tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post7521721275865407596..comments2023-11-16T20:34:36.744-06:00Comments on ... MICHAEL DI GESU ... ... ... In Time ... ...: A NEW MONTH... AN NEW BEGINNING...Michael Di Gesuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17047267262428143113noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-11373645664640392192015-07-25T06:59:24.465-05:002015-07-25T06:59:24.465-05:00I'm looking forward to experiencing the confer...I'm looking forward to experiencing the conference vicariously through you :-)<br />Glad you're finally getting some summer weather -- we're having a heat wave and all I want to do is go swimming every day -- not conducive to the day job or the writing :PDeniz Bevanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17134553551048836979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-56720486313275967782015-07-12T11:35:51.270-05:002015-07-12T11:35:51.270-05:00Hope you're having a productive summer, Mikey!...Hope you're having a productive summer, Mikey! DEZMONDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14127166104359407763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-76035592066573271602015-07-09T19:06:42.820-05:002015-07-09T19:06:42.820-05:00Very true, Michael. Even the best made plans can&#...Very true, Michael. Even the best made plans can't anticipate life butting in. And it seems to be during those times when our devised plans falter, we learn the most. <br /><br />I know you just visited me over on my site and have read my news. I can't tell you how many times I've questioned my decision two years ago to sign with an agent instead of taking one of the offers I'd received. And then now, my experience over the past month ... all I can do is chalk it up to timing and God. I have no other explanation. The timing is just nuts. Only a few weeks ago, I blogged about how publishing slows down during the summer months. And what happens? I receive offers. #shakeshead Heck if I'll ever figure it out. <br /><br />But I think that's part of the charm of living. As much as we hate to admit it, these experiences really do mold us into better people. S.A. Larsenッhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06241633272588383935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-75100829641913693712015-07-09T19:03:24.671-05:002015-07-09T19:03:24.671-05:00Timing is everything, you are so right - but attit...Timing is everything, you are so right - but attitude is equally important and you have a great one. It will serve you well because all of life is a series of ups and downs. Love the way you go forward, Michael! :-)Cherdohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00264612202714933480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-38243078527438453512015-07-08T14:01:09.699-05:002015-07-08T14:01:09.699-05:00Taking a different approach is often what needs to...Taking a different approach is often what needs to happen. There's always another way; finding it is the challenge.<br /><br />Hope your Fourth was wonderful. I'm still in catch up mode after my June break. cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-1080739182286283102015-07-05T22:04:09.400-05:002015-07-05T22:04:09.400-05:00I can very much relate to this post. I had mapped ...I can very much relate to this post. I had mapped out a new story, ready to go, but when I had another look at the outline, I had to be honest with myself. It just wasn't working. It can be so frustrating! I'm currently taking a break from it while mulling over other possibilities for the story.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-72283803959530186542015-07-04T09:11:26.381-05:002015-07-04T09:11:26.381-05:00Sounds like your mind is in the right place. And I...Sounds like your mind is in the right place. And I sometimes wonder about timing...<br /><br />Happy 4th :)mshatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06308916014310536449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-32937395103411709152015-07-03T22:17:01.134-05:002015-07-03T22:17:01.134-05:00catching up a bit! It sounds like it's been a ...catching up a bit! It sounds like it's been a rough winter/spring. I hope things work themselves out for you in one way or another.. Maybe you should more this direction? i know it sounds silly but we don't have nearly as brutal as winter ad Chicago. Really! Danettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15043881305977386629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-16991333182109358832015-07-03T21:16:13.570-05:002015-07-03T21:16:13.570-05:00Terrific attitude, Michael. Timing is everything. ...Terrific attitude, Michael. Timing is everything. It’s so important to keep moving forward, and we can only do that if we’re honest with ourselves. You make such an important point: starting over is moving forward, making the same mistake over and over is not. <br /><br />Happy Fourth of July!<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-24242293582809317642015-07-03T15:52:05.788-05:002015-07-03T15:52:05.788-05:00I used to be a regular at the SCBWI conference. En...I used to be a regular at the SCBWI conference. Enjoy!<br /><a href="http://www.playoffthepage.com" rel="nofollow">Play off the Page</a><br />Mary Aalgaardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10089502829581772836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-48146880598848751992015-07-03T01:03:07.179-05:002015-07-03T01:03:07.179-05:00Great advice, Michael.
Thank you!
