tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post6286716460021943042..comments2023-11-16T20:34:36.744-06:00Comments on ... MICHAEL DI GESU ... ... ... In Time ... ...: TWO MEN AND A MEMOIR....Michael Di Gesuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17047267262428143113noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-87556377054267666752015-12-30T18:41:36.289-06:002015-12-30T18:41:36.289-06:00It's my end of the year post to all the blogge...It's my end of the year post to all the bloggers I know and love! Thanks for your hard work, great posts, and bloggy friendship. Wishing you all the best in 2016 from "the Flipside."Cherdohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00264612202714933480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-69574683738094918102015-12-04T08:29:18.442-06:002015-12-04T08:29:18.442-06:00Wow, that's awesome! I love hearing stories of...Wow, that's awesome! I love hearing stories of authors coming together with just the right CPs to make their stories sing! Sorry, unintended pun -- though it's kind of apt :-)Deniz Bevanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17134553551048836979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-43069668621556474672015-12-02T07:54:28.170-06:002015-12-02T07:54:28.170-06:00CPs are truly wonderful. I'd be lost without m...CPs are truly wonderful. I'd be lost without my group. Congrats to Mark and Donald! :)David Powers Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10942728197352977520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-73734339893277892892015-12-01T16:09:24.914-06:002015-12-01T16:09:24.914-06:00How wonderful that you were such a great adviser f...How wonderful that you were such a great adviser for Mark, Michael! I've never had a CP, but have heard inspiring stories about them over the years. Your book sounds really interesting, Mark. Good luck with everything.Notes Along the Way with Mary Montague Sikeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17417679983279135001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-53942594002869583572015-11-26T13:17:20.489-06:002015-11-26T13:17:20.489-06:00Now you know why it became a labor of love :)Now you know why it became a labor of love :)Mark Koopmanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03634424953074803816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-5680786767462369052015-11-26T13:16:47.187-06:002015-11-26T13:16:47.187-06:00Thanks Denise:)Thanks Denise:)Mark Koopmanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03634424953074803816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-90275172469847281722015-11-26T13:16:10.504-06:002015-11-26T13:16:10.504-06:00Thanks!!Thanks!!Mark Koopmanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03634424953074803816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-29528063530180405892015-11-26T13:15:48.424-06:002015-11-26T13:15:48.424-06:00Thanks SA. Appreciate the very kind words and I wa...Thanks SA. Appreciate the very kind words and I was so lucky that Michael had the time - and you're right, he definitely has the talent!Mark Koopmanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03634424953074803816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-59823455090682460792015-11-26T13:14:30.239-06:002015-11-26T13:14:30.239-06:00Absolutely Nick! It was as if, and I paraphrase:) ...Absolutely Nick! It was as if, and I paraphrase:) I was (Writerly) blocked and now I could see:)Mark Koopmanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03634424953074803816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-19568274089375345152015-11-26T13:13:07.116-06:002015-11-26T13:13:07.116-06:00Thanks Cherdo, and Happy Thanksgiving to you, too ...Thanks Cherdo, and Happy Thanksgiving to you, too :)Mark Koopmanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03634424953074803816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-70955034633747281262015-11-25T23:30:21.018-06:002015-11-25T23:30:21.018-06:00Great post and congrats to Mark and Donald.
