tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post2841973203286843877..comments2023-06-18T06:35:42.729-04:00Comments on Christian Writer/Reader Connection: Are You Coasting?Susan J. Reinhardthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-87430639457126871352009-11-25T19:45:50.925-05:002009-11-25T19:45:50.925-05:00Hi Sharon -
Welcome to my blog, and thanks for co...Hi Sharon -<br /><br />Welcome to my blog, and thanks for commenting. I blog here Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.<br /><br />I hope you'll visit again.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-74218045951312576492009-11-25T17:33:40.281-05:002009-11-25T17:33:40.281-05:00Simply well put!
-Author, Sharon Oliver
http://www...Simply well put!<br />-Author, Sharon Oliver<br />http://www.sharonoliver.netSharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10808945074303723650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-79708641376375221492009-11-24T19:15:13.206-05:002009-11-24T19:15:13.206-05:00Hi Shmologna -
Welcome to my blog, and thanks for...Hi Shmologna -<br /><br />Welcome to my blog, and thanks for commenting. I post here on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.<br /><br />Watch for Part II of my interview with Kristen Heitzmann tomorrow. I'm doing a book drawing. <br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-4230399661178149082009-11-24T19:12:09.306-05:002009-11-24T19:12:09.306-05:00Hi Brenda -
Thanks for stopping in and commenting...Hi Brenda -<br /><br />Thanks for stopping in and commenting. I'm glad the post gave you a little "push" in the right direction. :)<br /><br />Happy Thanksgiving!<br /><br />Blessings,<br />SusanSusan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-53055719637489354252009-11-24T16:29:35.824-05:002009-11-24T16:29:35.824-05:00I just "coasted" in a discovered your bl...I just "coasted" in a discovered your blog! Wonderful! I'm new to the writing blogger so I hope you'll stop by!Besshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08397116071436885635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-1776602754051418922009-11-24T13:44:33.635-05:002009-11-24T13:44:33.635-05:00Susan,
Great advise. I guess I have been coasting...Susan,<br />Great advise. I guess I have been coasting along and need to put the pedal to the metal and get with it writing. Thanks for the encouraging words. I hope you have a Happy Thanksgiving.Brenda Kay Ledfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03077314514118637590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-76852601426913225092009-11-24T11:20:22.703-05:002009-11-24T11:20:22.703-05:00Hi Sharon -
You bring up an excellent point.
In ...Hi Sharon -<br /><br />You bring up an excellent point.<br /><br />In a regular 9-5 job, there are busy times and slow times. Why wouldn't there be a similar pattern in our writing?<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-19217149430712528512009-11-24T10:58:58.408-05:002009-11-24T10:58:58.408-05:00It's so nice to coast sometimes. Right now I&#...It's so nice to coast sometimes. Right now I'm not coasting, but I'm also not in high-stress mode either. I know this peaceful place will only last a little while, but I'm enjoying it for now.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00750046720665201328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-77755221327044240932009-11-24T10:34:17.023-05:002009-11-24T10:34:17.023-05:00Hi Terri -
It's always nice when you get in a...Hi Terri -<br /><br />It's always nice when you get in a groove. My focus right now is a contest entry, which is a new experience.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-74493640286734133272009-11-24T09:39:32.380-05:002009-11-24T09:39:32.380-05:00I think I've got myself in a nice pattern with...I think I've got myself in a nice pattern with my writing--moving along at a nice speed and being sure I am happy with it as I go:)<br /> Did you hear about the job?<br /> Have a great Thanksgiving!Terri Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07771622379178654235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-41162586336803199652009-11-24T09:12:27.120-05:002009-11-24T09:12:27.120-05:00Hi Lily -
LOL! Most of the time, it's directe...Hi Lily -<br /><br />LOL! Most of the time, it's directed at me. All my blogger buddies get the overflow.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />SusanSusan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-74824260034777429932009-11-24T09:07:29.576-05:002009-11-24T09:07:29.576-05:00Hi Eileen -