Happy 4th July t...Great advice, Michael.<br />Thank you!<br />Happy 4th July to all my American friends!Michelle Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02750092836481599870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-11056550663118783752015-07-02T21:10:48.478-05:002015-07-02T21:10:48.478-05:00That's perfect advice for writers who get stuc...That's perfect advice for writers who get stuck - and most of us do. I'm glad you're taking your house situation in stride and concentrating on other things. I hope you have a great time at the convention. Good luck on the revisions!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735576044552810103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-42419960333357219212015-07-02T13:54:26.857-05:002015-07-02T13:54:26.857-05:00Happy Independence day! I hope everything works ou...Happy Independence day! I hope everything works out for you. Thank you for keeping a positive mind and reminding us to do the same.Loni Townsendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05126958230703180761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-85512000372561284182015-07-02T12:58:09.291-05:002015-07-02T12:58:09.291-05:00Reminds me of that quote--life is what happens whe...Reminds me of that quote--life is what happens when you're making other plans.<br /><br />Sometimes you've got to live life, not just map it out. Hope you have a wonderful summer!S.P. Bowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09746614009206426805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-50805238462087702232015-07-02T10:44:10.913-05:002015-07-02T10:44:10.913-05:00Happy 4th of July.
Wonderful advice. I can be a bi...Happy 4th of July.<br />Wonderful advice. I can be a bit stubborn so it's always a good reminder that it's okay to change directions and try something new.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-17701234094764193502015-07-02T09:37:30.052-05:002015-07-02T09:37:30.052-05:00Your post is yelling at me. I've been struggli...Your post is yelling at me. I've been struggling with one novel now... it's very dear to my heart. I'm working on my THIRD tense and/or POV change. I'm thinking I finally found it.Bish Denhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13359927719391990534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-2412210299390359352015-07-02T07:39:01.173-05:002015-07-02T07:39:01.173-05:00Great advice. Keeping your mind and heart open hel...Great advice. Keeping your mind and heart open helps you find new beginnings.H. R. Sinclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06715450637785127208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-9033967604026747412015-07-01T22:13:01.805-05:002015-07-01T22:13:01.805-05:00Happy Fourth of July! I love how you believe in t...Happy Fourth of July! I love how you believe in timing. Michael. Life has a way of coming together in ways unimaginable. Thanks for giving again...to WEP. Karma! <br />You've got a great novel, you just need a great publisher! <br /><br />Denise :-)Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-44466575936277780062015-07-01T20:16:01.327-05:002015-07-01T20:16:01.327-05:00I'm still hopeful you'll make it to Florid...I'm still hopeful you'll make it to Florida one day. In the meantime, lots to learn and do, eh? Best wishes in your preparation for the conference!Crystal Collierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03912469552483168148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-81498033739858230852015-07-01T20:04:28.913-05:002015-07-01T20:04:28.913-05:00What a wonderful post. You're absolutely right...What a wonderful post. You're absolutely right about new beginnings. I'm finally getting to the place where I can begin embracing the 'new' me. It's been a struggle, but it shows that with faith, family, friends, drive and determination, wonders can be accomplished - even if the spirit feels a little banged up sometimes. Best of luck with everything! Have a great night. EvaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-2303064521647752872015-07-01T16:18:55.694-05:002015-07-01T16:18:55.694-05:00I've had a few things knock me on my rear end ...I've had a few things knock me on my rear end in the writing world recently -- along with a lot of good things which somehow still didn't prevent the aforementioned butt-kicking. I've had my insecurities, my doubts, my "What the heck did I get myself into?" self-questioning ...<br /><br />And then there are those lucid moments where I stand up, dust off my behind, and start moving forward again -- eager to see what's going to happen next. Sounds like you're in the same place! *fist bump*Dianne K. Salernihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16459839567235304842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-67005506615338675492015-07-01T15:49:17.551-05:002015-07-01T15:49:17.551-05:00Always keep your heart and mind open.Always keep your heart and mind open.shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09596621767297173021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-76589392920741277022015-07-01T14:23:31.816-05:002015-07-01T14:23:31.816-05:00You inspired me to smile today.
Hugs, Michael. I ...You inspired me to smile today. <br />Hugs, Michael. I hope your home situation gets resolved soon.<br /><br />IWSG #123 until Alex culls the list again.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08516493326566981116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-40415592345118050362015-07-01T12:27:12.311-05:002015-07-01T12:27:12.311-05:00You offer up some very good advice here, Michael. ...You offer up some very good advice here, Michael. Thank you! Happy 4th to you too!Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03865193802444007545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-57798917299865283482015-07-01T11:43:55.069-05:002015-07-01T11:43:55.069-05:00I so agree with you on this. I've found it to ...I so agree with you on this. I've found it to be very true as I've been going through my challenges in losing my husband and job and now getting ready for my daughter to leave for college in the fall. Things do work out. Sometimes getting there can be hard and it can be hard to see while you're in the middle of the challenges.Natalie Aguirrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03756087804171246660noreply@blogger.com