Comments on: A little author inspiration

By: Dilip

Dilip — Thu, 17 Mar 2016 06:37:34 +0000

Dreams give you the certainty to go ahead to higher objectives.But make sure that they don’t overpower you.

By: Sandra Beckwith

Sandra Beckwith — Mon, 14 Mar 2016 20:55:44 +0000

In reply to Dr. MaryAnn Diorio. It's perfect, MaryAnn. Thank you. Sandy

By: Dr. MaryAnn Diorio

Dr. MaryAnn Diorio — Mon, 14 Mar 2016 20:40:49 +0000

Thank you very much for your inspiring post. One of my favorite Bible verses is found in Zechariah 4: 10: “Do not despise these small beginnings, for the Lord rejoices to see the work begin . . . .”

Blessings,

Dr. MaryAnn Diorio

By: Sandra Beckwith

Sandra Beckwith — Wed, 09 Mar 2016 22:05:46 +0000

In reply to Leonard D Nourse. Leonard, how cool that your grandchildren thought your stories would make goods. That would inspire me to keep going, too. Congratulations, and thanks for stopping by and commenting. You made me smile. Sandy

By: Leonard D Nourse

Leonard D Nourse — Wed, 09 Mar 2016 21:59:39 +0000

Telling kids bedtime stories and their enjoyment with participation was my inspiration to write them up when my granddaughters asked me to do so. They are about JP and his animal detective team as outlined in my website http://www.leonardnourse.com. Now I just have to try to enjoy your art in getting them known and hopefully read. I sincerely thank you for revealing these as I read above many others have done.

By: Sandra Beckwith

Sandra Beckwith — Wed, 09 Mar 2016 17:22:16 +0000

In reply to Lois Melbourne. I love how you expressed that, Lois. Thank you. Sandy

By: Lois Melbourne

Lois Melbourne — Wed, 09 Mar 2016 17:18:29 +0000

Nature is my inspiration. It continually deals with change, both expected and unexpected. Nature adapts to change, it doesn’t whimper about it. It moves on incrementally and occasionally in leaps and bounds. It is an inspiring example, continually.

By: Sandra Beckwith

Sandra Beckwith — Wed, 09 Mar 2016 16:38:35 +0000

In reply to Dana Michaels. Dana, for me, the first draft is easier than a re-write, for sure. Sandy

By: Dana Michaels

Dana Michaels — Wed, 09 Mar 2016 16:15:35 +0000

My brain must be wired differently. It was easier than I expected to sit down and write a 750-page story, then cut it down to around 400 pages and proofread/edit. Now, I’ve been advised to add more excitement and difficulty to the plot, and my mind just goes blank. It’s depressing. Wouldn’t you think rewriting would be easier than coming up with the whole project?

By: Sandra Beckwith

Sandra Beckwith — Mon, 07 Mar 2016 21:16:15 +0000

In reply to Glenna Mason (Harris). So glad the timing worked for you, Glenna. Good luck with your giveaways. Sandy