tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3135357215614759422.comments2024-03-06T21:12:21.755-05:00Stories I Found in the ClosetC.D. Gallant-Kinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01080400727631587101noreply@blogger.comBlogger1135125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3135357215614759422.post-77750615535352793342024-03-06T21:12:21.755-05:002024-03-06T21:12:21.755-05:00Congrats on getting back to writing. I also can...Congrats on getting back to writing. I also can't write when I get depressed.Patricia JLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17582005500429122486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3135357215614759422.post-6088418797926314952024-03-06T19:19:31.743-05:002024-03-06T19:19:31.743-05:00Yeah, I never thought about what happens to your c...Yeah, I never thought about what happens to your content if you purposely upload it. I haven't used it yet, but that is something to consider. I loved the original FFVII, I should really try the new one!Steph W.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17928781539295600653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3135357215614759422.post-85688993133539697062024-03-06T18:45:57.035-05:002024-03-06T18:45:57.035-05:00HI, CD! I'm glad that you're out of your ...HI, CD! I'm glad that you're out of your winter funk! You sound like your creativity is back on track. Take care!Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3135357215614759422.post-14122547836945948992024-03-06T17:47:24.299-05:002024-03-06T17:47:24.299-05:00I've played FF since the original on the NES, ...I've played FF since the original on the NES, though I haven't finished any of them since 12. Adulting gets in the way. Remake was great though, and Rebirth is cool for what I've played so far. Though at only an hour a week it's going to take awhile C. D. Gallant-Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07013184951197705298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3135357215614759422.post-21054607873696552212024-03-06T17:44:48.641-05:002024-03-06T17:44:48.641-05:00Thanks. It is Rincewind, designed by Tytan Troll m...Thanks. It is Rincewind, designed by Tytan Troll miniatures, and I printed and painted it l myself.C. D. Gallant-Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07013184951197705298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3135357215614759422.post-56193478790831502902024-03-06T17:37:59.658-05:002024-03-06T17:37:59.658-05:00That question has me paranoid, too. The answer is ...That question has me paranoid, too. The answer is no (fingers crossed my authors don't use it) and it will always be no because I'm not sure what they may change down the road. May AI books won't be allowed?<br /><br />You miniature is cute.L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3135357215614759422.post-50048507385312665442024-03-06T17:02:09.565-05:002024-03-06T17:02:09.565-05:00I'm glad you're writing and painting more ...I'm glad you're writing and painting more and feeling better. Sorry but I don't have a newsletter yet so I can't recommend an alternative to MailChimp.Natalie Aguirrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03756087804171246660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3135357215614759422.post-7069033670147563222024-03-06T16:23:46.537-05:002024-03-06T16:23:46.537-05:00Is your mini from Terry Pratchett's Discworld?...Is your mini from Terry Pratchett's Discworld? It looks amazing. <br /><br />I'm glad you've risen out of your depression. I've been there, and it sucks. It's so true, it's hard to see the impact it has on writing productivity. I hope things continue to improve and you get your book 3 done.Loni Townsendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05126958230703180761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3135357215614759422.post-91197456537178507272024-03-06T15:37:49.702-05:002024-03-06T15:37:49.702-05:00I had that same come-to-Jesus moment with MailChim...I had that same come-to-Jesus moment with MailChimp. I switched to AWeber for $10 a month, missed the fine print about the start up fee. Sigh. Jacquihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07649925607626987794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3135357215614759422.post-19390591160532630832024-03-06T15:17:02.811-05:002024-03-06T15:17:02.811-05:00I love that you are into FF7! I haven't played...I love that you are into FF7! I haven't played the remake yet (my husband has) due to as you say so few hours in a day. It's on my list but I want to finish the Mass Effect series first. Congrats on 500 subscribers! Any tips on getting that many (and keeping them)? I have 4 lolKristina Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18079601303879326795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3135357215614759422.post-88826496947405253702024-03-06T13:29:47.172-05:002024-03-06T13:29:47.172-05:00Like the figure!
