tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post2340142839136637204..comments2024-01-29T07:10:21.215-05:00Comments on Adventures in Writing: One Woman's Journey: Insecure Writers Want to Know: What publishing path are you considering/did you take, and why?Victoria Marie Leeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-87776496606778498982018-10-10T16:37:55.014-04:002018-10-10T16:37:55.014-04:00Thank you for your kind words, Raimey. I truly app...Thank you for your kind words, Raimey. I truly appreciate them. No, I haven't heard of duotrope. I'll need to look them up and start submitting. Thanks for the tip. And thanks for your note here at Adventures in Writing. All best to you! Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-67118865087407918402018-09-18T23:02:24.081-04:002018-09-18T23:02:24.081-04:00Oh my goodness, this has been a tough time for you...Oh my goodness, this has been a tough time for you. You're so strong, though, and I know you'll find a path through. Have you heard of duotrope for finding short story markets?Raimey Gallanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08021528443693790662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-9874433937719032842018-09-16T13:18:19.900-04:002018-09-16T13:18:19.900-04:00Thank you so much for your kind words, Michelle. T...Thank you so much for your kind words, Michelle. They are truly appreciated. Yes, graphic art is definitely an art form. Unfortunately, I don't know anything about it. <br /><br />It is always a pleasure seeing you here at Adventures in Writing. Thanks for your note. All best to you!Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-57735407944142792442018-09-13T21:41:40.391-04:002018-09-13T21:41:40.391-04:00I don't know much about graphic art. Good luck...I don't know much about graphic art. Good luck with that.<br /><br /><br />I'm so sorry for the loss of your mother. You and your family are in my prayers. <br />Michelle Maderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15128626141907277816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-22459013666145884442018-09-13T17:31:20.106-04:002018-09-13T17:31:20.106-04:00Thank you for your kind words, Toi. They are great...Thank you for your kind words, Toi. They are greatly appreciated. And thanks for your good wishes about my magazine publications. I'll need to check out self-publishing at IWSG. Thanks for the tip!<br /><br />And thanks for your comment here at Adventures in Writing. All best to you, Toi!<br />Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-2869329364346633352018-09-13T08:48:59.542-04:002018-09-13T08:48:59.542-04:00Happy Belated IWSG Day!
Thanks so much for stoppin...Happy Belated IWSG Day!<br />Thanks so much for stopping by my blog.<br />Sorry for the loss of your mother, but glad to know she's found peace. I'll keep you and your family in my thoughts.<br />Congrats on your magazine publications. <br />As for where to self-publish, I believe the IWSG site has a list that might be helpful. Toi Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07493934864387695248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-5799516275142610892018-09-10T15:47:47.089-04:002018-09-10T15:47:47.089-04:00Thank you for your kind words, Lee. I'm glad t...Thank you for your kind words, Lee. I'm glad this post is informative. That's what I always hope to do: inform writers with my experience.<br /><br />Spending time with our loved ones is the important thing in life, I think, Lee. Thanks for your comment here at Adventures in Writing. All best to you, sir!Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-72259706389741515272018-09-10T15:44:14.027-04:002018-09-10T15:44:14.027-04:00Thanks for your kind words, Alex. My family and I ...Thanks for your kind words, Alex. My family and I really appreciate them.<br /><br />Thank you for your encouraging words about publishing my short stories. I'll look at the IWSG site and look for Diane under Admin, right? I truly appreciate your comment here at Adventures in Writing. All best to you, sir! Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-44766479245756007262018-09-10T15:38:36.802-04:002018-09-10T15:38:36.802-04:00Thank you for your kind words, Roland. I truly app...Thank you for your kind words, Roland. I truly appreciate them. Good for you, "dipping" your feet in YA. I love creating adventures for young teens. All the luck with it, sir!<br /><br />Thank you so much for visiting, Adventures in Writing. I truly appreciate your comment. All best to you!<br />Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-40914196484564312972018-09-10T15:35:34.096-04:002018-09-10T15:35:34.096-04:00Thank you so much for your kind words, Chrys. I tr...Thank you so much for your kind words, Chrys. I truly appreciate them. Don't get me wrong. Cricket is a top magazine for children. It's very difficult to get published by them. Unfortunately, they say no as often as they say yes to my stories. Please tell you mother to never give up. She will get there!<br /><br />It is always a pleasure seeing you here at Adventures in Writing. Thanks for your note. All best to you!<br />Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-51036527339736568922018-09-10T15:30:54.621-04:002018-09-10T15:30:54.621-04:00That's what I always hope to provide for my re...That's what I always hope to provide for my readers, Anna. We all look to learn something new when we follow or read other blogs. <br /><br />Thank you so much for visiting, Adventures in Writing. I truly appreciate your comment. All best to you!Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-77368803737673225132018-09-10T15:29:10.945-04:002018-09-10T15:29:10.945-04:00Thanks for your kind words, Tonja. They really mea...Thanks for your kind words, Tonja. They really mean a lot. And thanks for your good wishes getting my stories out in publication again. They are greatly appreciated. <br /><br />Thank you so much for visiting, Adventures in Writing. I truly appreciate your comment. All best to you!Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-64139065531607522952018-09-10T15:25:16.636-04:002018-09-10T15:25:16.636-04:00I don't think we ever stop missing our parents...I don't think we ever stop missing our parents or any significant person in our life once they pass, T. Thanks for your kind words. They really mean a lot. I think you have a great premise for a memoir, T. Go for it!<br /><br />Thanks for your comment here at Adventures in Writing. Please visit again. All best to you! Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-45746898859052292632018-09-10T15:20:26.725-04:002018-09-10T15:20:26.725-04:00Thank you for your kind words, Natalie. They mean ...Thank you for your kind words, Natalie. They mean a lot. As hard as it was, I would care for my mother again. I feel it is a privilege after all she's done for me and my family. May your own journey with your mother be as meaningful as mine was. My prayers are with you.<br /><br />Thanks for your comment here at Adventures in Writing, Natalie. Please visit again. All best to you! Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-76402663522561825702018-09-10T15:15:18.187-04:002018-09-10T15:15:18.187-04:00Thank you for your kind words, Dawn. I truly appre...Thank you for your kind words, Dawn. I truly appreciate them. It was difficult to watch her decline. In the beginning of her stay with us, we could get her to smile and laugh, which was God's gift to us all. <br /><br />It is always a pleasure seeing you here at Adventures in Writing. Thanks for your note. All best to you!Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-1670847409670847492018-09-10T15:10:54.779-04:002018-09-10T15:10:54.779-04:00Thank you, Liesbet. I will move on. It just might ...Thank you, Liesbet. I will move on. It just might take me a little while. Thanks for your understanding. I'm sure we both will be back to memoiring soon. <br /><br />I hope your summer was wonderful, gallivanting about as you do. It is always a pleasure seeing you here at Adventures in Writing. All best to you!<br />Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-3909717365271773042018-09-10T15:03:21.735-04:002018-09-10T15:03:21.735-04:00Losing a parent is harder than I thought because M...Losing a parent is harder than I thought because Mom was such an active part of my life. Thank you for your condolences.<br /><br />You should definitely submit short pieces to magazine. They can be tough to write, but definitely worth your time. Thanks for your comment here at Adventures in Writing, Juneta. Please visit again. All best to you!Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-29263615441039885152018-09-10T14:58:46.507-04:002018-09-10T14:58:46.507-04:00As always, Hilary, it's a pleasure seeing you ...As always, Hilary, it's a pleasure seeing you here at Adventures in Writing. Thank you for your kind words. I truly appreciate them. It was and is a difficult time, but as Mom would want me to, eventually, I will move on.<br /><br />Here's hoping I’ll move forward with this confounded memoir. Thanks again, Hilary, for leaving a note at Adventures in Writing. It's greatly appreciated.<br />Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-88771101996082859142018-09-07T16:10:47.192-04:002018-09-07T16:10:47.192-04:00I found this post to be quite informative. You sta...I found this post to be quite informative. You started me thinking on more places one can sell writing. I can't help you with any of your questions since I've had no experience with this. But it sounds like you've been figuring things out.<br /><br />The last couple of years of my mother's life I was able to spend a lot more time with her than I had been before and I agree that it was time well spent. I often think of that time even though it was often just sitting in the living room with her watching TV.<br /><br />Arlee Bird<br /><a href="https://tossingitout.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Tossing It Out </a><br /><br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-37620119681560664122018-09-06T17:45:54.875-04:002018-09-06T17:45:54.875-04:00Sorry about your mother. Prayers for you and your ...Sorry about your mother. Prayers for you and your family.<br />We have a lot of places listed at the IWSG site. IWSG Admin Diane would be a good one to ask since she owns a publishing company.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-42137403184106024802018-09-05T23:13:39.842-04:002018-09-05T23:13:39.842-04:00Condolences and blessings over your mum. I'm d...Condolences and blessings over your mum. I'm dipping my feet in YA but at the upper end. Congratulations on getting published.Roland Clarkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03302133565980901397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-10483068128468427702018-09-05T18:38:10.237-04:002018-09-05T18:38:10.237-04:00Cricket is a great magazine. My mom submitted to t...Cricket is a great magazine. My mom submitted to them but without luck. Getting published by them is a great accomplishment. Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-89796575749486791552018-09-05T17:09:26.340-04:002018-09-05T17:09:26.340-04:00Thanks. I learned something new. :-)
Anna from e...Thanks. I learned something new. :-)<br /><br /><a href="http://emaginette.wordpress.com" rel="nofollow"> Anna from elements of emaginette</a>emaginettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03324981140248692448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-52860513319559853162018-09-05T10:07:27.605-04:002018-09-05T10:07:27.605-04:00I'm sorry about the loss of your mother. And I...I'm sorry about the loss of your mother. And I wish you luck with getting those stories out there again.Tonja Dreckerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07683717853264134466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-64777310704326849242018-09-05T09:25:05.281-04:002018-09-05T09:25:05.281-04:00I'm so sorry about your mom. My dad passed in ...I'm so sorry about your mom. My dad passed in 2017 at 81 years old and I still miss him a bunch. <br /><br />Funny you should mention memoir. A month ago I decided to write one about my years working at a school district and the differences between then and now. If nothing else, I'll leave it for my kids. T. Powell Coltrinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02160774009926623671noreply@blogger.com