tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post2702318869122952725..comments2024-02-19T15:25:57.626+11:00Comments on Breathless In the Bush: It’s not rocket science, but that doesn’t make it easy!HelzKathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01921987291520604201noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-9324711501786881482016-03-21T10:42:57.484+11:002016-03-21T10:42:57.484+11:00Calling Tris!! Sorry if you sent your details for ...Calling Tris!! Sorry if you sent your details for your prize book to the above email, there's been a few hiccups. Can you either send your full name and address to:<br />mirandamuse15@gmail.com<br />or...<br />message Valerie Parv on Facebook, and The Art of Writing Romance will wing it's way to you! Sorry about the delay!Mirandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16395027098663054678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-63675689884016784702016-03-20T16:26:04.194+11:002016-03-20T16:26:04.194+11:00I just told my bestest writing buddy that I don...I just told my bestest writing buddy that I don't think I can make it to RWA this year. Not because of the money or motherly commitments, but because I feel like a failure. I had rejections coming on a daily basis and that s*it hurts.<br />So, thank you for your post, Rach. I really needed to read it.<br />Sending hugs your way...or wine. I'm not generous enough to send both. ;)<br />Eden Summersnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-6962454765489083472016-03-15T17:57:25.382+11:002016-03-15T17:57:25.382+11:00Nearly losing your house must have been so scary R...Nearly losing your house must have been so scary Rachael. I'm so glad you are all safe. It was comforting to know that everyone goes through highs and lows in this industry. As a newbie published author I feel like I am still very much learning as I go and the nerves about the second book are really starting to play havoc with my head. I'm lucky to have writer friends who don't think I'm losing it, even if I feel like I am sometimes. Thanks for a great post and for your great books.Cassandra Samuelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13818025453828445251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-60828194880602230642016-03-15T10:28:36.989+11:002016-03-15T10:28:36.989+11:00Sharing what it's like to be published, the hi...Sharing what it's like to be published, the highs and lows is a very generous act. As you know, writers are faced with obstacles of our own making as much as getting our beautiful stories accepted. Good on you for having courage to be a writer and keep going with it in the face of your house nearly burning down and receiving that proposal rejection. You definitely have what it takes and have earned your success. Thanks for sharing and inspiring.Dora Bramdenhttp://www.dorabramden.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-60519499224390868052016-03-15T10:16:33.739+11:002016-03-15T10:16:33.739+11:00Or me without you, Rach!Or me without you, Rach!Cathryn Heinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17638629707594115419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-35612377415665026742016-03-14T23:21:13.507+11:002016-03-14T23:21:13.507+11:00Don't stop writing, Tris. The more you write, ...Don't stop writing, Tris. The more you write, the more you learn about the mechanics of it. Read your own work aloud - its a great tool for judging rhythm, sentence length and realistic dialogue. Find yourself a fellow student, friend, or tutor who is willing to give some feedback. It's extremely helpful. ��Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08756970970760064940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-30053633152664194352016-03-14T22:35:29.510+11:002016-03-14T22:35:29.510+11:00Thanks for your honesty Rachael. You continue to b...Thanks for your honesty Rachael. You continue to be an inspiration to me and now even more so because of your transparency. Until I started writing I had no idea how thick my skin needed to be. Every second day I decide to give up on this hobby. Then on alternate days I dream of writing full time. Thank God for new friends I've met who keep me encouraged. And of course readers. Without them there would be no point. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-86844415208756173662016-03-14T18:47:21.976+11:002016-03-14T18:47:21.976+11:00Hi Rachael
Hugs to you for all that you go throu...Hi Rachael <br /><br />Hugs to you for all that you go through to give us readers such great stories Authors amaze me with their imagination that gives us the stories and take us on some wonderful journeys around the world ☺<br /><br />Have Fun <br />Helen Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03984438742736003285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-17591316987784633142016-03-14T16:18:44.840+11:002016-03-14T16:18:44.840+11:00Hi Tris, Miranda here from last week's column ...Hi Tris, Miranda here from last week's column on this blog, Miranda's Musings. We have a book from last week donated by Valerie Parv, The Art of Romance Writing, that we'd love to give you. Just send your details to breathlessinthebush@gmail.com and we'll sort that out. Happy writing!Mirandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16395027098663054678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-39691250312202121152016-03-14T13:52:06.938+11:002016-03-14T13:52:06.938+11:00Thanks so much, Malvina! xxThanks so much, Malvina! xxRachael Johnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12162767571439344710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-51560090059717183942016-03-14T12:48:19.526+11:002016-03-14T12:48:19.526+11:00Thanks for this Rachael. There's always an ups...Thanks for this Rachael. There's always an upside and a down side. Hopefully the upside wins... Most of the time, anyhow! Thank you for your creativity and generosity in sharing. Hope the house incident does not repeat, and the revision work. And that the next book is NOT rejected!Malvinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01643063300200396369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-63321158200528521692016-03-14T12:39:04.251+11:002016-03-14T12:39:04.251+11:00Thanks so much Rachael! Really appreciate your enc...Thanks so much Rachael! Really appreciate your encouraging words(and