tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post5344510313652614744..comments2024-03-28T23:49:23.325-06:00Comments on Author Elana Johnson: Staying TrueElana Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05877856005992028912noreply@blogger.comBlogger74125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-88462245106284534832010-09-03T00:48:10.054-06:002010-09-03T00:48:10.054-06:00I have often wondered how it must be for authors e...I have often wondered how it must be for authors experiencing the before and after effect of selling that book. I think all we can do is hold onto what makes us who we are, and drives us to reach out to other people to share knowledge and experiences. We never stop learning or growing, not even when success knocks at the door. That's what I believe. <br /><br />You will handle this with grace and style, like you always do. Of that I have no doubt. :)<br /><br />Angela @ The Bookshelf MuseAngela Ackermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01808259088625142389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-77793547792869242822010-09-02T12:01:24.479-06:002010-09-02T12:01:24.479-06:00I think you're right. If you are confident in ...I think you're right. If you are confident in yourself and your abilities, then yes. You are definitely cool.Hannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16915603693944523761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-22148060894037679732010-09-02T00:15:29.595-06:002010-09-02T00:15:29.595-06:00Being a published novelist must change you a littl...Being a published novelist must change you a little. I mean, you worry about different things then, right? I'm sure you'll be just as smiley-savvy, just as quirky-awesome as ever. <br /><br />You'll still get good and bad news, but your good news will be astronomically better than my good news. ;-) I won't be jealous, though. I might be, but not enough to, like, egg your car or anything. I do think your definition of staying cool is right on: be true to yourself. <br /><br />That's what I'd write in your yearbook: Be your own kind of awesome, whatever that means.Katrina L. Lantzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06871272394922775923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-73385382075008100872010-09-01T23:12:57.332-06:002010-09-01T23:12:57.332-06:00Staying cool is all about confidence and optimism....Staying cool is all about confidence and optimism. If you like yourself and think the future is good then you can ride out the tough stuff with patience and allow good change without feeling threatened.<br /><br />Have a killer Fall and KIT. (;Jo Schafferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11514820971898568397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-23839175958794440012010-09-01T23:02:03.202-06:002010-09-01T23:02:03.202-06:00Well, if you do change, I can't imagine it wou...Well, if you do change, I can't imagine it would ever be in a bad way. You're too darn fabulous!<br /><br />I've always disliked those generic yearbook autographs. They're impersonal. Like asking someone 'how's it going?' and you have to answer 'fine' even though you woke up late for work, you're PMSing, and you got caught in an astronomical traffic jam on the way home just to find the cat threw up in your favorite shoes. If you're going to sign my book, say something crazy-wild or true.Angela McCallisterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10610798614001745001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-85212652992214774802010-09-01T21:35:31.022-06:002010-09-01T21:35:31.022-06:00I'd totally sign your yearbook! I try to stay ...I'd totally sign your yearbook! I try to stay cool by---who am I kidding?? There is no cool in this chica. :D There's just me and I'm okay with that. At least PRESENT is okay with that. PAST probably wishes she was a bit more cool, but she'll get over it :)BK Mattinglyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13758638245846622284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-24125420649876802762010-09-01T21:05:03.311-06:002010-09-01T21:05:03.311-06:00Aw Elana. You are cool. Way more than you know. An...Aw Elana. You are cool. Way more than you know. And, I think you'll change and we'll change right along with you and yep, that's how you stay cool. And true. <br /><br />You're a companion I want to walk with, if you change and grow as we walk along, then you'll rub off on me and I'll rub off on you and together, we'll have a good time. ((hugs))ali crosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13023009704454279645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-74623182808925607292010-09-01T20:45:06.649-06:002010-09-01T20:45:06.649-06:00Since you saw my last blog post, you know how cool...Since you saw my last blog post, you know how cool I am.Sharihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05184772057308479564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-28501486793051496042010-09-01T20:29:38.903-06:002010-09-01T20:29:38.903-06:00PLEASE stay your regular, awesome self. I love ho...PLEASE stay your regular, awesome self. I love how real you are on this blog. You reveal your hopes and fears, quirks and disappointments. Yes, you're real, and us real people on the other end of the internet relate to you.<br /><br />H.A.G.S. (not calling you a hag, just saying have a great summer!)Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-84251438127729159512010-09-01T20:29:27.112-06:002010-09-01T20:29:27.112-06:00Yeah, Elana. I think you're pretty well right....Yeah, Elana. I think you're pretty well right. Every experience changes you, but as long as you stay true to that core person, you're golden. <br /><br />I don't really think it's possible for you to NOT be cool. <br /><br />And yes, I'll definitely sign your yearbook.Nichole Gileshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12536148445303996747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-15383556309713435652010-09-01T20:18:58.652-06:002010-09-01T20:18:58.652-06:00I'll sign your year book! You are the coolest....I'll sign your year book! You are the coolest. I think sometimes things do change and we change with them. When you find out the answer, you'll have to email me. =)Carolyn V.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15456210036213016603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-84738250008031270072010-09-01T19:35:16.919-06:002010-09-01T19:35:16.919-06:00I'm kind of a legend for being myself, even wh...I'm kind of a legend for being myself, even when the whole world thinks I'm odd. Somehow, this gives me a reputation as fun and nice! Who knows how that works? <br /><br />Of course I'll sign your yearbook. Will you sign mine?Claire Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14354840714847021685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-91169578870786658302010-09-01T18:20:03.509-06:002010-09-01T18:20:03.509-06:00I try to stay cool but being myself but also by ta...I try to stay cool but being myself but also by taking some time away from the blog and writing to be myself. We all need some time away to get our minds reset.