tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post4821863631004126828..comments2024-03-18T09:40:52.281-06:00Comments on Author Elana Johnson: All the FearElana Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05877856005992028912noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-49877450613682896742012-06-03T22:46:43.282-06:002012-06-03T22:46:43.282-06:00*hugs*
*more hugs*
*ALL THE HUGS*
It's goin...*hugs*<br /><br />*more hugs*<br /><br />*ALL THE HUGS*<br /><br />It's going to be awesome. YOU are awesome. And I'm so excited to be a part of it!Miriam Forsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08773194271144793485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-53071356550616960292012-06-03T20:55:42.595-06:002012-06-03T20:55:42.595-06:00Chocolates never lie. I believe anytime we are put...Chocolates never lie. I believe anytime we are putting ourselves out there artistically it's scary. After all we put our hearts into our art.Leslie S. Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17122865337924270039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-58721444702541294072012-06-03T20:16:10.033-06:002012-06-03T20:16:10.033-06:00I was terrified just before my 2nd novel came out....I was terrified just before my 2nd novel came out. What if the first one was a fluke? What if I fooled em, but now the joke was on me? Then my protagonist, a strong, no-nonsense woman, sat me down and told me straight up, "Don't worry. My story is worth reading."<br /><br />And she was right. And the reviews were great. And now that #3 is getting its editorial kick-start, I'm back feeling terrified. Haha. <br /><br />Enjoy the ride, Elana. It's fun and scary.Joylene Nowell Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04497637513532136615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-35950487117241037742012-06-03T17:13:59.817-06:002012-06-03T17:13:59.817-06:00Ah Elana. ((hugs and loves))Ah Elana. ((hugs and loves))ali crosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13023009704454279645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-67994288763505584662012-06-03T04:25:24.616-06:002012-06-03T04:25:24.616-06:00Elana, while I'm not quite in your position, I...Elana, while I'm not quite in your position, I do think I know how you feel. I'm terrified for the release of my book, yet I'm really looking forward to it, too. The conflicting emotions can do a number on you. But keep in mind that you have a great following. People love your books. They'll love Surrender too. :)Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-59631598998143026702012-06-02T22:19:11.234-06:002012-06-02T22:19:11.234-06:00E, you are one of the most fearless writers I know...E, you are one of the most fearless writers I know. And Surrender is SO AWESOME, I think it will do better than anyone thinks. Seriously. <br /><br />Now go forth and fight! <br /><br />*pumps fist* <br /><br />NEVER SURRENDER!!!Nichole Gileshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12536148445303996747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-54551964735850181452012-06-02T16:14:02.881-06:002012-06-02T16:14:02.881-06:00I knew chocolate was wise and wonderful as well as...I knew chocolate was wise and wonderful as well as tasty! And I always bow to the almighty chocolate! <br /><br />Be Fearless and Brave lovely Elana!!!Onwards and upwards for you!<br /><br />Take care<br />xOld Kittyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13185547869183611159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-47873833497087510422012-06-01T19:36:12.065-06:002012-06-01T19:36:12.065-06:00Ahhh, so awesome you received THAT exact Dove choc...Ahhh, so awesome you received THAT exact Dove chocolate!!<br />Looking forward to your blog tour AND of course, book!!Kelly Polarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10968381456100611120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-91439310413331344552012-06-01T16:47:32.341-06:002012-06-01T16:47:32.341-06:00How timely the title of your second book is for th...How timely the title of your second book is for this time in your life. Surrender. Surrender to the fear.<br /><br />Surrender is an awesome book and I all see so far are readers raving about it! And I'm one of those readers! Surrender is terrific and readers will love Raine and Gunner!Laura Paulinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06503090226508079501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-19107050396061051102012-06-01T16:28:49.610-06:002012-06-01T16:28:49.610-06:00I totally get how you can be terrified of the very...I totally get how you can be terrified of the very thing you've wanted for so long. <br /><br />You wonder if the readers will like it/love it/hate it. If they will be surprised/bored/moved to tears. If they will be unable to put it down -- or put it down and never pick it up again. You wonder if people will stop in their tracks in the store at the sight of the cover. Or if it will get buried under a giant stack of Hunger Games books.<br /><br />Ha, ha. I've spent some time on this, you can see.Dianne K. Salernihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16459839567235304842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-33178406386434293922012-06-01T15:51:45.563-06:002012-06-01T15:51:45.563-06:00oh how exciting--listen to the dove chocolate--it&...oh how exciting--listen to the dove chocolate--it's one of the best!!Lynn Proctorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16349867270815243053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-36741410602808692152012-06-01T15:14:35.286-06:002012-06-01T15:14:35.286-06:00Don't be scared! Now is the time to trust your...Don't be scared! Now is the time to trust your support system (a.k.a. the blogosphere). :) You've got this!Carrie Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01540590799406170410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-24813180163132851972012-06-01T15:13:46.080-06:002012-06-01T15:13:46.080-06:00Dove chocolate gives you super powers - you can to...Dove chocolate gives you super powers - you can totally be fearless! I am so excited for the 2nd book! It's been killing me to wait for it. In fact, I try hard not to focus on the release date because I get to antsy. But it's ALMOST HERE! *squee!