tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post1590686454670520383..comments2024-03-19T02:25:37.053-04:00Comments on Literary Rambles: DUSTI BOWLING GUEST POST and INSIGNIFICANT EVENTS IN THE LIFE OF A CACTUS GIVEAWAY and IWSG POSTCasey McCormickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02787815672519189433noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-61473676514741346722017-11-18T17:35:54.116-05:002017-11-18T17:35:54.116-05:00If I don’t work first thing in the morning, it doe...If I don’t work first thing in the morning, it doesn’t get done. So hard to find time.<br /><br />Thanks Dusti for your insights. <br />Remarzullo11 at gmailremarzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07592559885343259622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-2199259652745164512017-11-14T11:46:39.257-05:002017-11-14T11:46:39.257-05:00Thank you for sharing your learnings from self-pub...Thank you for sharing your learnings from self-publishing and traditional publishing.Lauri Meyershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15714245926405732068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-43677354137730416462017-11-13T15:21:05.859-05:002017-11-13T15:21:05.859-05:00Would love to add a copy to our classroomWould love to add a copy to our classroomElementary Reduxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13903325456200602145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-47904556493981402232017-11-09T14:25:31.612-05:002017-11-09T14:25:31.612-05:00Would love to win the giveaway. monicachess26(@)gm...Would love to win the giveaway. monicachess26(@)gmail(.)comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12916410130419666727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-5455692578336861642017-11-08T01:27:29.860-05:002017-11-08T01:27:29.860-05:00I posted this on Facebook
Carolsue Anderson
https:...I posted this on Facebook<br />Carolsue Anderson<br />https://www.facebook.com/MsCarolsueA/posts/1542981262425696<br />digicats {at} sbcglobal {dot} net♡♥♬ Carolsue ♡♥♬https://www.blogger.com/profile/14479931141787004294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-64874339128505159262017-11-08T01:27:12.922-05:002017-11-08T01:27:12.922-05:00I think my son would enjoy this book!
I follow you...I think my son would enjoy this book!<br />I follow you on GFC as Carol Ezovski<br />digicats {at} sbcglobal {dot} net♡♥♬ Carolsue ♡♥♬https://www.blogger.com/profile/14479931141787004294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-45187338621337447512017-11-07T16:31:44.727-05:002017-11-07T16:31:44.727-05:00Grats to Dusti! And I totally hear you on the not ...Grats to Dusti! And I totally hear you on the not enough time for writing. I hope you manage to get more time. Even if you don't, you do run a great blog. Loni Townsendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05126958230703180761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-41301858989307979172017-11-05T22:42:32.563-05:002017-11-05T22:42:32.563-05:00Thanks for inviting Dusti to your blog, Natalie. I...Thanks for inviting Dusti to your blog, Natalie. It was very interesting.<br />Good luck with your writing.Olga Godimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00358026814685611301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-76955480760145749042017-11-05T11:54:56.648-05:002017-11-05T11:54:56.648-05:00Dusti, What a compelling MG book! And thank you fo...Dusti, What a compelling MG book! And thank you for sharing your publishing stories!Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04959048820877383159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-61264844779079123372017-11-05T10:05:29.810-05:002017-11-05T10:05:29.810-05:00Hope you find time to keep working on your writing...Hope you find time to keep working on your writing, Natalie. Interested to read Dusti's story. Just shows how much work is involved no matter what route you choose.Nick Wilfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03841776353790635132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-19667416511407181712017-11-04T19:35:42.133-04:002017-11-04T19:35:42.133-04:00Third time lucky.
A fascinating post. Thank you.
