tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897178701274249737.post8285654602159910092..comments2023-08-02T21:10:21.457-04:00Comments on Strands of Pattern: August is Awesome Because of Angela CothranJeff Hargetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14198367021884647821noreply@blogger.comBlogger58125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897178701274249737.post-4225567233894607802012-09-02T21:56:00.694-04:002012-09-02T21:56:00.694-04:00Thanks, Melissa! Your response to the post was jus...Thanks, Melissa! Your response to the post was just as awesome! And yes, a BIG congratulations to everyone completing goals. And a big congratulations to everyone else who is still working to complete goals too. Not giving up is always worth a few kudos!Jeff Hargetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14198367021884647821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897178701274249737.post-69722739848202542902012-09-02T21:38:27.168-04:002012-09-02T21:38:27.168-04:00This is an awesome post, Angie and Jeff. Angie, yo...This is an awesome post, Angie and Jeff. Angie, you have the most amazing attitude and others can learn from you. I loved the quote, but even more, I loved all of your reasons why " When one succeeds we all succeed." They are all so true and I especially believe your Karma mention. I am so happy for Cassie Mae and I honestly believe that most people are as well. She exudes such sweetness and positive energy -how could anyone not wish her well? If they do, then they will most definitely summons the wrath of bad karma.<br /><br />I understand how easily a person can feel jealous of the success of another, but we do not work in a field that one's success necessarily means another person's failure. It is exactly the opposite and you have done an excellent job pointing out all of the reasons we should all see that another writer's success reinforces that it is possible for anyone who writes a good book. <br /><br />Thank you for the powerful message. Congratulations to Cassie Mae and to everyone who successfully completed one of their goals this summer.Melissa Sugarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16268333458796847721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897178701274249737.post-332811231975960922012-09-01T01:22:27.827-04:002012-09-01T01:22:27.827-04:00And that about sums it up in a nutshell, doesn'...And that about sums it up in a nutshell, doesn't it? There is absolutely nothing beneficial (to us or anyone else) to harbor resentment and jealousy towards another person's success.Jeff Hargetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14198367021884647821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897178701274249737.post-47485985611565369122012-09-01T01:21:04.841-04:002012-09-01T01:21:04.841-04:00Hey Kathryn! Angie's post definitely resonated...Hey Kathryn! Angie's post definitely resonated with a lot of people and I think that's great. The message is a powerful one and addresses something we'd prefer to ignore or deny. Leave it to someone awesome to say something so spot on so well.Jeff Hargetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14198367021884647821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897178701274249737.post-22794309151569925582012-09-01T00:13:45.035-04:002012-09-01T00:13:45.035-04:00I love this post, Angie & Jeff! What a happier...I love this post, Angie & Jeff! What a happier world we'd live in if we spread sincere kindness instead of envy and its sister vices. I for one am going to avoid that jar of pickle juice at all costs!Kathryn Purdiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18337488365098780737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897178701274249737.post-65950482388439733492012-08-31T18:18:07.964-04:002012-08-31T18:18:07.964-04:00:::Smiling at the feeling of validation:::
You&...:::Smiling at the feeling of validation::: <br /><br />You're so awesome, Caprice!Jeff Hargetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14198367021884647821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897178701274249737.post-56407102032267636812012-08-31T17:22:32.975-04:002012-08-31T17:22:32.975-04:00And when that day of celebration comes you had bet...And when that day of celebration comes you had better let us know so we can celebrate WITH you!Jeff Hargetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14198367021884647821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897178701274249737.post-75509917131559790322012-08-31T17:21:29.395-04:002012-08-31T17:21:29.395-04:00You folks are cracking me up!You folks are cracking me up!Jeff Hargetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14198367021884647821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897178701274249737.post-29176674709696970062012-08-31T17:11:12.795-04:002012-08-31T17:11:12.795-04:00So very true, Angie. Being resentful about someone...So very true, Angie. Being resentful about someone else's success doesn't make my work any better.Donna K. Weaverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15763832177263927311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897178701274249737.post-26143773929177463692012-08-31T16:11:33.187-04:002012-08-31T16:11:33.187-04:00This is a great post, Angela! And I LOVE that quo...This is a great post, Angela! And I LOVE that quote. <br /><br />...wish I'd written it...<br /><br />;)Daisy Carterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17735098333414333404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897178701274249737.post-64716672696616475682012-08-31T13:33:41.116-04:002012-08-31T13:33:41.116-04:00Jealousy is definitely something I can relate to. ...Jealousy is definitely something I can relate to. I'm happy for bloggers that I follow who have found success as writers, and it helps that they're nice about it and encourage other writers who are still struggling. But I've met people outside of the blogosphere who are successful at their work and like to constantly remind other people of how successful they are. That's when it gets really hard to deal with my jealousy. Neurotic Workaholichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06775298184138766683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897178701274249737.post-24387736033365351532012-08-31T11:46:03.891-04:002012-08-31T11:46:03.891-04:00I'm jealous of this post. J/K!I'm jealous of this post. J/K! Libbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14323538213636795216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897178701274249737.post-34809492663051368622012-08-31T03:29:23.690-04:002012-08-31T03:29:23.690-04:00Great