tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14505413.post363838619138420681..comments2023-11-01T18:52:33.180-05:00Comments on From the Heart...Cheryl St.John: Joy of Writing and a Kindle Book Drawing: Tanya HansonCheryl St.Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00947267011326863581noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14505413.post-90176465848744114352014-05-30T18:31:23.142-05:002014-05-30T18:31:23.142-05:00So, I guess I'm too late to win, but it was wo...So, I guess I'm too late to win, but it was worth coming and reading the post. Sometimes I think how much time I'd have for other stuff if I just quit writing. But I don't think I ever will. <br /><br />And I don't think I'll ever get tired of french fries. Bad news for me!Kate Willoughbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08923324775303769386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14505413.post-46594505424502821912014-05-30T00:48:15.800-05:002014-05-30T00:48:15.800-05:00LoRee, my winner! If you'd like a kindle (or P...LoRee, my winner! If you'd like a kindle (or PDF) copy of Hearts Crossing Ranch, let me hear from ya at tanya DOT hanson AT gmail.com. Cher, thanks so much for letting me spend the day here at your lovely blog! And thanks to everyone for hanging out with me today. Smooches...Tanya Hansonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08580821680629254085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14505413.post-15486537792673859872014-05-29T19:47:53.589-05:002014-05-29T19:47:53.589-05:00Hi Liz, oh, we writers soooo get that, don't w...Hi Liz, oh, we writers soooo get that, don't we? Thanks for posting today, I so appreciate you. Tanya Hansonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08580821680629254085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14505413.post-66968857975813117122014-05-29T19:21:33.171-05:002014-05-29T19:21:33.171-05:00A great post! The slices of despair really make th...A great post! The slices of despair really make the pie (and the joy) all the sweeter!Liz Flahertyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06794565644883272260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14505413.post-44680496323647290062014-05-29T17:42:00.195-05:002014-05-29T17:42:00.195-05:00Hi Marian, so good to hear from you. I so get what...Hi Marian, so good to hear from you. I so get what you mean...and even when I am not writing...I'm writing in my head. Not to mention the dialogue sessions I hold out loud when I'm alone in the car. God bless...Tanya Hansonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08580821680629254085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14505413.post-84337624743445860782014-05-29T14:31:00.761-05:002014-05-29T14:31:00.761-05:00Tanya,
Thanks for sharing. Your post was so timely...Tanya,<br />Thanks for sharing. Your post was so timely! I've been battling with all the "things" writers are suppose to do yet all I want to do is write. It's what God has called me to do at this time of my life. So I want to erase the "suppose to" noise that comes from everywhere but Him and Just Write...<br /><br />My can-eat-everyday and never-get-tired-of food? Tomatoes.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06036128370386216701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14505413.post-78487429716129034052014-05-29T13:13:57.072-05:002014-05-29T13:13:57.072-05:00Oh yowzers, how you put it in a nutshell, LoRee. H...Oh yowzers, how you put it in a nutshell, LoRee. Hubs is retired and I know he "misses" me, when I'm in the zone, in my room but...I guess only we writers truly "get it" no matter how much support and encouragement we do get from non-writers...thanks for the post!Tanya Hansonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08580821680629254085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14505413.post-17947703132195224532014-05-29T11:51:56.229-05:002014-05-29T11:51:56.229-05:00This post hit me in the heart. Years ago I heard a...This post hit me in the heart. Years ago I heard a writer say, "I can't not write." That says it in a nutshell. Even when I hear family and friends say, "You don't call anymore." Sorry. I love my aunt's reply, who stood up for me and said, "She's a writer. Writing takes time. And you can't write if you're not alone."<br />I'd like to say chocolate, but I have eaten too much a time or two.LoRee Peeryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06465045728587145734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14505413.post-68484174464858450342014-05-29T11:07:52.121-05:002014-05-29T11:07:52.121-05:00Hi Sam, I hear ya quite loudly. My daughter did re...Hi Sam, I hear ya quite loudly. My daughter did remind me, quite recently, of a terrible rejection I'd gotten early on when I wanted to toss in the towel. And now I can't keep up. I too am very luck that I was able to leave full-time teaching and try to be a writer. But now being a gramma does get in the way, in a delightful way LOL. Thanks SO much for stopping by today. Tanya Hansonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08580821680629254085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14505413.post-52423489684033856232014-05-29T10:55:17.858-05:002014-05-29T10:55:17.858-05:00Hi Tanya,
