We have another Friday - another week come and gone, and time for this blog hop, the brainchild of Viklit (check the linky below) that provides a wonderful chance to sit back, think and smile. And share. I've been blogging for a bit, from the standpoint of how many months or years are involved. But there is a lot I did not know or appreciate until I stumbled across this blog hop and started participating.
Do check the other posters and celebrate! It's hard to feel upset or hopeless when a number of people open your eyes (mine, at least) to the small wonders that are well worth celebrating.
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| Peanut butter and Jelly and a good book... |
I love to write. I like storytelling, and I love my characters. It sounds odd to those who don't write, but characters take on a life of their own. For me, at least, it is separate from my work - once I distance myself.
Oddly enough, writers often forget to read what they have written. And that is a shame, because it's rather like forgetting to cut yourself a slice of the cake you're serving up.
So here is what I am celebrating this week:
Enjoying the fruits of my labor. It's actually an enjoyable read.
What do you have to celebrate? Why not join? See below.
Enjoying the fruits of your labor is so wonderful. Congratulations being able to do that.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on enjoying the fruits of your labour! How nice! :)
ReplyDeleteI agree with you. My characters have come to life in my head, and I believe that happens with most writers. My debut come out shortly and I hope I can enjoy reading it for the billionth time.
ReplyDeleteWhen you don't have to 'fix' it, it becomes enjoyable (I hope!) Congratulations on your impending debut!
DeleteA while back, I read my book—not for editing purposes or anything, but just to read it like I would any other book. It was a very strange experience.
ReplyDeleteM.J. - was it strange because you were actually not fiddling with it - or because it was actually good - something you would buy for yourself if you hadn't written it? I hope the second!
DeleteYay! I'm glad you're getting to enjoy your book as a reader this time around! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Lara - You'll be doing the same in November, right? (Anticipatory happy dance going on here!)
DeleteIt's easier to forget to read than to forget to eat the cake :)
ReplyDeleteI joined the blogfest today too
Rhonda @Laugh-Quotes.com
This is a wonderful celebration! I agree writers should enjoy the fruit of their labors too :D
ReplyDeleteThank you, S.K. - May you be enjoying smiles!
DeleteFunny, I'm actually waiting for some time to pass before I take another read of my first book. I'm looking forward to it, because I am always drawn into the story and characters, and the same parts are still so inspiring to me each time I read it.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your own read! Writer’s Mark
Exactly! If we didn't enjoy writing, there wouldn't be much point in doing it. I love it when I read back over something and fall in love with my characters again.
ReplyDeleteI always say reading is research :) Lately I've been torn between both, but that's a good thing. Great celebration for the blog hop.
ReplyDeleteMeredith
http://meredithraemusings.blogspot.com/
Thank you, C. Lee McK (I love that abbreviation but won't use if it annoys) and VikLit - I'm always in awe of others' accomplishments, and cheering them on, and it's so odd to realize that it is important for us to cheer ourselves, as well!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely reminder - to enjoy the fruits of your labour! I will keep that in mind after I have published my book, whenever that will be, one day in the not-too-distant-future... I hope...
ReplyDeletePeanut butter sandwich with a delicious cup of coffee and a paperback? Bliss!
Congrats on your upcoming book release!
Writer In Transit