tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6632249142954767681.post1131737777826930868..comments2023-08-04T06:26:40.308-04:00Comments on Avalon Authors: Orphaned at Seventy-SixSandy Codyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02824301408180614516noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6632249142954767681.post-29108591726830096492012-06-20T23:37:25.718-04:002012-06-20T23:37:25.718-04:00Kent, this is a wonderful post. You've put int...Kent, this is a wonderful post. You've put into words what so many of us are feeling and thinking. As a recent convert to westerns, I'm surprised that they are a 'hard sell'. I adore reading the traditional, male-oriented westerns - bring back "Rawhide"!<br /><br />I've only been with Avalon for a year and a few days, but the community of authors here is top of the class. <br /><br />Everything you say about writers and writing is true for me. I can't not. Just try to stop me writing, you'll have a fight on your hands. <br /><br />Sensationalism regarding westerns, romance, mystery is part of the great malaise of our society. We are not much different from other societies that became bored with decency.<br /><br />everwriting.wordpress.com <br /><br />PS: I'm aiming for 105!Leigh Verrill-Rhyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03789649956972776597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6632249142954767681.post-49895055278297504272012-06-20T23:37:18.555-04:002012-06-20T23:37:18.555-04:00Kent, this is a wonderful post. You've put int...Kent, this is a wonderful post. You've put into words what so many of us are feeling and thinking. As a recent convert to westerns, I'm surprised that they are a 'hard sell'. I adore reading the traditional, male-oriented westerns - bring back "Rawhide"!<br /><br />I've only been with Avalon for a year and a few days, but the community of authors here is top of the class. <br /><br />Everything you say about writers and writing is true for me. I can't not. Just try to stop me writing, you'll have a fight on your hands. <br /><br />Sensationalism regarding westerns, romance, mystery is part of the great malaise of our society. We are not much different from other societies that became bored with decency.<br /><br />everwriting.wordpress.com <br /><br />PS: I'm aiming for 105!Leigh Verrill-Rhyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03789649956972776597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6632249142954767681.post-88412010981934586622012-06-20T00:38:57.962-04:002012-06-20T00:38:57.962-04:00We're in this together, Kent! And I'm sure...We're in this together, Kent! And I'm sure we'll all grow the necessary wings in time! Hang in there - and 24 years is a generous time-frame! :-)Beate Boekerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16299015488989360031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6632249142954767681.post-86055632618359488212012-06-19T19:51:39.814-04:002012-06-19T19:51:39.814-04:00One of the most important things you need to reach...One of the most important things you need to reach any goal is drive. You've got it in spades, dear friend! I have no doubt you'll survive this latest turn of events and rise on the upswing!Gina Arditohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16066100570160886920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6632249142954767681.post-38094262303518674192012-06-19T12:23:34.585-04:002012-06-19T12:23:34.585-04:00I imagine that would be beyond frustrating. I'...I imagine that would be beyond frustrating. I've written five novels but have yet to find that one agent or editor willing to put their chances on me. How awful it must be to get your hopes up and then crushed.<br /><br />http://joycelansky.blogspot.comCatch My Wordshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06338761214938263819noreply@blogger.com