tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post8108088849436490142..comments2024-03-18T08:33:25.907-04:00Comments on Inkwell Inspirations: Decisions, DecisionsLisa Karon Richardsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02175430876079208723noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-89492506108457256352011-03-24T17:28:55.229-04:002011-03-24T17:28:55.229-04:00Barb, I know your story's are publisher ready....Barb, I know your story's are publisher ready. It's just a matter of the market opening up to more cozy type mysteries in the CBA. I loved your heroine. She cracked me up. Keep on keeping on.<br /><br />And you make an excellent point. Following discouragement only leads to defeat. Which is one way we know it's not from God. Through him we are more than conquerors!Lisa Karon Richardsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02175430876079208723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-7763249184994499372011-03-24T17:25:06.124-04:002011-03-24T17:25:06.124-04:00Thanks for stopping in, Cheryl!Thanks for stopping in, Cheryl!Lisa Karon Richardsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02175430876079208723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-13166590068169738982011-03-24T16:37:39.594-04:002011-03-24T16:37:39.594-04:00Lisa, what an encouraging post! And if anyone need...Lisa, what an encouraging post! And if anyone needed it, I'll confess it was me.<br /><br />I've been through a few very discouraging years. And dwelling in discouragement only leads you to more defeat and discouragement.<br /><br />It's time to dream again!Barbara Earlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02446880500278578170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-42428523885035956382011-03-24T16:27:22.058-04:002011-03-24T16:27:22.058-04:00Very encouraging!!! Thanks, Lisa!
Blessings ever...Very encouraging!!! Thanks, Lisa!<br /><br />Blessings everyone. :)Cheryl Klarichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12633250643087095689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-86563943173992791312011-03-24T14:50:07.074-04:002011-03-24T14:50:07.074-04:00Love that attitude, Anita! You'll make it for ...Love that attitude, Anita! You'll make it for sure with that kind of thinking!Lisa Karon Richardsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02175430876079208723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-27146790429134988542011-03-24T14:47:26.679-04:002011-03-24T14:47:26.679-04:00Dina, that's an interesting point of view. I b...Dina, that's an interesting point of view. I bet we'll get a lot of insight from you as you get comfortable in your new role.Lisa Karon Richardsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02175430876079208723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-60707772002215784142011-03-24T12:38:24.720-04:002011-03-24T12:38:24.720-04:00Great post, Lisa.
I'm pursuing the dream of ...Great post, Lisa. <br /><br />I'm pursuing the dream of publication. I want to bring an awareness of God's love and promise to readers through entertaining, emotional stories.<br /><br />No, I can't say I've ever reached the point where I feel like giving up. I must admit I've felt like throttling people who've rejected my submissions, though.<br /><br />God is my strengthAnita Mae Draperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16618699900826731377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-64428547794236896652011-03-24T12:32:09.909-04:002011-03-24T12:32:09.909-04:00Having spent just two weeks sitting on the "o...Having spent just two weeks sitting on the "other side of the desk" as an acquisitions editor, I already see things very differently. <br /><br />Lesson #1: It's not about wanting to say no to anyone, it's about who we have space to say yes to. <br /><br />Lesson #2: Editors tastes are very subjective and play a huge part in the process.<br /><br />Lesson #3: An editors time is Dina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-62773983585027119122011-03-24T12:27:43.655-04:002011-03-24T12:27:43.655-04:00Niki we've been there too. Ministry is so drai...Niki we've been there too. Ministry is so draining and tough and Satan hits us where it hurts. Always trying to make us doubt, because he knows faith is so strong.Lisa Karon Richardsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02175430876079208723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-64864835641249455292011-03-24T12:16:07.214-04:002011-03-24T12:16:07.214-04:00Lisa, I think I need to take your quote and have i...Lisa, I think I need to take your quote and have it plastered on every eye-level surface in my house.<br />Discouragement has been a huge problem for me, not so much with writing, but definitely in ministry. And much like malaria, once you've had a bad round with discouragement, it seems to keep trying to come back! Thank you for sharing this. It hit the spot.Niki Turnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10419436634375255412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-22148209253660320012011-03-24T12:13:22.345-04:002011-03-24T12:13:22.345-04:00I know how you feel, Suzie. I was up at 3:30 night...I know how you feel, Suzie. I was up at 3:30 night before last and couldn't go back to sleep. I was so tired by last night I crashed, but I still managed to get a lot done. You can do it (with the aid of caffeine!)<br /><br />And believe me you're not the only one to get caught up in the moment and forget how God directs us.Lisa Karon Richardsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02175430876079208723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-22561634107901401422011-03-24T11:20:42.050-04:002011-03-24T11:20:42.050-04:00Well, here I go - forgettingagain.
