tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post2615972787845606916..comments2023-11-16T20:34:36.744-06:00Comments on ... MICHAEL DI GESU ... ... ... In Time ... ...: INSECURE...YOU BET!...BUT THERE'S SOME GOOD NEWS, TOO.Michael Di Gesuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17047267262428143113noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-87698108930942391182015-10-12T09:32:40.593-05:002015-10-12T09:32:40.593-05:00I'm a bit late. Great news that he read it all...I'm a bit late. Great news that he read it all the way through and gave you advice. TBMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12062603677194826834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-733928264031710312015-10-04T03:34:38.020-05:002015-10-04T03:34:38.020-05:00Oh yay! I'm so glad to read that you're la...Oh yay! I'm so glad to read that you're landing on your feet. I hope you share some pictures of your loft. It sounds absolutely charming. <br /><br />Best of luck with your writing. :-)Misha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-90626548070447709512015-09-30T02:36:49.641-05:002015-09-30T02:36:49.641-05:00Awesome, congratulations on your new place, and on...Awesome, congratulations on your new place, and on the story front too!<br />Looking forward to some before and after photos if you'd like to share :-)Deniz Bevanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17134553551048836979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-37276353499529977362015-09-24T21:39:03.521-05:002015-09-24T21:39:03.521-05:00Michael, just goes to show things work out as we p...Michael, just goes to show things work out as we persevere and are rewarded for our work. I know you've been looking for "that place" from your previous posts and Congrats!Stephen Tremphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10387553613827257304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-56783839254704237242015-09-16T22:47:17.025-05:002015-09-16T22:47:17.025-05:00I am excited for you that you found a place to buy... I am excited for you that you found a place to buy. And it sounds perfect. I've always liked the idea of lofts. They sound like they'd be fun to live inJackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04395502314886308773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-62611694106053896512015-09-09T11:10:26.620-05:002015-09-09T11:10:26.620-05:00What an incredible month, Michael! Talk about an i...What an incredible month, Michael! Talk about an inspiring place to live and write. So there you go, you own a former publishing house. Doing great, sir. Doing great. :)David Powers Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10942728197352977520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-8898600929443071662015-09-04T12:25:16.779-05:002015-09-04T12:25:16.779-05:00Such wonderful news! Hooray for snagging a place o...Such wonderful news! Hooray for snagging a place on Publishers Row. It's so fitting. And what amazing feedback to get from the president of the SCBWI. Everything's coming together. :) Good luck on what remains of your edits!Nicki Elsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11412032684225126973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-51889779198082643532015-09-03T15:01:42.649-05:002015-09-03T15:01:42.649-05:00Awesome news, Michael. The loft sounds perfect for...Awesome news, Michael. The loft sounds perfect for you. Just imagine if those brick walls could talk--the stories they'd tell. What a great compliment from the prez of SCBWI. Let that encouragement carry you through any difficult times.Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-75052262790718416432015-09-03T09:08:43.513-05:002015-09-03T09:08:43.513-05:00What a fantasist critique! I'm SO happy for yo...What a fantasist critique! I'm SO happy for you, you totally deserve it, Michael! And the loft? In the former Donahue Publishing building . . . with the positive vibe? Perfection! Congratulations :DSK Anthonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04601373778228160390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-12634655346379965752015-09-03T06:34:02.556-05:002015-09-03T06:34:02.556-05:00ooh very exciting about the new place and how appr...ooh very exciting about the new place and how appropriate it used to be a book store. No wonder it has such a great vibe! Cannot wait to see before and after pics. And awesome news about your manuscript! I love encouraging news!mshatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06308916014310536449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-58750943489326906452015-09-03T03:58:45.762-05:002015-09-03T03:58:45.762-05:00Love the sound of your loft, Michael. It's jus...Love the sound of your loft, Michael. It's just so important to feel that vibe and what a good vibe that is,,,children's publishing co. Wow! Love it. And the positive critique. How amazing. Keep seeing the beauty of Chicago and using it in your stories.<br /><br />Denise :-)Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-53702486690639713312015-09-03T00:30:17.496-05:002015-09-03T00:30:17.496-05:00That's great news about the critique Michael. ...That's great news about the critique Michael. Congrats. Sorry abut the computer, I know first hand how difficult life is when the computer is broke.<br /><br />I know you will love restoring the loft. And I'm sure Chicago can be beautiful in winter.