tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post518603198619774015..comments2024-03-17T02:20:03.772-05:00Comments on Riding With The Top Down: Winning the GoldKathleen Eaglehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13561028604927993773noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-87358172214780365732011-11-29T11:05:58.016-06:002011-11-29T11:05:58.016-06:00Great pictures. I wish I could travel. I really wa...Great pictures. I wish I could travel. I really want to go <a href="http://www.croatiayachtclub.com/" rel="nofollow">Croatia sailing</a>.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-13957935862882522812010-10-21T08:24:31.877-05:002010-10-21T08:24:31.877-05:00Great story Cat! Congratulations!!Great story Cat! Congratulations!!Mira Lyn Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15478440731117476047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-55671051867249577552010-10-21T06:09:12.777-05:002010-10-21T06:09:12.777-05:00Thanks Nan! I know your sale story will be coming...Thanks Nan! I know your sale story will be coming soon. You have everything it takes to get there. Talent and determination in spades. You go girl!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05663703767093923242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-36938815455515085882010-10-20T21:40:26.581-05:002010-10-20T21:40:26.581-05:00Oh my - I'm so late. Love the pics and the st...Oh my - I'm so late. Love the pics and the story. Perseverence and learning the craft - Congratulations.Nan Dixonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16540907199613341822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-81881191006803219462010-10-20T17:56:11.687-05:002010-10-20T17:56:11.687-05:00Hey Lexi, It's funny how you keep learning thi...Hey Lexi, It's funny how you keep learning things about your friends. <br /><br />Hi Lynda, I'm such an impatient person. Trying not to go crazy waiting for news has been tough to master. I'm getting better at filing the down time with writing instead of stress.<br /><br />Hi Christie, I love warm climates and water. In my mind, at least one of my characters has a boat or something having to do with the water. Even if it never makes it into the book, it's part of who they are. I'm definitely going to do more sailing adventures for my characters. If for no other reason than to do the research.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05663703767093923242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-78531149865846433232010-10-20T17:08:23.650-05:002010-10-20T17:08:23.650-05:00Congratulations, Cat! Does sailing have a place i...Congratulations, Cat! Does sailing have a place in your stories? Would love to see that.<br /><br />Thanks for riding with us today, too.Christie Ridgwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17036552271272402052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-88873984704386386582010-10-20T16:36:05.467-05:002010-10-20T16:36:05.467-05:00Cat~
Great post!
I relate to your comment "...Cat~<br />Great post! <br />I relate to your comment "long periods go by where nothing appears to be happening." Ain't that the truth about writing? At times I feel like Roger Rabbit; my legs are going a million miles a second and I'm soooo not moving. Yet I am. Might be baby steps, but steps nonetheless. <br />So happy and proud to know you!<br />LyndaLynda Baileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14261358642804624433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-68083483757680747612010-10-20T16:34:30.790-05:002010-10-20T16:34:30.790-05:00Great story, Cat! I enjoy learning more about you...Great story, Cat! I enjoy learning more about you!Alexa Bournehttp://alexabourne.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-13563722124707684842010-10-20T15:33:37.817-05:002010-10-20T15:33:37.817-05:00Kathleen, that's wonderful. Good luck with th...Kathleen, that's wonderful. Good luck with the class tonight. I did NaNo for the first time last year. It was hard, but rewarding. Thanks for having me here today. I had a blast!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05663703767093923242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-54331451117456221122010-10-20T15:14:48.206-05:002010-10-20T15:14:48.206-05:00I'll be heading out soon to teach my class at ...I'll be heading out soon to teach my class at the Loft with Mary Bracho--last class for this fall in our "Book In a Month" class, which has been very popular. (We're offering it again in the spring.) One thing people learn is that very few people can write a book in a month, but they can get a good start or pick themselves up on a project and work toward the finish. I'm going to share Cat's story tonight. Perseverance pays!Kathleen Eaglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13561028604927993773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-85430316077873943722010-10-20T15:07:25.705-05:002010-10-20T15:07:25.705-05:00Ann, sometimes the universe just makes things happ...Ann, sometimes the universe just makes things happen. It's awesome when it does. Reconnecting with you in Green Bay was fabulous! Thanks for your kind words. You've been a great friend!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05663703767093923242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-55879297734873843692010-10-20T15:05:21.293-05:002010-10-20T15:05:21.293-05:00Hi Gillian! Thanks for coming by. I wonder how m...Hi Gillian! Thanks for coming by. I wonder how many people quit right before they get published. I'll bet it's quite a few.<br /><br />Hi Deb! Like everyone else I'm a huge fan. Your GMC book changed my life. <br /><br />I was telling a writing friend that good things began to happen for me when I learned to let go of the outcome and focused on the journey. Of course, easier said than done!