tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post3183236320962417333..comments2023-06-20T06:22:38.967-07:00Comments on Eileen Astels <em>-- Writing Faithful Romances To Grow With</em>: Mixed EmotionsEileen Astels Watsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11098531184044931737noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-41855309587462404932011-04-15T07:09:23.184-07:002011-04-15T07:09:23.184-07:00Oh, me too! I didn't expect to win, but I thou...Oh, me too! I didn't expect to win, but I thought I had a good chance of reaching the semis. Then I got the score sheets and they offered such amazing encouragement. The whole process was worth it just to get that feedback. The judges helped me see that with a few corrections and tweaks I can be a top contender! Hope your score sheets were a big help as well.Sarah Thomashttp://www.sarahanneloudinthomas.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-68242789780547302572011-04-12T10:17:33.963-07:002011-04-12T10:17:33.963-07:00Eileen,
I know exactly how you feel. It is a dif...Eileen,<br /><br />I know exactly how you feel. It is a difficult task to balance these feelings. I'm glad you're taking such a strong approach to it and recognizing that God is good and in control.<br /><br />May the judges remarks help you on the road to your goal and next year's contest be your year!Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08669255794840412801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-68868999720976628522011-04-12T09:38:48.364-07:002011-04-12T09:38:48.364-07:00Oh, Eileen, how we long to be super-human, so we d...Oh, Eileen, how we long to be super-human, so we don't experience these trying emotions that urge us to despair. I'm proud of you for not giving in to Satan's lies. Where did you go to celebrate your mature attitude?Jeanette Levelliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12898750484193832082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-10156020125042036462011-04-11T17:38:36.829-07:002011-04-11T17:38:36.829-07:00I read somewhere recently that more contracts are ...I read somewhere recently that more contracts are made by non-finaling entries than finaling ones. So girl, get ready! :) <br /><br />(((hugs)))Sherrinda Ketchersidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07581676437345249386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-40709030333733798762011-04-11T17:33:54.636-07:002011-04-11T17:33:54.636-07:00Thanks for all the wonderful hugs everyone!
Life ...Thanks for all the wonderful hugs everyone!<br /><br />Life is good. Writing is good. God is the best. Peace is growing within me as I celebrate the semi-finalists achievements!<br /><br />May we all write onward...Eileen Astels Watsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11098531184044931737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-61966497962426159542011-04-11T17:26:21.198-07:002011-04-11T17:26:21.198-07:00Yes, write on! For if we don't, we never get t...Yes, write on! For if we don't, we never get to those places either. I'm with you. :)Karen Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-92182443019669685362011-04-11T12:56:58.155-07:002011-04-11T12:56:58.155-07:00Yeah, don't get discouraged about not finaling...Yeah, don't get discouraged about not finaling in the contest. It's not the end all be all measure of good writing. I know A LOT of writers who have finaled in lots of contests yet have yet to sell a book.<br />Chin up. Learn from the judges (who might even have conflicting comments) but Keep writing. <br />{{hugs}}Jennifer Shirkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16970585847385511795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-19358125755653963242011-04-11T12:14:20.703-07:002011-04-11T12:14:20.703-07:00You wrote this for me. It is disappointing, but I ...You wrote this for me. It is disappointing, but I agree that it is also a tool. <br /><br />I think about the scripture that challenges us to rejoice with those that rejoice and weep with those who weep!Tamika:https://www.blogger.com/profile/04874834971492028558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-51047091641560420052011-04-11T11:48:58.362-07:002011-04-11T11:48:58.362-07:00Hugs, Eileen. I know how disappointing it can be n...Hugs, Eileen. I know how disappointing it can be not to final. <br /><br />At one point I felt like quitting, and entered the 'Touched By Love' contest as a sort of test to see if I'm doing what I should be doing. And I came in second place! I SO needed that affirmation that I wasn't wasting my time going down the wrong path.<br /><br />It's great that you can look on the judges comments as a learning tool. That's what I try to do as well, since most judges are sincerely trying to help us grow as writers.<br /><br />Since I've met you, you've grown SO MUCH as a writer. I'm looking forward to watching you soar!!<br /><br />Cheers,<br />SueSusan Anne Masonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17258093329143787876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-35076161269899550872011-04-11T10:15:02.939-07:002011-04-11T10:15:02.939-07:00I had those same feelings:( But then we pick ourse...I had those same feelings:( But then we pick ourselves up and keep on writing, don't we?? I can't wait for the day we celebrate our publishing contracts together! So happy you are back in it!Terri Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07771622379178654235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-70045540643759142662011-04-11T09:02:40.847-07:002011-04-11T09:02:40.847-07:00Hey girl - I totally resonate with this post, beca...Hey girl - I totally resonate with this post, because that was me last year! I wrote a blog post for you today. :)Katie Gansherthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09150375338556869812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-72619815890008276272011-04-11T08:32:50.045-07:002011-04-11T08:32:50.045-07:00I love how you think of it as a beginning and not ...I love how you think of it as a beginning and not an end, and continue to support your writing friends. Awesome! <br /><br />Feel the warmth of my embrace in friendship and encouragement surround you today.Loree Huebnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09845600356878587780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-34318878550199125072011-04-11T08:31:30.747-07:002011-04-11T08:31:30.747-07:00I'm so glad your retreat went well, that you w...I'm so glad your retreat went well, that you were able to refresh and connect with some great ladies.<br /><br />Contests are tough, there's no doubt about it. And it's okay to be disappointed if you don't get the results you wanted.<br /><br />I'm glad you entered, and that you've got such a great attitude about it. Contests are a tool to help us assess things, but they aren't the total sum of our writing. <br /><br />I hope you have a wonderful writing week and that you find the judges' comments to be helpful. :)Erica Vetschhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08772984806574666959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-29794928345307372012011-04-11T07:55:18.731-07:002011-04-11T07:55:18.731-07:00Eileen, I experienced those same emotions. I'l...Eileen, I experienced those same emotions. I'll echo Keli's hugs...Maybe we'll sandwich ya w/ them. :) Glad you had a good weekend and hope you can catch up on rest very soon!Sarah Forgravehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09101753891967001104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-79112947313143082011-04-11T07:36:54.601-07:002011-04-11T07:36:54.601-07:00I'm glad you had a great time at your retreat,...I'm glad you had a great time at your retreat, Eileen. Hugs on not seeing your name on the semi-finalists list. I hope your judges gave you great feedback.Keli Gwynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13236868298400593688noreply@blogger.com