tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post133958856707295897..comments2023-06-18T06:35:42.729-04:00Comments on Christian Writer/Reader Connection: 2009 ReflectionsSusan J. Reinhardthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-3158426509895424842009-12-31T19:20:57.966-05:002009-12-31T19:20:57.966-05:00Hi Sharon -
You, a slacker? No way! With a beauti...Hi Sharon -<br /><br />You, a slacker? No way! With a beautiful blog and a book written, 2010 is looking good.<br /><br />Happy New Year,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-66898423349351372572009-12-31T18:10:36.684-05:002009-12-31T18:10:36.684-05:00Susan, congratulations on accomplishing so much in...Susan, congratulations on accomplishing so much in 2009! My goodness, girl, I now feel like a slacker. :-)Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00750046720665201328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-32899664135935446522009-12-31T16:36:06.423-05:002009-12-31T16:36:06.423-05:00Hi Terri -
Thanks. You're doing terrific! My ...Hi Terri -<br /><br />Thanks. You're doing terrific! My first two books still need editing, but I'm getting excited about starting book 3. :)<br /><br />Blessings,<br />SusanSusan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-51204699133885205192009-12-31T16:20:52.435-05:002009-12-31T16:20:52.435-05:00You have done a great job this year with your writ...You have done a great job this year with your writing! I hope next year is even better for you:)<br /> I wrote book number three this past year and actually queried it out there. Book #2 is sitting on a publisher's desk and waiting on an agent with #3. Hoping both rejections don't come the same time!! Happy New Year!Terri Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07771622379178654235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-64476787310625029122009-12-30T14:59:49.052-05:002009-12-30T14:59:49.052-05:00Hi Jean -
What a nice thing to say! Thank you. I&...Hi Jean -<br /><br />What a nice thing to say! Thank you. I've been the recipient of much help and encouragement. I try to pass it along to those I meet.<br /><br />I love both of your blogs and link to them on occasion. I'm looking forward to reading more great posts in 2010.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-82865444140189209732009-12-30T14:16:08.949-05:002009-12-30T14:16:08.949-05:00Hi, Susan.
Thank you for your wonderful blog. It ...Hi, Susan.<br /><br />Thank you for your wonderful blog. It always inspires me. One of my 2009 writing goals was to become more familiar with writers and writing via social media. I met that goal. I started two blogs and got active on Twitter and Facebook. I learn a lot from the posts I read, and I've met some amazing people -- like you!<br /><br />Wishing you all the best in 2010.Jean Fischerhttp://inthecompostpile.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-82603653157757005492009-12-29T20:09:06.569-05:002009-12-29T20:09:06.569-05:00Hi Heather -
When I started my first manuscript, ...Hi Heather -<br /><br />When I started my first manuscript, I had no clue I'd still be editing four years down the road. <br /><br />I've now decided to write the third manuscript before continuing the editing process. This way, I'll have an overall view of the series from start to finish.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-83160436498126418482009-12-29T20:06:08.487-05:002009-12-29T20:06:08.487-05:00Hi Kristen -
Yes, it is a journey. What a privile...Hi Kristen -<br /><br />Yes, it is a journey. What a privilege we have to minister through our words!<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-52583157814637506442009-12-29T19:59:43.340-05:002009-12-29T19:59:43.340-05:00Good for you and your accomplishments, Susan. I ho...Good for you and your accomplishments, Susan. I hoped to have my current WIP wrapped up and ready to submit before year end, and I didn't quite make it. With my day job kicking in to high gear next week, it will probably be spring before I'm done and that's okay.<br /><br />Happy New Year!Heather Sunserihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12552506888985553471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-58921155936205379412009-12-29T16:57:29.203-05:002009-12-29T16:57:29.203-05:00Thanks, Susan and Destrella, for your encouragemen...Thanks, Susan and Destrella, for your encouragement. I have to keep reminding myself it's a journey and a process, and not a quick one!! Lots to learn and lots to do.<br /><br />May God bless His writers this next year! And may we all work to be worthy of the call!!:)<br /><br />Happy New Year, Everyone!Kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14683245998938431038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-22728490735715818272009-12-29T16:52:07.614-05:002009-12-29T16:52:07.614-05:00Hi Nancy -
I've been blogging since May 2008....Hi Nancy -<br /><br />I've been blogging since May 2008. Facebook is a relatively new experience. I've only been on it for about 6 months. All in all, I'm happy with 2009. <br /><br />I hope 2010 is a great year for you in every respect. :)<br /><br />Blessings,<br />SusanSusan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-2507854036547443672009-12-29T16:30:11.831-05:002009-12-29T16:30:11.831-05:00I had no writing goals, so I didn't need to wo...I had no writing goals, so I didn't need to worry about reaching them. It sounds like you did remarkably well on your first year. I am thrilled that I am blogging, something my family would be surprised at. I also started Facebook and am learning to enjoy it.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15163662759281341381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-25178832470638491782009-12-29T15:05:16.253-05:002009-12-29T15:05:16.253-05:00Hi Diane -
