Comments on: A Midsummer Thanksgiving

By: Renee Luke

Renee Luke — Sun, 02 Jul 2006 06:28:00 +0000

Great post, Diana.

I have a wonderful group of girl-friends called The Playground. We've been together for a couple of years--in fact I see another Playpal posted. (Hi Janice) We've been there for each other and those friendships are very dear to me.

But I do admit to being a little green, because in the last year or so, my writing has been done on a very solitary basis. I no longer critique with anyone, and it's pretty rare that I brainstorm or bounce around ideas. I miss that so much....

And maybe, because I no longer belong to a land chapter--just too hard juggling deadlines and four kids who play just about every sport--usually on Sat. mornings when the meetings would be.

Your post reminds me how important it is to make sure I secure time for the friendships that are important to me.

I do feel lucky to belong to the same agency as you, Marley, Janice, and so many more talented writers. Having their knowledge and support brightens this journey.

Thanks for this post. It's great.

By: Cindy Procter-King

Cindy Procter-King — Sat, 01 Jul 2006 23:13:00 +0000

Great post, Diana!

BTW, if Julie is reading this, I love to read your blog, Julie, but I can't post there. Your blog thinks I'm a spam-bot, apparently. I also have this problem with Alison Kent's blog. Do you have any earthly why?

Cindy
who promises she's not a spambot

By: Janice Lynn

Janice Lynn — Sat, 01 Jul 2006 15:12:00 +0000

Marley, you and your co-workers have been drinking since 2? & it’s 11 when you posted? You go girl! I’d be out like a light or dancing on table tops…Anyway, everything Diana said about you is SOOOOOOO true.

& all the wonderful things that have been said about Diana are true to! I know of very few people who are more giving within the writing industry than Diana. She’s always there to help & has a wealth of knowledge–sound knowledge, which isn’t always easy to find.

Wish I was going to be in DC or Tampa to celebrate with you, but I’ll be cyber cheering you all the way! You deserve good things & have worked hard to make your dreams come true!!! Enjoy!

By: Marley Gibson

Marley Gibson — Sat, 01 Jul 2006 03:00:00 +0000

It’s been a weird day. My co-workers and I have been drinking since 2:00 p.m. today, but when I just got home and saw this, all the wine in my system just dissapated and sobered me. My eyes totally filled and the warmth of love, appreciation and friendship surrounded me. Thanks so much, Diana! I’m going to have to save this post for those days when the elves get to me.

Lots of love and many hugs!
Marley = )

By: Heather Dawn Harper

Heather Dawn Harper — Sat, 01 Jul 2006 00:57:00 +0000

Your giving nature is a magnet, attracting like souls with big, helping hearts.

You’re blessed to have such dear friends on this journey.

And I agree with Jaci, except for me I feel like it takes a village to help an idiot write a book.

Just to be clear, I would be said idiot.

By: Julie Leto

Julie Leto — Fri, 30 Jun 2006 22:42:00 +0000

Now I'm crying. But it's a good crying!

I love you, too.

You have no inkling of the difference you've made in my life since that very first email that continues to this day.

By: Jana DeLeon

Jana DeLeon — Fri, 30 Jun 2006 20:46:00 +0000

This is so true. When I wrote my aknowledgement, I was thinking – good Lord, they’re going to charge me for the extra paper.

By: Rachel Vincent

Rachel Vincent — Fri, 30 Jun 2006 20:10:00 +0000

Awwww. You’re a lovely person, Diana. That’s clear even to those of us who only know you through your blog. You draw these other wonderful people to you, because you’re wonderful too.

Can’t wait for SSG!

By: Jaci Burton

Jaci Burton — Fri, 30 Jun 2006 18:16:00 +0000

It does take a village, doesn’t it? So often we think writing is a solitary venture, til we sit down and remember how many people really ‘help’ us along the way.

Lovely post, Diana.