tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post1259850210633338973..comments2024-03-28T02:13:42.262-07:00Comments on Wendy Paine Miller: Moving Thoughts FridayWendy Paine Millerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14123871938365782734noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-31008661444075274752011-03-12T11:12:54.274-08:002011-03-12T11:12:54.274-08:00If I'm going to eek out a career as a writer (...If I'm going to eek out a career as a writer (someday), I'd have to say numerous books. But having read Ann Voskamp's phenomenal book, I also think one great one would be enough.Michelle DeRushahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00359712465784943599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-8514817088052538892011-03-12T09:06:33.219-08:002011-03-12T09:06:33.219-08:00Numerous books. I'm a perfectionist, but even ...Numerous books. I'm a perfectionist, but even I need a break from the same story after a while. :)Sarah Forgravehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09101753891967001104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-46118896591846719122011-03-11T17:35:18.438-08:002011-03-11T17:35:18.438-08:00I don't want to be a one-book wonder. Rather, ...I don't want to be a one-book wonder. Rather, I'd like to write numerous books, each one showing consistent growth.Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-77530597451025763642011-03-11T14:39:37.794-08:002011-03-11T14:39:37.794-08:00Wendy:
I am uncertain. If I am able to write s...Wendy:<br /> I am uncertain. If I am able to write several, I want them noteworthy. If I am only able to write one, I would want it to be phenomenal.quietspirithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06086016141181470311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-60930943666568222592011-03-11T12:50:32.141-08:002011-03-11T12:50:32.141-08:00I can't answer your question, but I do have to...I can't answer your question, but I do have to say I am always so mesmerized by your photos.Tanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10518718614911804428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-88343682956229649762011-03-11T12:09:23.632-08:002011-03-11T12:09:23.632-08:00I'd go for numerous, just because I'd go c...I'd go for numerous, just because I'd go crazy if I spent my whole life on one project. I like finishing and moving on way too much.Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01445455787485222068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-70481351310239487322011-03-11T11:31:18.936-08:002011-03-11T11:31:18.936-08:00Many books. Although, the money from the one biggy...Many books. Although, the money from the one biggy would be nice, it probably wouldn't fulfill my need to write.Maggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17017081528751539437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-26624946671659351542011-03-11T10:57:38.159-08:002011-03-11T10:57:38.159-08:00Both!!!Both!!!Margo Berendsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03476308235642890474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-67211124131566040632011-03-11T10:35:06.739-08:002011-03-11T10:35:06.739-08:00Numerous books. I'd be said if I only ever wro...Numerous books. I'd be said if I only ever wrote one book.Katie Gansherthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09150375338556869812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-1045851391912473782011-03-11T10:21:15.290-08:002011-03-11T10:21:15.290-08:00Numerous books. It would be too much fun to stop ...Numerous books. It would be too much fun to stop after only one :)Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03972054718663959694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-12101874456948165152011-03-11T09:54:26.862-08:002011-03-11T09:54:26.862-08:00Numerous books. Having spent two years revising my...Numerous books. Having spent two years revising my debut novel (with more edits yet to come as I work with my publishing house), I was more than ready to move on to another story. Plus, I enjoy learning and stretching myself as a writer and like to think each story will be a little bit better than the last.Keli Gwynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13236868298400593688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-36803733228243621662011-03-11T09:46:19.113-08:002011-03-11T09:46:19.113-08:00Numerous noteworthy books. You never know how one ...Numerous noteworthy books. You never know how one book is going to affect each person and this way, there are so many chances to reach so many people. And besides, I love writing too much to stop at one :)Cindy R. Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13488732331021750408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-10232866320108691512011-03-11T09:39:55.831-08:002011-03-11T09:39:55.831-08:00One phenomenal book. Full of life, Jesus, and stir...One phenomenal book. Full of life, Jesus, and stirring, jarring thoughts. You know. Thoughts that move.Jeanette Levelliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12898750484193832082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-43749872572386409872011-03-11T09:16:38.121-08:002011-03-11T09:16:38.121-08:00Ooo, tough one. Numerous I think, so I can always ...Ooo, tough one. Numerous I think, so I can always have something new to look forward to working on. :)Heidi Chiavarolihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02372293274825733131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-59429728538623952642011-03-11T09:07:49.467-08:002011-03-11T09:07:49.467-08:00Numerous books.Numerous books.Wendy Delfossehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16614782334273299261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-85051396648703978652011-03-11T08:48:26.878-08:002011-03-11T08:48:26.878-08:00My prayer is to be multi- published, spilling out ...My prayer is to be multi- published, spilling out books until I leave this Earth. What a wonder that would be!Tamika:https://www.blogger.com/profile/04874834971492028558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-23186854302197726532011-03-11T08:39:59.392-08:002011-03-11T08:39:59.392-08:00The key word for me in your question was "rea...The key word for me in your question was "reasonably" noteworthy. Reminds me of the scripture about not being lukewarm. While I've obsessed neurotically about not being a "one book wonder" (and the "wonder" in that is slightly self-serving!), I could live with one truly powerful writing.Christa Allanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12620389675433700944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-28112080809873969012011-03-11T08:06:06.816-08:002011-03-11T08:06:06.816-08:00Phenominal only lasts as long as there are readers...Phenominal only lasts as long as there are readers who agree with your assesment. How about pouring yourself into EVERY book and never being satisfied with "it was good enough last time"<br /><br />Just my $.02Caseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00920406327885410557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-35391981805505365652011-03-11T07:44:17.943-08:002011-03-11T07:44:17.943-08:00One phenominal...as long as that means you have po...One phenominal...as long as that means you have poured every drop of your blood, sweat and tears into it. We are given gifts...and if one book is what you are given to share with the world with His blessing, then that is the one that should be written. :0)Binahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04012123935576820284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-51359235802907733912011-03-11T07:38:12.258-08:002011-03-11T07:38:12.258-08:00Numerous books please. I have waaaay too many pass...Numerous books please. I have waaaay too many passions to just write about one thing and be done.Marla Tavianohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14485117754789717519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-9911982565450506222011-03-11T07:30:55.178-08:002011-03-11T07:30:55.178-08:00I'd definitely say numerous noteworthy books. ...I'd definitely say numerous noteworthy books. I have lots of ideas and so for me it would be more fulfilling to see those in print (even with only moderate sucess) than having one big book.Stacy Henriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03303383087338174942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-54780958650105251212011-03-11T06:40:07.884-08:002011-03-11T06:40:07.884-08:00Numerous noteworthy books . . . I think my answer ...Numerous noteworthy books . . . I think my answer stems for the fact that I believe this life is a journey. Because I write in the Christian non-fiction genre, I think God is going to show me amazing things along the journey that I will need to write about. It would be impossible for me to capture all that God wants me to do in one book, in one moment of time. I love your questions sister!<br />Blessings!<br />CherieCherie Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14560483336790854099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-81840821884894554802011-03-11T05:49:07.490-08:002011-03-11T05:49:07.490-08:00If Phenomenal is Gone With the Wind, one hit wonde...If Phenomenal is Gone With the Wind, one hit wonder worthy, then that would be enough for me and I would be happy. :O)Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07604687906788800639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-68293947342771798152011-03-11T05:31:30.490-08:002011-03-11T05:31:30.490-08:00Phenomenal is subjective. Who determines what make...Phenomenal is subjective. Who determines what makes a book phenomenal? I think I'd prefer to be noteworthy and write several books than one book. Writing several books allows me to hone my skills with each new book. Plus, it enables me to fulfill my heart's desire. One book feels too limiting.Lisa Jordanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16334253815212707025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-81591463929005878912011-03-11T05:22:28.773-08:002011-03-11T05:22:28.773-08:00Is it terrible that I want to write several and ma...Is it terrible that I want to write several and make some money at it too? I'd love to be able to give back to my family in some way for supporting me in this endeavor. <br /><br />I love your posts, Wendy! Have a great weekend!Bonnie R. Paulsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02099325696949990504noreply@blogger.com