enjoying mine so far.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.com