AI is really changing things. Tha...Like the figure!<br />AI is really changing things. That is a thought - entering your manuscript for a synopsis and then it uses your work to help create other things.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3135357215614759422.post-13082265477802172842024-03-06T11:12:28.506-05:002024-03-06T11:12:28.506-05:00I'm a little worried about that question on Am...I'm a little worried about that question on Amazon too. I'm not sure though most people who try to publish "AI" written books would even check that. The honor system isn't great.<br /><br />Mailerlite lets you have 1000 contacts instead of 500 according to this article (https://zapier.com/blog/free-email-marketing-software/) but I thought I heard Mailchimp was going to PT Dillowayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09394481476862013009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3135357215614759422.post-8976719125429467682024-02-14T05:17:16.358-05:002024-02-14T05:17:16.358-05:00I agree about pop-ups, mostly because I'm usua...I agree about pop-ups, mostly because I'm usually *already* subscribed, so it's annoying to be treated as a new visitor when I'm a recurring one!<br /><br />Hope you find energy/motivation for writing again <3 Sometimes it lags, and it's always exciting when it returns. Some kind of collaborative writing event might be fun, if you can bring your characters to play somewhere. I&Deniz Bevanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17134553551048836979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3135357215614759422.post-42372425710320520912024-02-08T08:46:00.285-05:002024-02-08T08:46:00.285-05:00I experienced a similar feeling when I reread part...I experienced a similar feeling when I reread parts of my first big book. It's like... eek. People shouldn't read this. I hope you find your way out of your depression. I've been there, and it isn't fun.<br /><br />And I agree, pop-ups are super annoying. Loni Townsendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05126958230703180761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3135357215614759422.post-22361967149034693472024-02-07T13:37:26.558-05:002024-02-07T13:37:26.558-05:00Many people have mentioned pop-ups. I'd encour...Many people have mentioned pop-ups. I'd encourage you not to be too hard on yourself about your writing. When you're dealing with family health issues and your own and work, it can be too much to add writing to your plate. You may need to relax more. The writing will be there once you've taken care of yourself and your family.Natalie Aguirrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03756087804171246660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3135357215614759422.post-1893578511887418052024-02-07T12:48:04.682-05:002024-02-07T12:48:04.682-05:00Pop-ups is the winner today.
You've grown as a...Pop-ups is the winner today.<br />You've grown as a writer, so don't look back on older work so harshly. Just think, you know you're better now!Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3135357215614759422.post-61295540968483059942024-02-07T12:27:52.748-05:002024-02-07T12:27:52.748-05:00Pop up are annoying AF.
You have a lot on your pla...Pop up are annoying AF.<br />You have a lot on your plate right now, so I think you can cut yourself some slack. I know it's hard not to feel guilty doing this, but you can let your writing take a back seat. As long as you've backed everything up, it will be waiting for you when life knocks it off.Patricia JLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17582005500429122486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3135357215614759422.post-71069725608373739312024-02-07T11:42:31.202-05:002024-02-07T11:42:31.202-05:00Pop-ups in general are really annoying. I'm s...Pop-ups in general are really annoying. I'm sure you'll push through this stuff soon. As a movie (and song in that movie) said it can't rain all the time. PT Dillowayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09394481476862013009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3135357215614759422.post-14794243430533137062024-01-10T12:39:04.885-05:002024-01-10T12:39:04.885-05:00Cool Cover. Be even cooler if you had a story in t...Cool Cover. Be even cooler if you had a story in the anthology.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3135357215614759422.post-56910882141291804392024-01-10T06:39:58.683-05:002024-01-10T06:39:58.683-05:00That's a cool cover. Thanks for sharing about ...That's a cool cover. Thanks for sharing about this group. I hadn't heard of them.Natalie Aguirrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03756087804171246660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3135357215614759422.post-89076231534941884782024-01-04T09:56:56.657-05:002024-01-04T09:56:56.657-05:00A book a year--and 50k is a lot to write! I'm ...A book a year--and 50k is a lot to write! I'm duly impressed, and happy you're on the mend. Computer Tutorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00938856237984732342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3135357215614759422.post-6937539514931557202024-01-03T19:25:30.188-05:002024-01-03T19:25:30.188-05:00Hubby came down with a cold just before we had to ...Hubby came down with a cold just before we had to drive down to Mississippi. Luckily, it was just a cold and not Covid that would have canceled the trip.Patricia JLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17582005500429122486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3135357215614759422.post-68531865486575936912024-01-03T14:41:05.303-05:002024-01-03T14:41:05.303-05:00First...Happy New Year! What you do is more than ...First...Happy New Year! What you do is more than a hobby and like my mom and her Faberge style eggs...that was not just a craft...she had to be creative. It is what you are! I think you have accomplished quite a bit to be honest...more than most so you should be proud of what you do and, I bet. They look forward to your books.<br />Sorry to hear about the illnesses and that dreaded sinus Birgithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09439720285857050428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3135357215614759422.post-10098589564063451612024-01-03T10:23:16.611-05:002024-01-03T10:23:16.611-05:00Oof. That sucks with the illnesses. I'm glad y...Oof. That sucks with the illnesses. I'm glad you're all on the mend now. Awesome work with getting your Christmas book done. Sounds like fun. I hope this year is kinder to you than last year!Loni Townsendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05126958230703180761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3135357215614759422.post-86712190596485252452024-01-03T09:21:42.327-05:002024-01-03T09:21:42.327-05:00Happy to hear you're all better! And wow, cong...Happy to hear you're all better! And wow, congratulations on writing a book each Christmas, I'll bet the kids love it <3Deniz Bevanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17134553551048836979noreply@blogger.com