tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344281177154314706.post2179906800431725033..comments2023-12-16T11:56:12.028-06:00Comments on Quill Cottage: A Reluctant Writer Asks, Whadaya Think?Sandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16262542152196076333noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344281177154314706.post-88732019879329823842008-01-20T18:47:00.000-06:002008-01-20T18:47:00.000-06:00I think I belong in your club! But the thing that...I think I belong in your club! But the thing that I see from your story here is that the season had not been the time for sharing, yet. I hope that is now for you, Sister!<BR/><BR/>I can see that you bless many!<BR/>May the LORD guide you and guard your path and make it plain,<BR/>hollyHollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00794673914973256109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344281177154314706.post-34989398907738343372008-01-20T18:39:00.000-06:002008-01-20T18:39:00.000-06:00Barabara J's words echo my feelings. You are publi...Barabara J's words echo my feelings. You are published already by having a blog. But let me add one more thing, there is no "safe way" to share your writing. It's terribly unsafe, in a way, to open up your heart, your voice, to the world. But I think it's worth the risk.<BR/><BR/>P.S. I love your tea cups, and color scheme here. You have a beautiful heart, and you are sharing it with the world.LAUREN at Faith Fuelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11123609025411858471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344281177154314706.post-53272047697147743452008-01-16T17:28:00.000-06:002008-01-16T17:28:00.000-06:00I believe that God gives us choices in life, and h...I believe that God gives us choices in life, and he is giving you the choice to follow your passion or not follow your passion. I think you should follow your passion, you are a gifted writer and now is "your" time :) Live in joy, follow your bliss. If you feel joy when you are writing, then this is what you are meant to do. Go for it!<BR/><BR/>LynnLynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13300262517122067983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344281177154314706.post-790607170195606642008-01-15T23:24:00.000-06:002008-01-15T23:24:00.000-06:00Go for it! You obviously love to write...you have...Go for it! You obviously love to write...you have a wonderful gift of inspiring others & what could be more fun than sitting in a cottage by the pond and playing with words? Your blog is a wonderful place to visit! Blessings, JudyJudy https://www.blogger.com/profile/00929685771427155673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344281177154314706.post-77009513741891706212008-01-15T23:10:00.000-06:002008-01-15T23:10:00.000-06:00Sandy! Every time I come to your blog I am given a...Sandy! Every time I come to your blog I am given a meal. I feel my heart quicken and my spirit revive and you bring me that much closer to our Father. He needs you to give what you have been given in order to bring more of His children closer to His Heart. Please know this is the truth and doubt no more. <BR/><BR/>Blessings! <BR/><BR/>P.S. Thank you so much for visiting and your kind comment on the shoes. I would love for you to visit tomorrow and be a part of my blog giveaway. :O)<BR/><BR/>NancyFete et Fleurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05938819391517459011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344281177154314706.post-628967192278697692008-01-15T13:16:00.000-06:002008-01-15T13:16:00.000-06:00Sandy, I really only have two things to say. " We ...Sandy, I really only have two things to say. " We regret most those things in life that we didn't do " And secondly, What is God saying in His Word to you about this, and through His people? So in essence, I cant wait to buy your first book !! :) <BR/>Hugs,<BR/>Rhea<BR/><BR/>ps, come enter my giveaway !!Miss Rheahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01977006031993989424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344281177154314706.post-11548545706470074332008-01-15T11:16:00.000-06:002008-01-15T11:16:00.000-06:00The minute you started your blog, you became a pub...The minute you started your blog, you became a published writer. If you have a specific idea for a magazine, send a query letter. Refer the editor to your blog to "check you out". If you want to write a book, write a few chapters, then send it to a few publishers.<BR/><BR/>Even if no one else publishes you, you ARE a writer. Of course, it's always nice to have devoted fans, and you DO!<BR/><BR/>If a bird sings in the forest and no one hears it, it's song is still a song. Write for yourself. Write because it gives you pleasure. Getting others to publish you is the icing on the cake -- and sometimes the money in the bank!<BR/>BarbaraBarbara Jacksierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14346219168526716690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344281177154314706.post-81831284154463087992008-01-15T11:08:00.000-06:002008-01-15T11:08:00.000-06:00Miss Sandy,This is why I come to your blog to read...Miss Sandy,<BR/><BR/>This is why I come to your blog to read your stories, they are so inspirational. Without even knowing it your are published I give everyone your blog site to read your a great author to me already!<BR/>VickiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344281177154314706.post-41938036807651621242008-01-14T20:48:00.000-06:002008-01-14T20:48:00.000-06:00Thank you for praying for Erika you are so talente...Thank you for praying for Erika you are so talented. Blessings Denise Hull,Mass.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344281177154314706.post-7699960575398674832008-01-14T18:36:00.000-06:002008-01-14T18:36:00.000-06:00How fortunate you are to have a husband that suppo...How fortunate you are to have a husband that supports your gifts and talents that much!!! It would seem that you are going to be used greatly...in the lives of others through your gifting of words.<BR/><BR/>You are blessed and you have remained faithful to your callings, first to homeschool and then to write. <BR/><BR/>Go for it, Dear Blog Friend.<BR/><BR/>Best of wishes!