* No holding back any more! It's going to be fab Elana, so just be your awesome self and enjoy :DLeigh Covingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16377634002477171615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-6164539701627038142012-06-01T15:04:15.174-06:002012-06-01T15:04:15.174-06:00Elana, everything will be great. BE FEARLESS!Elana, everything will be great. BE FEARLESS!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-83680311208114749802012-06-01T14:20:10.559-06:002012-06-01T14:20:10.559-06:00I remember reading an interview with a multi-award...I remember reading an interview with a multi-award winning Broadway actress who was asked if she still got stage fright before a show. She said, "Every f*cking time." <br /><br />Pre-launch day fear is just stage fright. It's going to be great.<br /><br />In the meantime, eat more Dove.LD Mastersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01202135756299574972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-83902730481560388592012-06-01T14:00:35.211-06:002012-06-01T14:00:35.211-06:00I can understand that type of fear but I think YOU...I can understand that type of fear but I think YOU should have nothing to fear because you are going to have a great Tuesday and so is your book! I can't wait to read it just like so many others can't wait to read it!Leslie https://www.blogger.com/profile/17430815366297302202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-35950746940087774442012-06-01T13:19:48.592-06:002012-06-01T13:19:48.592-06:00SOOO exciting!!!! SURRENDER is gonna do great!!
H...SOOO exciting!!!! SURRENDER is gonna do great!!<br /><br />Haha on the Dove inspiration! Love it!Mart Ramirezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09492840883926331053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-79101013646163224902012-06-01T11:58:38.419-06:002012-06-01T11:58:38.419-06:00I just pre-ordered it in Canada! Can't wait to...I just pre-ordered it in Canada! Can't wait to read it!Courtney Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18165551397766299560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-41609103052239336272012-06-01T11:33:58.788-06:002012-06-01T11:33:58.788-06:00I'm so excited for you! It is going to be mar...I'm so excited for you! It is going to be marvelous! All I need is a paycheck to buy mine.Tasha Seegmillerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11489911822054861132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-61959748250204275822012-06-01T11:25:41.216-06:002012-06-01T11:25:41.216-06:00Congratulations! No wonder you're fearful. Are...Congratulations! No wonder you're fearful. Are you nervous? Sometimes, I have nerves of steel, only to realize I'm completely freaked out. LOL :D <br /><br />I got that way when I first heard from a publisher... <br /><br />Good luck with this release.Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00256853329068994102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-8993901659619133552012-06-01T10:39:52.766-06:002012-06-01T10:39:52.766-06:00I could only imagine the fear you're experienc...I could only imagine the fear you're experiencing. As one not on the published side of the fence, I would see and understand the fear as the "will they still love it and/or me" kind of thing happening. The first one, you get to be the new author, debut, ta da. Now that you're here, well, you want even more for the book to be a success with the readers loyal to you but also for new readers to want to read it as well.<br /><br />Dove got it right. Be Fearless. It takes a little more than chocolate to do it. Maybe add some bacon. But you won't be alone. Many of us will be there via blogs, Twitter and Facebook to cheer your onward.Angela Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03324366495151363782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-54444224302529489022012-06-01T10:26:54.524-06:002012-06-01T10:26:54.524-06:00You're not the first author I've heard who...You're not the first author I've heard who has this second book angst. Who knew, when we started this journey, how dang hard it was going to be ONCE YOUR WERE PUBLISHED?<br /><br />*hugs*Donna K. Weaverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15763832177263927311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-47693644265658969252012-06-01T10:18:59.004-06:002012-06-01T10:18:59.004-06:00What an awesome twist! I wish I had a group of wri...What an awesome twist! I wish I had a group of writers I met up with in real life. Maybe I need to move to Utah.Matthew MacNishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03264738483763244969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-2640343317631112012012-06-01T09:54:54.465-06:002012-06-01T09:54:54.465-06:00Listen to the chocolate. Your book launch will be ...Listen to the chocolate. Your book launch will be awesome because the book will be awesome. I'm excited for it (as is probably pretty much anyone who has read Possession).Jessica L. Celayahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13725283349220405323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-74231157571666349092012-06-01T09:43:03.633-06:002012-06-01T09:43:03.633-06:00I ain't skairt!
Of course not you idiot, tha...I ain't skairt! <br /><br /><i>Of course not you idiot, that's not your book being judged.</i><br /><br />But the reason I'm not skairt is that I know what Elana's capable of and that will simply play out on Tuesday (and beyond). Enjoy the ride!DL Hammonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02007260062331783715noreply@blogger.com