tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8378702741483615751.post2960141260704117370..comments2023-03-29T03:33:46.640-05:00Comments on The Unpublished Writers' Guide to Survival: Guest Post: 'Staying Power' by Jennifer LyonUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8378702741483615751.post-27835409772420582972013-03-04T20:50:40.599-06:002013-03-04T20:50:40.599-06:00Thank you for having me here today, B.E.! Thank you for having me here today, B.E.! Jen Lyonhttp://www.jenniferlyonbooks.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8378702741483615751.post-74829863078228736642013-03-04T18:23:28.646-06:002013-03-04T18:23:28.646-06:00Thank you so much for stopping by today, Jen. The...Thank you so much for stopping by today, Jen. The post was awesome. <br /><br />And if the rest of you haven't snagged a copy of The Proposition yet, get crackin'. And get ready to pick up The Baby Bargain when it comes out! =o)B.E. Sandersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04336115135400388268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8378702741483615751.post-2798750496491361522013-03-04T18:21:15.330-06:002013-03-04T18:21:15.330-06:00Viki, thank you! Sure perseverance sounds better :...Viki, thank you! Sure perseverance sounds better :-) It doesn't matter what we call it, just that we know we keep fighting another day!Jen Lyonhttp://www.jenniferlyonbooks.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8378702741483615751.post-31441742644903921342013-03-04T15:55:33.171-06:002013-03-04T15:55:33.171-06:00Great post Jenn. I put a spin on stubbornness and...Great post Jenn. I put a spin on stubbornness and change the word to perseverance :). As a reader I am so happy that you have the drive that you do. I love the Wing Slayers and am really enjoying Kat and Sloane. Thanks.Victoriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12151925613539384949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8378702741483615751.post-6318329935688811822013-03-04T11:21:35.486-06:002013-03-04T11:21:35.486-06:00Silver, well said! And thank you so much!
By The ...Silver, well said! And thank you so much!<br /><br />By The way, I'm reading BRIDE'S MOON now--just about half way through and really enjoying it!Jen Lyonhttp://www.jenniferlyonbooks.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8378702741483615751.post-9125353921424329642013-03-04T11:19:30.394-06:002013-03-04T11:19:30.394-06:00Kat, thank you :-) Heart is important too! I had t...Kat, thank you :-) Heart is important too! I had that under Drive and took it out. This blog was so long, i was trying to tighten it. I hate to bore people too much :-) Jen Lyonhttp://www.jenniferlyonbooks.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8378702741483615751.post-28949108954271020102013-03-04T11:18:14.442-06:002013-03-04T11:18:14.442-06:00JB, thank you. I really am enjoying self publishin...JB, thank you. I really am enjoying self publishing even with the tremendous amount of work involved. Jen Lyonhttp://www.jenniferlyonbooks.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8378702741483615751.post-58834438650002555892013-03-04T11:16:53.676-06:002013-03-04T11:16:53.676-06:00Karyn, you know, I think you're right. Adaptab...Karyn, you know, I think you're right. Adaptability takes a massive amount of energy to forge a new direction. I hadn't really thought about it like that until you said it. Excellent point!<br /><br />Thank you on my series! Luck plays a very important part too :-) Jen Lyonhttp://www.jenniferlyonbooks.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8378702741483615751.post-44863227592820361842013-03-04T11:13:50.220-06:002013-03-04T11:13:50.220-06:00Janet, I know, rejections suck. I still get them a...Janet, I know, rejections suck. I still get them and they still ruin my day. But we have to stick together and keep writing what we love and keep submitting! That's why this blog is so helpful. It provides a community so we know we're not alone. I went through eight long years of rejections, and swore I was going to give up many times. But usually a day or two later I was back at it. Hang in there!Jen Lyonhttp://www.jenniferlyonbooks.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8378702741483615751.post-73167875092786634192013-03-04T11:07:48.337-06:002013-03-04T11:07:48.337-06:00It's been a crazy Monday morning but I finally...It's been a crazy Monday morning but I finally got here! Hi everyone! And thanks B.E. again for having me. I'm going through to answer comments now :-) Jen Lyonhttp://www.jenniferlyonbooks.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8378702741483615751.post-67150937757290324022013-03-04T10:31:04.653-06:002013-03-04T10:31:04.653-06:00I second what Kat says, not just about you, Jen, b...I second what Kat says, not just about you, Jen, but about writers in general. We have to love what we're writing. The readers are smart. They'll know if we're just "phoning in" the words. Enthusiasm and love added to stubborness, drive, and adaptability makes for a winning formula. Well...that and patience. Thick skin. Okay, the list goes on. LOL but if someone really wants to be a writer, they'll find what it takes to make it happen. FYI, love the new series. Still want more Wing Slayer Hunters and their Witches, and can't wait for the Once a Marine series! Now quite lollygagging around and start writing! ;-)Silver Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15606837105470988646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8378702741483615751.post-56998336868591667092013-03-04T09:59:53.745-06:002013-03-04T09:59:53.745-06:00I see these same traits reflected in the character...I see these same traits reflected in the characters you write about. It is part of the reason I love to read your books. One trait you forgot to put down in "Heart". You have a lot of it and it shines through in your writing.Katnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8378702741483615751.post-58907261605573277452013-03-04T07:49:42.516-06:002013-03-04T07:49:42.516-06:00I found myself nodding in agreement a lot as I rea...I found myself nodding in agreement a lot as I read this post. :-)<br /><br />Wishing you continued success and I hope your enjoy your foray into self-publishing!JB Lynnhttp://jblynn.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8378702741483615751.post-88745864793174096962013-03-04T07:27:58.760-06:002013-03-04T07:27:58.760-06:00Three great traits needed for making a go of this ...Three great traits needed for making a go of this writing business. Sometimes I think the first two are easier to come by than the third. But I think adaptability is the key to long-term success. Everything changes. Good luck on your new series! Karyn Goodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07137027268568162257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8378702741483615751.post-48619664598057992322013-03-04T06:03:22.787-06:002013-03-04T06:03:22.787-06:00Great advice, Jennifer - it's so easy to give-...Great advice, Jennifer - it's so easy to give-up after the rejections start piling up, so it's good to know that with those three traits success can be attained!<br /><br />Also good to know that just because you do get the call doesn't mean it's a bed of roses afterwards - a good reminder for those still waiting for a non-rejection :)Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13297537075103893956noreply@blogger.com