tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1150746199598958569.post7950488659319877952..comments2024-03-12T01:48:28.637-06:00Comments on Margo Berendsen: In which this blogger reveals her true self...Margo Berendsenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03476308235642890474noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1150746199598958569.post-79356613258990350542011-05-09T21:37:12.748-06:002011-05-09T21:37:12.748-06:00Okay, I came across this post a little late, but i...Okay, I came across this post a little late, but i have to ask - are you my long lost twin? It could have almost been me writing this post! Another 40-something that loves fairy-tales and wants only to be herself! Oh, I'm all about just that! Nice to meet you!<br /><br />www.wendword.blogspot.comNo Longer Blogginghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06910048280533783376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1150746199598958569.post-4529436662991089032011-01-27T10:21:51.458-07:002011-01-27T10:21:51.458-07:00Great post! I have this theory that most writers b...Great post! I have this theory that most writers <i>become</i> writers because it's one of the best ways they can be themselves. The writerly types are known for being more than a little quirky (one their quirks being their general pride in their quirkiness...), and I would imagine that a good many of us seek expression in fiction because it's difficult for us to express ourselves in "normal" ways. It's a wonderful weirdness though, isn't it?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13832782604769370695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1150746199598958569.post-12546097389330804532011-01-25T19:21:52.258-07:002011-01-25T19:21:52.258-07:00Keep going with the writing! You're making awe...Keep going with the writing! You're making awesome progress!<br /><br />And I love the blogging world for exactly that reason - we can all find each other, respect and care for each other, and people who aren't kind are respectfully booed off the stage. Because who needs that kind of nasty in their lives?<br /><br />I'm glad you've embraced YOU. And I'm going to have to read that book... :)Susan Kaye Quinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07348197999397141067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1150746199598958569.post-11781837026784599912011-01-24T18:08:45.527-07:002011-01-24T18:08:45.527-07:00When I was younger I had a huge crush on Frodo : )...When I was younger I had a huge crush on Frodo : )<br /><br />Also I used to hide being a writer too. I don't know why I did that.. I should never have been ashamed of it. <br /><br />It feels much better to be honest about who you are in all aspects of your life.Sherilyn Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01044147187769838726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1150746199598958569.post-40435858732377603202011-01-24T07:14:07.786-07:002011-01-24T07:14:07.786-07:00Okay, Wings is at my library. NOw I'm going to...Okay, Wings is at my library. NOw I'm going to have to go read it! And I think it's important to be ourselves. All the time!Laura Paulinghttp://www.laurapauling.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1150746199598958569.post-77891523845918356782011-01-21T21:54:43.489-07:002011-01-21T21:54:43.489-07:00Problem fitting in? Check. Lord of the Ring addict...Problem fitting in? Check. Lord of the Ring addict? Check. I know where you're coming from.<br /><br />As for the one thing about myself I hide from all but friends and family? I'm a writer.<br /><br />I'm 21. I spent three years studying "serious science". I'm a geek. I'd tell that to anyone. But I still hide to most that every spare hour I can find is spent perfecting my craft, and that I secretly dream of being published.<br /><br />Except here, on the internet, among the wonderful community of bloggers. Here I can say it without fear. :)Claudie A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10726598163986994132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1150746199598958569.post-20885882278753857272011-01-21T20:15:33.119-07:002011-01-21T20:15:33.119-07:00and i love fantasy/sci fi too. i was amazed at how...and i love fantasy/sci fi too. i was amazed at how many writers at Glen Eyrie were Trek fans.Michelle Gregoryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05747275507200268417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1150746199598958569.post-17367669034683355832011-01-21T20:14:49.640-07:002011-01-21T20:14:49.640-07:00people who aren't writers look at me funny whe...people who aren't writers look at me funny when i say my characters keep me awake at night.Michelle Gregoryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05747275507200268417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1150746199598958569.post-31733154685813857442011-01-21T17:49:08.110-07:002011-01-21T17:49:08.110-07:00Love this blogging community b/c of all the love a...Love this blogging community b/c of all the love and support they offer. Still surprises me that people are interested in what I have to say! :P<br />Happy weekend,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1150746199598958569.post-86199366774736998362011-01-21T17:30:41.643-07:002011-01-21T17:30:41.643-07:00Thanks for visiting my blog today. I'm one of ...Thanks for visiting my blog today. I'm one of your followers, but since I tend to follow loosely, you may not have realized. :)<br /><br />Writers in the blogging community are sooo supportive of one another. Something cool: at the last conference I went to, I bumped into people I'd already "met" via blogs. Super fun!