tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880052565931746299.post8735068745068364330..comments2023-07-20T09:10:25.850-07:00Comments on The Misadventures In Candyland: Punch a sign in the face today and get free tickets to nothinglandCandylandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08956196611348299424noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880052565931746299.post-30804913253506168802010-06-25T04:13:00.954-07:002010-06-25T04:13:00.954-07:00This post is timely for me, Candace. Just last nig...This post is timely for me, Candace. Just last night I asked my hubby "should I just shelve it (my ms) and write something else?" He replied with a resounding "NO!"<br /><br />I guess this post is a sign for me.Joanne Brothwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11277805693436251841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880052565931746299.post-17689840634600920082010-06-24T13:48:27.840-07:002010-06-24T13:48:27.840-07:00I know how you feel. I've just been there, but...I know how you feel. I've just been there, but it's nice to know I can write! Now I just need the right plot. =)Carolyn V.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15456210036213016603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880052565931746299.post-25526252448202123142010-06-24T12:03:28.292-07:002010-06-24T12:03:28.292-07:00OH CANDACE. this post just punched me in the gut.
...OH CANDACE. this post just punched me in the gut.<br /><br />because i know exactly how you're feeling.<br /><br />i know it sounds EPICALLY lame, but you just HAVE to hang in there. these are the moments that make us.<br /><br />it's brutal.<br /><br />my heart is with you so hard right now.<br /><br /><33333Taherehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03111022596822176769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880052565931746299.post-40819575827954261242010-06-24T09:46:05.445-07:002010-06-24T09:46:05.445-07:00Yay! I see 200 followers on your sidebar!!! Cong...Yay! I see 200 followers on your sidebar!!! Congrats, girl.<br /><br />I agree with Allomorph - she is all about wisdom today. And I hear you. I just received two rejections today, sitting happily together in my inbox this morning, waiting to double-punch me. It sucks! Hang in there, though. We're in it together. :-)Shannon O'Donnellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17299313309059235876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880052565931746299.post-45771435521396286902010-06-24T09:41:48.721-07:002010-06-24T09:41:48.721-07:00I've never believed much in signs, because for...I've never believed much in signs, because for me they never pan out, so I think believing in yourself is the best way to go.Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00685341739870191402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880052565931746299.post-57713764771536646192010-06-24T09:38:56.314-07:002010-06-24T09:38:56.314-07:00No fate like moments for me - but I know if I neve...No fate like moments for me - but I know if I never give up I will one day be cool!Matthew MacNishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03264738483763244969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880052565931746299.post-88166088800452329042010-06-24T08:35:05.149-07:002010-06-24T08:35:05.149-07:00*Creepy lifts her glass of cheap champagne* 'H...*Creepy lifts her glass of cheap champagne* 'Here here!' *she slams it back down on the table* What's that quote again? The harder I work, the luckier I get?:) I'm in the same boat sweety pie. I still got some partials out there but I feel like I'm gonna be in this state of literary purgatory forevah...Keep at it sweets!Creepy Query Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18115161057496086972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880052565931746299.post-29718703975403197042010-06-24T07:47:47.253-07:002010-06-24T07:47:47.253-07:00I love you! Seriously - will come be my neighbor? ...I love you! Seriously - will come be my neighbor? <br /><br />Wonderful post and congrats to the great news! It's good to get the stamp of approval and feel legit, isn't it? <br /><br />~JDJEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12390400360357693403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880052565931746299.post-16485431253960946332010-06-24T07:25:58.533-07:002010-06-24T07:25:58.533-07:00I agree completely. It's too easy to read int...I agree completely. It's too easy to read into every little thing. It's so much better to just trust in your abilities, focus, and believe that hard work is what will pay off in the end. Thanks for an excellent post.Lisa K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00379245068324225101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880052565931746299.post-4308476187678224442010-06-24T07:01:03.342-07:002010-06-24T07:01:03.342-07:00I'm not really into signs and such. I totally ...I'm not really into signs and such. I totally agree with you, though, that just writing your book is the only 'sign' you need. Keep at it, keep writing more books, and eventually, all that hard work is going to pay off - that's the 'sign' I believe in :)Jaydee Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01069805915071090479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880052565931746299.post-29407429970887802962010-06-24T06:55:14.164-07:002010-06-24T06:55:14.164-07:00Yes, I have. It seems I should stop...writing, tha...Yes, I have. It seems I should stop...writing, that is, blogging, maybe even breathing. For some reason, more and more keeps piling up on my plate, pushing, needling me almost to the point of cruelty. <br /><br />But when I take a deep breath and look for a moment I realize this is not about the industry, my family, my friends, fellow bloggers, or even the irritating town workers who toss my trash cans across the freaking street each time they empty them. It's. About. ME. And finding the real me in, throughout my stories, and sharing those revelations with the world in hopes to inspire and help others. And YES, I will be published as long as I persevere...and so will you. You are an inspiration to me; never forget that. We need to stick together and all will be good. <br /><br />I know what you mean about signs. But don't you think after you recognize a sign it's all about what you do with it? Dwell on it. No. Take from it what you can and move on. Ultimately, you must believe in you (meaning me, too. LOL). Each one of us.