tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post3249629539305739375..comments2024-03-29T05:29:25.218-07:00Comments on Coming Down the Mountain: Karen Walker on Turning Negatives into PositivesKaren Jones Gowenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11378428503220197256noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-65397849103888262692015-11-25T17:26:22.530-08:002015-11-25T17:26:22.530-08:00Dear Ms. Walker, I'm so happy for you that aft...Dear Ms. Walker, I'm so happy for you that after all that work, your fortitude paid off. You. Have. Written . . . AND . . . Now. Have. A. Novel. Published! So wonderful. Your story inspires the rest of us would-be novelists! Peace.Deehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00612299013780771262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-29123107796571263372015-11-04T06:27:56.266-08:002015-11-04T06:27:56.266-08:00So happy for you! But thank you mostly for your wo...So happy for you! But thank you mostly for your words about that fear most writers come up against at some point in the process. Been there and still find myself there at times. Terri Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07771622379178654235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-16202847895342161712015-11-04T06:12:29.464-08:002015-11-04T06:12:29.464-08:00This sounds like a book I would love... I like the...This sounds like a book I would love... I like the positive feelings... it isn't easy to stay positive all the time but living the moment is only way... I too get stuck from time to time.... xox<br /><br />Congratulations on writing the book and getting it published, that is awesome xox Launna https://www.blogger.com/profile/09447311902825477772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-5042772231170729502015-11-03T19:14:13.930-08:002015-11-03T19:14:13.930-08:00Congratulations! Way to stick with it. When the gl...Congratulations! Way to stick with it. When the glass is half empty, it's time for a refill.Pat Tilletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17699973774273291205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-47666203269242964672015-11-03T16:47:53.644-08:002015-11-03T16:47:53.644-08:00Writing a book, seeing it though, getting it done!...Writing a book, seeing it though, getting it done! Congratulations, you did it. Ingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02924736131382149056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-63032675070238208562015-10-31T12:30:55.708-07:002015-10-31T12:30:55.708-07:00I'm a pathological optimist. Can't help my...I'm a pathological optimist. Can't help myself. Doesn't mean I've never had dark days, but so far, I've been able to bounce back quickly. Needless to say, I am VERY optimistic that I'm gonna love this book. So much so, I just bought it! Then again, concerning your book, maybe my attitude isn't so much optimism as it is realism. <br /><br />Best wishes to both of you Karens. :)<br /><br />Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-79182979211046639592015-10-28T20:41:22.333-07:002015-10-28T20:41:22.333-07:00Hi, Karen.... Hi, Karen...
I ALWAYS try to keep o...Hi, Karen.... Hi, Karen...<br /><br />I ALWAYS try to keep on the positive side. It gets me through life's obstacles a bit easier. I slip at times... I am human, but then I smack myself in the back of the head and say "Get over it! You are a lucky man..." And I go on.<br /><br />Congrats on your debut novel! I am looking forward to reading it when I get a chance to breath. The next month or two will be NUTS for me with finishing my loft rehab and moving in just a few short weeks.... YIKES! MY positivity will really be tested! LOL<br /><br />ALL the best!Michael Di Gesuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17047267262428143113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-71366818717422758812015-10-27T08:58:33.645-07:002015-10-27T08:58:33.645-07:00Congratulations on the novel! That is a major acco...Congratulations on the novel! That is a major accomplishment, especially since many people say they're going to write a novel but then never write anything. Neurotic Workaholichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06775298184138766683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-29477365648592938242015-10-27T03:38:54.553-07:002015-10-27T03:38:54.553-07:00Most important is you persevered and achieved your...Most important is you persevered and achieved your goal. Congratulations.Lizahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16170701034715108039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-30071662677134956942015-10-26T23:00:27.728-07:002015-10-26T23:00:27.728-07:00Great post! Love everyone's comments. Nice to ...Great post! Love everyone's comments. Nice to be able to brush it off, with how you can't please everyone. Congrats on publishing your novel, Karen. It sounds like an interesting read.Jacqueline Howetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13522485407848765933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-54065514127724066892015-10-26T19:54:30.295-07:002015-10-26T19:54:30.295-07:00You wrote a book! I am in awe with that statement ...You wrote a book! I am in awe with that statement alone. Regardless of the negative thoughts, feelings or criticism, you wrote a book and put a lot of your heart into it-Good for you!Birgithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09439720285857050428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-89086433615602962792015-10-26T18:13:30.537-07:002015-10-26T18:13:30.537-07:00Whether you're an optimist or a pessimist, tho...Whether you're an optimist or a pessimist, those negative voices get to you. Especially once you start getting reviews. You can get 1,000 good reviews and one bad review and all you'll think about are the words in that one bad review!Stephanie Farishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10461865229341760836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-40927301706451519982015-10-26T13:03:47.901-07:002015-10-26T13:03:47.901-07:00I'm a glass-half-empty person too. I don't...I'm a glass-half-empty person too. I don't wallow in it though. Once those negative thoughts are out, I can start seeing how to improve, and the positive thing about the half-empty perspective is that I am not as easily disappointed as most people who consistently view the world with optimism. Nice to see you learned something from the critiques. All you can do is hope to please your target audience. Good luck Karen, congrats on writing A NOVEL :)<br /><br />Hey Karen; have a good week.dolorahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715849844092553699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-43836374843053630762015-10-26T10:04:10.297-07:002015-10-26T10:04:10.297-07:00Critics come in many forms and it's always dif...Critics come in many forms and it's always difficult to face. I've grown a very tough skin with both my writing and also in my personal life, when my choices are criticized. Excellent post, Karen, thank you for visiting my blog today!Karen Jones Gowenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11378428503220197256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-35910855929697079002015-10-26T09:50:04.512-07:002015-10-26T09:50:04.512-07:00I tend to be one of those glass half full optimist...I tend to be one of those glass half full optimists, but that can lead to let downs so I guess a middle of the road realist might be the best way to be. I think the bottom line is that we can't expect to please everyone and who we do please is the audience we want to nurture. More fans can come with the next book and the next.<br /><br />Keep the attitude you have now and just refill your glass when you finish drinking it. <br /><br />Arlee Bird<br />A to Z Challenge Co-host<br /><a href="http://tossingitout.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Tossing It Out</a>Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-42533836754371314882015-10-26T08:17:46.242-07:002015-10-26T08:17:46.242-07:00Just ignore the ones who don't like it and foc...Just ignore the ones who don't like it and focus on the ones who do.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-82469179378785598512015-10-26T04:54:26.323-07:002015-10-26T04:54:26.323-07:00We have to keep focusing on the positive when thos...We have to keep focusing on the positive when those negatives hit.L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.com