Happy...Great post and congrats to Mark and Donald.<br /><br />Happy Thanksgiving, by the way! Be safe and blessed, my friend.Cherdohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00264612202714933480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-65900067741296577992015-11-25T15:56:16.738-06:002015-11-25T15:56:16.738-06:00Congrats to Mark and Donald! Sounds like you were ...Congrats to Mark and Donald! Sounds like you were a fantastic help, Michael. I love my CPs - they've made so many great suggestions. Sometimes, what was probably meant as an offhand comment from them has changed everything.Nick Wilfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03841776353790635132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-67238391072665345422015-11-24T21:29:43.435-06:002015-11-24T21:29:43.435-06:00So fabulous that Michael was such an amazing CP fo...So fabulous that Michael was such an amazing CP for you, Mark. But honestly, it doesn't surprise me. Michael is a wonderful supporter and his encouraging enthusiasm is infectious. I, too, am forever indebted to my CPs. They are amazing people. All the best to you now and always...S.A. Larsenッhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06241633272588383935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-49943437942898033032015-11-24T06:01:54.098-06:002015-11-24T06:01:54.098-06:00Congrats to Mark!!! I've been seeing Revival a...Congrats to Mark!!! I've been seeing Revival all over the place!!! <br /><br />Hi, Michael. Hope all is well.Cathrina Constantinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16960849263181625782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-46108924336218000542015-11-23T18:06:47.192-06:002015-11-23T18:06:47.192-06:00Critique partners can be crucial...they can make t...Critique partners can be crucial...they can make the difference between getting published someday and not. It's so hard to find a good one, too!Stephanie Farishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10461865229341760836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-73107063761534636072015-11-23T07:21:00.099-06:002015-11-23T07:21:00.099-06:00Michael is a writers secret angel! Always ready, w...Michael is a writers secret angel! Always ready, willing, a no matter what's going on in his own life, so helpful! He's amazing, you're amazing Michael! A good CP is key to success!Yolanda Renéehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09085436784133103221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-23602116635997004242015-11-22T22:05:58.302-06:002015-11-22T22:05:58.302-06:00What a lovely post for Mark, Michael. It's gre...What a lovely post for Mark, Michael. It's great that you've been able to help Mark as well! Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-25419185350670029392015-11-22T10:57:16.646-06:002015-11-22T10:57:16.646-06:00Finding a CP who will completely honest can be cha...Finding a CP who will completely honest can be challenging. Everyone wants to be kind. The secret is being honest while still kind and I'm sure Michael is that kind of person. Kudos for doing so many rewrites until you got it right, Mark.Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-33323503759052952172015-11-21T23:58:52.327-06:002015-11-21T23:58:52.327-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.Mark Koopmanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03634424953074803816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-75014215226179706942015-11-21T23:57:43.006-06:002015-11-21T23:57:43.006-06:00Thanks, Ella :) And, trust me, I'm happy, too,...Thanks, Ella :) And, trust me, I'm happy, too, that Michael stepped forward to be my CP on this project.Mark Koopmanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03634424953074803816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-40307762885852490532015-11-20T22:11:57.174-06:002015-11-20T22:11:57.174-06:00I am so happy Michael helped you make the voice ev...I am so happy Michael helped you make the voice even more authentic! Mark, I am so happy you had a CP-who helped you figure out the best way to bring your talent and Donald's to the forefront~ Thanks, for sharing Michael's ability and Donald's voice!! I can't wait to read it! Ellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06070952447277684613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-49890392960433526632015-11-20T16:25:42.186-06:002015-11-20T16:25:42.186-06:00One little change can make all the difference.One little change can make all the difference.L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-90998788651075710802015-11-20T10:51:07.785-06:002015-11-20T10:51:07.785-06:00It's great that Michael could help so much! Ye...It's great that Michael could help so much! Yes, changing POV and tense is daunting, but I know writers who changed back and forth several times to try to improve their work. You have to do what's necessary and hope for the best. Congrats on releasing it! I wish you loads of success!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735576044552810103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-2911253875278536172015-11-20T09:47:48.891-06:002015-11-20T09:47:48.891-06:00The RIGHT cp ,makes all the difference, Michael. A...The RIGHT cp ,makes all the difference, Michael. And bravo to you for being that person. Mark, I wish you the highest sales! :-)Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-3829359783731099692015-11-20T08:59:27.593-06:002015-11-20T08:59:27.593-06:00A good CP can make all the difference. Great job, ...A good CP can make all the difference. Great job, fellas, on working so well together to bring this story to life!Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14932408372240147454noreply@blogger.com