tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post669997538010655630..comments2024-03-08T20:57:25.380-08:00Comments on Julie Musil, Author: What if our publishing dreams don't come true?Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger61125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-50060080095273148382012-07-26T18:47:07.999-07:002012-07-26T18:47:07.999-07:00Great article. We must stay thankful for what we h...Great article. We must stay thankful for what we have. I know I compare my writing to others; I look at my sales and then theirs and feel really small. But it's not about that. I enjoy writing, so I keep doing it. That's more important.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01899031495802835361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-16331766671339156572012-07-25T17:27:31.806-07:002012-07-25T17:27:31.806-07:00I totally agree. If I don't get book 2 out whe...I totally agree. If I don't get book 2 out when I wanted to - that's okay. Life is okay. Most of us just need perspective and when God graciously gives us that we can only be thankful.Laura Paulinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06503090226508079501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-64960165750763384912012-07-23T17:42:12.701-07:002012-07-23T17:42:12.701-07:00Putting things in perspective always helps. Thank ...Putting things in perspective always helps. Thank you for reminding us, Julie! :)Carrie Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01540590799406170410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-16329233346207185902012-07-23T15:09:21.386-07:002012-07-23T15:09:21.386-07:00Thank you, Julie! :)Thank you, Julie! :)Melinda S. Collinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05185708322661542646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-51317193193556687922012-07-23T09:22:34.162-07:002012-07-23T09:22:34.162-07:00I've experienced great tragedy in my life so I...I've experienced great tragedy in my life so I understand what's important & what's not. While a dream is nice & helps us move forward, it means nothing if we don't have good health & the love of another human being. So if we never get published, we're no worse off than we were before.Nancy Thompsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05735642863696266005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-90099451503815584762012-07-22T19:04:00.547-07:002012-07-22T19:04:00.547-07:00Thanks for sharing, Julie. That was a very inspiri...Thanks for sharing, Julie. That was a very inspiring and encouraging post. I hope it finds everyone who needs to see it. For me, having that first one published - albeit with a small publisher - really takes that edge off. I will continue to write and (now) self-publish, but I will be content no matter what happens from here on out.<br /><br />-JimmyJames Garcia Jrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00559119178720751963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-36043843967180288662012-07-22T14:24:52.207-07:002012-07-22T14:24:52.207-07:00Yes, you are right! It would be a waste to noe enj...Yes, you are right! It would be a waste to noe enjoy each and every day, regardless of what our aspirations are. <br /><br />But, I'll never give up trying. I'm enjoying the journey, no matter where it takes me.Miranda Hardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17880449368013410349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-18019961560298100982012-07-22T11:52:14.947-07:002012-07-22T11:52:14.947-07:00Beautifully said, Leslie. And you're a darn go...Beautifully said, Leslie. And you're a darn good storyteller. Your name WILL appear on a cover.Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-63568486012532758082012-07-22T11:32:48.110-07:002012-07-22T11:32:48.110-07:00When I was a kid I wanted to be either a professio...When I was a kid I wanted to be either a professional baseball player or an astronaut. My love of the stars or the thrill of getting a base hit in softball hasn't diminished just because I've never stepped into a space ship or played pro ball. I will write forever because I love telling stories.Leslie S. Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17122865337924270039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-77386599520144689592012-07-22T10:07:59.870-07:002012-07-22T10:07:59.870-07:00Me too. And at least we're doing what we love ...Me too. And at least we're doing what we love to do :)Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-75415943339725475622012-07-22T10:07:18.178-07:002012-07-22T10:07:18.178-07:00Totally! And like others mentioned in the comments...Totally! And like others mentioned in the comments, we have so many choices available to us now.Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-35994373479855231022012-07-22T10:06:28.332-07:002012-07-22T10:06:28.332-07:00That's right, Carole! It's never to late!That's right, Carole! It's never to late!Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-88258055493805906972012-07-22T10:05:54.965-07:002012-07-22T10:05:54.965-07:00Exactly! We'll keep striving for what we want,...Exactly! We'll keep striving for what we want, and enjoy ourselves along the way :)Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-41973984322839639982012-07-22T10:05:09.852-07:002012-07-22T10:05:09.852-07:00Donna, what a wonderful attitude!Donna, what a wonderful attitude!Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-90090834565214549002012-07-22T10:04:34.917-07:002012-07-22T10:04:34.917-07:00Amy, I really think this "idea" came to ...Amy, I really think this "idea" came to me because I was out of the house, unplugged. Once we're out of our heads for a little bit, things become clearer. I hope you and your lovely family enjoy your vacation!Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-11159616136330525842012-07-22T10:03:11.174-07:002012-07-22T10:03:11.174-07:00Katie, that's an excellent point. These days, ...Katie, that's an excellent point. These days, we have so many options, and it's wonderful.Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-7512596263491318022012-07-22T10:02:12.130-07:002012-07-22T10:02:12.130-07:00Ooh, Sandra, what an excellent point! Thanks so mu...Ooh, Sandra, what an excellent point! Thanks so much. We can make our own dreams come true :)Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-50742342537384435782012-07-22T10:01:18.098-07:002012-07-22T10:01:18.098-07:00"A published book would just be icing." ..."A published book would just be icing." Exactly! I feel the same way. Thanks, Karen.Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-79657207346099762762012-07-22T07:20:42.496-07:002012-07-22T07:20:42.496-07:00If being a published author is not in my future, I...If being a published author is not in my future, I like to think that I'll be okay with that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-8361262465299203302012-07-22T05:19:05.469-07:002012-07-22T05:19:05.469-07:00If I never get published, I'll be okay. I want...If I never get published, I'll be okay. I want more than anything to be able to share my stories with others, but if it doesn't happen, I'll know I tried my best. I won't give up in the days ahead, I'll just keep going on and on.Traci Kenworthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07336373871521363649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-67481603135255665752012-07-22T04:50:52.090-07:002012-07-22T04:50:52.090-07:00Try again... I'm one of those people who - eve...Try again... I'm one of those people who - even at 75 - never give up on a dream. :0)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07957545161716269528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-30933520326645471652012-07-22T04:49:13.773-07:002012-07-22T04:49:13.773-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07957545161716269528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-50299410739731856142012-07-22T00:41:11.002-07:002012-07-22T00:41:11.002-07:00Such a great post... While I strive to gain an age...Such a great post... While I strive to gain an agent etc, I'm quite happy and enjoying the process, enjoying the fun of writing what I want:)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-84344525945885145162012-07-22T00:00:36.932-07:002012-07-22T00:00:36.932-07:00I'm very much at peace because I do this for m...I'm very much at peace because I do this for me first and foremost.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-71248220044223199892012-07-21T21:25:08.072-07:002012-07-21T21:25:08.072-07:00This is so true, Julie. I think our publishing &qu...This is so true, Julie. I think our publishing "dreams" are a lot alike. :D I'm at the Washington Coast with my extended family this week and there's something about being out of the house in a beautiful place that helps me see beyond my little dreams. Of course I'm still going for them, and I'm going to do the best I can, but they're not everything to me. Not even close. Hearing that story about the woman with a daughter who is in stage 4 cancer really does put things in perspective. We have so much to be thankful for!A.L. Sonnichsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11358456786727534289noreply@blogger.com