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Comment on vote for your favorite hook by Rena J. Traxel

Rena J. Traxel — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 06:38:05 +0000

I can’t wait for the results!

Comment on january blog chain: winter nightmare by Bill

Bill — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 23:58:25 +0000

Such a sad story. Even more so because it’s true and for so many people.

The whole thing is heartbreaking.

Comment on the girl of fire and thorns by Kimberly Gonzalez

Kimberly Gonzalez — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 01:41:38 +0000

Figuring out that the Real Me has little or nothing to do with the scale or the size jeans we wear is huge — especially in a our media-dominated culture where girls and women are assaulted daily with sexed-up images of unattainable beauty. I’d love to hear what you think of Rae’s book when you read it.

Comment on the girl of fire and thorns by Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 22:34:29 +0000

When this arrived in my inbox, the title alone sucked me in (BEHOLD the power of a great title)! Then I read the synopsis you gave, and the review, and I want to read it. I really want to see how Rae crafted Elisa!

I’ve gained and lost the same 40 pounds at least 3 times in my adult life and went on my first diet at age 14. The scale was my personal stock market – the number went up, and my self-esteem went down accordingly. A thyroid disorder didn’t help matters. I’ve been an 8, and an 18. It took 25 years to realize I was forcing my body into a size it didn’t want to be and couldn’t maintain. That’s a lot of time wasted. And the Real Me had very little to do with the scale.

Though I haven’t read it, I can see the shedding of weight as the shedding of self-doubt (a physical metaphor for the non-physical) but I agree with you that it could be misconstrued if the reader doesn’t stop to think about it a little. Still it sounds intriguing – kudos to Rae on her publication and recognition! Success stories like this give the “rest of us” hope!

Comment on accepting praise by Kimberly Gonzalez

Kimberly Gonzalez — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 04:50:46 +0000

I think you nailed part of it on the head. It almost feels like being praised for breathing. The other part, feeling like I don’t deserve it — well, I’m working on that. Thank you, Diane.

Comment on accepting praise by Diane Carlisle

Diane Carlisle — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 03:37:39 +0000

It’s hard to accept praise when you only do the things that you love. It almost seems blasphemous to accept the praise. Please don’t ever believe you don’t deserve it.

Comment on january blog chain: winter nightmare by Kimberly Gonzalez

Kimberly Gonzalez — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:54:08 +0000

She’s got a handful of folks who are incredibly supportive, not just me. I think it’s difficult for her to accept the support though because it goes against everything all the lies tell her. I hope she can beat those demons away too. It’s so hard to watch people struggle. Thanks, Brandi!

Comment on january blog chain: winter nightmare by Brandi

Brandi — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 05:56:04 +0000

I am so sorry to hear of your friend’s struggles. I hope she realizes what a wonderful friend and support system she has in you, someone who clearly cares very deeply about her. Best of luck to her in the future, hope she can beat those demons away. :)

Comment on creativity’s top ten most wanted by Kimberly Gonzalez

Kimberly Gonzalez — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 20:59:56 +0000

Thanks, Rena! I’ve heard of freewriting, but not inkshedding. A quick internet search has brought up some interesting articles. Thanks for turning me onto that! I love the multi-colored pads. I like to buy pretty pads when I can. And pens. An editor friend recently remarked about the sheer number of different-colored pens I had in my purse. Since then, I’ve moved them to a less visible pocket. Ha!

Comment on january blog chain: winter nightmare by Kimberly Gonzalez

Kimberly Gonzalez — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 20:53:55 +0000

Thanks, Diana! She’s really come a long way in the past year, but it’s hard to see the progress when you’re that close to it. All I can do is be a support though, I wish I could do more but the work is all on her.