tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2295513765923392477.post5742130577926655187..comments2024-01-27T20:54:06.726-08:00Comments on Once Written, Twice Shy: THE MAGIC OF WRITINGRebecca J. Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13905246522578561864noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2295513765923392477.post-21130743643300681042010-10-25T06:23:31.066-07:002010-10-25T06:23:31.066-07:00Great post, Juniper! I just tweeted you (I'm @...Great post, Juniper! I just tweeted you (I'm @JessHaynescom) a bit that really stuck out to me, but I thought I'd stop by for the more verbose response for which I itch ;)<br /><br />I am the absolute opposite of shy, I've never really felt self-conscious or shy or nervous in my writing career or in my past extracurricular activities in acting. Nonetheless, I can identify with that mystical experience of the book writing you. <br /><br />You bring up some great advice in the comments, too: it is good to fake it till you make it. No one knows, but you, that you're clammy on the inside if your cool on the outside. <br /><br />You've introduced me to a neat blog, as well. I can't say I'm the target audience, but that shan't keep me from poking around once in a while...<br /><br />- JessJess Hayneshttp://jesshaynes.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2295513765923392477.post-30585626251381045282010-10-22T15:38:23.807-07:002010-10-22T15:38:23.807-07:00Thanks to everyone for stopping by to comment!
P...Thanks to everyone for stopping by to comment! <br /><br />PG and Kelly - I'm so glad I'm not the only shy erotic romance writer. We get to rule our own worlds, muah-hah-ha! <br /><br />Boone, Liz, Vee - Like most shy people, I've learned to adapt and "fake it 'til I make it," in the immortal words of Demi Moore. LOL. I'm not as shy as I used to be, but it's still there. We learn how to work with it in order to function. Liz, do you have any idea what I would give to be an extrovert? Extroverts have so much more fun! LOL <br /><br />Tamera and DeNise - The "not about me" idea has helped me a lot, but others may see it differently. For me, it puts the focus on the story rather than on me. Whatever works, right? :)Juniper Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16638301028917069829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2295513765923392477.post-65909490364135307892010-10-22T13:56:57.747-07:002010-10-22T13:56:57.747-07:00Like Liz, I would never have thought you were shy....Like Liz, I would never have thought you were shy. Do you have shy-moment strategies in line for when you write the big breakout novel? But of course, you already did a radio interview, and you handled that very gracefully!Vee Worthyhttp://www.veeworthy.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2295513765923392477.post-44279687415338635782010-10-22T13:52:05.701-07:002010-10-22T13:52:05.701-07:00Your story could be mine, Juniper! Nerdy, painfull...Your story could be mine, Juniper! Nerdy, painfully shy girl with glasses and her nose in a book! It's so true about writing being a way to rule the world without actually having to speak in public!kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13865842550376328393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2295513765923392477.post-59589507652279352662010-10-22T13:23:08.772-07:002010-10-22T13:23:08.772-07:00Hi Jenny,
I'm going to put a sign on my desk==...Hi Jenny,<br />I'm going to put a sign on my desk=='It's not about me, it's all about the story.' Perhaps that will help me, thanks for the idea.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2295513765923392477.post-79695093427789297592010-10-22T12:59:24.994-07:002010-10-22T12:59:24.994-07:00Wow, Juniper. Great blog. I need to remember that ...Wow, Juniper. Great blog. I need to remember that when I work on my platform. It's not about me. It's about the book. So true and yet I think I tend to forget that when it comes to promotion. That is an awesome way to think of it and get through putting yourself "out there." Thanks!Tam Linseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07010215535013536200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2295513765923392477.post-72096079089841099032010-10-22T12:54:31.342-07:002010-10-22T12:54:31.342-07:00Hi Juniper!
I would never originally have guessed ...Hi Juniper!<br />I would never originally have guessed you to be a shy person. I know now that you to fight with that side of your personality. I know you're a classy writer who wants to get things right--for you and your fans. So can see you in your post and I love the way you describe your writing life. I think I could use a little of that because I have the opposite problem.<br /><br />I'm the rarer extroverted writer. I can easily meet, talk to, chatter with and make friends with people in person. When it comes to the writing, though, I can't hide behind a joke or a change of subject--my soul is out there in front of the world with no way to take it back. And then's when I get paranoid. <br /><br />So--I'm going to take a page from your "book" and learn to separate the story from the person. What a perfect, perfect idea! Great blog. Great writer. Great treat to read!LizbethSelvighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14068753571254601527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2295513765923392477.post-35896934675474104922010-10-22T12:44:29.973-07:002010-10-22T12:44:29.973-07:00That's a wonderful way of looking at writing.Y...That's a wonderful way of looking at writing.Your stories are beautifully written and encompassing. I would have never pegged you for a shy person:) I'm okay until I have to praise myself, then it's complete panic attack. You'd better get used to being in the public eye. Your career is taking off. Great blog.<br /><br />BooneAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13826814528264162746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2295513765923392477.post-65336384270789301762010-10-22T12:43:40.594-07:002010-10-22T12:43:40.594-07:00Fabulous post! And so, so true! No one believes me...Fabulous post! And so, so true! No one believes me when I say I'm shy either. I've always said actors and writers had a lot in common. We all create (or co-create) worlds, characters, or a persona in which to hide.PG Fortehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00819909187492632526noreply@blogger.com