tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6539691603325793063.post265006346875669776..comments2024-03-27T15:56:17.348+00:00Comments on Womag and other writing: February is for friendshipsPatsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12263765378083045973noreply@blogger.comBlogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6539691603325793063.post-27523120924760847792021-03-04T21:03:22.870+00:002021-03-04T21:03:22.870+00:00Thanks for co-hosting last month! As an ace, I lov...Thanks for co-hosting last month! As an ace, I love that you titled this post February is for Friends. A lot of people diminish the importance of friend relationships.Debra Renée Byrdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08717966370332027353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6539691603325793063.post-976725716250337122021-02-22T15:31:00.858+00:002021-02-22T15:31:00.858+00:00@ Ornery Owl – I'm sorry travelling is difficu...@ Ornery Owl – I'm sorry travelling is difficult for you, making it harder to meet people.Patsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12263765378083045973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6539691603325793063.post-38993111478117776282021-02-18T19:48:05.958+00:002021-02-18T19:48:05.958+00:00I'm not an easy person to make friends with. I...I'm not an easy person to make friends with. I tend to form superficial connections. Sadly, I greatly doubt that I'll ever meet any of the people I'd consider actual friends. My health tends to make traveling difficult.Ornery Owl of Naughty Netherworld Press and Readers Roost https://www.blogger.com/profile/07596105116325246476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6539691603325793063.post-86507954616334975082021-02-09T14:43:36.767+00:002021-02-09T14:43:36.767+00:00@ Marguerite – There are lots of nice people onlin...@ Marguerite – There are lots of nice people online, but I do think the writing community has a higher than average percentage of them.<br /><br />@ Luciana – exactly what I've found.<br /><br />@ Lynn – I miss real meetings with writers too.<br /><br />@ Diane – Yep, writers are usually hugely generous with time and advice.<br /><br />@ Damyanti – it's amazing, isn't it?<br /><br />@Patsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12263765378083045973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6539691603325793063.post-6287173757570610672021-02-09T14:30:51.484+00:002021-02-09T14:30:51.484+00:00Hi, can someone let me know who the new editor for...Hi, can someone let me know who the new editor for YOU South Africa and an email address to send submission too please. Thank uouChrisCnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6539691603325793063.post-57100564272567830322021-02-08T00:41:05.183+00:002021-02-08T00:41:05.183+00:00It's very helpful to have writer friends!It's very helpful to have writer friends!Sandra Ulbrich Almazanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15365908651235829765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6539691603325793063.post-49580380741085735462021-02-06T19:22:09.490+00:002021-02-06T19:22:09.490+00:00Cake! Yummy. Good luck with your writing, Patsy!Cake! Yummy. Good luck with your writing, Patsy!Jennifer Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13300124780126853962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6539691603325793063.post-17553075694114248802021-02-06T01:14:29.967+00:002021-02-06T01:14:29.967+00:00When I started writing, I was a mom of three schoo...When I started writing, I was a mom of three school-age kids, working weekends, and homeschooling. Going to in-person writing activities didn't work for me, even though I live near a big city. Blogging and online friendships were my lifeline. <br /><br />Thanks for co-hosting.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08516493326566981116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6539691603325793063.post-26216714997558171452021-02-05T07:57:52.727+00:002021-02-05T07:57:52.727+00:00The blogosphere is a wonderful place, full of love...The blogosphere is a wonderful place, full of lovely writerly friends who seem to like the same things I do - writing, reading, wine or cake, long walks etc.I was delighted to find your blog. Kalpanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02503951641129389045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6539691603325793063.post-26915087446732534762021-02-04T19:51:20.121+00:002021-02-04T19:51:20.121+00:00Hi Patsy!
