tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232628723576241448.post3246752228416834012..comments2023-09-13T01:03:35.934-07:00Comments on Dance on Fire: Newspaper Article Result UpdateJames Garcia Jrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00559119178720751963noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232628723576241448.post-66965775057029671222011-02-17T16:12:57.242-08:002011-02-17T16:12:57.242-08:00Thanks for the pep-talk, my friend. It is always a...Thanks for the pep-talk, my friend. It is always a good thing. I'm so glad that you are feeling better. Please take care of yourself.<br />-JimmyJames Garcia Jrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00559119178720751963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232628723576241448.post-30516920562653085562011-02-17T08:22:19.984-08:002011-02-17T08:22:19.984-08:00Despite the fact that my books are selling, I have...Despite the fact that my books are selling, I have a wonderful network of friends and peers, and things continue to look up (minus the near death experience :grin:) I often wonder why I'm not 'more' successful. <br /><br />When I see peers enjoying a huge follower list, movie options and healthy advances, I have to ask--what did they do so right that I haven't done?<br /><br />But a friend of mine mentioned that all the people I envied have been in this business longer than I have. With the exception of a couple of overnight successes, most have been struggling for ten years. Me? I've barely been in it four.<br /><br />So don't fret. Success will happen. Often when you're not expecting it.Maria Zanninihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01604862636922299273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232628723576241448.post-73163105297418280152011-02-10T18:06:25.898-08:002011-02-10T18:06:25.898-08:00Thanks for the note, Stacy. I hope you find my nov...Thanks for the note, Stacy. I hope you find my novel enjoyable. Thanks so much for your interest and encouragement. Have a great weekend.<br />-JimmyJames Garcia Jrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00559119178720751963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232628723576241448.post-47218963195715613492011-02-10T13:02:55.466-08:002011-02-10T13:02:55.466-08:00Just wanted to let you know I got your book in the...Just wanted to let you know I got your book in the mail yesterday. Came at the right time, too. Looks like I'll start on it tomorrow.Stacy McKitrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07898731847653710759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232628723576241448.post-68694623836812660892011-02-09T19:18:50.807-08:002011-02-09T19:18:50.807-08:00Thank you, Laura. That was very sweet of you, and ...Thank you, Laura. That was very sweet of you, and well said. Part of the reason for posting this today was to see how others were handling their writing or promotional adversities. I really appreciate your kind words. It was just the shot in the arm that I needed.<br /><br />Take care,<br />-JimmyJames Garcia Jrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00559119178720751963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232628723576241448.post-8777836838050431892011-02-09T19:16:31.130-08:002011-02-09T19:16:31.130-08:00Stacy - thanks for the encouragement. I definitely...Stacy - thanks for the encouragement. I definitely have many stories to tell. I was just telling my mother that what I'm doing right now feels as if I work 11 hours a day and then go to night school afterward. Doing all of that plus the homework leaves little time for family, etc. I'm just not willing to hustle for too much longer. I'm pushing myself pretty hard. Somethings may need to give soon before the wall of my stomach does!! Lol!<br />Thanks for stopping by, my friend.<br /><br />-JimmyJames Garcia Jrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00559119178720751963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232628723576241448.post-69814014846997598902011-02-09T19:10:57.233-08:002011-02-09T19:10:57.233-08:00Thanks so much for the note, Jen. It's always ...Thanks so much for the note, Jen. It's always great talking to you. Sometimes this Promo stuff can give me the blues. Thanks for sharing your "bounce" with me. I feel better already.<br />-JimmyJames Garcia Jrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00559119178720751963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232628723576241448.post-65601195597582647792011-02-09T13:55:06.223-08:002011-02-09T13:55:06.223-08:00I'm nowhere near being published. Thousands of...I'm nowhere near being published. Thousands of aspiring writers out there are like me...<br /><br />And then there's you. <br /><br />You have a paperback book in your hands. You wrote it. See, there's your name on the cover. Look at it. Look again. Your name is on the spine, too. And your name is on the first page, the title page. <br /><br />Whoa. Too. Cool. !Laura S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13934230198562773803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232628723576241448.post-85351954640177255362011-02-09T10:42:23.596-08:002011-02-09T10:42:23.596-08:00Should I dream or dread of the day WHEN I get publ...Should I dream or dread of the day WHEN I get published? I haven't decided yet.<br /><br />But I wouldn't worry about Facebook or your blog. I have lots of favorite authors, but I haven't friended them or visited their website, even. I've never been that kind of fan.<br /><br />Only time will tell - and your sales. I wish you the best in that! But if you love to write, nothing's gonna stop you, right? It wouldn't stop me, anyway. I've got stories that want to be written - so I'll write.Stacy McKitrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07898731847653710759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6232628723576241448.post-19558782200999706012011-02-09T06:20:40.404-08:002011-02-09T06:20:40.404-08:00Hugs Jimmy!
I appreciate the little things; when ...Hugs Jimmy!<br /><br />I appreciate the little things; when I do get a jump in followers, or when my short story made #1 on OmniLit. I try not to think about how my Amazon sales are pretty darn dismal.<br />I'm new to this business and I know it will take a while to get where I want to be. You are most definitely right to appreciate every follower and new friend! Slowly they will add up :)<br /><br />Chin up and congrats on your 2nd book moving along!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com