<br /><br />Peace, sweets.S.A. Larsenッhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06241633272588383935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880052565931746299.post-86249870739857615802010-06-24T06:29:18.150-07:002010-06-24T06:29:18.150-07:00hi miss candace! yep believin in yourself is real ...hi miss candace! yep believin in yourself is real important and im glad you do cause you are such a cool writer. i get lots of signs mostly from my brothers like one night a empty juic bottle and cracker box got under my pillow for a sign i forgot to take out the garbage. ha ha. <br />...hugs from lennyLenny Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12822588007434789481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880052565931746299.post-15148401727093819632010-06-24T06:08:17.180-07:002010-06-24T06:08:17.180-07:00Yeah, if there's one thing I've noticed fr...Yeah, if there's one thing I've noticed from everyone's stories, it's that the publishing stuff is a process. I don't know anyone (personally) who just wrote a book, got an agent like nothin' and sold it without any difficulty. <br /><br />So we just have to stick to our guns and continue, cause there's always somebody else whose story of perseverance is even more outrageous than our own. :)LRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16839870925431989156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880052565931746299.post-52515058565603197412010-06-24T06:08:03.906-07:002010-06-24T06:08:03.906-07:00HOLY TOLEDO CANDYLAND YOU'RE ALMOST AT 200 FOL...HOLY TOLEDO CANDYLAND YOU'RE ALMOST AT 200 FOLLOWERS!!!<br /><br />Signs can suck it... you said it best my friend! You make your own signs and mine is that I will write my damn book and I fill find that damn book a home... just like you!<br /><br />Keep it up Candyland... the world is our playground, and if I have to rub sand in someone's hair to get farther... then I might just do it!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03667521490706435608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880052565931746299.post-49015851486625917992010-06-24T06:03:49.375-07:002010-06-24T06:03:49.375-07:00I like signs. I like creating signs. You should wr...I like signs. I like creating signs. You should write a book about signs. I bet that's the one the universe want you to write. ;)<br /><br />I agree, some days the signs can suck it.kahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10789825860272178765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880052565931746299.post-49556818579882680912010-06-24T05:42:37.984-07:002010-06-24T05:42:37.984-07:00Ah Candy, I hear you. You just have to think that ...Ah Candy, I hear you. You just have to think that you are alive without that book written until it gets acknowledged. The book will find a home at some point, until then you need to live life like it was being lived before you WANTED something this bad. Keep on keeping on and you'll get there eventually.<br /><br />I know what I have just said is easier said than done, but there's just no other way around it. It's all I can do to keep myself sane. The only thing.Jessica Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10889900730906728317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880052565931746299.post-55500183382938046922010-06-24T05:37:53.950-07:002010-06-24T05:37:53.950-07:00There's absolutely no doubt in my mind you can...There's absolutely no doubt in my mind you can write and I think this period is fairly typical for writers on the verge of breaking out - a mentor once told me that you'll find that agent, get offered that contract, etc just as you've all but given up. Seriously, Candy, I only have to read your blog to know you've got what it takes. Don't give up. This is a glitch in the process, yes, but I've got a feeling it's a normal glitch and will right itself very soon.Dawn Iushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01546425873531022196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880052565931746299.post-15599724913733053472010-06-24T05:36:45.900-07:002010-06-24T05:36:45.900-07:00OMG!!! My last project had so many signs attached...OMG!!! My last project had so many signs attached to it it was ridic!!<br /><br />Just a couple-- <br /><br />The day after I read a suicide scene to my crit group, a body was discovered that had committed suicide in the exact same manner (backpack of rocks in a river) over 30 years earlier & remained undiscovered until that day-- with photos in the pockets that helped identify victim-- same as my character.<br /><br />Also-- iDisk ATE my whole friggin' ms at one point-- GONE-- (no b'up-- i know. Me = moron) and it took 6 weeks to recover it-- but they got it all back. <br /><br />Now??-- "We're on a break."<br />Go you!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14552074033087804381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880052565931746299.post-5417635275248728612010-06-24T05:30:54.523-07:002010-06-24T05:30:54.523-07:00"Signs signs everywhere there's signs&quo..."Signs signs everywhere there's signs" <br /><br />I look into every little sign I get. The last one was while I was waiting for my response to @kortizzle's everybody wins contest. It was only supposed to take a week or so to hear back so when she took longer, I got antsy to query. <br /><br />Just as I was about to click send on my query letter (before awesome Elana's help) to the agent I really really want I got her response the exact same second. <br /><br />I have some work to do before I send out anything. Which sucks, but I'm glad I know (because knowing is half the battle) and I'm even more glad I didn't ruin my chances.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01737620211363427992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880052565931746299.post-58411173872322975802010-06-24T05:25:14.985-07:002010-06-24T05:25:14.985-07:00You know, I'll bet your blog post today is goi...You know, I'll bet your blog post today is going to be seen as a sign--to keep on keeping on--by a lot of writers in exactly the same place as you. So pat yourself on the back for offering that special Candyland brand of wisdom you do so well. :)Linda G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04576828490765434497noreply@blogger.com