tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4538744000429800248.post6053524354835077806..comments2023-10-30T07:08:09.860-07:00Comments on It's a Mystery: Fighting the DragonsElspeth Futcherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10330102545384369360noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4538744000429800248.post-88300986332281047902011-03-08T05:21:19.124-08:002011-03-08T05:21:19.124-08:00Elspeth - hmmmm...how about seducing that dragon? ...Elspeth - hmmmm...how about seducing that dragon? "oh come on, Firey Naysayer, I need your attention to detail, your particular way of humbling me so that I can catch what shouldn't go out, but you are going overboard here. Why don't you just give me some of your heat and heart and leave the negativity behind? You know...you have really cute ears...."Jan Morrisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01771180344305042855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4538744000429800248.post-27970323084049457212011-03-07T18:05:09.537-08:002011-03-07T18:05:09.537-08:00Ehh, I think the dragon's got nuthin' on y...Ehh, I think the dragon's got nuthin' on you. Because here's the thing: I read your writing all the time on this here blog. And on this here blog you write with self-assurance and, dare I say the C-word: Confidence. <br /><br />This is not to invalidate your feelings. I don't know a single writer (myself included) who hasn't gone through that doubt. Perhaps that's the Elisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08399296868934652020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4538744000429800248.post-38403955172723362932011-03-07T14:59:34.543-08:002011-03-07T14:59:34.543-08:00That's it! Keep going! It's so hard, but s...That's it! Keep going! It's so hard, but sometimes even writing one word is enough to slay them. <br /><br />Also, dragons are very weak to a spear to the brain.J E Fritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03372746219262163566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4538744000429800248.post-64472896785139841452011-03-07T13:41:28.568-08:002011-03-07T13:41:28.568-08:00Karen; That *is* the important thing, isn't it...Karen; That *is* the important thing, isn't it? I just wish the dragon didn't roar quite so loud and so convincingly!Elspeth Futcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10330102545384369360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4538744000429800248.post-80965615849661726712011-03-07T13:37:13.891-08:002011-03-07T13:37:13.891-08:00I'm fighting a few of these dragons myself lat...I'm fighting a few of these dragons myself lately. I like how you put it. The important thing is to keep fighting!Karen Jones Gowenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01153821980625034810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4538744000429800248.post-33538000240523477652011-03-07T12:23:34.442-08:002011-03-07T12:23:34.442-08:00Margot; There are the days when the dragons seems ...Margot; There are the days when the dragons seems to have the upper hand, though, aren't there? Thanks so much for the vote of confidence!Elspeth Futcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10330102545384369360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4538744000429800248.post-77099753841362109112011-03-07T11:46:07.818-08:002011-03-07T11:46:07.818-08:00Elspeth - I know exactly how you feel. I grok this...Elspeth - I know <i>exactly</i> how you feel. I grok this; I truly do. I think the important thing is your last point. You will prevail. Dragons have nothing on you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4538744000429800248.post-65002615955287187752011-03-07T11:04:00.363-08:002011-03-07T11:04:00.363-08:00We all deal with our dragons. I agree with Elizabe...We all deal with our dragons. I agree with Elizabeth--once we've committed, we know the gremlins (and dragons) will start messing things up.<br /><br />Terry<br /><a href="http://terryodell.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Terry's Place</a><br /><a href="http://www.terryodell.com" rel="nofollow">Romance with a Twist--of Mystery</a>Terry Odellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11610682530545306687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4538744000429800248.post-55777976399835259082011-03-07T10:53:30.598-08:002011-03-07T10:53:30.598-08:00Anne; Thanks; I'll check out that post. Isn...Anne; Thanks; I'll check out that post. Isn't it funny how sometimes the dragon attacks as soon as another set of eyes come into the picture?Elspeth Futcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10330102545384369360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4538744000429800248.post-63363155966741382252011-03-07T10:35:54.943-08:002011-03-07T10:35:54.943-08:00Oh, yes, I think we all battle that dragon. Nina B...Oh, yes, I think we all battle that dragon. Nina Badzin has a great post today on dealing with that snarky non-friend, the inner critic. She compares it to that mean friend who makes you walk on eggshells, always quick with a nasty dig. She's the biggest dragon of all.<br /><br />I'm like Elizabeth Craig--my dragon attacks worst right after I've hit "send."Anne R. Allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02420000168356370825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4538744000429800248.post-47546600870061616492011-03-07T10:29:35.400-08:002011-03-07T10:29:35.400-08:00Elizabeth; I understand that completely. Thanks fo...Elizabeth; I understand that completely. Thanks for sharing.<br /><br />Carol; Thanks for the encouragement!Elspeth Futcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10330102545384369360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4538744000429800248.post-89522939579097908642011-03-07T10:27:24.886-08:002011-03-07T10:27:24.886-08:00Get in there and slay that dragon. Get the sheep t...Get in there and slay that dragon. Get the sheep to make a distraction, then go for the kill. You can do it.Carol Kilgorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15168273312704732896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4538744000429800248.post-68412966819966204052011-03-07T10:16:05.696-08:002011-03-07T10:16:05.696-08:00Well put...we all fight that dragon, I think. I n...Well put...we all fight that dragon, I think. I never feel sickest than when I email my manuscript off.Elizabeth Spann Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15625595247828274405noreply@blogger.com