tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488887316391780144.post367356655742661145..comments2024-03-28T06:16:39.508+00:00Comments on Help! I Need a Publisher!: GIVE ME A BREAKNicola Morganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12189894289540344094noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488887316391780144.post-67351743464447999292010-06-15T09:00:25.085+01:002010-06-15T09:00:25.085+01:00Thanks so much everyone. I'm still here really...Thanks so much everyone. I'm still here really, just not feeling the pressure to blog so frequently for a while.<br /><br />Emma - you are the last person to need a copy of Write to be Published but it's very kind of you to say that.<br /><br />JoFranklin - thanks for the offer. All I need people to do is spread the word if they liked Wasted, especially to UK librarians / bookshops. The Nicola Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189894289540344094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488887316391780144.post-52555021811093830522010-06-14T21:58:04.591+01:002010-06-14T21:58:04.591+01:00Good luck with your work and your house building. ...Good luck with your work and your house building. Wow. Enjoy the break!Janet Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12688012956157161889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488887316391780144.post-19188588578305739822010-06-14T19:24:25.198+01:002010-06-14T19:24:25.198+01:00Relax and enjoy your break. Get Wasted out in the ...Relax and enjoy your break. Get Wasted out in the world...oh, that didn't sound right. Oh you know what I mean! LOLGlynis Peters https://www.blogger.com/profile/01175378917872403609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488887316391780144.post-58510142071326518522010-06-14T14:03:29.848+01:002010-06-14T14:03:29.848+01:00Well done, Nicola for realising that enough is eno...Well done, Nicola for realising that enough is enough and you need a break. Of course we will still be here when you get back.<br />Meanwhile is there anything we can do to help you? You are always so generous with your time, I really would like to repay the favour.Jo Franklinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11863749932391225653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488887316391780144.post-52458585839731939812010-06-14T10:34:34.117+01:002010-06-14T10:34:34.117+01:00I second what Spider Griffin said - no apology req...I second what Spider Griffin said - no apology required. We are lucky to have you at all!<br /><br />I'll just have to find another displacement activity for a while to justify not writing... And not doing the housework... And not... hmm, are you sure you have to go?!JaneFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03920957855661479676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488887316391780144.post-26464154863831353102010-06-12T18:37:16.776+01:002010-06-12T18:37:16.776+01:00Enjoy your break! The webby world will still be he...Enjoy your break! The webby world will still be here when you get back, be sure of that.Kath McGurlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02526923882402757423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488887316391780144.post-7192985731443993022010-06-12T10:08:39.632+01:002010-06-12T10:08:39.632+01:00I will certainly be here - sounds like you really ...I will certainly be here - sounds like you really need that time away from this blog. Good luck with it all.Flowerpothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14102679179201725732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488887316391780144.post-3713956743873887442010-06-12T05:56:11.913+01:002010-06-12T05:56:11.913+01:00Take a break! You deserve it. goodluck with everyt...Take a break! You deserve it. goodluck with everything :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488887316391780144.post-88433724157509607082010-06-11T15:16:31.516+01:002010-06-11T15:16:31.516+01:00Go. Get your house under control and your writing...Go. Get your house under control and your writing done and eat some chocolate! <br /><br />We love you and will wait for you. <br /><br />*BIG HUG*Elizabeth Westhttp://aelizabethwest.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488887316391780144.post-90325087102740155492010-06-11T14:32:48.354+01:002010-06-11T14:32:48.354+01:00Nicola, you deserve a break!Nicola, you deserve a break!Colette Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685539849318739675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488887316391780144.post-8063608719561888062010-06-11T13:36:07.758+01:002010-06-11T13:36:07.758+01:00Nicola, good for you for finally giving up on doin...Nicola, good for you for finally giving up on doing everything. Apart from anything else, it's nice to know that even you have your limits. <br /><br />It's so easy to drive yourself into the ground, as a freelance juggling so many different kinds of activities. It's easier to push a novel to the back of one's mind than it is a plumber, or a festival session, so what always Emma Darwinhttp://emmadarwin.typepad.com/thisitchofwriting/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488887316391780144.post-77235205830558780762010-06-11T11:09:23.684+01:002010-06-11T11:09:23.684+01:00I've just been through a house refurb and at t...I've just been through a house refurb and at times I really couldn't find my desk. <br /><br />Good luck with it all, we won't desert you, promise.<br /><br />Helena xxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02658858373848443540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488887316391780144.post-71048461434336016812010-06-11T10:24:46.311+01:002010-06-11T10:24:46.311+01:00Just to read your blog me quite exhausted - that s...Just to read your blog me quite exhausted - that said, I do love a bit of plumbing. Bit of pipe-bending, a few welds and instant results - apart from the occasional leak.<br /><br />If only writing were so easy.<br /><br />Now relax.DOThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00719312854612984929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488887316391780144.post-200695440142463822010-06-11T10:03:57.933+01:002010-06-11T10:03:57.933+01:00I'll never leave - definitely one of the best ...I'll never leave - definitely one of the best writing blogs I've come across.<br /><br />Good luck with your WIPs and I hope you can get back to normality soon.<br /><br />All The BestAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488887316391780144.post-800568042042456652010-06-11T06:10:41.544+01:002010-06-11T06:10:41.544+01:00Oh dear. I know that photo.