...Third time lucky.<br />A fascinating post. Thank you.<br />Too many dragons would be barely enough. I will get Carol Kilgore's Gracie soon.<br />And I was intrigued by Dusti's story.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-66679452901066915692017-11-04T11:48:42.415-04:002017-11-04T11:48:42.415-04:00Natalie! You're producing a play? That's e...Natalie! You're producing a play? That's epic! I started with theater before moving on to publishing. The two are so closely related... <br /><br />Thanks to Dusti for some excellent insight!Crystal Collierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03912469552483168148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-44254377614218523092017-11-04T05:06:13.025-04:002017-11-04T05:06:13.025-04:00Congratulations to all the authors of the books me...Congratulations to all the authors of the books mentioned here! I appreciate hearing Dusti's reflections on her journey to having her book published by a traditional publisher.<br /><br />It is indeed hard to find time to write. I struggle with that sometimes too. Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00912167351889969855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-55224347080415535832017-11-03T19:36:27.541-04:002017-11-03T19:36:27.541-04:00I found Dusti's words both honest and helpful....I found Dusti's words both honest and helpful. Her new book also looks like a winner. Greg Pattridgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05761872776035591138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-33670105756936436622017-11-03T13:29:21.519-04:002017-11-03T13:29:21.519-04:00I'm late reading this because Monday we were i...I'm late reading this because Monday we were in the air, returning home, and Tuesday, sleeping off the long journey and time changes (9 hours difference) and Wednesday a beloved Nephew came to visit. Thanks for the shout out about my book, Natalie. I really appreciate it. Like others, I hope you will find more time for your writing. Your projects that keep you busy, though, sound fascinating. Producing a play! Wow! I have never done NaNo, either. It's way too intimidating to me. I enjoyed Dusti's advice, and her book sounds so quirky and original!Elizabeth Varadan, Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01708206753256682635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-14151957888854181762017-11-03T02:21:07.436-04:002017-11-03T02:21:07.436-04:00I joined a couple of Shut Up and Write groups. I g...I joined a couple of Shut Up and Write groups. I go twice a week and am being much more productive than before. Thanks for spot lighting the new books by your regulars. Rosihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01294774973863802821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-18952009797140522732017-11-02T20:12:58.522-04:002017-11-02T20:12:58.522-04:00ok, fourth time lucky (blogger keeps losing my com...ok, fourth time lucky (blogger keeps losing my comment before I finish typing it for some reason). Congrats to Dusti. Yay for making that time to write. (That's the gist, anyway)Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-47376509484049146132017-11-02T18:56:17.310-04:002017-11-02T18:56:17.310-04:00Congrats to Elizabeth, Dusti, and Carol!
I find &...Congrats to Elizabeth, Dusti, and Carol!<br /><br />I find 'The 8 Min Writing Habit' very helpful when I need to adjust my schedule. Eight mins a day gets me back in the habit.M Paxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096697282530998519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-27744043358312093072017-11-02T14:49:54.452-04:002017-11-02T14:49:54.452-04:00I found using a timer and setting some minutes awa...I found using a timer and setting some minutes away quite helpful when I wanted to get back into writing. You're definitely worth it, Natalie!<br /><br />Congrats to Dusti! And that's so true. No matter which path an author takes, it's a lot of hard work.Cherie Reichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16663147386014122939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-34318018456916824212017-11-02T12:37:16.767-04:002017-11-02T12:37:16.767-04:00Thanks for the discussion about marketing for even...Thanks for the discussion about marketing for even traditionally published books. It sounds like getting a book out into the world is just the beginning of a lot of work. I shared on tumblr: http://yesreaderwriterpoetmusician.tumblr.com/post/167053056492/dusti-bowling-guest-post-and-insignificant-eventsDanielle H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11079935240201178744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-30263209141013718882017-11-02T11:14:42.082-04:002017-11-02T11:14:42.082-04:00Natalie- I got Novlr (I said this in my comment on...Natalie- I got Novlr (I said this in my comment on my blog too, but I'm a mom...repeating myself comes naturally). It lets me set daily goals and I can access the site from any computer, anywhere. It has helped me squeeze writing time into busy days. <br /><br />Best of luck to all the new releases. Needles in a haystack. That about sums us up! But it sounds like Dusti will get to the top of the stack. Love the cover. Elizabeth Seckmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045076826326574984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-52130161571421755102017-11-02T10:40:34.229-04:002017-11-02T10:40:34.229-04:00Be prepared to hear no. Always! No truer words in ...Be prepared to hear no. Always! No truer words in the life of an author! Congratulations on finally hearing YES! Can't wait to read your book. : angelecolline@yahoo.comAngie Quantrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07474213906615736834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-38767741415560463632017-11-02T04:23:06.014-04:002017-11-02T04:23:06.014-04:00NaNo is a tough thing to find time for, period. If...NaNo is a tough thing to find time for, period. If you're working on a play, which is awesome, then you definitely don't have the time!Cathy Keatonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18356112948372149785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-20463624742902861422017-11-01T22:54:24.358-04:002017-11-01T22:54:24.358-04:00You are worth it! While I fully support finding yo...You are worth it! While I fully support finding you time and writing time, don't do it at the expense of your health. Life sounds busy for you. I did Nano once. I told myself I had to win so I never had to do it again. And I did. <br /><br />Dusti, thanks for sharing your story and the different experiences you've had. It's so helpful to see all sides of the business. Congrats on the new book!S.P. Bowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09746614009206426805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-24770654379077663252017-11-01T22:18:14.294-04:002017-11-01T22:18:14.294-04:00My first graders are obsessed with dragons and uni...My first graders are obsessed with dragons and unicorns, so I will be grabbing Dragonella for a read-aloud. Wow, what a ride, Dusti. Thanks for sharing it and congrats on the book. Double Wow, Natalie - you are a plate spinner extraordinaire. Leslie S. Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17122865337924270039noreply@blogger.com