tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post2385222668023408300..comments2023-06-18T06:35:42.729-04:00Comments on Christian Writer/Reader Connection: The Tortoise and the HareSusan J. Reinhardthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-86910152023616113892011-01-17T16:07:12.593-05:002011-01-17T16:07:12.593-05:00Hi Becky -
This didn't start out as a strateg...Hi Becky -<br /><br />This didn't start out as a strategy to help me stick with longer projects. I've always loved writing non-fiction. It comes to me as naturally as breathing.<br /><br />When the series I'm writing swept me off my feet, the task seemed enormous (and still does). God used the smaller successes to keep me moving forward.<br /><br />I pray you find your writing niche and enjoy every minute of it.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-35574800275623243812011-01-17T13:51:02.263-05:002011-01-17T13:51:02.263-05:00I like the way you look at this, Susan. It reminds...I like the way you look at this, Susan. It reminds me of some other advice I read recently about projects. My adapted version of it (which I have yet to follow in my own life ;-) is to keep a long-term project going, and at the same time to take on some quicker, less in-depth projects over that same time period. It sounds good to me!Becky Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06587990088711808631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-48322628929378977942011-01-16T13:44:37.415-05:002011-01-16T13:44:37.415-05:00Hi Kathleen -
I tend to procrastinate when an unp...Hi Kathleen -<br /><br />I tend to procrastinate when an unpleasant task appears on my To-Do List. Lately, I've been telling myself, "just do it!"<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-24850306685079937392011-01-16T10:32:18.440-05:002011-01-16T10:32:18.440-05:00Funny what a tortoise I am when it comes to things...Funny what a tortoise I am when it comes to things I find difficult or tedious; and what a hare I am when my creative juices are flowing (though sometimes in the wrong direction).<br /><br />Patience. A good word for any day, any undertaking.<br /><br />Blessings, <br />KathleenKathleen https://www.blogger.com/profile/05245926913888212148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-53521983270007251242011-01-13T21:52:22.993-05:002011-01-13T21:52:22.993-05:00Hi Kristen -
I know what you mean. That tortoise ...Hi Kristen -<br /><br />I know what you mean. That tortoise is speedy compared to the publishing industry.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-23519191946761084322011-01-13T15:50:42.928-05:002011-01-13T15:50:42.928-05:00Hi Susan-
Settling down is the truth. I sometimes ...Hi Susan-<br />Settling down is the truth. I sometimes get so antsy. The Long Haul... away we go:)Kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14683245998938431038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-50226712442634469062011-01-13T15:26:15.959-05:002011-01-13T15:26:15.959-05:00Hi Kristen -
Some of us thought the journey would...Hi Kristen -<br /><br />Some of us thought the journey would be a trip around the block, but it turned into a cross-country tour. There are lots of detours, construction, potholes, and weather issues (publishing climate). <br /><br />I guess we need to settle down and prepare ourselves for the long haul.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-13330687822662140742011-01-13T14:30:22.183-05:002011-01-13T14:30:22.183-05:00I've put too many years into this thing to giv...I've put too many years into this thing to give up now. At the moment I feel like if I work a little harder everything will pop open and my dreams of novel publication will happen. That could just be wishful thinking though!!<br /><br />Besides, I can't give up. I'm hooked!Kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14683245998938431038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-14527459206613232862011-01-11T21:43:28.417-05:002011-01-11T21:43:28.417-05:00Hi Karen -
LOL! I think most of the kids in our g...Hi Karen -<br /><br />LOL! I think most of the kids in our generation had a turtle or two in their menagerie. My mother viewed them as low-maintenance pets.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-30499677818829147552011-01-11T21:42:08.504-05:002011-01-11T21:42:08.504-05:00Hi Penny -
Myrtle the Turtle. I like the name, bu...Hi Penny -<br /><br />Myrtle the Turtle. I like the name, but I'm sorry the memory is painful.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />SusanSusan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-64549095363049920542011-01-11T21:41:03.688-05:002011-01-11T21:41:03.688-05:00Hi Dolores -
With the publishing industry moving ...Hi Dolores -<br /><br />With the publishing industry moving at a crawl, I think every writer can relate. I'm glad we have each other for support and encouragement. :)<br /><br />Blessings,<br />SusanSusan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-80445035999576465822011-01-11T21:39:33.013-05:002011-01-11T21:39:33.013-05:00Hi Sarah -