<br /><br />And yes, be yourself! Good advice!Dawn Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05667675689038435581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1150746199598958569.post-27914239520065326342011-01-21T17:14:54.577-07:002011-01-21T17:14:54.577-07:00Thank you so much for sharing more about yourself!...Thank you so much for sharing more about yourself! I feel like I know you better now. I moved from the Midwest to Colorado not knowing a single person, all because of this romantic idea I had of needing to live where I could see mountains from my home. It's worked out great so far :)<br /><br />Something about me? I made up stories with a girl on the bus ride home during middle school...as in I told fantasy stories that had woods, fairies, and creatures that I called "Chubbles" that I described as looking like the Pillsbury dough boy. Wow. Did I just share that?Jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14121018905141253640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1150746199598958569.post-88064830520364227702011-01-21T17:05:31.410-07:002011-01-21T17:05:31.410-07:00I love going to SF conventions, have a Lt Uhura ou...I love going to SF conventions, have a Lt Uhura outfit and think I can just about scrape a story or two if I really tried!! I don't normally tell these to complete strangers but say if a new work colleague hears of these about me (cos I've worked in the same place now for nearly 10 years) - there is always the inevitable eye-rolling and suppressed titters! LOL!!!<br /><br />Take care<br />xOld Kittyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13185547869183611159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1150746199598958569.post-45550181628768847262011-01-21T17:05:14.072-07:002011-01-21T17:05:14.072-07:00First of all, I didn't break out in a true smi...First of all, I didn't break out in a true smile until you started describing the "real" you. Then it was plastered all over my face. Because it was beautiful and interesting. So never be afraid, because if you don't take chances, not only will you never fall, you'll also never reach those unbelievable heights you are capable of. And who says library gnomes can't be romantic??? NOW GET BACK TO WORK, WOMAN!Lisa Gail Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03648323153868702165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1150746199598958569.post-24256210032940512662011-01-21T17:01:57.967-07:002011-01-21T17:01:57.967-07:00For years I thought I was one of those perky, outg...For years I thought I was one of those perky, outgoing types. But it turns out I'm not. Even though I am confident when I need to be and can work a crowd when I have to, I am, at heart, an introvert. I enjoy my own company, I am confused when other people are mean, and I don't like playing psychological games (except with my characters...that's a whole other story.)<br /><br />And Wings has been on my TBR list but now it has moved to the top!Jenna Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07591399291903261245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1150746199598958569.post-43939037506181332172011-01-21T15:57:51.158-07:002011-01-21T15:57:51.158-07:00People don't know about wormholes?!? WHAT!
I ...People don't know about wormholes?!? WHAT!<br /><br />I used to hide what a complete nerd I was. Then I stopped caring what people think and I am much happier!Elizabeth Briggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14572251749088056704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1150746199598958569.post-48215910285581059562011-01-21T15:54:56.551-07:002011-01-21T15:54:56.551-07:00I always had a problem fitting in too. I can rela...I always had a problem fitting in too. I can relate to characters who have the same issue. Funny how we never grow out of it?<br /><br />I'm going to look up Wings.<br /><br />Something about me? Sometimes I believe our brains can do a lot more than we think they can. That there actually be away to communicate telepathically. There have been too many coincidences in my life. That's weird to believe, right?Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1150746199598958569.post-63646133584173945262011-01-21T15:24:13.447-07:002011-01-21T15:24:13.447-07:00My problem is that I've never tried to hide wh...My problem is that I've never tried to hide who I am.<br /><br />Writing? Hey, find the time when you're mostly likely to produce something ... AM and PM ... then, set a pattern where you sit at least an hour each day in from of the computer. (This says she who wasted today's writing time researching the inside of Romany caravans.)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14115085533635353291noreply@blogger.com