Thanks. By God's grace and lots of...Hi Diane -<br /><br />Thanks. By God's grace and lots of hard work, I hope next year will see more progress.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-49213912351103690442009-12-29T15:02:18.549-05:002009-12-29T15:02:18.549-05:00Hi Kristen -
Very cool! Jerry B. Jenkins encourag...Hi Kristen -<br /><br />Very cool! Jerry B. Jenkins encourages writers to build up writing credits/clips before diving into a novel. It's good practice. It also shows a publisher you can meet deadlines, and your work has been accepted.<br /><br />May 2010 be even better for you. :)<br /><br />Blessings,<br />SusanSusan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-78905217178408500562009-12-29T14:14:00.530-05:002009-12-29T14:14:00.530-05:00Good job! Look like you got a lot done. Praying ...Good job! Look like you got a lot done. Praying abundance for the upcoming 2010. :O)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-84530913518643995702009-12-29T13:08:26.406-05:002009-12-29T13:08:26.406-05:00No, I didn't meet all of my goals. I didn'...No, I didn't meet all of my goals. I didn't get an agent, but I submitted to a few, so that was a good step. I didn't finish my book.:(<br />But I did get two things published this year; a devotion in The Secret Place, and a greeting card with Dayspring. So it's a step in the right direction. This next year I will be armed with everything I learned in 2009 to help me!:)<br />Thanks Susan.Kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14683245998938431038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-12482409890497695782009-12-29T10:13:46.000-05:002009-12-29T10:13:46.000-05:00Hi Kathleen -
Thanks for visiting and commenting....Hi Kathleen -<br /><br />Thanks for visiting and commenting. I post here Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.<br /><br />I've found that writing down goals helps keep me focused. Otherwise, I tend to bounce from one project to another without finishing anything.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-63090433615964761302009-12-29T08:36:32.577-05:002009-12-29T08:36:32.577-05:00What an inspiration to those waiting in the wings ...What an inspiration to those waiting in the wings with words yet un-written (or unpublished). There's something about dreaming & planning, even putting one's goals out there for all to see. We tend to move towards that which has captivated us.<br /><br />Thank you for your wisdom & resources. What a fun site to gather up ponderings!<br /><br />KathleenKathleen https://www.blogger.com/profile/05245926913888212148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-63332914628050798432009-12-28T19:32:21.274-05:002009-12-28T19:32:21.274-05:00Hi MaryBeth -
Thanks for stopping by and commenti...Hi MaryBeth -<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by and commenting. I'll pop over to your blog. :)<br /><br />Blessings,<br />SusanSusan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-82852628575296314492009-12-28T15:58:06.876-05:002009-12-28T15:58:06.876-05:00Yes, I have a blog-- it's www.marybethwhalen.c...Yes, I have a blog-- it's www.marybethwhalen.comMarybeth Whalenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04138498344723215611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-49263991101153319842009-12-28T15:31:33.926-05:002009-12-28T15:31:33.926-05:00Hi Quiet Spirit -
You met quite a few of your goa...Hi Quiet Spirit -<br /><br />You met quite a few of your goals. I was particularly impressed by your contest entries. I still haven't done much of anything in that area.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-38685361550760348502009-12-28T15:27:43.652-05:002009-12-28T15:27:43.652-05:00Hi Sherrinda -
Thanks. Some goals involve other p...Hi Sherrinda -<br /><br />Thanks. Some goals involve other people. Getting an agent, a publisher, or getting into an anthology are prime examples. Finishing your book was an enormous accomplishment. <br /><br />I make sure I include goals that I have a good shot at finishing. Even if a few of them don't pan out, I can still point to the successes.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-54358575440534075602009-12-28T14:06:53.935-05:002009-12-28T14:06:53.935-05:00Susan:
My goals for 2009 were some basic ones....Susan:<br /> My goals for 2009 were some basic ones. <br /> Find some outlets for my writing. DIDN'T MEET.<br /> Attend a writer's workshop. YES,I MET IT.<br /> Do a newsletter, actually two of them for a nonprofit ministry.YES, I DID IT.<br /> Work in Drama Ministry at Church. YES, I DID It.<br /><br /> Enter some writing contests. I entered three.<br /> PLACED 4TH IN A FICTION WRITING CONTEST.<br /> ENTERED A POETRY CONTEST.quietspirithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06086016141181470311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-31360391097163786672009-12-28T13:30:00.983-05:002009-12-28T13:30:00.983-05:00You've gotten alot accomplished this year! Con...You've gotten alot accomplished this year! Congratulations! <br /><br />I didn't meet all my goals this year, but I did finish my first novel this summer and that felt wonderful. Now if I could just get the thing edited! lolSherrinda Ketchersidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07581676437345249386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-13308217285902860012009-12-28T12:56:28.246-05:002009-12-28T12:56:28.246-05:00Hi Jen -
I can't wait to see how 2010 turns o...Hi Jen -<br /><br />I can't wait to see how 2010 turns out for you! That book must be published. May the Lord give it favor with all who read it.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.com