tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2295513765923392477.post5460122339160200554..comments2024-01-27T20:54:06.726-08:00Comments on Once Written, Twice Shy: Q&A with MIMI BARBOURRebecca J. Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13905246522578561864noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2295513765923392477.post-43637348538651712452011-05-30T15:19:30.751-07:002011-05-30T15:19:30.751-07:00I have always been shy...I think all writers are s...I have always been shy...I think all writers are shy, more or less. Writing is our way to communicate with others more effectively in a way that we wouldn't be able to otherwise.Maria Papadopoulouhttps://www.smashwords.com/books/view/59686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2295513765923392477.post-7178013126546042032011-05-30T15:17:54.506-07:002011-05-30T15:17:54.506-07:00I totally understand how hard it is to promote you...I totally understand how hard it is to promote your books...It is a tough job that definitely takes a lot of time from writing. It frustrates me too.Maria Papadopoulouhttps://www.smashwords.com/books/view/59686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2295513765923392477.post-24073635849263701532011-05-29T13:26:36.626-07:002011-05-29T13:26:36.626-07:00Hi Angela,
Since I know you personally, I realized...Hi Angela,<br />Since I know you personally, I realized right off that you were shy. But...having something you care about as much as your wonderful YA books must have helped you overcome.<br /><br />http://www.angeladorsey.com/writing.html<br /><br />I just checked your website and found that you've written many wonderful stories. So, maybe when a person is shy and doesn't say too much about how they feel or what they think, it has a way of getting expressed in what they write.<br />See you at the VIC-RWA meeting in June.<br />xo MimiMimi Barbourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07860937180079684415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2295513765923392477.post-60165418102161727072011-05-29T13:10:49.449-07:002011-05-29T13:10:49.449-07:00Hi Mona,
I never thought about a person studying o...Hi Mona,<br />I never thought about a person studying on how to overcome something they can't help. I guess I thought of it as the same as blue eyes versus brown, or red hair versus blonde. But I guess if it stands in the way of what a person wants, then of course it's something that can be changed. There must be certain tricks for doing so. Some, I suspect, that are better than others. I'd love to know what you found the most successful??<br />You have a problem with chats but can talk in public - maybe the chat gets too close and personal??? That is so interesting. And I can understand where promotion would a nightmare for you. I'm so glad you visited with us today. It is a form of getting out there. See, I'll remember you!!<br />xo MimiMimi Barbourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07860937180079684415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2295513765923392477.post-19131458785671995112011-05-29T13:00:09.383-07:002011-05-29T13:00:09.383-07:00Hi Laura,
Thanks for stopping by and commenting. I...Hi Laura,<br />Thanks for stopping by and commenting. It was very sweet of you - but as I've noticed over the years, introverts are that way usually.<br />xo MimiMimi Barbourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07860937180079684415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2295513765923392477.post-58437880304136509332011-05-29T12:57:47.121-07:002011-05-29T12:57:47.121-07:00Hi Leigh,
Bluffing?? My husband is a bluffer - ...Hi Leigh,<br /><br />Bluffing?? My husband is a bluffer - works in all kinds of ways, an invaluable talent. Gets him out of lots of honey-do's, the sneaky devil! <br />You are so right about the marketing and social networking. I have to be sooo very careful. I'm as much an extrovert online as I am off, and I can waste huge slots of time just corresponding with friends and readers. Then I look at the clock and screech - where the heck did the time go?? When I'm into writing seriously...that's the first thing I do in the morning. Whatever time there's left over, then I can play!!!<br />xo MimiMimi Barbourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07860937180079684415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2295513765923392477.post-48699112677269990322011-05-29T12:49:27.665-07:002011-05-29T12:49:27.665-07:00Hi Pat,
Whaddya meanat your age. Us golden girls ...Hi Pat, <br />Whaddya meanat your age. Us golden girls have it made...lots of time to write the newest bestseller and the wisdom to realize it's the fun we get in writing it that really counts.<br />Let me know when you begin that workshop...I want to sign up!!!<br />xo MimiMimi Barbourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07860937180079684415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2295513765923392477.post-59446579116908668252011-05-29T10:39:03.861-07:002011-05-29T10:39:03.861-07:00Hi Mimi,
Thanks for your words of wisdom! I have ...Hi Mimi,<br /><br />Thanks for your words of wisdom! I have such a terrible time with talking to people. I am naturally very shy and still have mini panic attacks in public, though thankfully I can usually hide it enough that most people don't notice. :) I've been trying to "get out there" more often for the last few years, and I find as I do, it's not only getting easier but is becoming fun! Bonus!Angelahttp://www.angeladorsey.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2295513765923392477.post-16735071244889624942011-05-29T06:33:20.234-07:002011-05-29T06:33:20.234-07:00I hope it's not too late to leave a comment. M...I hope it's not too late to leave a comment. Mimi I enjoyed your interview with Becky. You're both successful authors. I was a shy person when I was young, but I bought many books on how to be outgoing and assertive. Still I have a lot of problem handling chats, although I don't mind talking in public. Promotion is a nightmare for me.<br /><a rel="nofollow">www.monarisk.com</a>Mona Riskhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14923883333893160794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2295513765923392477.post-58234917607268461012011-05-28T18:55:42.492-07:002011-05-28T18:55:42.492-07:00Great interview. Rebecca, I can relate to you. I&#...Great interview. Rebecca, I can relate to you. I'm an introverted writer myself. Mimi, your work sounds so interesting. -lauraHistorical Writer/Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15723590041615635358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2295513765923392477.post-3256304911756206412011-05-28T13:25:24.251-07:002011-05-28T13:25:24.251-07:00Hi Mimi and Rebecca. I'm more the introvert th...Hi Mimi and Rebecca. I'm more the introvert than extravert but I'm a good bluffer. Once I get myself out the door and in company I'm fine. Although I do love the internet for being able to interact without having to get out the door! The whole marketing thing is huge, but I've learnt so much over the past year and really enjoyed it. Learning how to make it less time-consuming has been tricky but I'm better at putting aside slots of time these days for Tweeting, blogging etc. Thanks for a lovely interview!Leigh D'Anseyhttp://www.leighdansey.