<BR/><BR/>Becky K.Becky K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10531485758141842829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344281177154314706.post-66072128547678235322008-01-14T10:09:00.000-06:002008-01-14T10:09:00.000-06:00God has given you a talent for writing and encoura...God has given you a talent for writing and encouragement, Sandy. Use it for Him and it will grow and glorify Him. He will give the increase. You are very talented. Just think how many folks even now are encouraged by reading your blogs. If you are published, the Lord can touch many MORE lives through your "quill". Blessings - VickieVickiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07741431727993692456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344281177154314706.post-15163632345418324892008-01-13T11:51:00.000-06:002008-01-13T11:51:00.000-06:00Aha! I knew it! And I am delighted!! Thrilled! (On...Aha! I knew it! And I am delighted!! Thrilled! (One isn't an English teacher for as many years as I was not to recognize things. ;>)<BR/><BR/>How wonderful that the Lord booted you a wee bit, that your darling hubby has created a writing cottage for you, and that you have the luxury of time. We already know that you have the talent! You go girl!! Anytime that you need a cheerleader, you have one in me. (You can point me in the direction of whoever was snotty, too. I'd happily give him or her a little boot in the butt.)Veehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00618654361869856894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344281177154314706.post-52228459924716852052008-01-13T07:26:00.000-06:002008-01-13T07:26:00.000-06:00Sandy, I loved reading about your journey - which ...Sandy, I loved reading about your journey - which is very similar to mine, even down to the homeschooling! <BR/>I want to encourage you to forge ahead :) I think you've been gifted and I also think that with our gifts we have a great purpose that the Lord has crafted for us! Seems to me like he is slowly revealing that next thing to you! :) Very exciting.Helen Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04744993088363570713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344281177154314706.post-79222632179214676242008-01-12T21:01:00.000-06:002008-01-12T21:01:00.000-06:00Dear Sandy,I know just how you feel. As a Christi...Dear Sandy,<BR/><BR/>I know just how you feel. As a Christian, it is hard to want to promote yourself... to put yourself out there, so to speak. But to be confident and comfortable in the abilities and gifts God has given you is a way to honor the Lord. When there is as much affirmation from others as you are receiving here... well, I think you have your answer. You have been clear that your goal is to do what He would have you do. I would strongly encourage you to pursue this, and if it is not what He wants for you then He will close the door. <BR/><BR/>I know for me, I want to be where He wants me and doing what He wants me to do. And like you, I have had encouragement to pursue my creativity from friends, family, and some wonderful internet friends. I, too, have put off doing those creative things while homeschooling for the past 11 years. And over this past year I have been really prompted to go back to doing those creative things that God has gifted me to do. I want to produce fruit this year from a heart overflowing with gratitude for what He has done for me. It is a wonderful feeling.<BR/><BR/>I didn't mean to ramble on (more on my journey at my blog if you're interested), but I guess what I am trying to say is that the time seems to be right for you to pursue this. I will pray for you as you do that the Lord would guide each step of the way. He holds you in His hands...<BR/><BR/>Blessings,<BR/><BR/>Christi<BR/><A HREF="http://www.charmandgrace.com/CAGBlog" REL="nofollow">Charm & Grace Blog</A>Charm and Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04930920593855400694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344281177154314706.post-80208723713870782172008-01-12T20:20:00.000-06:002008-01-12T20:20:00.000-06:00Sandy,Yes....Yes and YES! Please persue this. My...Sandy,<BR/>Yes....Yes and YES! Please persue this. My father was an architect. He spent his years workings, helping my mom raise a family of 6 girls and one boy. When he retired, he followed his passion and begain writing at the age of 70. He had one story published in a magazine, but unfortunately never had either of his two wonderful novels published. Time was too short.<BR/><BR/>So, - your time is NOW...DO IT!<BR/>PennyPenny from Enjoying The Simple Thingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01480355122441712250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344281177154314706.post-86328118352345906112008-01-12T19:48:00.000-06:002008-01-12T19:48:00.000-06:00Woman you would be mad NOT to write professionally...Woman you would be mad NOT to write professionally. I love reading your blog posts and would love if you still have it to read that piece.Cindy Is Craftyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10261058694552821832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344281177154314706.post-28358925291557739892008-01-12T17:35:00.000-06:002008-01-12T17:35:00.000-06:00Dear Sandy,Pinkie Denise is so right, you've been ...Dear Sandy,<BR/>Pinkie Denise is so right, you've been given a gift, as we all have, our unique gift from God. You must now go, do this thing you that you love, that you are so very wonderful at doing. In using your gift, you are honoring the Lord. In doing this you are saying, "Thank you, Lord for this amazing gift...I am using it to the fullest potential!" I love the sweet story you wrote about my parcel and the sweet bird. I've copied it to my computer. I would love to read the article that was published, can you put it on your blog or is that a OK?<BR/>I wish you all the best, Sandy ~<BR/>Write ~ follow your bliss....<BR/>xxoo,<BR/>DawnThe Feathered Nesthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16834706040445842112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344281177154314706.post-4634809798143762652008-01-12T17:21:00.000-06:002008-01-12T17:21:00.000-06:00Dear Miss Sandy,I believe we are gifted with certa...Dear Miss Sandy,<BR/>I believe we are gifted with certain<BR/>gifts and must use them for his glory...you must use yours.........it<BR/>is so beautiful and lovely not to share.......<BR/>I was visiting you to tell you that I<BR/>tagged your blog because I so enjoy<BR/>visiting please come visit to see what its all about Have a wonderful weekend PinkiePinkie Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16756230421148078411noreply@blogger.com