I have met amazing people through blogg...Hi Patsy!<br /><br />I have met amazing people through blogging and have made lifelong friendships. I have even visited my blogger friends in other countries!Nas https://www.blogger.com/profile/08341843048288374472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6539691603325793063.post-82406522332749625172021-02-04T19:14:41.337+00:002021-02-04T19:14:41.337+00:00Hi, Patsy! Thanks for co-hosting yesterday. I ho...Hi, Patsy! Thanks for co-hosting yesterday. I hope you had fun. That's an awesome contest you shared for writers in Ireland and the UK. The IWSG community is wonderful. I've met many authors over the years by attending the Colorado Council of the International Reading Association ~ and every book signing, workshop, and presentation they gave was friendly, encouraging, and inspiring.Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6539691603325793063.post-77567968926580713642021-02-04T17:21:50.012+00:002021-02-04T17:21:50.012+00:00I have met some amazing people through my blog. Th...I have met some amazing people through my blog. The blogosphere has been such a blessing.Damyanti Biswashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08101150230749343025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6539691603325793063.post-68849433837727310322021-02-04T15:11:12.892+00:002021-02-04T15:11:12.892+00:00I'm always amazed at the generosity of writers...I'm always amazed at the generosity of writers. Through blogging, in-person meetings (when we have them again), Zoom meetings, and writer events, I've met so many generous and supportive writers. Thanks for cohosting this month.Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6539691603325793063.post-86122636737415886372021-02-04T13:39:19.424+00:002021-02-04T13:39:19.424+00:00Writers do want to help other writers. You've ...Writers do want to help other writers. You've reminded me of how much I have missed in-person writing conferences where felt comfortable around my 'people!' Connections keep us moving on our writing paths. Lynn J Simpsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04573498994019644656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6539691603325793063.post-68449404022245547642021-02-04T12:50:23.791+00:002021-02-04T12:50:23.791+00:00My writing friends are those who I've met onli...My writing friends are those who I've met online through blogging or on social media. Amazing people who are generous and supportive.Luciana Cavallarohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01770818567628804407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6539691603325793063.post-44198110919244349972021-02-04T11:37:59.483+00:002021-02-04T11:37:59.483+00:00Until following this blog, I had a very negative v...Until following this blog, I had a very negative view - which has changed because you and other contributors are positive and supportive.Perhaps it is the writing community - a careful thoughtful lot - not out to constantly pick hols (or fights!). Thank you :)Margueritenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6539691603325793063.post-85896362978146070072021-02-04T11:10:01.720+00:002021-02-04T11:10:01.720+00:00@ Olga – Yep. If you'd told me that would happ...@ Olga – Yep. If you'd told me that would happen even a few weeks before we agreed to do it, I wouldn't have believed you. <br /><br />@ Loni – Yes, isn't it?<br /><br />@ Rosemary – Aaaw, that's a lovely thing to say! I too count you as a friend I'm yet to meet.<br /><br />@ Liza – It definitely is.<br /><br />@ Sandra – Thanks! I've got you back.<br /><br />@ Carrie Ann Patsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12263765378083045973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6539691603325793063.post-90517651451126287792021-02-04T11:00:57.673+00:002021-02-04T11:00:57.673+00:00@ Sonia – Each platform is a very different experi...@ Sonia – Each platform is a very different experience. Blogging is the friendliest.<br /><br />@ S. E. White – I think we have a lot in common! I'm missing people more than I thought I would. Luckily I like baking, so I'm not missing cake, but I would be if I didn't make any.<br /><br />@ Samantha – Hopefully you'll get the opportunity.<br /><br />@ Lisa – Yes, we've learned Patsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12263765378083045973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6539691603325793063.post-62276968829717294932021-02-04T09:40:56.631+00:002021-02-04T09:40:56.631+00:00I have met many people from the writing community ...I have met many people from the writing community online who have been most generous with their feedback and their encouragement.<br />I too Have met Ros Kind when she gave a reading from her novel at Harrogate Library (oh, how we took such activities for granted pre Covid). It was lovely to meet her in real life!Linda Casperhttp://thirdageblogger.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6539691603325793063.post-25068937229816400522021-02-04T06:42:54.749+00:002021-02-04T06:42:54.749+00:00Writers really are a phenomenally supportive bunch...Writers really are a phenomenally supportive bunch. I've gained so much from writing communities, including the blogosphere.Shannon Lawrencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00934641808195675935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6539691603325793063.post-46017951393903200162021-02-04T06:13:31.048+00:002021-02-04T06:13:31.048+00:00I'm following both accounts now! Great post fo...I'm following both accounts now! Great post for this month. J Lenni Dornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07961335286982498158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6539691603325793063.post-30398238085471944372021-02-04T04:11:56.479+00:002021-02-04T04:11:56.479+00:00I've made friends through different blogs I wr...I've made friends through different blogs I write for and other social media platforms as well. Happy IWSG <3 Thank you for cohosting!Adrienne Reiterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04658753766385895790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6539691603325793063.post-20994597224198529872021-02-04T00:16:30.139+00:002021-02-04T00:16:30.139+00:00I've made several friends, but have yet to mee...I've made several friends, but have yet to meet one in person. Perhaps one day I will. <br /><br />I've always wanted to do a collab on a book! :-) Carrie Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08489203407621469236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6539691603325793063.post-91363554687371760492021-02-03T23:42:15.251+00:002021-02-03T23:42:15.251+00:00Blogger buds are the best.
Thanks for co-hosting.
...Blogger buds are the best.<br />Thanks for co-hosting.<br />I followed on twitter.Sandra Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814573408898140885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6539691603325793063.post-6674642603761254952021-02-03T22:37:56.755+00:002021-02-03T22:37:56.755+00:00Congratulations on your upcoming release. Blogging...Congratulations on your upcoming release. Blogging is so wonderful for developing online friendships (and some in person!)Thanks so much for hosting IWSG this month!Lizahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16170701034715108039noreply@blogger.com