tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8584840770244929.post555817455811085637..comments2024-03-22T11:32:57.801-07:00Comments on The Alien Next Door: The “Aha” of the “Aha From a Science Fiction Writer’s Workshop”Nina Munteanuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00311070435293186699noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8584840770244929.post-60023337803478148872009-02-12T11:52:00.000-08:002009-02-12T11:52:00.000-08:00LOL! Yes... more coffee... :DLOL! Yes... more coffee... :DNina Munteanuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00311070435293186699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8584840770244929.post-50730395312611971532009-02-12T07:32:00.000-08:002009-02-12T07:32:00.000-08:00"Well, I'm working on finalizing some local Chapte..."Well, I'm working on finalizing some local Chapters signings. Don't suppose you make it to Georgia or Montreal or Toronto and Guelph in your travels, Blackburn?..." <BR/><BR/>Uh... those are out past Chilliwack, right? ;] No worries... I can wait for Chapters. Meantime, more coffee.Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13221159419809861455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8584840770244929.post-43747558444977505142009-02-10T21:26:00.000-08:002009-02-10T21:26:00.000-08:00LOL! Yes, blogging is so much fun! And rewarding. ...LOL! Yes, blogging is so much fun! And rewarding. But keep writing, Princess. Perseverence (and continued faith in oneself) is the most valuable item in the writer's toolkit...Check out my next post... :)Nina Munteanuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00311070435293186699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8584840770244929.post-88033705942003515932009-02-09T22:45:00.000-08:002009-02-09T22:45:00.000-08:00Thanks for sharing your story Nina, it gives me ho...Thanks for sharing your story Nina, it gives me hope. I have written two prose novels and several picture books and haven't done much to get them published. I have gotten some encouraging letters from agents though but no deal. It's just so much easier and enjoyable to write something new. -Or to blog. lolDiane Dehlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13178263734982687383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8584840770244929.post-46572420937075089562009-02-09T12:43:00.000-08:002009-02-09T12:43:00.000-08:00Ok.... who paid you to say that, Celni! ;) ... tha...Ok.... who paid you to say that, Celni! ;) ... thanks for your very kind words... :D<BR/><BR/>...and Baby Brie... yes, it TRULY IS a small world, isn't it? And that Colin Wiebe is quite a talented guy, isn't he? Gotta love him (plus he bought my book!)Nina Munteanuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00311070435293186699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8584840770244929.post-63014660930122495712009-02-08T08:17:00.000-08:002009-02-08T08:17:00.000-08:00you are clearly very talented, a creative genius.you are clearly very talented, a creative genius.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8584840770244929.post-47201503695960456072009-02-07T19:37:00.000-08:002009-02-07T19:37:00.000-08:00Limberger and I saw Colin Weibe playing with Randy...Limberger and I saw Colin Weibe playing with Randy Bachman at Malkin Bowl maybe three years ago! It truly is a small world!Baby Briehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18080990018725761730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8584840770244929.post-37993510306757744242009-02-06T14:48:00.000-08:002009-02-06T14:48:00.000-08:00Yes, they certainly were. Night and day... that's ...Yes, they certainly were. Night and day... that's small press for you. It's all in dedication and professionality. I've certainly enjoyed the ride too... There's the story about the article I wrote about my cat that I sent to the same magazine twice by mistake and... well... but I'll save that for a workshop on submitting and marketing... later... later... ;)Nina Munteanuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00311070435293186699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8584840770244929.post-11080665303944255272009-02-06T12:34:00.000-08:002009-02-06T12:34:00.000-08:00I enjoyed your stories of Magazine A & B...two...I enjoyed your stories of Magazine A & B...two very different outlets!Jean-Luc Picardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01689798190618944262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8584840770244929.post-84676254587993184602009-02-06T11:28:00.000-08:002009-02-06T11:28:00.000-08:00LOL! Well, I'm working on finalizing some local Ch...LOL! Well, I'm working on finalizing some local Chapters signings. Don't suppose you make it to Georgia or Montreal or Toronto and Guelph in your travels, Blackburn?... <BR/><BR/>As for the dark forest of magazine publications... yes, I have lots of wonderfully entertaining stories to share... most at my expense! LOL! That's okay...my alien shoulders are big and I'm humble... :) <BR/><BR/>Keep checking the widget...Nina Munteanuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00311070435293186699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8584840770244929.post-81964866763962436502009-02-06T11:12:00.000-08:002009-02-06T11:12:00.000-08:00I can imagine the world of publications and magazi...I can imagine the world of publications and magazines is a deep and occasionally dark forest, full of weird and wonderful discoveries. <BR/><BR/>Great to also see Colin Wiebe mentioned!<BR/><BR/>By the way, looking for your appearances in the widget at right... which is blank at the moment. Am I missing something? Inquiring minds wish to see you! (at some point soon) ;]Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13221159419809861455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8584840770244929.post-31488918281050901232009-02-06T08:37:00.000-08:002009-02-06T08:37:00.000-08:00It WAS a lot of fun, Bobbi! I have a lot of misadv...It WAS a lot of fun, Bobbi! I have a lot of misadventures to share! LOL! Of course, they are all entertaining (and instructive)... like my book! HAR! <BR/><BR/>I am giving workshops in a number of places in Canada and the US and may likely end up in your part of the world... :DNina Munteanuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00311070435293186699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8584840770244929.post-14661480852098878332009-02-06T06:50:00.000-08:002009-02-06T06:50:00.000-08:00It sounds like you taught an interesting workshop ...It sounds like you taught an interesting workshop - I wish I could have attended!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15334812243182354729noreply@blogger.com