Comments on: In Which Jackie Waves a Big Stick

By: Elissa Graham

Elissa Graham — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 06:51:23 +0000

Ummm would now be a good time to point out that I have already put in my notice, informing my boss that I will (at any moment now) be taking up my official role as your book pimp?

Just kidding - it's all cool but *whispers* I do have my Book Pimp outfit all picked out ;)

Sad to say that I'm feelin' a bit stumped myself. I think it's a natural afteraffect of NV. Such a long time sustaining so much nervous tension, well it make sense to me that it would deplete a person's resevoir of "go get 'em girl". I've given myself until the end of the month and then I'm determined to fire up and jump back into the concrete wading.

I will have thighs like Arnie's! heh heh heh......errr wait a minute....ewwww not pretty at all.

Anyway you're awesomesauce and I'll kick your butt if you kick mine, deal?

By: Jackie Ashenden

Jackie Ashenden — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 19:14:44 +0000

Lacey – Thanks m’dear. Who knows when publication will come – if ever. But guess I have to keep battling right? 🙂

Maya – I hate business trips too. And 3 weeks of single-parenthood would do that to anyone. Hugs. Oh and you’d better be bothered cos there’s people here who want to read your writing!

By: Maya

Maya — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 13:09:11 +0000

Gosh, you've just spelt out how I'm feeling. And like you, it's not the muse having a vacation or the words just not flowing. It's more, I know exactly where my story is going...but I can't be bothered!

Although I get the feeling my problem may have something to do with the impending 3-week single parenthood. Yep, I blame stupid business trips in exotic places!

*passes Jackie the martini and chocs*

By: Lacey Devlin

Lacey Devlin — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 09:42:22 +0000

Just don’t pull back too quickly and hit yourself with the stick 😉 I love that you battle on regardless of the crows. I think your publication day will be coming along very soon and I’ll be there with Suzanne buying the first copies.

By: Jackie Ashenden

Jackie Ashenden — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 03:11:27 +0000

Amalie – I think that’s one of the nicest things anyone has said to me all week. Thank you! I have to admit to feeling like a big fraud though. I’m so unmotivated at the moment, it’s amazing I can inspire anyone! But well, have to say, right back at you. Sometimes the only thing that keeps me here, writing and submitting is you guys.

Oh and Jackie Ashenden AKA Yoda says, ‘Write or do not write. There is no wrong’. 😉

By: Amalie

Amalie — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 00:58:18 +0000

Jackie: But if I don't think craft, I'mma do it WRONG :)

I agree with Suzanne, we'll see your words in print before long. And you already have that manner about your posts anyway, even when they lament the process and the obstacles (like everyone does!), you have a way of inspiring folks to keep at it. It's appreciated, lady.

By: Jackie Ashenden

Jackie Ashenden — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 18:34:12 +0000

Suzanne – Thanks! And if I have to keep going, then so do you. 🙂

By: Suzanne Jones

Suzanne Jones — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 10:56:44 +0000

Jackie – I’m so pleased you keep at it despite the doubts, because I’m going to be first in the queue to buy your first published book. Although I’m aware I’ll have to elbow your family, Sassy Sisters, other Minxes and countless others out of the way to make sure I’m first. Lots of people out here dying to buy all your books – and that’s why you have to keep going. :0)

By: Jackie Ashenden

Jackie Ashenden — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 07:40:24 +0000

Caroline – Right. *gets out stick* What are you writing? And when do you want to finish it? End of November? When would you like a big kick – ahem – I mean a nice motivational push? Let me know and I’ll slot you in!

By: Caroline

Caroline — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 07:02:01 +0000

*Holds hand up in air like a naughty schoolgirl* – I’m failing BIG time on the writing at the mo – so that means NaNo is failing too. (((sigh))). Help please Dr Jackie if you don’t mind! Ta v much. Caroline x