tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post7290069649720854285..comments2023-11-16T20:34:36.744-06:00Comments on ... MICHAEL DI GESU ... ... ... In Time ... ...: A TRIBUTE TO SOME VERY SPECIAL PEOPLE...Michael Di Gesuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17047267262428143113noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-77365070471765027102014-05-25T13:05:45.864-05:002014-05-25T13:05:45.864-05:00It's soooooo important to have someone who can...It's soooooo important to have someone who can give you a critical eye and fresh look at what you need to improve and tell you what work and what doesn't. I'm glad that you have those people! Danettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15043881305977386629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-83659025589641013362014-05-19T12:04:33.123-05:002014-05-19T12:04:33.123-05:00You are so lucky to have such a great "writer...You are so lucky to have such a great "writerly family"!<br />As I move forward on this journey, I need to start building mine.Michelle Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02750092836481599870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-81950015920260640482014-05-19T02:34:09.533-05:002014-05-19T02:34:09.533-05:00Aloha and hi from rainy HI :)
All I can say is *T...Aloha and hi from rainy HI :)<br /><br />All I can say is *THANK YOU* for the immensely kind words - and trust - Michael.<br /><br />I am also looking toward the time when I can sign up for your book tour!<br /><br />Onwards and toward the up, I say :)<br /><br />Have a great week and GO [some sports team in Chicago] !!! :)Mark Koopmanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03634424953074803816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-57564937955622448992014-05-18T03:13:58.559-05:002014-05-18T03:13:58.559-05:00I haven't found my 'family' yet, but I...I haven't found my 'family' yet, but I keep trying. :) Great post. Other's perspectives are priceless. <br /><br />PS: You're so right about TYPOS breeding. Lol! <br /><br />shahwharton.comShah Whartonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04997125261145672115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-39208009910035350912014-05-17T23:56:52.923-05:002014-05-17T23:56:52.923-05:00Aww, thanks Michael. It was a pleasure. I agree, C...Aww, thanks Michael. It was a pleasure. I agree, CPs are invaluable. I've had the same CP for five years, and I don't what I'd do without her. She sees what I can't. She tells me what works and what doesn't. Best of all, even though we don't write the same genre, she never tells me <b>what</b> to write. She's priceless.<br /><br />I have no idea of my senior class pulled pranks. I have no memories of high school whatsoever. <br /><br /> <br /><a href="http://vrbarkowski.wordpress.com" rel="nofollow">VR Barkowski</a><br />VR Barkowskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04927993233682731113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-66260385863129477712014-05-17T21:25:30.880-05:002014-05-17T21:25:30.880-05:00Beta readers are worth their weight in gold. Most ...Beta readers are worth their weight in gold. Most are very busy and yet don't mind helping. I have a few authors that read my work and I'm there to read their proposals or latest wip. I learn a lot reading other's work.<br /><br /><a href="http://siamckye.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Sia McKye Over Coffee</a> ~Sia McKye~https://www.blogger.com/profile/08470562659597351033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-51226434789636190472014-05-17T11:08:06.683-05:002014-05-17T11:08:06.683-05:00Betas are essential, and what they do for us is se...Betas are essential, and what they do for us is selfless and priceless. They deserve to be praised for their careful attention, tips, and dedication. :)Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-48499124631839325792014-05-17T00:20:01.128-05:002014-05-17T00:20:01.128-05:00Fantastic post! Without my CPs, I'd be complet...Fantastic post! Without my CPs, I'd be completely lost. I'm terribly bad at appraising my own work, and they catch things I would never see, and suggest improvements that would never occur to me. They're brilliant and insightful, and I'm lucky to have them!Nick Wilfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03841776353790635132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-80511626031944012182014-05-16T20:35:38.381-05:002014-05-16T20:35:38.381-05:00It's so helpful to have those extra sets of ey...It's so helpful to have those extra sets of eyes and the additional mind power to help the writer see the way more clearly. You are indeed fortunate to have the back up that you have. I've done some reading for a few authors, but I tend to read rather slowly so I'm often not as much help as is needed. I probably don't catch mistakes all that well either.<br /><br />Lee<br /><a href="http://tossingitout.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Tossing It Out</a><br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-21686556605559465632014-05-16T16:43:36.610-05:002014-05-16T16:43:36.610-05:00I know I'd be lost without my CPs and betas. M...I know I'd be lost without my CPs and betas. Morgan and Mark know their stuff, so I'm glad they helped you out. I think "toward" is evil. I try to avoid it whenever possible. :)David P. Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17259276981865439853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-37082219583567926102014-05-16T16:43:26.411-05:002014-05-16T16:43:26.411-05:00I'm glad someone is having good luck with beta...I'm glad someone is having good luck with beta readers and CP's. Since my live group split up, I've read for others and haven't had peeps pay it back in kind.