tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3782231935569058555.post6307684372758638610..comments2024-03-22T15:57:20.329-06:00Comments on Pensive Pens: IWSG - May 2016diedre Knighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12772557495518846226noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3782231935569058555.post-60844852143657701232016-05-09T10:54:33.991-06:002016-05-09T10:54:33.991-06:00Hi, Jeffrey!
According to some, the difference be...Hi, Jeffrey!<br /><br />According to some, the difference between a writer and an author is whether or not you're published, but I don't believe there is a difference.<br />Ha! Rude to a goat...;-)<br />Good to see you, Jeffrey!diedre Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12772557495518846226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3782231935569058555.post-50111007612834125042016-05-09T10:42:01.979-06:002016-05-09T10:42:01.979-06:00If you write, you are a writer. If you get publish...If you write, you are a writer. If you get published, you are a published writer. End of story.<br />Not a PC word? Can I guess goat-head? Because that would be rude to a goat.Jeffrey Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06973104877310669196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3782231935569058555.post-53948706130395718222016-05-09T07:54:03.930-06:002016-05-09T07:54:03.930-06:00Hi there!
I've never understood the need to m...Hi there!<br /><br />I've never understood the need to make up new words and terms when the old ones worked perfectly fine. Years ago,we were proud to be the first on the block to have a mail-lady:-) <br />diedre Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12772557495518846226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3782231935569058555.post-57334789270635572152016-05-09T04:12:28.442-06:002016-05-09T04:12:28.442-06:00Great post. I didn't catch the un-PC word. We ...Great post. I didn't catch the un-PC word. We don't have mailmen in Britain, we call them postmen or postwomen. We would never use the term letter-carrier.Around My Kitchen Tablehttp://www.aroundmykitchentable.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3782231935569058555.post-36015036942491866902016-05-07T13:16:22.726-06:002016-05-07T13:16:22.726-06:00Aw, thank you, lady Chrys:-) Aw, thank you, lady Chrys:-) diedre Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12772557495518846226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3782231935569058555.post-45439245980030404642016-05-07T12:35:57.865-06:002016-05-07T12:35:57.865-06:00You will soar above the mountains high! I like the...You will soar above the mountains high! I like the Forbes quote. Failure is always a learning opportunity. Just like mistakes are learning opportunities. Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3782231935569058555.post-65006683029647498862016-05-06T08:32:05.014-06:002016-05-06T08:32:05.014-06:00Hi Stephanie!
I was surprised to find there were s...Hi Stephanie!<br />I was surprised to find there were still agencies left that require snail mail. It does expand my accepted/rejected routine to include no crying at the mailbox and it's perfectly alright to hug a stranger:-)<br />Savor the day!diedre Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12772557495518846226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3782231935569058555.post-90924801497009942232016-05-06T05:45:10.588-06:002016-05-06T05:45:10.588-06:00I remember stalking my PO box for rejection letter...I remember stalking my PO box for rejection letters...or just that little sliver of hope that came with a "we'd love to see the full manuscript." I knew acceptance would be a phone call. Then by the mid-00s, it all switched to email...I still stalk my email inbox on my phone when I'm away from my computer. Either good news from my agent or an acceptance from one of the online sites I've pitched...either will make me happy! 99 percent of the times I check, it's nothing good.Stephanie Farishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10461865229341760836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3782231935569058555.post-67573094985097580322016-05-05T08:07:26.885-06:002016-05-05T08:07:26.885-06:00Hi Cynthia!
Yes, and as long as we do, we can'...Hi Cynthia!<br />Yes, and as long as we do, we can't fail. Right? ;-)<br />Have a creative day!diedre Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12772557495518846226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3782231935569058555.post-56950092790026183962016-05-05T08:04:16.598-06:002016-05-05T08:04:16.598-06:00Hi Mary!
You're exactly right! The app suggest...Hi Mary!<br />You're exactly right! The app suggested 'letter carrier' but I chose to be more descriptive;-)<br />Thanks for your comments;-)diedre Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12772557495518846226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3782231935569058555.post-30932924187195898402016-05-05T06:59:06.625-06:002016-05-05T06:59:06.625-06:00I've read and re-read your post. My only guess...I've read and re-read your post. My only guess would be 'mailman'. I suppose your grammar app would prefer the use of 'letter carrier' instead. <br /><br />Great thoughts today.<br /><br />Mary<br /><a href="http://www.jinglejanglejungle.net/2016/05/atoz-reflections-iwsg.html" rel="nofollow">#AtoZChallenge Reflections and #IWSG</a>Mary Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05875539859330322822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3782231935569058555.post-77235471933460059452016-05-05T00:23:32.085-06:002016-05-05T00:23:32.085-06:00I agree with the Forbes quote. We live and we lear...I agree with the Forbes quote. We live and we learn. Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00912167351889969855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3782231935569058555.post-24326557135017811792016-05-04T09:12:41.670-06:002016-05-04T09:12:41.670-06:00Hi Quanie!
I was surprised and actually disagreed...Hi Quanie!<br /><br />I was surprised and actually disagreed that the word was incorrect. That's why I left it in (grin).<br /><br />No argument about the dirty words for writers, shouldn't there be an app for that? :-)<br /><br />Have a perfect day!diedre Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12772557495518846226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3782231935569058555.post-34531509709205495192016-05-04T09:05:11.860-06:002016-05-04T09:05:11.860-06:00Mornin' Shady!
No sir, 'stalking' was...Mornin' Shady!<br /><br />No sir, 'stalking' wasn't the word in question. But your comment made me smile;-)<br /><br />I'll take it as a compliment my friend, unless otherwise noted, i.e., Forbes and Browning, this post is all me - rambling;-) I'm glad you enjoyed and thank you for sayin' so!<br /><br />Have a wonderful week, dear Shady!<br />diedre Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12772557495518846226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3782231935569058555.post-38185420185346629562016-05-04T07:26:50.080-06:002016-05-04T07:26:50.080-06:00I think I missed the politically incorrect word. A...I think I missed the politically incorrect word. And for writers, I think that failure and rejection are such dirty, dirty words they should be considered expletives. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06317095707905133969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3782231935569058555.post-71449367105697346202016-05-04T06:56:36.357-06:002016-05-04T06:56:36.357-06:00Hi, dear Diedre!
I read your post over and over, ...Hi, dear Diedre!<br /><br />I read your post over and over, and the only word I can spot that might be construed as un-PC would be "stalking" as used in a humorous context. I'm probably wrong. (I'm old - what do I know :)<br /><br />I don't know for sure how much of this post was written by you, but it is all brilliant reading to me. Clearly your mind is coming alive, mimicking the flora and fauna of the desert that surrounds you.<br /><br />Enjoy the rest of your week, dear friend Diedre!Shady Del Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03839935472941264414noreply@blogger.com