Hang in there! I sometimes get discour...Hi Sarah -<br /><br />Hang in there! I sometimes get discouraged, but I've decided to enjoy the journey. <br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-35791910320479985962011-01-11T21:38:20.459-05:002011-01-11T21:38:20.459-05:00Hi Terri -
Yeah, those characters and stories get...Hi Terri -<br /><br />Yeah, those characters and stories get under the skin, don't they? I can't imagine not writing fiction. <br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-49886941451327065752011-01-11T19:45:21.851-05:002011-01-11T19:45:21.851-05:00Me too, I'm in it for the long haul! Glad to b...Me too, I'm in it for the long haul! Glad to be sharing the journey with you. <br /><br />BTW, my sister and I used to have turtles too. :)<br /><br />Blessings,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-45806316543130886342011-01-11T18:06:10.647-05:002011-01-11T18:06:10.647-05:00Thanks for your article, Susan. I also had a pet t...Thanks for your article, Susan. I also had a pet turtle (named Myrtle) -- but the memory is painful. Nevertheless, the reminder to keep at it, whether the pace is that of a tortoise or a hare. Blessings to you.Penny Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08095436071242106015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-24679617313963124422011-01-11T16:18:48.484-05:002011-01-11T16:18:48.484-05:00Susan...what a great analogy to describe our writi...Susan...what a great analogy to describe our writing endeavors. It certainly does feel like we're the tortoise in most instances. I can really relate to this post. Very enjoyable indeed! :)Dolores Ayottehttp://doloresayotte.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-54537037240127519402011-01-11T14:36:37.338-05:002011-01-11T14:36:37.338-05:00this post was one I needed to read. Sometimes it f...this post was one I needed to read. Sometimes it feels painfully slow...but I love the craft too much to ever stop...I'm in for the long haul...Nikki (Sarah)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13731200601840020130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-78535990128449875602011-01-11T08:06:48.571-05:002011-01-11T08:06:48.571-05:00Susan,
This is exactly how I feel. When I did non...Susan,<br /> This is exactly how I feel. When I did nonfiction, I got published pretty quickly, THis fiction road is a long one but I'm hooked now and don't want to give up!Terri Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07771622379178654235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-63492555597134074052011-01-10T20:30:58.571-05:002011-01-10T20:30:58.571-05:00Hi Kristen -
At least we have lots of writer frie...Hi Kristen -<br /><br />At least we have lots of writer friends to keep us company. :)<br /><br />Blessings,<br />SusanSusan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-41243582082828097292011-01-10T20:29:29.316-05:002011-01-10T20:29:29.316-05:00Hi Rhonda -
Yes, it's definitely a stop and g...Hi Rhonda -<br /><br />Yes, it's definitely a stop and go type journey. Wouldn't it be nice if we could set publishing cruise control?<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-21668493916030530562011-01-10T20:27:55.098-05:002011-01-10T20:27:55.098-05:00Hi Nancy -
I do remember those, but didn't ha...Hi Nancy -<br /><br />I do remember those, but didn't have any. After awhile, they stopped selling them because of health issues.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-6984995825132460752011-01-10T20:26:58.649-05:002011-01-10T20:26:58.649-05:00Hi Cindy -
I've been writing fiction for over...Hi Cindy -<br /><br />I've been writing fiction for over five years. It's a lot harder than it looks. :)<br /><br />We'll stick together and encourage each other.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />SusanSusan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-61186142462636108992011-01-10T16:09:49.462-05:002011-01-10T16:09:49.462-05:00Yup... long haul. It's definitely taking a whi...Yup... long haul. It's definitely taking a while!Kristen Torres-Torohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15903038121623389560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-78243200288579675062011-01-10T14:46:45.057-05:002011-01-10T14:46:45.057-05:00Yes, I think I am. Then my impatient gene flares ...Yes, I think I am. Then my impatient gene flares up and says, "What are we waiting for??Let's get this party started!"<br /><br />Waving and smiling,<br /><br />RhondaRhonda Schrockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05512423397478708632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-40335861279051981072011-01-10T13:34:20.933-05:002011-01-10T13:34:20.933-05:00That is a great goal. I'm pleased that you ar...That is a great goal. I'm pleased that you are sticking with it.<br />Remember the painted turtles at the dime stores? I heard that was cruel. It kept them from growing. Glad we don't do that anymore.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15163662759281341381noreply@blogger.com