tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8203719610395611719.post4943339980857835767..comments2024-03-08T09:28:10.145-05:00Comments on The Faux Fountain Pen: The Year in Which I Do StuffSarah Fosterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09481750127533816819noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8203719610395611719.post-2553828287153802132017-01-09T06:05:15.589-05:002017-01-09T06:05:15.589-05:00My goal is simply a repeat of the previous year(s)...My goal is simply a repeat of the previous year(s): publish a story. The only other possible goal would be to continue blogging. I currently have two blogs going, one general purpose and one writing related. At the moment, I'm more motivated for the writing blog than the general purpose one. With a 10 year anniversary coming up, I have to make a decision soon on what I want to do with my blogging.<br /><br /><a href="http://gbmjrflashyofct.tumblr.com" rel="nofollow">I Are Writer!</a>G. B. Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09783331838434598963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8203719610395611719.post-25219832411571198792017-01-07T13:15:28.248-05:002017-01-07T13:15:28.248-05:00Happy New Year!
Congrats on placing in the antholo...Happy New Year!<br />Congrats on placing in the anthology. <br />Your goals are amazing! I say - go for it! <br />I pledged 50 books last year on Goodreads, and I made it. This year, I've reduced it to 25 books because I need to allocate more time for writing.<br />Being on the opposite end of the globe, I wonder if I'll ever get to see Hamilton...what a treat.<br />I hope you have an awesome 30th birthday, Sarah!Michelle Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02750092836481599870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8203719610395611719.post-22583594715267522862017-01-05T21:50:00.727-05:002017-01-05T21:50:00.727-05:00Sarah, that's a busy list. I like the 100 movi...Sarah, that's a busy list. I like the 100 movies. Does this include binge watching on Netflix?Stephen Tremphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10387553613827257304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8203719610395611719.post-37729893460388292902017-01-05T15:19:09.272-05:002017-01-05T15:19:09.272-05:00Congratulations on having your story accepted for ...Congratulations on having your story accepted for the 2017 IWSG anthology! What an honor! I look forward to reading your story, as well as those of the other talented writers included in the anthology, Sarah.<br /><br />You have a (to me) daunting list of goals for the new year. I'll speak to just one of them. 100 books! I managed about 26 last year, but I tend to pick big fat books. May I suggest that you read some fabulous children's picture books to help you reach that goal? There are amazing, profound, lyrical children books out there, and they can teach a great deal about good writing and life. You may very well have read these, but I'll throw out a few of my favorites: "Annie and the Old One" by Miska Miles, "Howling Hill" by Will Hobbs, "In Flanders Fields: The Story of the Poem by John McRae" by Linda Greenfield, "The Giraffe and the Pelly and Me" by Roald Dahl, "Stellaluna" by Janell Cannon, and "When Clay Sings" by Byrd Baylor. <br /><br />These books obviously reflect my tastes, but there are literally thousands of fabulous children's books out there. And while I'm at it, I have to give a shout out to fellow IWSG member Pat Hatt's adorable "Cassie and the Wild Cat: Bug in the rug!" Wishing you a very happy year of writing, reading, and an awesome 30th birthday!Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8203719610395611719.post-53322060298070153232017-01-05T12:40:04.318-05:002017-01-05T12:40:04.318-05:00Like they say, "Shoot for the moon. Even if y...Like they say, "Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you'll land among the stars." More power to you for aiming so high!<br /><br />@mirymom1 from<br /><a href="http://samanthabryant.com" rel="nofollow">Balancing Act</a>Samantha Bryanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17684962313482409801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8203719610395611719.post-33990897021957221812017-01-05T10:33:20.773-05:002017-01-05T10:33:20.773-05:00Love the title of your post. That sums 2017 up for...Love the title of your post. That sums 2017 up for me as well. What an amazing way to celebrate your 30th!! Have fun planning!Julie Flandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05003737491313673214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8203719610395611719.post-90693265047734664252017-01-05T10:23:28.609-05:002017-01-05T10:23:28.609-05:00Congrats on you success. I am doing the Goodreads...Congrats on you success. I am doing the Goodreads Challenge again. Did 83 for 2016 so up to 85 for 2017, but in 2015 I read 117 books but I also got less writing done, lol. Congrats and Happy Reading<br /><a href="http://www.junetakey.com/posts/category/blog-life-happens/" rel="nofollow"> Juneta @ Writer's Gambit </a><br />Juneta keyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08815758043024184034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8203719610395611719.post-31656835391766345852017-01-05T08:51:13.484-05:002017-01-05T08:51:13.484-05:00Oh I think I'm jealous that you're going t...Oh I think I'm jealous that you're going to see Hamilton! I don't have to tell you to have fun, I know you will. Although I read constantly, I'm a slow reader, can't even squeeze in 52 books a year. I aim for 40 and usually make it to around 45. Good luck with ALL your goals and welcome back to BloggerWorld.Bish Denhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13359927719391990534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8203719610395611719.post-72259436790251817932017-01-05T07:52:47.699-05:002017-01-05T07:52:47.699-05:00You have a great birthday planned.
