tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1264371747287044302.post7180518493688531356..comments2024-03-09T00:06:57.552-05:00Comments on Liz Blocker's Blog: The New Mrs. Collins by Quanie MillerLiz Blockerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16160510626027597666noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1264371747287044302.post-73422295891013385552014-11-03T10:27:52.742-05:002014-11-03T10:27:52.742-05:00Due the next day? What nerve! I swear. Some people...Due the next day? What nerve! I swear. Some people just have no clue. SMH.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06317095707905133969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1264371747287044302.post-76379783239339082282014-11-03T10:27:24.661-05:002014-11-03T10:27:24.661-05:00"Split the profits." *Backs away slowly...."Split the profits." *Backs away slowly. Runs from the room* Bwa!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06317095707905133969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1264371747287044302.post-25157531510032662882014-11-03T10:26:15.112-05:002014-11-03T10:26:15.112-05:00Yes! "No" is a complete sentence. Your m...Yes! "No" is a complete sentence. Your mom is so right! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06317095707905133969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1264371747287044302.post-19785778721656852882014-11-02T09:58:33.919-05:002014-11-02T09:58:33.919-05:00That's a great-looking cover -- way to support...That's a great-looking cover -- way to support a fellow writer, Liz! We do need to say no sometimes. Our marketing director handed me a 10-page newsletter and asked me to proof it (due the next day). I teach middle school English. I have 100+ essays to grade sitting on my desk. But I helped out anyway. Should I have said no? Maybe next time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1264371747287044302.post-47139618521807019212014-11-02T07:14:53.767-05:002014-11-02T07:14:53.767-05:00Quanie's SO funny. I love it! I worked with a ...Quanie's SO funny. I love it! I worked with a guy about 10 years ago who said that very thing. "I have a lot of great ideas for books. Why don't you write them and we'll split the profits." Like coming up with an idea is SO much harder than writing a 200-page novel!Stephanie Farishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10461865229341760836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1264371747287044302.post-38844374168444695382014-11-01T21:39:58.960-04:002014-11-01T21:39:58.960-04:00My mom keeps telling me, "'No' is a c...My mom keeps telling me, "'No' is a complete sentence. Nothing more needs to be added." I haven't learned that yet. I have major volunteering issues. Great advice!<br /><br />And your book sounds awesome!!Ava Quinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09404716744982870650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1264371747287044302.post-37449859098978096662014-10-31T12:39:21.232-04:002014-10-31T12:39:21.232-04:00Still... =)Still... =)Crystal Collierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03912469552483168148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1264371747287044302.post-84806566760548119292014-10-31T12:37:28.313-04:002014-10-31T12:37:28.313-04:00Thanks, Kristine! I certainly hope that, if you ge...Thanks, Kristine! I certainly hope that, if you get a chance to read the book, you enjoy it:)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06317095707905133969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1264371747287044302.post-46335798668987500942014-10-31T12:36:51.969-04:002014-10-31T12:36:51.969-04:00I know people like that as well and they are about...I know people like that as well and they are about as stressed as they can get. Saying "no" to people certainly won't kill them.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06317095707905133969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1264371747287044302.post-42604767951876840252014-10-31T12:35:58.241-04:002014-10-31T12:35:58.241-04:00OMG that must get so annoying, people always askin...OMG that must get so annoying, people always asking for you to do their taxes! Well, I hope they at least offer to pay you. SMH.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06317095707905133969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1264371747287044302.post-86531780212543454842014-10-31T12:34:45.622-04:002014-10-31T12:34:45.622-04:00Thanks, Gina! And you know what? Before I learned ...Thanks, Gina! And you know what? Before I learned to write a screenplay I had failed many times at writing a novel. Learning that story structure really helped me with my novels. And you guessed it: my first screenplay was a comedy (big surprise, right?). And I hope you enjoy the book when you finally get a chance to read it! Woo woo, lol!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06317095707905133969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1264371747287044302.post-86092930371727267722014-10-31T12:32:38.114-04:002014-10-31T12:32:38.114-04:00Thanks, Demetria! And I love that: "People wi...Thanks, Demetria! And I love that: "People will always find ways to spend your time." So true! And don't worry about saying "no" too much. Gotta keep your sanity!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06317095707905133969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1264371747287044302.post-20349095127413561712014-10-30T22:42:40.434-04:002014-10-30T22:42:40.434-04:00Hi Liz,
