Comments for Welcome to the Asylum

Comment on There Most Pure by John Drehobl

John Drehobl — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 01:54:36 +0000

I STILL have a phone.

Happy to see you moving. Sad not to hear from you.

Comment on There Most Pure by Rich Feitelberg

Rich Feitelberg — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:27:50 +0000

Sounds to me like your are learning — and quite painful — what it is to be human, I mean fully human. Your story is not unique; I’ve had lots of setbacks in my writing and I’ve never been encouraged by anyone which is why it had taken so long for me to reach a point where my writing is not only good, but considered worth publishing by others.

But hang in there. You have the support of many people. And I am more than willing to listen and give support the way you helped me. Will you be naive again? No. That’s true. But you’ll get past that and learn to love and trust and write and maybe — if you are lucky — happy again.

Comment on There Most Pure by Cas Peace

Cas Peace — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:51:28 +0000

I often look into the heavens and give sincere thanks that we can never know what’s in our future. I too have gone through similar shocking, debilitating, soul-shattering events in my personal life and there is NO WAY on this earth that you can ever prepare yourself. You might think you can, you might think you know how strong you are, how supportive your friends and family will be, but nothing – NOTHING – can ever really save you from the dark, soul-eating maelstrom that results from such life-changing events.
And I think that’s a good thing.
Yes, really.
I think we can’t grow as human beings, can’t fully empathize with others, can’t fully experience life until we’ve faced, conquered and grown stronger through adversity. It might sound like a cliche but I believe it’s true. And I fully believe we hold no real credence as writers, when writing such experiences for our characters, if we are not writing from a scarred heart.
I’m glad to hear that there is joy on your horizon, and I suspect its cause. A ripped heart can certainly love again, and love second time around can be stronger than you ever imagined. I should know!
I wish you peace, love, joy and success, in all you do.

Comment on There Most Pure by Rachel Summerhill

Rachel Summerhill — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 02:03:32 +0000

Well just so that’s all cleared up, I’m happy. I didn’t know you were currently going to school either (probably should have?) so I guess whenever you can get to my emails, that’s okay. I am really hoping you can still do the creativity coaching thing with me, especially with the state of my readership as it is. I can understand if you can’t. Life’s life and it’s not like we really know each other well enough for me to warrant special consideration. Sometime in March (preferably before the midpoint) is when I’m thinking the first draft will be done, and I’m still shooting for getting my edits done by early June and getting the submitting process going. One thing in my favor I think is I’ve talked to Emmaline and she says to let her know when I submit to Rhemalda so she can have a copy of my submission sent directly to her. Puts my mind a little at ease, especially since I have the main part of the cover visualized already :p

Comment on There Most Pure by Anthony - Rehabilitated Hack Writer

Anthony - Rehabilitated Hack Writer — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:06:12 +0000

No you have not, but you can always drop by my blog and say hello!

Comment on There Most Pure by Kate Hickle

Kate Hickle — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 23:33:46 +0000

There have been many days that I’ve wanted to drop you an email to check up on you, but I wouldn’t because I felt like I was bothering you. I’ve wanted to tell you how my writing has been doing lately. It’s because of you that I’m still plugging away at it. I’m still torn if I want to go through a publisher or Kindle though.
I also know a little bit of what you’re going through with the family health issues, with DH’s father, and can understand fully why you would have to take a step back to reevaluate things in your life. I’m glad to hear that you’re doing massage therapy now . Can I come to Georgia to get one from you? *grins*. You are a strong woman and I’m grateful to call you a friend.

Comment on There Most Pure by jschancellor

jschancellor — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 22:34:46 +0000

Yup, agreed! Thanks for subscribing too … I get a little email when someone new subs and it made me smile. I appreciate that! Welcome …

Comment on There Most Pure by jschancellor

jschancellor — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 22:33:46 +0000

Rachel, I don’t think you give yourself nearly enough credit for being as awesome as you are. I got your email the other day and just haven’t had a chance to respond. Between school and everything else, I’m lucky to have time to breathe these days. But sincerely, there’s nothing to apologize for. I’m just super busy these days. It’s as simple as that, and I’m super picky about what gets left on my FB page. I’m OCD …

Comment on There Most Pure by jschancellor

jschancellor — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 22:32:07 +0000

Man is it ever hard to keep. Being a mother, wife, writer, etc. I don’t know how you do it all. I admire you and Michelle and so many mothers out there who manage to juggle it all. Really.

Comment on There Most Pure by jschancellor

jschancellor — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 22:31:14 +0000

Hi there!!! I still glance at the pictures of my signing just so I can swoon over the gorgeous flowers. I have the most thoughtful friends ever. EVER. You are so awesome. Have I mentioned how awesome you are lately?