tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20861312.post9061122824056837721..comments2017-10-08T00:05:16.539+11:00Comments on Crossed Wires: Faith, hope and controlled insanityM.J.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06433360804494844639noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20861312.post-62624096470017074962010-09-01T15:20:07.529+10:002010-09-01T15:20:07.529+10:00Mel, Totally hear you on the Aussie plus female no...Mel, Totally hear you on the Aussie plus female not-being-big-headed thing. It can be a huge handicap if you let it take over - and I know I'm prone to do just that. yes, I think I'm good, but exactly <i>how</i> good, hmm? <br /><br />Very insightful of Joss and very brave too, but then Americans are culturally more disposed toward self-confidence than we are here in Oz.Denise Rossettihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04653815118432394482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20861312.post-20352534789217425102010-09-01T08:56:40.022+10:002010-09-01T08:56:40.022+10:00Mel, am really looking forward to (attempting to s...Mel, am really looking forward to (attempting to sit down) chat on our respective Joss talks. We had a different slant from him which dovetails beautifully with your insights.<br /><br />Much meditation required for sure - I'm only still wrapping my head around my experience :)Nicky Stricklandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13100466566497102697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20861312.post-3172634637891439242010-08-31T19:18:44.422+10:002010-08-31T19:18:44.422+10:00It is hard to remember sometimes. That's when ...It is hard to remember sometimes. That's when you need your writing buddies to remind you. Or just have to meditate on Joss ; )M.J.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06433360804494844639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20861312.post-53417949017047513032010-08-31T09:40:51.525+10:002010-08-31T09:40:51.525+10:00Fabulous post, Mz Mel. Definitely words to drag ou...Fabulous post, Mz Mel. Definitely words to drag out and read over again when the doubt demons are circling.Chris Westonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20861312.post-17870632468219138012010-08-29T01:37:47.957+10:002010-08-29T01:37:47.957+10:00Dream big - I love it. What you say in your post i...Dream big - I love it. What you say in your post is so true. A while back with the Bootcampers, we had a month of positivity and we learnt to say 'We are GREAT writers'. The statement is something that can get you through some doubting times, and of course it's encouraging to say it to other people too.Eleni Konstantinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12410262752761104440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20861312.post-46103272859123649442010-08-28T13:13:10.962+10:002010-08-28T13:13:10.962+10:00and it's a constant battle when you're goi...and it's a constant battle when you're going through the tough times, to remember what you love about your work. But I truly believe every tough time we make it through, makes us stronger and hopefully our belief stronger too!<br />Great post :-)Robyn Enlundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14239283490899985364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20861312.post-86853225588471535832010-08-28T13:06:36.276+10:002010-08-28T13:06:36.276+10:00Thanks Barbara! It's always great to hear some...Thanks Barbara! It's always great to hear someone you admire and have them live up to your expectations : )M.J.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06433360804494844639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20861312.post-79204558623444282992010-08-28T12:09:57.165+10:002010-08-28T12:09:57.165+10:00What an inspiring and thoughtful post! You're...What an inspiring and thoughtful post! You're right that you have to believe, because it's such a huge undertaking to write a book. <br /><br />What a thrill that you were able to hear someone who inspires you so much. That's how I felt when i heard Ray Bradbury.Barbara O'Nealhttp://Www.awriterafoot.comnoreply@blogger.com