to sitting at your table at the ARRA High Tea this coming weekend). :)<br />Marilyn Forsythhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17264683453138649702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-45596508249877178032016-03-14T12:35:04.388+11:002016-03-14T12:35:04.388+11:00Thanks. I'm sure you understand :) xThanks. I'm sure you understand :) xRachael Johnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12162767571439344710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-37461733603756786422016-03-14T12:17:00.311+11:002016-03-14T12:17:00.311+11:00Wonderful post Rachael - honest, brave and wise. T...Wonderful post Rachael - honest, brave and wise. Thank you :)Jennifer Scoullarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02093776215689619559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-64704526414489245252016-03-14T12:09:59.802+11:002016-03-14T12:09:59.802+11:00Honestly Tris, I don't think you should be sto...Honestly Tris, I don't think you should be stopping while you learn. The ONLY real way to become a write is to WRITE. xx Rachael Johnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12162767571439344710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-51345719606076973922016-03-14T12:08:58.069+11:002016-03-14T12:08:58.069+11:00Sending some hugs your way, Karen. This business ...Sending some hugs your way, Karen. This business is definitely not for the faint hearted, but I KNOW you can finish that 3rd book by deadline and that it'll be awesome. I think sometimes we need others to have the faith FOR us. And that's sad re that crime writer, although maybe she's enjoying life back on the other side. lol. xxRachael Johnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12162767571439344710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-9844472839162377012016-03-14T12:05:27.099+11:002016-03-14T12:05:27.099+11:00Firstly HUGE congrats - I'm seeing THE FARMER&...Firstly HUGE congrats - I'm seeing THE FARMER'S WIFE everywhere and I can't WAIT to read it. I know if I can keep going then so can you and we'll be seeing another book from you on the shelves VERY soon! xxRachael Johnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12162767571439344710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-33193034331594952542016-03-14T12:02:21.787+11:002016-03-14T12:02:21.787+11:00Thanks m'dear. You are one of those writing fr...Thanks m'dear. You are one of those writing friends I couldn't live without :) xRachael Johnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12162767571439344710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-59675446668790688242016-03-14T11:55:28.987+11:002016-03-14T11:55:28.987+11:00You're welcome Enisa - I'm all for us in t...You're welcome Enisa - I'm all for us in the business being open and honest about the realities with each other. As well as celebrating and enjoying the highs of course :) xRachael Johnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12162767571439344710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-64862021333746707312016-03-14T11:54:56.555+11:002016-03-14T11:54:56.555+11:00You're welcome Dee. I was hoping it wasn't...You're welcome Dee. I was hoping it wasn't TOO depressing! Last week I was at an all time low so it could be a wee bit TOO honest! And thanks so much for loving THE PATTERSON GIRLS :) xRachael Johnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12162767571439344710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-63380328303157298492016-03-14T11:54:15.762+11:002016-03-14T11:54:15.762+11:00Couldn't get through without you, Cathryn! xCouldn't get through without you, Cathryn! xRachael Johnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12162767571439344710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-48474728320313081322016-03-14T11:28:06.112+11:002016-03-14T11:28:06.112+11:00Thanks for this insight! As you know I have just e...Thanks for this insight! As you know I have just enrolled in Creative writing (and a second major maybe in publishing) and I know it won't be easy. I just have to decide later down the track if I write for me or for others! I have s few years away. I have written a few stories but I have stopped for now until I leave more about how to do it better!<br /><br />So thank you for the honest side that I dread the most! Trishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09702708656884495912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-37267124353470716002016-03-14T10:49:53.570+11:002016-03-14T10:49:53.570+11:00Hi Rachel, thanks for writing such a great blog es...Hi Rachel, thanks for writing such a great blog especially with all that is happening in your world at the moment...Wow... house nearly burning down that is scary. I am currently writing book number three with a deadline looming to near for my liking and all that you mentioned I am feeling, worrying if it will be good enough, feeling guilty I am spending too much time writing and not enough time doing other things - like housework and feeding the family... like you I write even when I don't want to. Like any other job you have your good days and bad. And no one else is going to write the book for you...Regarding rejection after publication I know one author who had eight crime fiction books published then number nine was rejected and she gave up writing. There is certainly no guarantees in this world is there. <br /> Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17772971731747379071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-86805550097471129812016-03-14T10:25:12.380+11:002016-03-14T10:25:12.380+11:00Hi Rachael, I'm just beginning to learn about ...Hi Rachael, I'm just beginning to learn about the other side of being published. The need for self-promotion (which I find so hard), the worry of bad reviews (none as yet/fingers crossed), the pressure of writing another book. Yep, as you say, it isn't easy, but as you also say, there are a lot of things to love about being an author. Love your books. Marilyn Forsythhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17264683453138649702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-65382893155943382172016-03-14T09:32:32.099+11:002016-03-14T09:32:32.099+11:00Great post Rach... Great post Rach... Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11438442544346881381noreply@blogger.com