<br /><br />I hope I don't sound too much like a Debbie Downer.shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09596621767297173021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-49173161847246728782014-05-16T16:20:33.295-05:002014-05-16T16:20:33.295-05:00What timing. I'm actually going to start a CP...What timing. I'm actually going to start a CP group very shortly and I'm looking for to all the give in take that involves! Sounds like you have some great ones!DL Hammonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02007260062331783715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-26517320227779908172014-05-16T16:00:57.283-05:002014-05-16T16:00:57.283-05:00Aren't they flipping amazing? Love this commun...Aren't they flipping amazing? Love this community and the "pay it forward" mentality. Helping each other is what its about. CP's and Betas are have a huge part in helping us get better at our craft and in polishing our work. Awesome post! :D Go CP's!SK Anthonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04601373778228160390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-20159893316844612742014-05-16T14:45:08.529-05:002014-05-16T14:45:08.529-05:00I think we get so we can't see our own typos! ...I think we get so we can't see our own typos! Wonderful you have so many awesome CP folks. Good luck with the query!<br /><br /><a href="http://marymontaguesikes.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Mary Montague Sikes</a>Notes Along the Way with Mary Montague Sikeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17417679983279135001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-54005193625740304892014-05-16T11:33:37.073-05:002014-05-16T11:33:37.073-05:00This is a topic close to my heart. CPs are invalua...This is a topic close to my heart. CPs are invaluable! Lotsa CP love here! And, yes, typos do breed, every time your back is turned. :PAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735576044552810103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-44730526412945197332014-05-16T10:38:18.230-05:002014-05-16T10:38:18.230-05:00Awesome to see you have some great people to rely ...Awesome to see you have some great people to rely on, Michael!randi leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14207001299508931034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-39649925905364975442014-05-16T07:48:48.786-05:002014-05-16T07:48:48.786-05:00I've had a few CP over the years, and you'...I've had a few CP over the years, and you're right. They tend to see things we miss. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11622191037152999869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-17157014870514611012014-05-15T19:12:41.861-05:002014-05-15T19:12:41.861-05:00You've hit on a theme I love: the writers who ...You've hit on a theme I love: the writers who want to help others by reading, critiquing and encouraging fellow writers.<br /><br />Congratulations on having such a wonderful support crew! cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-65523168949787799972014-05-15T18:31:17.040-05:002014-05-15T18:31:17.040-05:00Hi human, Michael,
Sincere apawlogies for my late...Hi human, Michael,<br /><br />Sincere apawlogies for my late arrival. Ah yes, the hectic life of this superstar dog and now I finally get here.<br /><br />The pawsitive interaction I've read here is noted. I never worry about queries. I'm too busy helping out human's by discreetly working in the background. You would not believe the number of manuscripts humans send me, the acclaimed doggy pawblisher!<br /><br />Seriously, I'm very proud of you, my kind human. You have quite the support and encouragement and I see all of those you mention are all adoring fans of mine. <br /><br />Of course, reading your pawst gave me a serious case of acronym alert! Yikes! :)<br /><br />All the beast, sorry, all the best.<br /><br />Penny :)klahaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613505424843475639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-81208234818185822572014-05-15T18:06:54.593-05:002014-05-15T18:06:54.593-05:00This is such a positive, happy post, Michael. Quer...This is such a positive, happy post, Michael. Query's scare a lot of people, so I'm really glad yours turned out so well. Good luck with sending it to all those publishers and having them fight over who gets to publish your work :) Kudos to all those you mentioned, and the work they put into helping others with their writing. All the best to you. M. J. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-10262149021633863592014-05-15T16:13:03.477-05:002014-05-15T16:13:03.477-05:00I'm so excited for you Michael. That query sou...I'm so excited for you Michael. That query sounds awesome. Hope it works for you! Your story rocks! Can't wait to hear good news!<br /><br />Denise Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-46893912736643782842014-05-15T13:34:15.804-05:002014-05-15T13:34:15.804-05:00You are indeed blessed to have such a wonderful fa...You are indeed blessed to have such a wonderful family of CPs and Beta Readers. I've been seriously thinking hard about who I will have read my novel when I've finished my edits. Congrats on the second novel!<br /><br />~JenAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10280329345834868273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-19221561962664451622014-05-15T12:27:36.759-05:002014-05-15T12:27:36.759-05:00Critique partners and beta readers are the best! ...Critique partners and beta readers are the best! Glad you've found some good ones.Sherry Ellishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07844837212122243321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-61419348883913113262014-05-15T06:55:42.112-05:002014-05-15T06:55:42.112-05:00Yes, typos do breed. LOL! That's so wonderful ...Yes, typos do breed. LOL! That's so wonderful that you've found CPs who click with you! Yay and congrats on moving forward in such a spectacular way. :)River Fairchildhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15374958276717316437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-51348564164344061912014-05-15T05:52:56.253-05:002014-05-15T05:52:56.253-05:00Hear hear! My MS is out with beta readers right n...Hear hear! My MS is out with beta readers right now. I'm so grateful for their time and help in making my story better. S.P. Bowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09746614009206426805noreply@blogger.com