Lengths of copper pi...Oh dear. I know that photo.<br /><br />Lengths of copper piping and strange men with lengths of "4 by 2".<br /><br />CLUMP CLUMP CLUMP.<br /><br />BZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ.<br /><br />"Christ, Dave — get over here and look at <i>THIS</i>.<br /><br />CLUMP CLUMP CLUMP<br /><br />* Tinkling sound of your favourite childhood momento being crushed underfoot *<br /><br />Whirlochrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09846196906206886945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488887316391780144.post-89787356487024837202010-06-11T01:32:46.419+01:002010-06-11T01:32:46.419+01:00of course i'm here...do what you need to do......of course i'm here...do what you need to do...and good luck with your WIP and getting organized!Kittie Howardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07756250649095903317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488887316391780144.post-25597944014937377182010-06-11T01:13:58.230+01:002010-06-11T01:13:58.230+01:00Hi Nicola, your blog has to be my favourite writin...Hi Nicola, your blog has to be my favourite writing blog, easily. You're willingness to help and instruct in a friendly, humourous way has been (I mean is... ;-) terrific, really. I know that no apology from you is needed for stepping back for a while; we all still have your past posts to re-read; they never lose their freshness.<br /><br />I really hope that Wasted becomes more and more of aDavid John Griffinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01524610087056533062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488887316391780144.post-69350987940831815852010-06-10T23:49:36.122+01:002010-06-10T23:49:36.122+01:00I think you're very smart recognising when to ...I think you're very smart recognising when to pull back a bit. Just looking at the photo makes me all kinds of grumpy. It looks like it will be great when it's finished, but the process - urgh! <br /><br />We built a house (not physically ourselves, but had builders do it) and moved in six months ago - I'm still tired. <br /><br />Rest up on some stuff, promote away (the reviews you&#Ebony McKenna.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02724727996270658767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488887316391780144.post-14085195118350360252010-06-10T22:55:16.365+01:002010-06-10T22:55:16.365+01:00What you need is a virtual hug from your virtual c...What you need is a virtual hug from your virtual cat. (We cats are quite good at this.) Ready? There...add a few gentle paw pats down the back to calm you down. Right, now take a nice walk with your dog and - make two mental lists. The first list is things that must be done. The second list is things you want to do but need not be done yet. <br />When you and the dog have had some fresh air you catdownunderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06959328192182156574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488887316391780144.post-71263537739687687522010-06-10T21:47:02.365+01:002010-06-10T21:47:02.365+01:00Since I'm new here I'll read all the back ...Since I'm new here I'll read all the back posts and catch up.<br />Take care and best of luck.I'll just be here waiting -- and reading.<br /><br />Maribeth<br /><a href="http://gigglesandguns.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Giggles and Guns</a>Mary@GigglesandGunshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07350818228268801008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488887316391780144.post-39829418519273340832010-06-10T21:26:08.181+01:002010-06-10T21:26:08.181+01:00You are all very kind. And Sally - that Jane Smith...You are all very kind. And Sally - that Jane Smith does talk rubbish, doesn't she?<br /><br />Jan - if only it were that simple! Replacing all the pipework in a house requires all the rooms to have floorboards up at the same time, unfortunately. It will be over soon...Nicola Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189894289540344094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488887316391780144.post-16665946702868200632010-06-10T21:09:49.953+01:002010-06-10T21:09:49.953+01:00Rules: one coffee for plumbers mid morning. One mi...Rules: one coffee for plumbers mid morning. One mid-afternoon. One room off-limits for you to work in. They'll get the message fairly soon.<br /><br />Good luck.Jan Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00471022034388834235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488887316391780144.post-78726529456790026472010-06-10T20:55:08.468+01:002010-06-10T20:55:08.468+01:00I'll definitely be waiting when you get back. ...I'll definitely be waiting when you get back. I know all about stress, and I don't even have any book contracts/deadlines. I, too, have plumbers and electricians with all their heavy equipment--outside, though. It's only my 4 children and I inside (much less chaos, I'm sure)!Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05536293384635588296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488887316391780144.post-24653527141320603752010-06-10T20:50:59.334+01:002010-06-10T20:50:59.334+01:00Best of luck with everything Nicola - I'm sure...Best of luck with everything Nicola - I'm sure we'll all still be here when you return. Good luck finding your desk!Simon Kewinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11537163555998763769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488887316391780144.post-18701878124327670922010-06-10T20:41:35.950+01:002010-06-10T20:41:35.950+01:00You are such a lovely person, Nicola (despite what...You are such a lovely person, Nicola (despite what that Jane Smith says. Fancy asking us to let you have a break from blogging--or even telling us.)<br /><br />I am constantly amazed by your productivity, busy-ness and your support and advice to other writers.<br /><br />You DESERVE that break. And much as I shall miss your words of wisdom while you're not blogging, I insist you make it long Sally Zigmondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07520579251842006765noreply@blogger.com