You won the digital copy of The ABC’s of ...Hi Liz,<br /><br />You won the digital copy of The ABC’s of Appetizers for commenting on Loni Townsend's blog. I was unable to find a contact for or email address. Please contact me and I'll send it out to you.H. R. Sinclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06715450637785127208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1264371747287044302.post-21008572420916181982014-10-30T14:27:43.405-04:002014-10-30T14:27:43.405-04:00I love Quanie's writing style, and this book s...I love Quanie's writing style, and this book sounds fabulous. Adding it to my TBR pile, and will keep it on top! Thanks for an excellent review.Kristinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15789434133357280773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1264371747287044302.post-45929216040299928012014-10-30T10:47:40.982-04:002014-10-30T10:47:40.982-04:00Learning to say no is good for everyone. I met peo...Learning to say no is good for everyone. I met people who've run themselves down by constantly doing something for someone else.<br /><br />I totally love everything about The New Mrs. Collins.H. R. Sinclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06715450637785127208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1264371747287044302.post-79846310576231688762014-10-30T09:35:45.882-04:002014-10-30T09:35:45.882-04:00The New Mrs. Collins sounds like a great read. I c...The New Mrs. Collins sounds like a great read. I can also relate to people asking for writing help, though it happens with any kind of job. I'm a bookkeeper and people are always asking me to do their taxes. My sister is a naturopath and you can imagine all the health questions she gets. Boundaries are important.Shell Flowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08127004188099765270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1264371747287044302.post-64211485905974726882014-10-30T07:47:06.299-04:002014-10-30T07:47:06.299-04:00Awesome post, Quanie, and well said! I didn't...Awesome post, Quanie, and well said! I didn't know you write screenplays. That is so cool. I have a couple of books about the process of writing them but they are pretty much collecting dust. I could totally imagine you writing a great comedy! <br />And Liz, you are absolutely right! Quanie is one to follow. Readers can always laugh or take away fantastic author information from her blog.<br />I can't wait to dive into your new book one of these days! It's in my Kindle waiting for me, woo woo! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14498810090279251726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1264371747287044302.post-83412509976247264052014-10-30T00:13:11.764-04:002014-10-30T00:13:11.764-04:00Ha! Amen!!! Great post, Quanie. People will always...Ha! Amen!!! Great post, Quanie. People will always find ways to spend your time. I'm very protective of my time and creative energy. I have no problem saying "no" if it's something that doesn't fit my life or my schedule. Although, sometimes I think I probably say "no" too much and it makes me seem unapproachable, so I'm learning to add in a few more yes's here and there.Demetria Foster Grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15877677300606033348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1264371747287044302.post-28063889239856827992014-10-29T21:55:48.797-04:002014-10-29T21:55:48.797-04:00I must be hanging out in the wrong places, LOL! Pe...I must be hanging out in the wrong places, LOL! People are always asking me to do stuff. Now I'm wondering why that is! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06317095707905133969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1264371747287044302.post-78222555371179984452014-10-29T21:54:40.067-04:002014-10-29T21:54:40.067-04:00Ah! I LOVE that show, too! But lately my whole hou...Ah! I LOVE that show, too! But lately my whole household has been watching Family Feud. And just practice saying no without giving any explanations as to why. After a while, it will become second nature. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06317095707905133969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1264371747287044302.post-83301622502556878732014-10-29T21:53:33.355-04:002014-10-29T21:53:33.355-04:00Thank you, Julie! And I have commasplice-itis, too...Thank you, Julie! And I have commasplice-itis, too, lol.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06317095707905133969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1264371747287044302.post-87866093960836044732014-10-29T21:52:56.436-04:002014-10-29T21:52:56.436-04:00Yep! Once I became okay with saying no, I never lo...Yep! Once I became okay with saying no, I never looked back.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06317095707905133969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1264371747287044302.post-28226141752539876882014-10-29T21:52:09.679-04:002014-10-29T21:52:09.679-04:00Thanks, Loni!Thanks, Loni!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06317095707905133969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1264371747287044302.post-88985982889629421822014-10-29T21:51:44.097-04:002014-10-29T21:51:44.097-04:00OMG me, too! And job cover letters. And an entire ...OMG me, too! And job cover letters. And an entire TV show??? I don't think people always realize just how much energy and effort goes into something like that. SMH.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06317095707905133969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1264371747287044302.post-59184981692108308792014-10-29T21:50:57.563-04:002014-10-29T21:50:57.563-04:00Thank you, Birgit!Thank you, Birgit!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06317095707905133969noreply@blogger.com