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ISWG September 2013

Hey beautiful guys and dolls!!
I've been looking forward to this months post for several days. I'm sorry I missed last month. My daughter had her baby and I'll be honest. I forgot to post. Sorry friends!

This month, I had planned a nice long post talking about my experiences with several awesome contests and WriteOnCon. But alas! I'm traveling today and posting thus on my phone. It's been a crazy busy month. I'm living in our camper and my Internet AND phone reception has been almost zero. Today's post will be missing graphics and links. I hope that is okay.

I have been so close to breaking from the writing world. Every time I throw away my own and paper, I get sick. Physically and emotionally sick.

I. Can't. Do. It. I can't stop. And then I read so, so many success stories from my writer friends and at first, I must confess, it makes me sad I'm so far behind them. But in the end, I always smile and cheer them on because it GIVES ME HOPE.

Yes!!! One day I'll write my own success story. I can't wait to share it with you all. You've shared my whining now for almost 2 years. I can't thank you enough for all your support and I hope I get to reward your faithfulness soon. With good news!

It's coming. I know it is. I feel it !!
See ya next month my supportive friends!!!
Oh. Any typos compliments of my trusty sidekick: my phone!

Comments

  1. Alex J. CavanaughSeptember 4, 2013 at 2:48 PM

    I didn't notice any typos.
    Don't give up! It's all in the timing. Your day will come.

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  2. Suzanne FurnessSeptember 4, 2013 at 3:38 PM

    Stick with it, you'll get there.

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  3. Sheena-kay GrahamSeptember 4, 2013 at 6:59 PM

    Never give in to despair and you're not the only one having to do a quick IWSG post. I made mine this morning and barely got it online in time.

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  4. Laura ClipsonSeptember 5, 2013 at 7:53 AM

    You can do it! Have faith in yourself :)

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  5. VikLitSeptember 5, 2013 at 4:58 PM

    You WILL get there! I know it!

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  6. Julie MusilSeptember 5, 2013 at 5:46 PM

    Wow, I'm impressed that you even tried posting from your phone while camping! Something I try to remember, from my son's track team. "Run your own race." I remember this when I'm spending too much time looking at others and their writing journeys. Enjoy your trip!

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  7. UnknownSeptember 6, 2013 at 1:55 PM

    Talynn, we each have our own pace. I'm not worried about how quickly I get to publication, and like you, I'm probably behind in the book pursuits. But the idea has to come, the dream be mine and then it will happen. In meantime, writing sister, we'll keep putting pen to paper (or fingers to keyboard) and not give up.

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