tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3746822123336250115.post3042989962220588855..comments2024-03-11T06:05:31.870-05:00Comments on Natalie Monk Author: Why Do We Write? ~ Author James. R. CallanNatalie Monkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10197043273258414949noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3746822123336250115.post-3964380286309345972014-05-16T11:55:25.901-05:002014-05-16T11:55:25.901-05:00Random winner has been selected via Random.org. Wi...Random winner has been selected via Random.org. Winner is Amber Schamel! Congrats, Amber! I'll be in touch with you soon.Natalie Monkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10197043273258414949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3746822123336250115.post-44914386891970652092014-05-01T10:04:31.319-05:002014-05-01T10:04:31.319-05:00That's when I know it's time to start the ...That's when I know it's time to start the book - I hear snatches of conversation between the characters of the book. James Callanhttp://www.jamesrcallan.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3746822123336250115.post-61804041782931661542014-05-01T10:01:47.740-05:002014-05-01T10:01:47.740-05:00Good luck, Peggy. Characters are what people reme...Good luck, Peggy. Characters are what people remember - not the plot.James Callanhttp://www.jamesrcallan.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3746822123336250115.post-89469597681839178492014-05-01T10:00:10.372-05:002014-05-01T10:00:10.372-05:00Sounds like a good reason to me.Sounds like a good reason to me.James Callanhttp://www.jamesrcallan.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3746822123336250115.post-75287618532008300172014-05-01T09:58:33.026-05:002014-05-01T09:58:33.026-05:00Good luck, Sharon.Good luck, Sharon.James Callanhttp://www.jamesrcallan.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3746822123336250115.post-56123907105366490152014-05-01T09:57:20.412-05:002014-05-01T09:57:20.412-05:00What a great reason. And what a great reward to g...What a great reason. And what a great reward to get a message like that. Congratulations.James Callanhttp://www.jamesrcallan.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3746822123336250115.post-39597933759607232622014-05-01T09:54:54.897-05:002014-05-01T09:54:54.897-05:00Quick is such an indefinite term. It may still ha...Quick is such an indefinite term. It may still happen - depending on how you define quick. Good luck.James Callanhttp://www.jamesrcallan.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3746822123336250115.post-23966325877861147242014-04-28T22:58:02.817-05:002014-04-28T22:58:02.817-05:00I write because God won't leave me alone til I...I write because God won't leave me alone til I do.Betty Willisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3746822123336250115.post-45614474034324445992014-04-28T16:01:57.349-05:002014-04-28T16:01:57.349-05:00Welcome, Terri!
That's as good a reason as a...Welcome, Terri! <br /><br />That's as good a reason as any! Ha! Ha! Putting you in the drawing.Natalie Monkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10197043273258414949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3746822123336250115.post-37684882399783913002014-04-28T15:58:07.894-05:002014-04-28T15:58:07.894-05:00Welcome, Peggy! Putting your name in the drawing!Welcome, Peggy! Putting your name in the drawing!Natalie Monkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10197043273258414949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3746822123336250115.post-9727146376162585732014-04-28T13:09:28.811-05:002014-04-28T13:09:28.811-05:00Why do I write? Good question. For me it's to...Why do I write? Good question. For me it's to get the voices out of my head. Hahahaha. No, seriously.<br />I enjoyed the blog and will look for Mr. Callan's book.Terri Reedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18162233044268346894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3746822123336250115.post-756617481225895212014-04-28T11:42:48.521-05:002014-04-28T11:42:48.521-05:00I would love to read your book to enhance my chara...I would love to read your book to enhance my characters! Enter me!Peggy Trotterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05935745749115191501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3746822123336250115.post-23370495605573006512014-04-28T11:41:13.185-05:002014-04-28T11:41:13.185-05:00Welcome, Susan! I enjoy regencies as well. Hope to...Welcome, Susan! I enjoy regencies as well. Hope to read yours someday! Putting you in the drawing.Natalie Monkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10197043273258414949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3746822123336250115.post-53257327338311902452014-04-28T11:38:29.809-05:002014-04-28T11:38:29.809-05:00Welcome, Sharon! You're in!Welcome, Sharon! You're in!Natalie Monkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10197043273258414949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3746822123336250115.post-60371445293336195572014-04-28T09:24:47.162-05:002014-04-28T09:24:47.162-05:00Why do I write? Several reasons. Using God's g...Why do I write? Several reasons. Using God's gift of abundant words, creativity, wanting to write a genre I enjoy reading (regency) and to infuse words of faith into fiction. There are more reasons, but this gets the list started :}Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16323400079159139035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3746822123336250115.post-68525508414431059402014-04-28T05:35:36.756-05:002014-04-28T05:35:36.756-05:00Would love to have this book. Put me in the drawin...Would love to have this book. Put me in the drawing.Story and Logic Media Grouphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13317731231950753140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3746822123336250115.post-58487981620907537572014-04-27T23:09:19.593-05:002014-04-27T23:09:19.593-05:00Good to see you, Patricia. What a beautiful valida...Good to see you, Patricia. What a beautiful validation of your writing! I dream of that day. That also reminds me that when I'm blessed by a book, I should tell the author. And other readers! :) Putting you in the drawing.Natalie Monkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10197043273258414949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3746822123336250115.post-44694347661092233782014-04-27T23:03:52.842-05:002014-04-27T23:03:52.842-05:00Welcome, Pegg! Nothing about writing is how I firs...Welcome, Pegg! Nothing about writing is how I first invisioned it. :) But wordsmithing definitely has its own unique rewards. I've put you in the drawing!Natalie Monkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10197043273258414949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3746822123336250115.post-89659434997871727722014-04-27T20:49:00.009-05:002014-04-27T20:49:00.009-05:00I might make 25 cents an hour writing, so I guess ...I might make 25 cents an hour writing, so I guess that lets money out. One reason I write is because it cured my ADHD. :-) <br />But the real reason I write, is that I hope readers will connect with my characters. I had a reader to email me that she had the same problem as my heroine and the way my heroine handled the problem helped her, and it made a difference in her life. I cried when I read the email. And I'm not a crier. I write because I can't not write. pat at ptbradley dot com<br />Great post!Patricia Bradleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03382033674042021556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3746822123336250115.post-57818052778531131672014-04-27T19:59:47.326-05:002014-04-27T19:59:47.326-05:00I'm writing to get rich quick. This is my 5th ...I'm writing to get rich quick. This is my 5th year. Still not published. It's not workin' out quite like I envisioned it. ;)<br /><br />twinwillowsfarm at gmail dot comPegg Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17113756304449398701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3746822123336250115.post-48564527155428185412014-04-27T18:21:18.297-05:002014-04-27T18:21:18.297-05:00I'd say, if God calls, you need to answer. An...I'd say, if God calls, you need to answer. And thanks for your kind words. I hope you love the Character development book. jimJames R. Callanhttp://www.jamesrcallan.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3746822123336250115.post-74419000426928025632014-04-27T18:18:25.622-05:002014-04-27T18:18:25.622-05:00Hard to argue with any of those reasons. And teac...Hard to argue with any of those reasons. And teaching students of the joy of reading is a very special thing to do - for our very future. Thanks. jim<br />James R. Callanhttp://www.jamesrcallan.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3746822123336250115.post-86993952919182007962014-04-27T18:15:18.185-05:002014-04-27T18:15:18.185-05:00Fantastic, Elaine. I love it when stories force t...Fantastic, Elaine. I love it when stories force their way into the mind. Please share them with us. jimJames Callanhttp://www.jamesrcallan.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3746822123336250115.post-59955291604024892222014-04-27T18:12:09.816-05:002014-04-27T18:12:09.816-05:00For heavens sake, keep writing, Linda. We need yo...For heavens sake, keep writing, Linda. We need you. jimJames Callanhttp://www.jamesrcallan.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3746822123336250115.post-59923263244487436062014-04-27T18:09:15.896-05:002014-04-27T18:09:15.896-05:00Thanks, Amber. Good reason to write. Gives you a...Thanks, Amber. Good reason to write. Gives you a nice goal to aim for. Remember, good characters, memorable characters, are what spawn a series. jimJames Callanhttp://www.jamesrcallan.comnoreply@blogger.com