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2295513765923392477.post-58015656058925122222011-05-28T11:34:54.599-07:002011-05-28T11:34:54.599-07:00Yes, Mimi, that's pretty much what I do also. ...Yes, Mimi, that's pretty much what I do also. Spell check is a god send for us and like you husband, I have certain words I just can't type. I've memorized the spelling and the keyboard, but my brain doesn't send the right info to my fingers. Sometimes I just laugh at it becasue at my age what else can you do. I still may try the online course teaching thing one of these days.<br /><br />I might check into the school angle. Thanks.Patnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2295513765923392477.post-70165416020603961682011-05-28T11:10:37.385-07:002011-05-28T11:10:37.385-07:00Hi Lynne,
Thanks so much for popping in...and to g...Hi Lynne,<br />Thanks so much for popping in...and to give me a compliment??? You can pop in on me anytime, my dear xo<br /><br />Also to remind you - in life there's the yin and the yang. So let's say I'm the yin -an extroverted, nuttier that a hoot owl, gigglepuss and you're my yang friend - reserved, shy, but sincerely nice...what a team we make!!<br /><br />See what I mean.....the world needs both!!Mimi Barbourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07860937180079684415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2295513765923392477.post-34676022912551514072011-05-28T11:04:18.390-07:002011-05-28T11:04:18.390-07:00Hi Pat,
Whoa...your problem is different than most...Hi Pat,<br />Whoa...your problem is different than most but as annoying, I'm sure. My husband is slightly dyslexic also, but he gets around it by using the spellcheck constantly and has someone go over the work for him. It's annoying for him as it must be for you. He's figured out that he mostly has a problem with certain words...or spelling of words and is very careful when he uses them. I wonder if there's courses you can take where they can teach you how to overcome? They help the children at the schools to deal with the issue I would think...so....??Mimi Barbourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07860937180079684415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2295513765923392477.post-83735164616868922362011-05-28T10:56:00.832-07:002011-05-28T10:56:00.832-07:00Hi P.L.
You're one of the lucky ones. Kinda li...Hi P.L.<br />You're one of the lucky ones. Kinda like a swinger - in the best possible sense...lol! If you ever get a chance to go to the RWA Nationals it's fantastic. You'd love it! I went a few years ago when it was in Washington and came back having made some really good friends - we still correspond today.Mimi Barbourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07860937180079684415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2295513765923392477.post-40602492256385634132011-05-28T10:51:53.226-07:002011-05-28T10:51:53.226-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Mimi Barbourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07860937180079684415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2295513765923392477.post-46298008410416860712011-05-28T09:56:35.128-07:002011-05-28T09:56:35.128-07:00Sorry to be a day late and a dollar short, but I w...Sorry to be a day late and a dollar short, but I wanted to pop in and tell Mimi I enjoyed her outgoing personality. It came shining through on the web. And thanks for encouraging us naturally introverted folks. one-on-one with the computer is easy - talking to toastmasters? I'd die!Lynne Marshallhttp://www.lynnemarshall.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2295513765923392477.post-83187371157606178822011-05-28T07:01:27.878-07:002011-05-28T07:01:27.878-07:00I have no problem speaking in front of a crowd. M...I have no problem speaking in front of a crowd. My problem is writing online. I'm dyslexic and don't see half my mistakes. I want to teach online classes but it terrifies me to look stupid by having errors in the replies. I can get my critique to check the lesson but I can't do that with comments. Any thoughts?Pat Marinellinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2295513765923392477.post-86774838669676189102011-05-28T06:34:36.018-07:002011-05-28T06:34:36.018-07:00Good post - as an introvert at times/extrovert at ...Good post - as an introvert at times/extrovert at others - I bounce from friendly to scared ___less. Takes a couple of times at a place before I can settle down and enjoy myself, but at work - the extrovert comes out. I've never been to a workshop or anything and I'd really love to go. Was all set for Mayhem in the Grove and then it was canceled this year. Sheesh.P.L. Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06266607796347848772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2295513765923392477.post-41468809874536459712011-05-27T16:12:43.987-07:002011-05-27T16:12:43.987-07:00Hi Lynne,
You do know that opposites attract...the...Hi Lynne,<br />You do know that opposites attract...therefore us extroverts really like to be with introverts, it gives us someone we can relax with and not have to compete. So, therefore, you're very important.<br />xo MimiMimi Barbourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07860937180079684415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2295513765923392477.post-23921172965662265612011-05-27T15:29:18.241-07:002011-05-27T15:29:18.241-07:00Hi Mimi and Rebecca!
I am so very thankful for ex...Hi Mimi and Rebecca!<br /><br />I am so very thankful for extroverts like Mimi! Every group of introverts--like me--needs at least one to get the ball rolling. : )Like Rebecca, I wish some of it would rub of on me.Shawna Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12476399575493212858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2295513765923392477.post-69057511725698469592011-05-27T12:37:55.491-07:002011-05-27T12:37:55.491-07:00Hi Rebecca,
Glad to be here...and thanks for calli...Hi Rebecca,<br />Glad to be here...and thanks for calling me a sweetheart...it made me smile.<br />xo MimiMimi Barbourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07860937180079684415noreply@blogger.com