Comments on: In Which Jackie Drags Out Yet Another Tired Analogy

By: Jackie Ashenden

Jackie Ashenden — Fri, 25 May 2012 20:30:09 +0000

Ju – thanks m’dear! And yes, that IS true. At leaset the ideas are still there.

Maisey – LOL!!!! You know, I have this funny feeling that for once, I believe you. 😉

By: Maisey

Maisey — Fri, 25 May 2012 12:43:41 +0000

Day late and a dollar short but...

Keep going. And I'm completely one hundred percent sure you'll get there. Totally. Never been more sure in my life. I mean, I've always been sure. But I'm totally sure.

*runs away*

By: Ju Dimello

Ju Dimello — Fri, 25 May 2012 10:13:14 +0000

Hang in there, Jax… ((((Hugs))) I am hoping you’ll get out of the waiting quicksand soon…But as long as ideas flow, I guess, you have a way to escape into your head 🙂

By: Jackie Ashenden

Jackie Ashenden — Fri, 25 May 2012 00:06:31 +0000

Joanne – yes, I am in the process actually. 🙂

Sally – oh, thanks! Baileys would be just dandy!

By: Sally Clements

Sally Clements — Thu, 24 May 2012 20:54:43 +0000

Hugs on the waiting, Jackie. Any chocolate martini ingredients left? otherwise I’ll send you a virtual bottle of Baileys.

By: joanne pibworth

joanne pibworth — Thu, 24 May 2012 17:36:09 +0000

Did someone say write something different?;o0
Ms. Jackie, you know it makes sense.

By: Jackie Ashenden

Jackie Ashenden — Thu, 24 May 2012 09:32:07 +0000

Madeline – that’s true about the worst possible outcomes. Yes, maybe writing something different is a good idea, like you and Nina suggest. I certainly enjoyed the last thing I wrote that wasn’t category. I do have another idea but it involves worldbuilding – at which I suck. Oh joy. 🙂
Hugs on your waiting. And I hope work and health give you a break so you can get it done. A chapter away from the end sounds like you’re almost there!

By: Madeline Ash

Madeline Ash — Thu, 24 May 2012 08:28:34 +0000

No advice from me Jackie, I'm in the quicksand beside you. Waiting, waiting, waiting. Except I'm waiting for myself to damn well finish my WIP. I've been slaving away since last September, and I'm still a chapter away from the end. I'm constantly frustrated with myself, but I have to fit in work and health around the edges, so I can't go any faster. Grrr.

I still read your blog, and as long as you continue to post, I'll continue to read. Don't give up. The waiting process allows the worst possible outcomes to become reality in your mind, even when it's not the case. Write something else. Keep at it. It's the only way to succeed. We're all here with you.

Madeline x

By: Jackie Ashenden

Jackie Ashenden — Wed, 23 May 2012 20:57:35 +0000

Rach - thanks m'dear. I appreciate it.

Joanne - The waiting angst will melt away under a hot lava flood of rejection probably. Perhaps waiting is preferable! :-)

Victoria - thanks for the optimism. I kind of need it today.

Nina - I used to think it wasn't possible...;-) Well, I did write something different once before (that is ALSO something I am waiting on) but....ah, maybe I should. Pity I haven't got any ideas! :-)

Suzanne - thank you for the hugs. And I totally love the way you keep on going (despite the Rs). It's inspiring.And my subs book is getting up there, depending on whether you count contest entries. :-)

By: Suzanne Jones

Suzanne Jones — Wed, 23 May 2012 19:46:18 +0000

Sending hugs and love, Jackie.

And know exactly where you're coming from (if we ever meet up I'll bring my subs book - I'm not going to make the number of Rs public, but it will make you cry).

I have been reading, but not always able to comment.

XX