Thanks for a great post. I sometimes fe...Hi Tanya,<br /><br />Thanks for a great post. I sometimes feel ungrateful when I complain about any aspect of writing, because it IS my dream career, and I know I'm very lucky to be able to pursue my dream! But, just like life itself, it's a career packed with joy, pain, sunshine & rain. Pizza is awesome, but some days you just don't want to eat pizza!!Sam Beckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14705518962394643795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14505413.post-18649209168737817132014-05-29T10:47:00.324-05:002014-05-29T10:47:00.324-05:00P.s. Terri, dark chocolate is a GREAT companion to...P.s. Terri, dark chocolate is a GREAT companion to red wine LOL.Tanya Hansonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08580821680629254085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14505413.post-26190388580102709382014-05-29T10:45:30.803-05:002014-05-29T10:45:30.803-05:00I so hear you, Terri. My daughter is the only one ...I so hear you, Terri. My daughter is the only one who gets it, as a former magazine editor. I think she'll make a great writer someday when she has time There's a two year old right now LOL. Thanks so much for posting. It's great these days getting to know you better cyber-ally, (If that's a word.) . Tanya Hansonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08580821680629254085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14505413.post-16089912135321587932014-05-29T10:42:44.570-05:002014-05-29T10:42:44.570-05:00I know just what you mean, Paula. We all feel it, ...I know just what you mean, Paula. We all feel it, the inevitability of writing. I always tell Hubs okay, after this one, I'm taking time off...but the stories just burst into fire inside my head. It never stops. Thanks so much for posting today! Tanya Hansonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08580821680629254085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14505413.post-65674179377669726232014-05-29T10:42:30.796-05:002014-05-29T10:42:30.796-05:00Tanya, such a true posts. I've had non-writer ...Tanya, such a true posts. I've had non-writer family members ask was I sure I wanted to do this. They don't understand the drive. <br /><br />And for me - chocolate. Always!Terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18195716086187334305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14505413.post-61989077718664751062014-05-29T10:41:34.625-05:002014-05-29T10:41:34.625-05:00Hi Cher, thanks for having me! I enjoyed the theme...Hi Cher, thanks for having me! I enjoyed the theme and sitting down and figuring out how it pertains to me. You are also a great friend who has "listened" to my whiney emails many times. Love you and thanks.Tanya Hansonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08580821680629254085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14505413.post-55308365127475954452014-05-29T10:40:46.961-05:002014-05-29T10:40:46.961-05:00Hi Dora, my absolute rock. I can't wait to mee...Hi Dora, my absolute rock. I can't wait to meet YOU in person this fall. Asheville, NC here I come. And more seriously, your friendship and support mean the world. xoTanya Hansonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08580821680629254085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14505413.post-23371700656835517702014-05-29T10:40:01.850-05:002014-05-29T10:40:01.850-05:00Hi Margaret, I took your class at Learning Tree qu...Hi Margaret, I took your class at Learning Tree quite a long time ago. And now you are such a wonderful "in peson" friend. Love you! Thanks for the post today.Tanya Hansonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08580821680629254085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14505413.post-48374725646790179742014-05-29T10:35:45.672-05:002014-05-29T10:35:45.672-05:00Thanks for sharing. For sure this writing thing is...Thanks for sharing. For sure this writing thing is mountains and valleys, just like life. But, when the writing bug is in you, you just can't resist getting that next story-fix. And, giving up would be denying the message God has grounded inside of you. <br />Now as for foods I never get tired of - I agree with Dora on the ice cream. Chocolate, of course! Paula Moweryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07508561176005570528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14505413.post-59449159055735681842014-05-29T10:15:55.661-05:002014-05-29T10:15:55.661-05:00Thanks for joining me and sharing the joy today, T...Thanks for joining me and sharing the joy today, Tanya!Cheryl St.Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00947267011326863581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14505413.post-48161407125673982062014-05-29T10:14:25.479-05:002014-05-29T10:14:25.479-05:00So, so true, my friend. Hoping you find that sweet...So, so true, my friend. Hoping you find that sweet spot of joy as you focus on your current project, and wishing you mega sales for your others. Love ya, girl! xxoo<br /><br />Oh, and ice cream. Definitely. :)Dora Hiershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00776046195295470466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14505413.post-36434212664784575812014-05-29T10:00:22.943-05:002014-05-29T10:00:22.943-05:00Tanya, you're so right. No one can be in this...Tanya, you're so right. No one can be in this business long without slices of despair. The longer you're in business the more battle scars. A passionate love of words is our best weapon for survival. That and the need to tell our stories.<br /><br />Congratulations on your new book. Hope you sell tons!Margaret Brownleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12083440011924979594noreply@blogger.com