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It's not beyond reach.45 total reviews
Comment from Minglement
I really enjoyed your story for the essay on writing contest. That's how it goes and that's how those milestones hit us. Like I remember the first time someone asked me, 'what I do" and I answered, "I'm an author." And believed it :) well done. Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 08-May-2020
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I really enjoyed your story for the essay on writing contest. That's how it goes and that's how those milestones hit us. Like I remember the first time someone asked me, 'what I do" and I answered, "I'm an author." And believed it :) well done. Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 02-May-2020
reply by the author on 08-May-2020
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Hi Minglement, I'm so glad you enjoyed this true story. Yay for you to proclaim that you are an author. Keep believing and keep writing! Thanks so much for reading and reviewing this true story. Wishing you all the best. Take care and have a wonderful weekend.
Best,
Cathy
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My pleasure. I always love knowing when its a true story.
Comment from Elizabeth Emerald
Well said. Gives us all cause for hope. I like that you refers to us as co-workers. I am thrilled to be here in Story Land--my writing dreams are continually fulfilled by just having my work read. "Real" publication would be nice, but I will happily trade it for all I've found here. Cheers. LIZ
reply by the author on 08-May-2020
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Well said. Gives us all cause for hope. I like that you refers to us as co-workers. I am thrilled to be here in Story Land--my writing dreams are continually fulfilled by just having my work read. "Real" publication would be nice, but I will happily trade it for all I've found here. Cheers. LIZ
Comment Written 01-May-2020
reply by the author on 08-May-2020
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Hi Liz, Keep believing and keep the hope. It can come true! The first published piece I got paid for was a short true story writing contest with Writer's Digest. I remember how excited I was to be able to say I was finally published. I think they paid me $200 for it. It kept me encouraged, and now I have four books published and have written for many publications. Keep writing and believing. I'm very excited about "Love Long Distance," co-authored with Bill Bishop, being finished and then published within the next few months. HURRAH! Wishing you all the best. Take care and have a great weekend. Cheers!
Blessings,
Cathy
Comment from Jan Anderegg
Good for you! They say positive thoughts create our reality, so I believe it right along with you.
I found no errors in this piece and it was entertaining to read. Like you, I work at another job to support my writing, and one day soon, I will be writing for a living and supporting myself very well.
All the very best with that book!
Jan
reply by the author on 08-May-2020
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Good for you! They say positive thoughts create our reality, so I believe it right along with you.
I found no errors in this piece and it was entertaining to read. Like you, I work at another job to support my writing, and one day soon, I will be writing for a living and supporting myself very well.
All the very best with that book!
Jan
Comment Written 01-May-2020
reply by the author on 08-May-2020
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Hi Janilou, I'm glad you enjoyed my true story. Let me tell you, especially nowadays, it is possible to make enough money by writing. Book royalties won't do it at first, but there are many other ways to get paid for writing. I've ghostwritten books and now own my own publishing company. Quit my full-time job last October. HURRAH! Keep believing and keep writing. Wishing you all the best. Take care and have a great weekend.
Blessings,
Cathy
Comment from Spitfire
The video is certainly encouraging although I wonder if the author's did some revision between all the rejections.
milestone--I've gone from hoping something could happen to really believing it can.
This is so important. Visualize your book cover in stores. Act as if it's already happened. That's my dream too.
reply by the author on 08-May-2020
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The video is certainly encouraging although I wonder if the author's did some revision between all the rejections.
milestone--I've gone from hoping something could happen to really believing it can.
This is so important. Visualize your book cover in stores. Act as if it's already happened. That's my dream too.
Comment Written 01-May-2020
reply by the author on 08-May-2020
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Hi Spitfire. Great comments here. Yes, I'm sure they did many revisions. My first book took me seven years to write and there were pages and pages of edits with my publisher. That, also, is part of the process. My books are in stores--what a feeling it was, and still is, to see them there! My fifth book will be coming out in the next few months. It is co-authored with Bill Bishop (Commando) and is titled, "Love Long Distance." HURRAH! If you haven't checked it out yet, we encourage you to do so. Keep believing in your dream and keep writing. If you do, it may take a while, but it will come true! Wishing you all the best. Take care and have a great weekend.
Blessings,
Cathy
Comment from Raul1
Congratulations on winning the contest! I am happy that you stuck throughout the rejection letters. Good luck on your novel and your New York Times Bestseller! I know that you will make It. Someday, in the future I will also be a New York Times Bestseller one day! Keep being optimistic, and keep writing! Happy writing!
reply by the author on 08-May-2020
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Congratulations on winning the contest! I am happy that you stuck throughout the rejection letters. Good luck on your novel and your New York Times Bestseller! I know that you will make It. Someday, in the future I will also be a New York Times Bestseller one day! Keep being optimistic, and keep writing! Happy writing!