<br /><br />Good luck with it all.dolorahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715849844092553699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-88059269480823631472015-09-02T23:59:09.981-05:002015-09-02T23:59:09.981-05:00The loft sounds interesting, hope you keep us upda...The loft sounds interesting, hope you keep us updated on its progress. Great news regarding the manuscript, too - a positive turn can foretell many things. Yes, you do have to go with the flow, and bide your time in the windy city. Good luck with the renovation of your new place and with the writing!D.G. Hudsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06213237734772028645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-50795658086910175902015-09-02T22:43:40.772-05:002015-09-02T22:43:40.772-05:00First of all, I'm so excited for you and your ...First of all, I'm so excited for you and your manuscript critique! That sounds like he recognized your talent, for sure. Good for you, Michael!<br /><br />Your loft...oh, baby, I am purely jealous. A loft...in Chicago...what could be better? Love to hear the excitement in your description and I can't wait to hear more about it. <br /><br />God bless and keep us posted.Cherdohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00264612202714933480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-70399465898873374112015-09-02T21:10:55.824-05:002015-09-02T21:10:55.824-05:00I can't believe you are going to live in a for...I can't believe you are going to live in a former publishing house! I'm so jealous! It sounds amazing. Good luck getting it all done. S.P. Bowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09746614009206426805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-63713329688852089012015-09-02T16:36:38.927-05:002015-09-02T16:36:38.927-05:00Well, knock me over with a feather! Congrats on th...Well, knock me over with a feather! Congrats on the loft. That would be so cool.<br /><br />The MS news is totally cool. Congrats on that too.H. R. Sinclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06715450637785127208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-43806387382479637412015-09-02T15:36:05.617-05:002015-09-02T15:36:05.617-05:00How thrilling to get a first sentence response lik...How thrilling to get a first sentence response like that from an agent! I hope to hear good news about that submission. Your loft sounds amazing! Congratulations on your new place!Karen Jones Gowenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11378428503220197256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-76589236381182662162015-09-02T15:05:13.016-05:002015-09-02T15:05:13.016-05:00Yes. Keep plugging along. One never knows. Good po...Yes. Keep plugging along. One never knows. Good post!shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09596621767297173021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-69181577526979560722015-09-02T14:59:04.583-05:002015-09-02T14:59:04.583-05:00A great big congrats and way to go. A great big congrats and way to go. RasmaSandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11978012654446052037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-47153069332439519462015-09-02T14:55:05.756-05:002015-09-02T14:55:05.756-05:00Wow, that's amazing! Congrats on the unexpecte...Wow, that's amazing! Congrats on the unexpected full critique. For someone to agree to 100 pages -- and then just not stop reading says A LOT! Woo Hoo!<br /><br />And if you're staying in Chicago and found the perfect place, it must be for a reason. Congratulations on that, too!Dianne K. Salernihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16459839567235304842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-40207726595852113152015-09-02T14:35:09.227-05:002015-09-02T14:35:09.227-05:00Your Chicago winters, ouch. Hurts just thinking ab...Your Chicago winters, ouch. Hurts just thinking about them.<br /><br />Congrats on the loft. Sounds incredible. And how cool is that building's history??? Great writing mojo.Jay Noelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04757777693161610861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-83627172902092927962015-09-02T13:55:23.672-05:002015-09-02T13:55:23.672-05:00Yea!!!! I'm thrilled for you!!!!! :D
Your lof...Yea!!!! I'm thrilled for you!!!!! :D <br />Your loft sounds so cool!<br /><br />One word: Dropbox :)<br /><br />IWSG #119 until Alex culls the list again<br /><br />Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08516493326566981116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-48322987142212636802015-09-02T12:48:45.689-05:002015-09-02T12:48:45.689-05:00Congratulations Michael!
The loft sounds like it ...Congratulations Michael! <br />The loft sounds like it has the perfect ambience for you. <br />The president reading the whole ms - awesome! I'm SO HAPPY for your burst of good fortune!!<br />You deserve it, Michael. Every single bit... and more!<br />The Blurb King Rises! <br /><br />P.S. You received an honorable mention in the WEPFF Challenge!Michelle Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02750092836481599870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-37973612497158345642015-09-02T12:48:43.173-05:002015-09-02T12:48:43.173-05:00Michael, that's wonderful! I want to see pictu...Michael, that's wonderful! I want to see pictures of your loft, before and after.<br /><br />What a boost that was to know he'd read the whole thing and passed along some notes.L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-38703059283471745532015-09-02T12:41:18.317-05:002015-09-02T12:41:18.317-05:00Hooray! What wonderful news. I can just imagine ho...Hooray! What wonderful news. I can just imagine how excited you were when you read his note. And I agree with Elizabeth, it has to be hard to hook someone that busy so what an accomplishment. Yay!!Julie Flandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05003737491313673214noreply@blogger.com