<br /><br />I also sleep on the roof which helps me stay cool.<br /><br />JaiJai Joshihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04858987106548357551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-46560066999159858962010-09-01T17:13:12.827-06:002010-09-01T17:13:12.827-06:00How to stay cool? Be honest and genuine, care abou...How to stay cool? Be honest and genuine, care about others, offer your help for the small things as well as the big things. Most of all, be sure your actions resonate as real to YOU. I think you match all of that so YOU = cool!<br /><br />Oh, and if you design a yearbook looking bloggy thing, we'll ALL sign it!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00031330729309997361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-82400513468968675082010-09-01T16:53:38.763-06:002010-09-01T16:53:38.763-06:00You're so cool to even be thinking about stayi...You're so cool to even be thinking about staying cool! I don't think you can help changing a bit from Before to After, but hopefully it's a change toward maturity, thankfulness and grace to others who are still in the Before.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09687047513163296827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-77941053980100968812010-09-01T16:18:08.109-06:002010-09-01T16:18:08.109-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.Angie Ledbetterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16407006980893727627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-19583225652765753972010-09-01T16:18:00.695-06:002010-09-01T16:18:00.695-06:00You'd kinda have to stay true to self. Otherwi...You'd kinda have to stay true to self. Otherwise, wouldn't you hate you? :) To thine own self...Angie Ledbetterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16407006980893727627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-79938401089192815352010-09-01T15:19:15.133-06:002010-09-01T15:19:15.133-06:00I never was cool, but I had some pretty girlfriend...I never was cool, but I had some pretty girlfriends.<br /><br />So long as I have my pretty-girl with me, I'm good. I've always said you could judge a guy by his girl.<br /><br />Might sound shallow, but it's not intended to be. The simple fact is this: I judge myself by the quality of people who surround me.<br /><br />Cool has nothing to do with it, and if I don't like the people I see around me, it's time to change.<br /><br />Always, though, be yourself. Poseuring will only get you busted. Eventually.<br /><br /> - EricEric W. Tranthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13842968931062056407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-23849953994638627692010-09-01T14:07:10.589-06:002010-09-01T14:07:10.589-06:00But you know what? Change is good. And "ourse...But you know what? Change is good. And "ourself" should always be growing, right? So maybe you should just Get Cooler. *grin*Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-11182700164444127742010-09-01T13:44:57.575-06:002010-09-01T13:44:57.575-06:00OH - I just thought of a writing example. Writing...OH - I just thought of a writing example. Writing the book that is in you, the book that is begging YOU to write it, is staying cool. Obsessing about trends and trying to mush your story into one is the opposite of cool. I struggle with this; I think a lot of us authors do. But we have to fight to stay true to ourselves. We have to fight to stay cool.<br /><br />And yes, you are very cool!Ishta Mercuriohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17776946702988283453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-12521932488725524482010-09-01T13:41:22.701-06:002010-09-01T13:41:22.701-06:00This is such a deep post.
Is it weird to say that...This is such a deep post.<br /><br />Is it weird to say that I don't think you should fight change? Allowing yourself to change in a positive direction, as you are exposed to new ideas and people and experiences, IS cool. Wanting to stagnate in fear of "losing yourself" is a fear-based thing.<br /><br />I think "staying cool" is about staying true to yourself, staying humble, staying real, staying in touch with what is important to you and what is true and not getting caught up in what impression you're making or what others think of you. Not playing "keep up." Just being you, whomever "you" happens to be in any given moment in time.Ishta Mercuriohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17776946702988283453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-61119439522779930992010-09-01T13:33:07.073-06:002010-09-01T13:33:07.073-06:00Would absolutely sign your yearbook! Staying cool ...Would absolutely sign your yearbook! Staying cool to me means more about not getting too wound up in the crazy "stuff" that's going on, and keep centered around the writing and the part that you love. Then you are really YOU. Right?Susan Kaye Quinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07348197999397141067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-47904066711040043992010-09-01T13:00:44.839-06:002010-09-01T13:00:44.839-06:00I'd totally sign your yearbook.
And in my boo...I'd totally sign your yearbook.<br /><br />And in my book, you're totally cool. And I'm 100% sure you'll stay that way. Don't worry about changing. I think it'll happen naturally as it always does, but you're really down to earth. I don't expect that will ever change.Carolina M. Valdez Schneiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589934533051907801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-31227185431179568132010-09-01T12:59:21.222-06:002010-09-01T12:59:21.222-06:00I think we are all ever evolving works in progress...I think we are all ever evolving works in progress; shaped and molded as we make our way through life. Lord knows I wouldn't want to be that same girl of 20 (yes, I said that out loud) years ago. Okay I do want her waist size! Other than that, I couldn't imagine. <br />I was pondering this the other day as I was writing about the phrase, "you can never go home again". I think because 'you' are different you can never make it back to that same place again. Kinda' deep, eh? :)<br /><a href="http://lisadgibson.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow"><strong>Lisa ~ YA Literature Lover</strong></a>Lisa_Gibsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17238496789960349077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-32506713801755484482010-09-01T12:42:08.789-06:002010-09-01T12:42:08.789-06:00I like your version of being cool. It's mine t...I like your version of being cool. It's mine too. (I want the 5K shopping spree from What Not to Wear. Although Stacy scares me.)Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.com