tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post4685312254538693160..comments2024-01-29T07:10:21.215-05:00Comments on Adventures in Writing: One Woman's Journey: What Are You Trying to Prove Through Your Writing Part 2 #AuthorToolboxBlogHopVictoria Marie Leeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-39580065434628678112018-10-25T16:14:38.193-04:002018-10-25T16:14:38.193-04:00Thanks! And thanks for your note on Adventures in ...Thanks! And thanks for your note on Adventures in Writing. Have a great day.Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-54134684533203980732018-09-22T10:09:44.636-04:002018-09-22T10:09:44.636-04:00Yes you are, Elle. And I'm eternally grateful ...Yes you are, Elle. And I'm eternally grateful for your insight into my memoir project. I feel all good stories say something about life. And sometimes pushing ourselves is the only way to move forward with our life goals. <br /><br />Thank you so much for your kind words here at Adventures in Writing. I truly appreciate them. And thanks for sharing your insight. Enjoy your weekend! Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-66047729426834580692018-09-22T10:02:49.083-04:002018-09-22T10:02:49.083-04:00Thank you so much, Lee, for addressing my concerns...Thank you so much, Lee, for addressing my concerns in this post. I truly appreciate it. Facing the fear inside you is an important place to start. And I'm still asking for direction in some instances. <br /><br />Thank you so much for your kind words here at Adventures in Writing. I truly appreciate them. I don't know of anyone's life that is absolutely perfect, but Kate did seem in charge of her own destiny, in Hollywood, anyway. I also heard about how Tracy treated Kate. Thanks for your note. All best to you!Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-72963945024789357092018-09-22T09:55:12.455-04:002018-09-22T09:55:12.455-04:00Kate Remembered is a good read. Berg considers Kat...Kate Remembered is a good read. Berg considers Kate a feminist in her time.<br /><br />It’s always a pleasure seeing you here at Adventures in Writing, Chrys. Thanks for your comment. All best to you!Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-17834916003540067482018-09-19T20:23:34.714-04:002018-09-19T20:23:34.714-04:00Great post, Victoria! I hope I'm not flatterin...Great post, Victoria! I hope I'm not flattering myself by assuming I am the "Elle" you mention at the beginning? Very fun for me! I'm in complete agreement that stories should say something about life - it adds a whole other dimension of meaning, and relatability for readers IMHO. This post is a great reminder to push ourselves to the next level - not unlike Victoria in your memoir! Thank you for sharing!Elle Marrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13917692623520834931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-60127742700311206822018-09-19T14:42:10.551-04:002018-09-19T14:42:10.551-04:00What's compelling about your story is that you...What's compelling about your story is that you faced the fear and instead of letting it deter you, propelled you asked for direction, enabling you to stay the course. And I wouldn't worry too much about living up to Kate Hepburn's supposed perfect life. She had a decades-long affair with a married man who was a mean alcoholic, and who, according to other sources, treated Kate shabbily. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-42623373054931229162018-09-19T13:52:54.542-04:002018-09-19T13:52:54.542-04:00I want to read Everything I Never Told You and Kat...I want to read Everything I Never Told You and Kate Remembered. :)Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-32060557001140681442018-09-19T13:49:49.148-04:002018-09-19T13:49:49.148-04:00Good for you, Anna! Bravo! That's the spirit. ...Good for you, Anna! Bravo! That's the spirit. I agree. Fear should NOT deter a person from living her dream. Thanks for your note at Adventures in Writing. It's appreciated. Enjoy your day!Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-91695699723885338702018-09-19T13:47:23.691-04:002018-09-19T13:47:23.691-04:00Thank you so much, Erika, for addressing my concer...Thank you so much, Erika, for addressing my concerns in this post. I truly appreciate it. I think writing is always about the emotion we bring to the page. <br /><br />And thank you so much for your kind words. I truly appreciate them. It’s 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-58106038707711589902018-09-19T13:40:55.408-04:002018-09-19T13:40:55.408-04:00Math always terrifies me--still! The thing was thi...Math always terrifies me--still! The thing was this prof assumed that everyone had just graduated high school and only needed a refresher. My vanity took it as a compliment, but my brain said, "Wait! What are you doing?"<br /><br />I think all education takes a lot of work, if you do it correctly. And yes! I think it's always worth it. Bravo to you, Raimey, for always being clear on your purpose before going into a story. I also think additional purposes pop up along the way. Thanks for your kind words here at Adventures in Writing. Enjoy your day!Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-72178377172788429882018-09-19T12:58:35.194-04:002018-09-19T12:58:35.194-04:00I think every writer does, Dawn. I know I do. Than...I think every writer does, Dawn. I know I do. Thanks for your comment here at Adventures in Writing. Enjoy your day! Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-91422034622235504352018-09-19T12:55:54.007-04:002018-09-19T12:55:54.007-04:00I never stop asking questions, Hilary, about anyth...I never stop asking questions, Hilary, about anything I don't understand. Sometimes it can drive teachers, associates, and tech support crazy, but I still do it. <br /><br />Thank you so much for your kind words. I truly appreciate them. It’s always a pleasure seeing you here at Adventures in Writing. Thanks again for your comment. All best to you!<br />Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-91217055188484821092018-09-19T12:02:33.369-04:002018-09-19T12:02:33.369-04:00I really have never faced fear until recently. Som...I really have never faced fear until recently. Somehow I floated though my life ignoring it. It never stopped me. Even now when I'm looking it in the eye. Fear is fine. But it shouldn't deter a person from living their dream. :-)<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-7161088565575274762018-09-19T06:00:07.187-04:002018-09-19T06:00:07.187-04:00What a realistic fear and I like the idea of your ...What a realistic fear and I like the idea of your scene. Emotions are critical to success. Thank you for the tips today :)Erika Beebehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12899619461035583262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-17335678536546453792018-09-18T23:06:02.870-04:002018-09-18T23:06:02.870-04:00When I went back to school at 28, I was terrified ...When I went back to school at 28, I was terrified of the math I'd need to catch up on. I think there was a book recommended to me, and I caught up the summer before classes started. It took a lot of work, but I got there. I'm always clear on my purpose before I go into a story, though, sometimes, additional purposes pop up along the way. Great post!Raimey Gallanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08021528443693790662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-26107460491511354862018-09-18T21:53:09.913-04:002018-09-18T21:53:09.913-04:00I have to keep reminding myself this while writing...I have to keep reminding myself this while writing. Thanks.Dawn Byrnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03446421335563143545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-82050483981748319742018-09-18T15:58:41.299-04:002018-09-18T15:58:41.299-04:00Hi Victoria - I just admire you ... having studied...Hi Victoria - I just admire you ... having studied night school for 4 years with a job, playing sport and some minor socialising I got through - but no kids! It's great you're learning and educating yourself ... the key is to keep learning and asking. As for writing - finding your voice settles you and your readers into your overall approach - later then you can broaden out trying other things. Excellent book choices you've given us - thanks for this - cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.com