tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post914790070233260246..comments2024-03-28T07:00:43.256-06:00Comments on Author Elana Johnson: Author Success Story: Heather PettyElana Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05877856005992028912noreply@blogger.comBlogger54125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-68202901193626702812010-04-05T22:55:39.407-06:002010-04-05T22:55:39.407-06:00Fantastic. Heather's advice is practical and s...Fantastic. Heather's advice is practical and something I can relate to. It also sets my stomach in knots to think I might, one day, be submitting my work.Liz H. Allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06420726213686760616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-4812149748740349532010-04-02T20:54:09.767-06:002010-04-02T20:54:09.767-06:00Oh my gosh, Heather, I love your serious advice. G...Oh my gosh, Heather, I love your serious advice. Good. Stuff. Great interview Elana! What a fabulous week this was!lisa and laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18144863275895761642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-6564852516353319092010-04-02T06:01:51.817-06:002010-04-02T06:01:51.817-06:00This is a very informative series, Elana!
And you...This is a very informative series, Elana!<br /><br />And you have an award at my blog today.L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-463682107129734052010-04-01T21:36:02.221-06:002010-04-01T21:36:02.221-06:00Nicely done Elana. Being genuine despite the pres...Nicely done Elana. Being genuine despite the pressure to appear as more than we are--super advice.Slamdunkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13087161268629251860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-23330698199039533202010-04-01T19:44:19.540-06:002010-04-01T19:44:19.540-06:00Waiting seems to be what people hate most. Love th...Waiting seems to be what people hate most. Love these interviews :)<br /><a href="http://%20http://karenamandahooper.blogspot.com/2010/04/best-bedtime-story-ever.html" rel="nofollow">Best Bedtime Story Ever! </a>kahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10789825860272178765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-83208465466218265492010-04-01T19:26:12.146-06:002010-04-01T19:26:12.146-06:00Okay - off to practice --- Dear God, this sucks!!!...Okay - off to practice --- Dear God, this sucks!!! --- Dear God, this is Brilliant!!! --- Dear...<br /><br />Gread advice :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-9906332715488309772010-04-01T15:55:31.044-06:002010-04-01T15:55:31.044-06:00Oh, this sounds brilliant. Cool!Oh, this sounds brilliant. Cool!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11431700962951592287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-55542939971100808862010-04-01T15:29:25.533-06:002010-04-01T15:29:25.533-06:00Just, wow :). This is exactly what I needed to he...Just, wow :). This is exactly what I needed to hear this week. I bookmarked this, because it's very motivational for me. <br /><br />Thank you for this, ladies!Rebecca Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15214077952378770753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-75335132332916213932010-04-01T15:08:21.713-06:002010-04-01T15:08:21.713-06:00The entirety of this post is made of 100% pure awe...The entirety of this post is made of 100% pure awesomesauce from WINderland.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-80385666698298035012010-04-01T14:00:47.280-06:002010-04-01T14:00:47.280-06:00Great interview and fabulous advice to writers!!!Great interview and fabulous advice to writers!!!Amy Holderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12883850323559851866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-34302088801868912792010-04-01T12:32:22.271-06:002010-04-01T12:32:22.271-06:00Heather's answers had me saying my own "A...Heather's answers had me saying my own "Amens" and cracking up. Great interview!Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-84678239845750209912010-04-01T12:07:46.171-06:002010-04-01T12:07:46.171-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.Shannon Messengerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08003607156860716462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-73459554842338424512010-04-01T12:07:40.912-06:002010-04-01T12:07:40.912-06:00And...another awesome interview. I feel like I sou...And...another awesome interview. I feel like I sound like a broken record this week, but these interviews are all so inspiring. I love how each person is different and has different challenges, but they all find their way and make it. Very inspiring. Thanks for organizing such a great week!Shannon Messengerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08003607156860716462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-41896161171849696642010-04-01T11:49:42.254-06:002010-04-01T11:49:42.254-06:00wonderful interview! Congrats Heather - can't ...wonderful