tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post2505386051241450402..comments2024-03-22T03:27:19.859-04:00Comments on Sourcebooks Casablanca Romance Authors: The Pursuit of CreativityAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12914920560584429315noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-72211019454963438752010-07-08T01:49:03.396-04:002010-07-08T01:49:03.396-04:00Thanks for your blog today. I totally agree and I ...Thanks for your blog today. I totally agree and I really hope that even though there are times that I spend writing instead of being with my kids, they will in the end benefit from watching mommy pursue her dreams. I hope they will be able to do the same with their dreams! It sure looks like you have been an inspiration to your kids!Amanda Foresterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01985238568270688021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-4397053849282265422010-07-07T15:09:56.623-04:002010-07-07T15:09:56.623-04:00Sia, thanks for commenting! I'm preaching to t...Sia, thanks for commenting! I'm preaching to the choir here in a way - if you're reading or contributing to this kind of blog, chances are you've found your creative bliss! But we still need to be reminded sometimes of how important it is, and how lucky we are:)Joanne Kennedyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02842031719126899384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-44696346754051132010-07-07T12:52:12.771-04:002010-07-07T12:52:12.771-04:00Amelia ***thanks!*** That means a lot coming from ...Amelia ***thanks!*** That means a lot coming from you!!!Joanne Kennedyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02842031719126899384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-77668095902606008502010-07-07T12:51:26.546-04:002010-07-07T12:51:26.546-04:00A wonderful post, Joanne!
For me, my race and pa...A wonderful post, Joanne! <br /><br />For me, my race and pace hasn't ever been on the rabbit's terms. I'm steadily moving forward, crawling over the obstacles in the way--work, family, helping others. I love all those things, but I can never lose sight of my goal. Otherwise that deep core of *magic* won't be tapped and the consequence for me? That nagging feeling of discontent in an otherwise contented life.<br /><br />Like Terry said, writing and creating stories gives me a feeling of joy and I love escaping into the worlds I create.~Sia McKye~https://www.blogger.com/profile/08470562659597351033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-68745754487691147972010-07-07T12:50:43.684-04:002010-07-07T12:50:43.684-04:00Sharon, bless you for the babies AND the books. Yo...Sharon, bless you for the babies AND the books. You give a lot to the world! I can't imagine more rewarding work than your nursing, but it must be hard sometimes. Good thing you get to hang out with Mr. Darcy when you're done!Joanne Kennedyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02842031719126899384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-88002189423345452902010-07-07T12:48:50.227-04:002010-07-07T12:48:50.227-04:00Olivia, you're right - sometimes creativity tu...Olivia, you're right - sometimes creativity turns around and chases you right back! Good point!Joanne Kennedyhttp://joannekennedybooks.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-875176206130238772010-07-07T12:20:48.743-04:002010-07-07T12:20:48.743-04:00I absolutely agree with everything you wrote! And...I absolutely agree with everything you wrote! And you said it so well that after I had finished reading it--I wished I had written it!<br />AmeliaAmeliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07603588884175706382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-17976410433806480952010-07-07T12:03:38.418-04:002010-07-07T12:03:38.418-04:00Excellent, Joanne! Love this post. Happiness is in...Excellent, Joanne! Love this post. Happiness is indeed found in so many places and ways. People can go through life without ever discovering their core passion, as you put it, and if they know no different and have plenty of happy moments in between then I suppose they never lack. But how joyous it is to discover one's core passion! I feel so blessed that I have discovered 2 great passions in my life: nursing sick babies and writing. Praise the Maker for allowing me the opportunity to nourish and pursue each one. <br /><br />I think I am a cross between the turtle and the hare! I have my hare-ish moments and then those times when I just want to veg and absorb the world. Lovely visual, so thanks!Sharon Lathanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09539439531975181469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-33873970900375994932010-07-07T11:01:12.710-04:002010-07-07T11:01:12.710-04:00This really struck a chord, Joanne. I'm not s...This really struck a chord, Joanne. I'm not sure if I pursue creativity or if it pursues me, but I definitely need the outlet of self-expression. Great post!Olivia Cunninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17753928523364721582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-48341734187679513172010-07-07T10:19:16.838-04:002010-07-07T10:19:16.838-04:00And hey, Terry, do you sell your bears? Just curio...And hey, Terry, do you sell your bears? Just curious...they're awfully cute, and I know someone who would love one.Joanne Kennedyhttp://joanne kennedybooks.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-45992578649508142502010-07-07T10:17:58.999-04:002010-07-07T10:17:58.999-04:00Thanks, Cheryl! And Danielle, thanks for the compl...Thanks, Cheryl! And Danielle, thanks for the compliment. I worried I sound a little "full of myself," but I see so many people who stifle their creativity, and it makes them so unhappy - so I had to give a lecture:)Joanne Kennedyhttp://joannekennedybooks.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-31575459071001023102010-07-07T10:16:39.007-04:002010-07-07T10:16:39.007-04:00Terry, self-actualization, purpose and joy define ...Terry, self-actualization, purpose and joy define it pretty well for me, too. I also think readers can feel the joy you take in your writing through your words and your voice, and it makes it fun for them, too. It's all good!Joanne Kennedyhttp://joannekennedybooks.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-49126307291858304292010-07-07T09:49:11.358-04:002010-07-07T09:49:11.358-04:00Great post, Joanne! I love how you discussed that ...Great post, Joanne! I love how you discussed that people need you, but they need you to be happy so you can in turn give them what they need. Really insightful, and a lovely post to think about all day!Danielle Jackson Dresserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15293766728921704640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-36129828943950630192010-07-07T08:39:53.195-04:002010-07-07T08:39:53.195-04:00Great post, and very true!Great post, and very true!Cheryl Brookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11464377381132807409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-87224808724413417482010-07-07T07:53:54.825-04:002010-07-07T07:53:54.825-04:00Here, here, Joanne! I salute you and totally agree...Here, here, Joanne! I salute you and totally agree with you. I have to work the day job and I love working with my coworkers, but the truth of the matter is writing makes me feel "self-actualized." Creating stories gives me real purpose in life. It gives me joy. And I hope it gives my readers a chance of escapism and some fun, too. As well as teaching writing, and making cute little bears gives me pleasure! :) Excellent post!!!Terry Spearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14788961423817944896noreply@blogger.com