Comments on: Service, Talents, Self and God

By: Happy birthday, Mama! Happy birthday, me! « The Monster in Your Closet

Happy birthday, Mama! Happy birthday, me! « The Monster in Your Closet — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 13:19:56 +0000

[...] Elelu. As I read through it, I was shocked to find it every bit as fun to read as it was to write. My friend El‘s commentary confirmed it wasn’t just me. Soon after I sent her the book, she wrote, [...]

By: Running from Hell with El

Running from Hell with El — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:35:58 +0000

Thank you many times over my friend!

By: Running from Hell with El

Running from Hell with El — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:35:37 +0000

Thank you so much, my friend! And I do understand what you mean about divine providence (or something like that)! The MCM was, as always, incredibly uplifting . . . and now I limp, lol!

By: island traveler

island traveler — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 12:08:33 +0000

An inspiring post that feeds the heart of every reader of what it longs to say, or do or must have in life. Truly a priceless gem.Thanks.

By: Love and Lunchmeat

Love and Lunchmeat — Sun, 28 Oct 2012 03:00:58 +0000

Honestly, I am not as sure of religion as I used to be. That said, I do think all you can do is your best. And then hope that from there the universe takes care of the rest, that when you need words they will come, that when you need a glass of water it will be there. I don’t really know how to explain it. We spend so much time pursuing this or that, only to turn around and realize, “Nope, that’s not what I need, but this is. And look, it’s right here.”

Also, I was just catching up on your blog, and realized you’re running the Marine Corps Marathon tomorrow! So exciting! Good luck, I’m sure you will do awesome!

By: Running from Hell with El

Running from Hell with El — Sun, 28 Oct 2012 00:35:19 +0000

Aw thank you so much Darla! Gosh, how I love those moments when it flows! It is a beautiful thing and I try to remember it on nights like tonight when every word is like pulling teeth! I agree 100% as far as trust ourselves and listening to our inner guidance.

I hope you’re having a lovely evening!

By: Running from Hell with El

Running from Hell with El — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 22:01:19 +0000

Dear April:

You response made me think! And you pose an incredible hypothetical. I think that I’m getting so much closer to loving both Els the same. And yep: as a human, I do seem to want to know it all. Here’s to you and to the journey we’re both on!! Hugs back to you!

By: Running from Hell with El

Running from Hell with El — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 21:58:52 +0000

LOL Sue!

By: Susan Bahr

Susan Bahr — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 20:00:40 +0000

Dare I be so bold as to try again! And, guess WHAT, El – I can follow you… just to keep me reined in though, I can’t “like” your posts. Is that a bit looney or what? Ah, well, so glad we’ve been able to chat and I hope/pray we can continue for a good long time!
Here’s to us. Yeah!
Sue

By: Kourtney Heintz

Kourtney Heintz — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 15:58:29 +0000

I hear you on the break thing. I thought I’d immediately jump into revising my next book, but I realized I need some time to deal with a big rejection. So I’m giving myself that time and accepting that I can’t do everything exactly when I want to. But that’s okay. Because when I am ready, it will be so much better. Good luck in the marathon! And best of luck with the queries. One trick I have is to send a few out so if a rejection comes, there are still possibilities out there. And for every rejection, fire off a new query until you get to 20-30 rejections. Then analyze the feedback. It could be the query letter isn’t doing it’s job. It could be the genre isn’t right. It’s good to do things in batches. And just remember you are amazing. You write beautifully.