interview! Congrats Heather - can't wait to read your book :)Michelle McLeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08730366330276974943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-67646595200266368582010-04-01T11:45:56.344-06:002010-04-01T11:45:56.344-06:00Another great one, Elana! Thanks so much to you an...Another great one, Elana! Thanks so much to you and Heather. Totally loving this series. <br /><br />(I think you should do one on authors with great haircuts. Think of all the hair joy we could get!)Talli Rolandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04780882465745107715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-74123735893307553082010-04-01T11:41:09.764-06:002010-04-01T11:41:09.764-06:00Fantastic interview! You know what I've notic...Fantastic interview! You know what I've noticed in all these interviews? Everyone's answer to "What's the hardest part..." is "waiting." This is sinking in and truly helping me understand the timeline between typing The End and learning your book's going to sell in stores.<br /><br />As always, I'm more inspired than ever by Heather's words, and those of her peers who were interviewed this week. GREAT series!<br /><br />Heather, I can't wait to read your book!<br /><br />Elana, thanks again, sista!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01899768909313326172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-45605114499004419322010-04-01T11:10:16.747-06:002010-04-01T11:10:16.747-06:00I love the point she makes about keeping that spar...I love the point she makes about keeping that spark of belief alive. So important! These type of posts, this blog and all the other wonderful writers blogs really help me do that. Thanks everyone!<br /><br /><br />PS My first order of business when I get my deal is to email you, Elana, with a request to be interviewed!Alyssa Kirkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00389889785648036499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-1452451150750902112010-04-01T10:35:51.827-06:002010-04-01T10:35:51.827-06:00That would be awesomesauce indeedee!That would be awesomesauce indeedee!Jessica Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10889900730906728317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-1483871005115484822010-04-01T10:33:57.276-06:002010-04-01T10:33:57.276-06:00Isn't Heather made of WIN?? Yes, yes she is. I...Isn't Heather made of WIN?? Yes, yes she is. I'm so glad you guys are finding the interviews inspiring and useful, and I hope you can be on my blog one day!! Wouldn't that be awesomesauce??Elana Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05877856005992028912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-20332455858467587662010-04-01T10:30:29.965-06:002010-04-01T10:30:29.965-06:00Thanks for the great advice. You are so right that...Thanks for the great advice. You are so right that you have to keep believing in yourself while constantly hearing no and worrying about all the times your little steps might not lead to a big success. Can't wait to read your book.Natalie Aguirrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03756087804171246660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-55573548382778667812010-04-01T10:27:25.290-06:002010-04-01T10:27:25.290-06:00I've loved reading all of these, but this one ...I've loved reading all of these, but this one particularly resonates with me. Especially this line, "...you also have to be able to read your own words and think, “My GOD that’s brilliant,” know deep down that others will feel that way too, and then work like you never have before to connect with those people."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-88777975374652947072010-04-01T10:17:21.221-06:002010-04-01T10:17:21.221-06:00Heather congrats and great advice!Heather congrats and great advice!About Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10011023963327391019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-33137293554772625592010-04-01T10:17:14.521-06:002010-04-01T10:17:14.521-06:00Heather congrats and great advice!Heather congrats and great advice!About Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10011023963327391019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-86679001655369386082010-04-01T10:09:05.792-06:002010-04-01T10:09:05.792-06:00I so appreciate the positive voice we need to keep...I so appreciate the positive voice we need to keep going. Thank for the great interview!Lydia Kanghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00484415427764822386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-37873542180502431972010-04-01T10:08:58.008-06:002010-04-01T10:08:58.008-06:00Another great interview! I'm way excited for H...Another great interview! I'm way excited for Heather! =) Plus Elana I love how you guys are asking each author if they felt like giving up. I've always wondered. =)Carolyn V.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15456210036213016603noreply@blogger.com