Christine, I...Well, here I go - <i>forgetting</i>again. <br /><br />Christine, I meant to say how awesome it is that you teach high school. Teens need great role models.<br /><br />And Deb, I meant to also thank you for your wonderful encouragement.<br /><br />Have a great day, ladies. Mine will be a very long one. But I face it feeling very encouraged! :-)Suzie Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06296203324088418271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-87677218450469137492011-03-24T11:15:06.046-04:002011-03-24T11:15:06.046-04:00Yeah, Lisa, I was up way too late last night. I...Yeah, Lisa, I was up way too late last night. I'm paying for it now, though. I might need to drink some diet Dr. Pepper.<br /><br />But! It was worth it to go to sleep feeling encouraged and thinking about how God isn't the one who discourages us. I love it! And I'll never forget it, again. Yes, I'm sure there was some part of me that <i>knew</i> that, once upon a time - or at Suzie Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06296203324088418271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-9210299377027800132011-03-24T09:02:48.812-04:002011-03-24T09:02:48.812-04:00That's a good place to be, Deb. Resting in him...That's a good place to be, Deb. Resting in him and just plugging along. I wish I was there more often... ;o)Lisa Karon Richardsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02175430876079208723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-26718378134899233472011-03-24T08:40:56.554-04:002011-03-24T08:40:56.554-04:00I wrote a long comment around 7 and... it wouldn&#...I wrote a long comment around 7 and... it wouldn't "take". I think that was a blessing for you guys.<br /><br />Suzie and Christine, you do so much with a full time job that you shouldn't feel frustrated. I know it happens because am the same way. My mom used to say "too pooped to pop"--I look forward to writing all day and then I have to put on the booster rockets by Debra E. Marvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17853387871623424853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-7033515769470939162011-03-24T06:53:55.627-04:002011-03-24T06:53:55.627-04:00I'm so with you Christine. I've been worki...I'm so with you Christine. I've been working part-time and have just been asked to go full-time in April. A part of me is intimidated and reluctant since it seems I let go of so much already to pursue writing. How much worse will it be when I'm working more? But we really need the additional finances. <br /><br />I'm trying to take a deep breath and let God have this one. Not thatLisa Karon Richardsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02175430876079208723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-26714957803774474012011-03-24T06:49:48.778-04:002011-03-24T06:49:48.778-04:00Suzie, you are up late, woman! Even on your side o...Suzie, you are up late, woman! Even on your side of the planet! <br /><br />I'm glad you found encouragement in the post. And I agree, when I read that quote in an e-mail Cynthia sent years ago (I think before she was actually president of ACFW) It was like a lightbulb went of in my head. If discouragement is my motivation then I'm not heading the right direction. Simple as that.Lisa Karon Richardsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02175430876079208723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-69851647513002900732011-03-24T06:38:03.251-04:002011-03-24T06:38:03.251-04:00Thank you so much for this post. I get discouraged...Thank you so much for this post. I get discouraged when I can't give the time I want to give to my writing. I teach high school full-time and it soaks up much of my waking hours (and a few of my sleeping ones too). I get frustrated when I can't get my brain to shift gears from teacher mode to writer mode. <br /><br />I've had some recent struggles with the "why do I bother Christine Longhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03486689943654395534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-87298940622522881562011-03-24T03:23:32.749-04:002011-03-24T03:23:32.749-04:00Oh, Lisa, I love that quote. "God never uses ...Oh, Lisa, I love that quote. "God never uses discouragement to direct His people." When I read that, I have to turn it around and ask myself, "where does the discouragement come from?" I need to stick that on my mirror, on the refrigerator, over my computer. <br /><br />I tend to get discouraged because I'm not as productive with my writing as I want to be. I wish I could Suzie Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06296203324088418271noreply@blogger.com