Comments on The Writers Vineyard: Heartaches Of A New Author

I think I hit a spot that brought out interesting ...

2008-04-22T03:37:00.000-04:00

I think I hit a spot that brought out interesting comments. lol. At least as authors we appreciate the work we all do. That's a great consolation and good reason for belonging to a group that is supporting. Carol

I can honestly say, the majority of my family, as ...

2008-04-21T23:35:00.000-04:00

I can honestly say, the majority of my family, as did many friends, turned out for my first book signing. My family hosted a dinner afterwards and presented me with a large basket of flowers. They were all so proud and supportive. It was very touching. That said, there are still a few members who are indifferent.

When I first started writing, my mother-in-law said, "You'll never get that book published." She didn't intend it to be mean, but her life was one of basics, never doing anything different or shooting for that dream. I decided then, I'd show her. After it was published, she was thrilled for me.

I think the indifference can be a prod for us to keep writing and prove that we've got what it takes to produce that next novel.

Linda

Interesting post, Carol. I just read a thread on a...

2008-04-21T22:48:00.000-04:00

Interesting post, Carol. I just read a thread on a writers forum about the same thing. I to have been surprised at the lack of interest from most family/friends, with the exception of my sister who was tickled to pieces. Plus, they have no idea of the time involved to create an enveloping story, or the dozens of rewrites. They figure it just happens at the snap of a finger. This facet of writing as been a complete surprise to me.

Big Mike

Interesting post, Carol. I just read a thread on a...

2008-04-21T22:47:00.000-04:00

Most of my friends and family are supportive. Heck...

2008-04-21T19:16:00.000-04:00

Most of my friends and family are supportive. Heck, I already received a paid order for my next book that doesn't come out until May 1. I can live with indifference, but not with those who refer to my writing as my "hobby". That drives me nuts. At least respect my writing for what it is--work (that I happen to love, but still...)

Linda Rettstatt
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The biggest problem I have had isn't with relation...

2008-04-21T15:10:00.000-04:00

The biggest problem I have had isn't with relations expressing little interest (some do, some don't) but with the cliquish folks who run some of the SF conventions in town. Still lots of resistance to anyone coming from a small press.

I've known my Mom my whole life. (grinning) She ...

2008-04-21T13:56:00.000-04:00

I've known my Mom my whole life. (grinning) She has never believed in "pity votes." Ya gotta earn her support, daughter or not.

Plus (or maybe 'cause) I've got rhino skin.

That would really hurt me if it were my Mom. On se...

2008-04-21T12:29:00.000-04:00

That would really hurt me if it were my Mom. On second thought I'd love for her to be here to know what I've accomplished whether she liked it or not. lol. Carol

Yep, I hear ya. My MOM isn't interested in Breach...

2008-04-21T09:20:00.000-04:00

Yep, I hear ya.

My MOM isn't interested in Breach Of Trust, my first novel (out in a week and a half... yikes).

Why? Because it is a contemporary. She told me she doesn't read contemporaries. If I wrote a historical, maybe then she'd let me buy her a copy.

I had to laugh at that. That's my Mom, telling it like it is.