tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4984184121584258371.post3524984364823785795..comments2024-01-21T06:03:05.829-08:00Comments on Patti Nielson: ImplantsPattihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00685341739870191402noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4984184121584258371.post-44333449606162131892010-11-02T18:31:02.145-07:002010-11-02T18:31:02.145-07:00I sure hope your husband feels some relief...and I...I sure hope your husband feels some relief...and I hope the same for you and your writing as well!! I look forward to reading your query when you post it!K. M. Waltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07167022736028223997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4984184121584258371.post-40440398736800503242010-11-02T11:29:02.185-07:002010-11-02T11:29:02.185-07:00This is a great way to apply life to writing. Some...This is a great way to apply life to writing. Sometimes things just don't work the way they're supposed to. Good luck with your query, and sorry about the husband. :)Elana Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05877856005992028912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4984184121584258371.post-2648285222278124832010-11-02T10:04:15.709-07:002010-11-02T10:04:15.709-07:00Your poor hubby!! I love how you tied it to your ...Your poor hubby!! I love how you tied it to your writing though. :-)Shannon O'Donnellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17299313309059235876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4984184121584258371.post-23355472727706974142010-11-02T08:24:00.638-07:002010-11-02T08:24:00.638-07:00Sorry about your husband's shoulder. Sounds pa...Sorry about your husband's shoulder. Sounds painful. <br /><br />Last year I'd rewritten and revised a book to death and finally just set it aside thinking I would never return to it. <br /><br />But now I'm remembering the book fondly and plan on revising again. <br /><br />Sometimes we just need space from a project!Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4984184121584258371.post-44318912791757524022010-11-01T19:24:54.411-07:002010-11-01T19:24:54.411-07:00Sure hope your husband gets better soon.
As long ...Sure hope your husband gets better soon.<br /><br />As long as you have the whole letter written, all you have is 1 more sentence. Also, take a look at the entire 1st paragraph & see if the hook isn't lurking around there!notesfromnadirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09904500676081267972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4984184121584258371.post-65612629679312511762010-11-01T18:41:51.089-07:002010-11-01T18:41:51.089-07:00Poor hubby! Hoping this works for him and he feels...Poor hubby! Hoping this works for him and he feels better :O)Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07604687906788800639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4984184121584258371.post-77088459359918564082010-11-01T14:54:20.613-07:002010-11-01T14:54:20.613-07:00Great analogy. I've had the same experience wr...Great analogy. I've had the same experience writing. Let us know what the hubby decides.lotusgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06663641163048764869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4984184121584258371.post-70067214886429537542010-11-01T12:03:06.033-07:002010-11-01T12:03:06.033-07:00I'm re-working my query letter as we speak. It...I'm re-working my query letter as we speak. It's fun, yet exhausting at the same time!Melissa Amateishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16086267508858187716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4984184121584258371.post-44493724006366089792010-11-01T11:36:27.358-07:002010-11-01T11:36:27.358-07:00Wow, your poor hubby. What started all the proble...Wow, your poor hubby. What started all the problems to begin with? I wish him luck. And yeah, replacing a chapter is a lot less painful and a lot easier. Plus, you can always go back to the old one if the new one isn't cutting it.Kasie Westhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14169629001145903361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4984184121584258371.post-15035653465511508992010-11-01T11:26:40.784-07:002010-11-01T11:26:40.784-07:00Ugh, queries are the *worst*! It's the most un...Ugh, queries are the *worst*! It's the most unnatural thing for a writer, to put on a sales hat. <br /><br />Best of luck to you (and your husband).red-handedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16484549762594608774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4984184121584258371.post-42066277842554650142010-11-01T10:47:26.300-07:002010-11-01T10:47:26.300-07:00I hope your husband's shoulder situation impro...I hope your husband's shoulder situation improves. And good luck with the hook and the rewriting of chapters.Paul Grecihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11340974339238587138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4984184121584258371.post-70981047309484911072010-11-01T10:24:12.959-07:002010-11-01T10:24:12.959-07:00I hope his surgery goes well. And good luck with ...I hope his surgery goes well. And good luck with your hook. It's always the hardest part, I think.Susan R. Millshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09578747592345750650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4984184121584258371.post-63368263524185356412010-11-01T09:59:04.974-07:002010-11-01T09:59:04.974-07:00Praying for your hubby, Patti. I agree with Stina....Praying for your hubby, Patti. I agree with Stina. GIVE ME CHOCOLATE!<br /><br />I can't wait to read what you've got for your hook on your query. I think mine is done. Uh, er, maybe. YIKES!Robyn Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17356555082768185840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4984184121584258371.post-63024500414685432882010-11-01T09:14:00.879-07:002010-11-01T09:14:00.879-07:00My thoughts go out to your husband. I love what St...My thoughts go out to your husband. I love what Stina has to say though I'd like to add that as well as the painkillers I find chocolate a big help as well.Felicity Grace Terryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17852843882007267665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4984184121584258371.post-15588572453000099162010-11-01T07:54:30.299-07:002010-11-01T07:54:30.299-07:00I understand - learning when to start afresh is a ...I understand - learning when to start afresh is a hard still to learn because it's so hard to delete so many words. Hope it works out for your husband!Laura Paulinghttp://www.laurapauling.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4984184121584258371.post-47973712101500105732010-11-01T07:36:13.693-07:002010-11-01T07:36:13.693-07:00Patti, you are such a wonderful writer. I LOVE thi...Patti, you are such a wonderful writer. I LOVE this analogy but feel your husband's pain.<br /><br />I'm doing revisions right now and know what you are saying.<br /><br />Miss my regular visits here! Miss your pop-ins at my place.<br /><br />Until 11/15, will be stuck in THE CAVE except for breathers!!<br /><br />Blessings,<br />PPatti Lacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00687666130404407814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4984184121584258371.post-57981030832259548052010-11-01T07:03:07.095-07:002010-11-01T07:03:07.095-07:00The shoulder thing sounds really bad. That's n...The shoulder thing sounds really bad. That's no fun at all. I'd much rather do revisions.Melissa Gillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02700191547004665402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4984184121584258371.post-90134705610878312082010-11-01T06:13:47.046-07:002010-11-01T06:13:47.046-07:00At least you don't need painkillers when revis...At least you don't need painkillers when revising a novel. Just tons of chocolate. :D<br /><br />The hook is my least favorite part, too.Stinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11415189347501942340noreply@blogger.com