Don't forg...You have a great birthday planned.<br /><br />Don't forget an anthology release and promotions are also in your near future.L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8203719610395611719.post-47604914133875697462017-01-05T00:53:13.288-05:002017-01-05T00:53:13.288-05:00I'm always making goals to write more, submit ...I'm always making goals to write more, submit more. This year is no exception. Maybe this year I'll succeed at them, lol.<br /><br />Congrats on the Anthology acceptance.dolorahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715849844092553699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8203719610395611719.post-22265423346076293962017-01-04T23:54:45.416-05:002017-01-04T23:54:45.416-05:00The 100 book and movie goal may be realistic for y...The 100 book and movie goal may be realistic for you, but not for me, unfortunately. I'm going to keep check on you to see if you actually do that!!!!! :-)cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8203719610395611719.post-354202788831084612017-01-04T22:33:15.238-05:002017-01-04T22:33:15.238-05:00I like all your goals. You can do them all. Shoot ...I like all your goals. You can do them all. Shoot for the stars :)Erika Beebehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12899619461035583262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8203719610395611719.post-9512582974410409002017-01-04T19:38:28.578-05:002017-01-04T19:38:28.578-05:00You're the third person I've seen with a b...You're the third person I've seen with a book goal over 100, so I think it can be done! Go for it. :)Debra Renée Byrdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08717966370332027353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8203719610395611719.post-88696301704688927772017-01-04T18:28:55.795-05:002017-01-04T18:28:55.795-05:00You have good goals and a nice husband. Sounds lik...You have good goals and a nice husband. Sounds like 2017 is off to a great start!Lizahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16170701034715108039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8203719610395611719.post-80210840850824794582017-01-04T18:19:36.602-05:002017-01-04T18:19:36.602-05:00I love your goals! Of course, I like huge, and sli...I love your goals! Of course, I like huge, and slightly unrealistic goals because they motivate me to move and jump around. Otherwise, I find squirrels to stare at outside the window - mostly joking here. <br />Big Congratulations on your anthology and best of wishes for 2017!<br />Hamilton!Tyrean Martinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15356604721537744361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8203719610395611719.post-32705317102118776202017-01-04T18:16:22.206-05:002017-01-04T18:16:22.206-05:00Good luck with your goals, and congrats on the ant...Good luck with your goals, and congrats on the anthology. =DAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8203719610395611719.post-83868784246637182862017-01-04T17:28:31.528-05:002017-01-04T17:28:31.528-05:00Oh btw, congrats on the anthology!Oh btw, congrats on the anthology!Chemist Kenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09738272332470397248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8203719610395611719.post-15654688835907813202017-01-04T17:26:20.610-05:002017-01-04T17:26:20.610-05:00Well, I think you should definitely have an awesom...Well, I think you should definitely have an awesome birthday. That goes without saying. And while it may be a bit early to be thinking about a sequel, having that idea in your head will definitely give you the incentive to finish the first book. Good luck on meeting your goals.Chemist Kenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09738272332470397248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8203719610395611719.post-43305896747287162902017-01-04T15:46:58.561-05:002017-01-04T15:46:58.561-05:00Not unrealistic at all. In fact, sounds like mostl...Not unrealistic at all. In fact, sounds like mostly fun - and inspirational as well! Having some version of the same goal for six years is something I think many of us can relate to ;-) Can't wait to read your story in the anthology - congratulations.<br />Good luck on your goals and above all enjoy! diedre Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12772557495518846226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8203719610395611719.post-30794683960942767182017-01-04T15:40:05.846-05:002017-01-04T15:40:05.846-05:00Watch 100 new movies... cake. We watch tons of mov...Watch 100 new movies... cake. We watch tons of movies, and lots with the kids. Books are a different story. I am aiming for 1 full novel a month, with a few short story collections that I keep going back to throughout the year whenever I am stuck in line or waiting for one of my kids classes to end. Thank goodness for Kindles readers, otherwise I'd never read a thing! <br /><br />Have an awesome 30th!!! :-D<br />Tanya Mirandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05993489244795453045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8203719610395611719.post-9322454495111032922017-01-04T15:29:42.339-05:002017-01-04T15:29:42.339-05:00Happy New Year, Sarah. I've done NaNoWriMo for...Happy New Year, Sarah. I've done NaNoWriMo for six years with success. That and reading more books this year are both excellent goals. I set a goal to read and review 71 books in 2016 and reached 86. Even if you don't reach 100, you will exceed your number from last year! Best of success in 2017.Gail M Baugniet - Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11543343067963247963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8203719610395611719.post-19852982300344262992017-01-04T14:13:39.598-05:002017-01-04T14:13:39.598-05:00Blogging every Monday works for me.
Never to early...Blogging every Monday works for me.<br />Never to early to plan for NaNo.<br />Good luck with your goals and happy 2017!Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8203719610395611719.post-11926687383484646412017-01-04T12:43:16.115-05:002017-01-04T12:43:16.115-05:00Congrats on the anthology! That's amazing!!
I...Congrats on the anthology! That's amazing!!<br /><br />I think you have set terrific goals. They don't seem unrealistic to me at all. I read 100 books one year. There was some crunch time right at the end, but I made it. Haven't gotten close to it since, though.<br /><br />Best of luck to you!M.J. Fifieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15626475963328519693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8203719610395611719.post-13268835812268272212017-01-04T11:57:30.209-05:002017-01-04T11:57:30.209-05:00I think those goals are good. I know I'd like ...I think those goals are good. I know I'd like to read more than I have previously, though I doubt I could make it to 100. Best of luck getting both 100 books and 100 movies. Make sure you let us know which you liked the best!<br /><br />Grats on the anthology acceptance! I'm looking forward to reading your story (as I've been looking forward to peeking at your work for a while now).Loni Townsendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05126958230703180761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8203719610395611719.post-11601478760078403402017-01-04T11:03:06.284-05:002017-01-04T11:03:06.284-05:00Congratulations on placing in the anthology!!!! Wh...Congratulations on placing in the anthology!!!! When I knew for certain you made it, I was so thrilled. I knew this was just what you needed. <br /><br />I think your goals are great. This is your year. :)Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.com