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05663703767093923242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-71282233663106847552010-10-20T15:00:20.088-05:002010-10-20T15:00:20.088-05:00My dear friend, Cat. I'm so glad we connected ...My dear friend, Cat. I'm so glad we connected again at the WisRWA conference in Green Bay a few years ago. I am, and was, so glad to hear you'd gone back to writing! I've read your stuff and knew it was just a matter of time before you "made" it. Each of us has own life work to do, and yours is to be a writer. Many, many blessings to you on achieving your goal. And may you have much success. ~Ann CurtisUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07890940168748237738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-23481187566146501682010-10-20T14:54:06.596-05:002010-10-20T14:54:06.596-05:00Cat-- Congratulations! I love the concept of &qu...Cat-- Congratulations! I love the concept of "being patient" with one's self. We hear about believing in ourselves so often but we also need to be patient or we'll take all the pleasure out of the process.<br /><br />We have to love what we do because this is a hard business.Debra Dixonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03992776098849029414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-82980666565963060512010-10-20T14:52:06.021-05:002010-10-20T14:52:06.021-05:00Hi Sandra! Love your books. It's amazing to ...Hi Sandra! Love your books. It's amazing to be published alongside the my favorite authors.<br /><br />Cindy, I will definitely add you to the list. The more, the merrier.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05663703767093923242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-36250824852392429592010-10-20T14:51:15.266-05:002010-10-20T14:51:15.266-05:00It's always a comfort to hear that hard work a...It's always a comfort to hear that hard work and perseverance does pay off! Congratulations. :)Gillian Laynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15772849187702478349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-30906711688240295812010-10-20T14:42:59.351-05:002010-10-20T14:42:59.351-05:00What a great story, Cat! And wow, do I SO envy yo...What a great story, Cat! And wow, do I SO envy you and your sail boat.<br />Put me down on the Greece list with Kathy, okay??Cindy Gerardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13311224531297908704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-79000706972327372632010-10-20T14:19:27.346-05:002010-10-20T14:19:27.346-05:00Hi Cat
Congratulations on the Desire sale. Can...Hi Cat<br /><br />Congratulations on the Desire sale. Can't wait to read it. Love the sailing analogy - so true.Sandra Hyatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16751204629783454407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-13226954636613341492010-10-20T13:30:51.375-05:002010-10-20T13:30:51.375-05:00Thanks Sandy! Try one of those cruise ships with ...Thanks Sandy! Try one of those cruise ships with the sails. We saw one in the BVIs. Luxury travel to exotic ports.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05663703767093923242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-38078100611725044562010-10-20T13:09:26.775-05:002010-10-20T13:09:26.775-05:00Cat,
Once my hubby and I had the dream of travelin...Cat,<br />Once my hubby and I had the dream of traveling by boat in the Caribbean. Now we're too old.<br /><br />Good luck with your book.Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01843816981385732033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-19969787848432800862010-10-20T12:33:48.769-05:002010-10-20T12:33:48.769-05:00Thanks Jacqui! I'd love to have you come sail...Thanks Jacqui! I'd love to have you come sailing with us. We have a great time. Wish I had more time and money for international travel. We've talked Australia and Croatia sailing trips in the future.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05663703767093923242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-46216079039344885682010-10-20T12:19:54.877-05:002010-10-20T12:19:54.877-05:00Loved your blog, Cat, and your sailing stories and...Loved your blog, Cat, and your sailing stories and pictures, too! When you said, "Most of the time, long periods go by where nothing appears to be happening, but you’re making headway" really caught my attention. How true!<br />If you ever need a sailing crew, I'm in :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-48340562270251260582010-10-20T12:07:50.802-05:002010-10-20T12:07:50.802-05:00Thanks Elisa! I have high hopes for your future. ...Thanks Elisa! I have high hopes for your future. You are a wonderful writer on the brink of being "discovered".Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05663703767093923242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-51698807889348225532010-10-20T12:04:46.782-05:002010-10-20T12:04:46.782-05:00Such a wonderful story, Cat! And I LOVE the analog...Such a wonderful story, Cat! And I LOVE the analogy between sailing and trying to get published! You're so right: we can't control the wind, but we can keep working our sails! Congrats to you!Elisa Beattyhttp://elisabeattynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-79612913290743403162010-10-20T11:40:55.942-05:002010-10-20T11:40:55.942-05:00Shea, I started sailing when I was ten or eleven. ...Shea, I started sailing when I was ten or eleven. Small boats, 18 feet, mostly at camp. In the 80s I lived in Florida where I raced with a couple friends. We were always dead last, but had such a great handicap that we always one. Drove our captain's ex-husband (and fellow competitor) crazy. <br /><br />These days, we have a 31 foot Hunter on the St. Croix River. It's a party boat. We sail. We eat and drink. If it's warm enough we swim. Pretty low key.<br /><br />Kathleen, you are welcome to join us in Greece. And I'm not just saying that. Come sailing with us this summer and meet some of the crew. It's all women and Captain Erik.<br /><br />And I didn't sell before the Golden Heart, but a month after. It had been with Desire for 8 months. I really don't know how anyone sells without RWA. Between the contests, the conferences, the local chapters, connections to other writers. I got my agent from a pitch at National. I got my request to sub my book from an RWA sponsered contest. I have a friend who writes children's books. He is blown away by all the opportunities out there for romance writers.<br /><br />Lois, thanks! I'm grateful to all the pubbed MFW members who've inspired me to stay the course.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05663703767093923242noreply@blogger.com