There's nothing wrong with coasti...Hi Eileen -<br /><br />There's nothing wrong with coasting a bit as long as you know when to hit the gas pedal. We all need a breather now and then.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-15185851696874603022009-11-24T06:35:32.505-05:002009-11-24T06:35:32.505-05:00Susan, what a great post!!! It's that whole ba...Susan, what a great post!!! It's that whole balancing act concept, isn't it. But we do need the coasts now and then, too, just keep it in moderation.Eileen Astels Watsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11098531184044931737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-66974084101736315492009-11-24T00:16:54.918-05:002009-11-24T00:16:54.918-05:00You wrote this just for me, didn't you? OK, I...You wrote this just for me, didn't you? OK, I get the message. Thanks... I need that!Lillian Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13488638666900705015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-27364663408547095322009-11-23T21:40:21.252-05:002009-11-23T21:40:21.252-05:00Hi Karen -
I find great satisfaction in producing...Hi Karen -<br /><br />I find great satisfaction in producing good quality work. From painful experience, I know how difficult it is to climb that writing mountain from a dead stop.<br /><br />Happy Thanksgiving!<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-2318460404668397032009-11-23T21:07:11.596-05:002009-11-23T21:07:11.596-05:00I feel like I'm gaining momentum for some misc...I feel like I'm gaining momentum for some misc. projects. This is a great feeling. I'm blessed to be a writer:) Thanks for always making us think, Susan. Happy Thanksgiving!Karen Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-55304835092494836862009-11-23T19:39:11.283-05:002009-11-23T19:39:11.283-05:00Hi Kristen -
That's great! There are always t...Hi Kristen -<br /><br />That's great! There are always times when we have to switch gears.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-19839218125414776102009-11-23T16:22:17.374-05:002009-11-23T16:22:17.374-05:00I think I'm gaining momentum. Right now I'...I think I'm gaining momentum. Right now I'm adjusting to new life changes and trying to figure it all out. <br /><br />Have a great day!Kristen Torres-Torohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15903038121623389560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-42629204329651399792009-11-23T15:26:24.904-05:002009-11-23T15:26:24.904-05:00Hi Jen -
Oh my, you didn't have a burnout; y...Hi Jen - <br /><br />Oh my, you didn't have a burnout; you crashed! There's a difference between hitting the gas pedal to keep forward motion and peeling out at 90 m.p.h.<br /><br />Coasting has its place in the grand scheme of things. <br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-91110436704636781662009-11-23T12:30:47.569-05:002009-11-23T12:30:47.569-05:00Yes, I am coasting on purpose, since I just recove...Yes, I am coasting on purpose, since I just recovered from a major burn out, complete with blown out tires, empty gas tank and shattered windshield. I'm still working, but slower now, trying to listen to the Lord more and my emotions less. It's helping. <br /><br />So are you helping me. <br /><br />Love, JenJeanette Levelliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12898750484193832082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-201323909565432732009-11-23T10:20:49.677-05:002009-11-23T10:20:49.677-05:00Hi Jody -
Having recently completed my second man...Hi Jody -<br /><br />Having recently completed my second manuscript, I can empathize. I'm doing a bit of coasting myself.<br /><br />A contest entry and some blogging projects are occupying my writing time at the moment. Next week, I'll need to step on that gas pedal.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-50962767550209596892009-11-23T10:17:12.504-05:002009-11-23T10:17:12.504-05:00Hi Donna -
At least when you're coasting you ...Hi Donna -<br /><br />At least when you're coasting you know there's some built-in momentum. Giving the writing car some gas will get you back on track in no time. :)<br /><br />Blessings,<br />SusanSusan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-34595552485428621822009-11-23T10:14:31.085-05:002009-11-23T10:14:31.085-05:00Hi Jess -
It's so easy to let things slide, b...Hi Jess -<br /><br />It's so easy to let things slide, but so hard to re-establish good patterns. Hit that gas pedal, my friend!<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-29965828710742359652009-11-23T10:11:24.136-05:002009-11-23T10:11:24.136-05:00Hi Carla -
I'm also working on a contest entr...Hi Carla -<br /><br />I'm also working on a contest entry. After that, I'll be editing my first manuscript and possibly working on my third.<br /><br />It's time I get serious.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-32862311802879824642009-11-23T08:10:53.797-05:002009-11-23T08:10:53.797-05:00I love your analogies, Susan! Since I just finishe...I love your analogies, Susan! Since I just finished my rewrites, I feel like I just climbed a mountain and now I'm ready to coast down for a little bit!Jody Hedlundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424307540530719614noreply@blogger.com