Comment Written 01-May-2020
reply by the author on 08-May-2020
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Hi Raul. WOW! I am HONORED! Thank you SO MUCH for the AWESOME six star rating and review. Thank you also for the congratulations and the confidence. Yes, I will make it, and so will you! Keep writing and believing. Take care and have a wonderful weekend.
Blessings,
Cathy
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You're welcome. Thank you, you have made my day! :)
Comment from patsolstad
What a PERFECT little story! I love your use of senses--sight, smell, sound, for example. I felt like I was there...I could SEE that group, SMELL the varied lunches being heated up, and HEAR the groups' voices. And, of course, I really appreciated the positive attitude of you, the writer. In the words of the Mary Tyler Moore theme song, "You're gonna make it after all." OUTSTANDING work!
reply by the author on 08-May-2020
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What a PERFECT little story! I love your use of senses--sight, smell, sound, for example. I felt like I was there...I could SEE that group, SMELL the varied lunches being heated up, and HEAR the groups' voices. And, of course, I really appreciated the positive attitude of you, the writer. In the words of the Mary Tyler Moore theme song, "You're gonna make it after all." OUTSTANDING work!
Comment Written 01-May-2020
reply by the author on 08-May-2020
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Hi Pat. I am HONORED! A BIG THANK YOU for the AWESOME six star rating and review. I'm so glad you enjoyed this true story, and I really appreciate your detailed comments. I LOVED the Mary Tyler Moore show! Wishing you all the best. Take care and have a wonderful weekend.
Blessings,
Cathy
Comment from jenintorre
This is a very uplifting story and a very good entry for the competition. I guess if you don't beleive in your own writing neither will anyone else. Good luck and best wishes. Jen.
reply by the author on 08-May-2020
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This is a very uplifting story and a very good entry for the competition. I guess if you don't beleive in your own writing neither will anyone else. Good luck and best wishes. Jen.
Comment Written 01-May-2020
reply by the author on 08-May-2020
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Hi Jen, Glad you enjoyed this true story. Thanks so much for reading and reviewing it. Yes, we have to believe in our own writing. Thank you also for the good luck and best wishes. They helped in the contest. :) Take care and have a great weekend.
Blessings,
Cathy
Comment from Y. M. Roger
Oh, wonderful attitude and perfect determination, mystery author!! :) So good to hear the smile in your pen - best of luck in the contest and with your novel!! ;)
reply by the author on 08-May-2020
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Oh, wonderful attitude and perfect determination, mystery author!! :) So good to hear the smile in your pen - best of luck in the contest and with your novel!! ;)
Comment Written 01-May-2020
reply by the author on 08-May-2020
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Hi Yvette, Glad you could hear the smile in my pen! Thanks so much for stopping by to read and review this true story. Thank you also for the good luck. The next novel will be "Love Long Distance," co-authored with Bill Bishop (Commando) within the next few months. :) Wishing you all the best. Take care and have a great weekend.
Blessings,
Cathy
Comment from Jeffrey L. Michaux
You're absolutely right. It's not beyond reach if you believe that it's possible. I love to read and write. I want to write a few books one day myself. Thanks for sharing this inspirational and well written work. Well done!
reply by the author on 08-May-2020
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You're absolutely right. It's not beyond reach if you believe that it's possible. I love to read and write. I want to write a few books one day myself. Thanks for sharing this inspirational and well written work. Well done!
Comment Written 01-May-2020
reply by the author on 08-May-2020
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Hi Jeffrey, So kind of you to stop by to read and review my true story. Yes, we have to believe first! Write that book of yours. Don't think it is impossible. It took me seven years to write my first book and now I have four published. The next one, "Love Long Distance" with co-author Bill Bishop (Commando), will be published in the next few months, too. HURRAH! Glad you found my writing inspiration and well written. Wishing you a great weekend. Keep writing and reading.
Blessings,
Cathy
Comment from Drew Delaney
So true! I agree that nothing is impossible. The main point is that we write from our heart which will be better writing and to write constantly. Not easy when family ties are demanding. Thank you for sharing
Drew
reply by the author on 04-May-2020
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So true! I agree that nothing is impossible. The main point is that we write from our heart which will be better writing and to write constantly. Not easy when family ties are demanding. Thank you for sharing
Drew
Comment Written 01-May-2020
reply by the author on 04-May-2020
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Hi Drew, Yes, we write from our heart! If we do, our words shine through. It isn't easy to find the time with other obligations, but even just a little time each day goes a long way. Wishing you all the best. Keep writing.
Blessings,
Cathy