post Angela! There have been a TON of "...Great post Angela! There have been a TON of "I have an agent" and "My book is getting published posts" this summer and honestly, I have been THRILLED for all of them. The way I see it, they were in my shoes once. They worked and worked and WORKED on their novels to get to where they are. It's motivation for me to continue what I'm doing so I can have my own celebration :)Samantha Mayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09370961661054617338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897178701274249737.post-3008949467811536082012-08-31T02:33:08.891-04:002012-08-31T02:33:08.891-04:00There is a part of you in there, Jeff. For sure. T...There is a part of you in there, Jeff. For sure. Thanks for the mention.Caprice Hokstadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10625997639466258510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897178701274249737.post-40289367915891191242012-08-30T23:16:42.657-04:002012-08-30T23:16:42.657-04:00It was totally my pleasure, Angela. She's sup...It was totally my pleasure, Angela. She's super awesome, no doubt! And yeah, no bad ju-ju. :)Jeff Hargetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14198367021884647821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897178701274249737.post-51549788628680151362012-08-30T23:07:24.868-04:002012-08-30T23:07:24.868-04:00Jeff, thanks for having Superwoman - erm - Angie o...Jeff, thanks for having Superwoman - erm - Angie over today.<br /><br />Angie, I enjoyed the post a great deal. It can be a bit interesting to read about all of the success stories going on around you and wonder, "Why not me?" Hopefully, in that same breath, there's a swift turn to "Okay, may not be me now, but soon, real soon." After all, Doree and Marlin didn't find Nemo by staying still even in the darkest moments. They kept swimming. They had incidents, issues and circumstances, but they kept swimming. And as writers, we have to keep writing so that one of those success stories can one day be our own. Beside, what good comes of putting bad ju-ju into the universe? :-)Angela Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03324366495151363782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897178701274249737.post-80250416446128993632012-08-30T22:39:21.381-04:002012-08-30T22:39:21.381-04:00Your boat looks much like mine, Jill, only my boat...Your boat looks much like mine, Jill, only my boat's a bit older. ;-) The social media is great, but it also introduces a whole new set of traps one must carefully navigate. As with anything, one must find the proper balance.Jeff Hargetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14198367021884647821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897178701274249737.post-83431490475361971522012-08-30T22:35:12.222-04:002012-08-30T22:35:12.222-04:00I do love me some pickles. :-) Not so crazy about ...I do love me some pickles. :-) Not so crazy about downing a jar of the juice. When we stop and really think about it, almost no one gets anywhere without deserving it.Jeff Hargetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14198367021884647821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897178701274249737.post-2189820607379957752012-08-30T22:33:06.317-04:002012-08-30T22:33:06.317-04:00I've seen these announcements and actually fel...I've seen these announcements and actually felt more encouraged with each one. Each new announcement makes me think that my announcement is one day closer. In the meantime, I'll write, revise, polish and repeat, grinning a little wider every time someone yells "Great News!"Jeff Hargetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14198367021884647821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897178701274249737.post-91767184585244473032012-08-30T22:26:59.701-04:002012-08-30T22:26:59.701-04:00Very true, Peggy. And I believe we often don'...Very true, Peggy. And I believe we often don't stop to realize that attitude is a choice.Jeff Hargetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14198367021884647821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897178701274249737.post-62619990099217501652012-08-30T22:24:57.064-04:002012-08-30T22:24:57.064-04:00awww shucks. Don't make me blush, Lauren.
I...awww shucks. Don't make me blush, Lauren. <br /><br />I believe there is a morsel of wisdom in what you say though. Jeff Hargetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14198367021884647821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897178701274249737.post-90270620033459008382012-08-30T22:21:12.545-04:002012-08-30T22:21:12.545-04:00Yes, we all pay dues in some way, shape or form. S...Yes, we all pay dues in some way, shape or form. Some query forever. Some revise endlessly. Some battle with every single paragraph written in the first draft. Some land an agent and still wait an eternity for the book to sell. Some get the contract and the book never takes off. Some struggle with reviews or distribution or marketing. We ALL pay dues and should never begrudge the success of our peers.Jeff Hargetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14198367021884647821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897178701274249737.post-11696932817445474202012-08-30T22:16:01.219-04:002012-08-30T22:16:01.219-04:00Thank you, Kim! I have honestly had a total blast ...Thank you, Kim! I have honestly had a total blast this month. It required far more effort to organize than I had expected, but it was so very worth it that I may have to do it again next year!Jeff Hargetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14198367021884647821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897178701274249737.post-10369768315959279932012-08-30T22:13:37.125-04:002012-08-30T22:13:37.125-04:00Glad to see you were able to meet Angie, Liesel! ...Glad to see you were able to meet Angie, Liesel! I've seen so many people connect with new friends this month. I'm smiling with such satisfaction having been able to play a role in all this.Jeff Hargetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14198367021884647821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897178701274249737.post-52282164407719057452012-08-30T22:10:20.521-04:002012-08-30T22:10:20.521-04:00The thanks is mine to give to you! Awesome message...The thanks is mine to give to you! Awesome message. Awesome delivery. Awesome impact. Jeff Hargetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14198367021884647821noreply@blogger.com