tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7814771751990061325.post8636545985831874017..comments2023-11-26T01:21:35.860-07:00Comments on Mormon Mommy Writers and Friends: Joy in the JourneyMarianne (Mare) Baker Ballhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03663143060069193124noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7814771751990061325.post-63899658874147743102011-08-14T17:03:57.926-06:002011-08-14T17:03:57.926-06:00Congratulations. Welcome to the ranks!Congratulations. Welcome to the ranks!Donna Hatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05807169149057139718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7814771751990061325.post-50001923169489273232009-11-18T21:22:45.928-07:002009-11-18T21:22:45.928-07:00Thank you for all the comments! Its wonderful to b...Thank you for all the comments! Its wonderful to be so embraced by many who think alike and care!Elizabeth Muellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06028099814857743134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7814771751990061325.post-56090895489364703962009-11-18T13:40:50.162-07:002009-11-18T13:40:50.162-07:00Ah yes, the journey to authorhood. (is that a word...Ah yes, the journey to authorhood. (is that a word?) Well I am sometimes what you would call overdramatic. I can can make a mountain out of the smallest mole hill. It's my gift. So sometimes I'm too busy overdramatizing the journey to actually enjoy it. I sob over every little obstacle. Sniffle over every snag. Agonize over every plot line. Is it any wonder that I haven't found joy in the journey? I am my own obstacle. My many prayers won't help until I'm ready to put away my old habits. That's just what I want to do. Find joy in the journey. Thanks for this post, it really helped me to see my problem.Nikkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16328973674012805812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7814771751990061325.post-29245315578985393882009-11-18T11:03:56.387-07:002009-11-18T11:03:56.387-07:00Great Post, Liz. Being patient can be hardest part...Great Post, Liz. Being patient can be hardest part of the writing process. I agree that we need to let the Lord's hand guide us and be willing to accept His will AND His time line. I know it's been hard on you to watch others get their contracts, but I for one have to say your time is near. I've read your beautiful lyrical prose and with a tiny bit of polish and the right timing, I think you're there. HUGSChristinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05714394723532487643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7814771751990061325.post-88990344123963155152009-11-18T09:34:43.025-07:002009-11-18T09:34:43.025-07:00Hmm, I DO enjoy the journey, but I can't think...Hmm, I DO enjoy the journey, but I can't think of HOW I'm doing it. I just remember to pray to my Father in Heaven about my writing goals and allow myself to recognize Him in the inspiration I receive or in the work I accomplish.<br /><br />Great thoughts Liz!ali crosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13023009704454279645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7814771751990061325.post-81687727724975270482009-11-18T08:18:33.845-07:002009-11-18T08:18:33.845-07:00Thanks for the good thought! It's so hard to ...Thanks for the good thought! It's so hard to only look to the future, but you've said it very well here.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7814771751990061325.post-39658929499304978452009-11-18T07:51:13.670-07:002009-11-18T07:51:13.670-07:00Martine Leavitt said that the best part of publish...Martine Leavitt said that the best part of publishing a book is writing it.<br /><br />The contract, the release date, the book signings - all of that is fine, but it doesn't compare to the joy of of the journey.Rebecca J. Carlsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13266492065285468391noreply@blogger.com