tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-488757155668840939.post4106187816482098303..comments2023-11-13T15:58:31.220-08:00Comments on HOLLYE DEXTER: Pandora's BookHollye Dexterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10184998678584429429noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-488757155668840939.post-49438003672239981692010-07-31T13:00:45.137-07:002010-07-31T13:00:45.137-07:00You are already my hero. You did it!
And funnily...You are already my hero. You did it!<br /><br />And funnily enough, you became a writer long before you finished your book. You're an amazing writer, Hollye, because you are so honest, and full of heart, and so brave--you're even fearless about telling us that you're scared shitless! Already you have devoted readers who trust you, are captivated by your words, and are inspired by your insights. Remember that when you pull your work out of the closet and you see a sentence that makes you want to writhe in embarrassment and wonder whatever made you think you had a decent command of the English language. (Oh, whoops. That's would be me projecting my own editing experiences. I'm sure you won't have ANY of those!) Be gentle with yourself and your book; you are both greater than you think.<br /><br />I'm so glad someone else has seen and touched your book--you have a witness that your book already has a life in this world, who won't allow it to languish for too long in your closet. I know lots of writers who can't face reading their work for quite some time after writing it--many put it in a drawer for weeks to get some space. But many DO 'forget' to take it back out again. If it's too soon for you, maybe you could let a trusted friend read it in the meantime, and not tell you anything about their reactions except how much they love it? Because they will, you know. Maybe even the sentences you don't like.<br /><br />Congratulations!Pamnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-488757155668840939.post-75862821454638259112010-07-31T11:36:52.045-07:002010-07-31T11:36:52.045-07:00You are beautiful and I love you and your generous...You are beautiful and I love you and your generous heart! A wise friend of ours once said, "we are all alike," so true, so true ... you are not alone. I agree with Amy ... welcome to the writer's life. Brace yourself, it only gets stranger, and scarier, and better and more awesome than you could ever imagine! So, go grow a few wrinkles (or I'll gladly give you a few of mine), thicken that skin, get on with it! Besides, I saw your book with my very own eyes, held it in my very own hands ... no turning back now ... I touched it! How about that for superstition ... a little voodoo for youdoo. :)<br /><br />You've only just begun, Dexter, "the gods wait to delight in you." <br /><br />Oh, and CONGRATULATIONS! Let's celebrate soon! <br /><br />Lovie love loveAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-488757155668840939.post-68042895165109356772010-07-31T09:46:42.409-07:002010-07-31T09:46:42.409-07:00Oh Hollye, everyone else has said it all so well! ...Oh Hollye, everyone else has said it all so well! I too can not wait to read your book and I want a personalized signed copy as well! Your writing is so true and weaves so beautiful through your stories! xoxo, PamGuacamoleGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17438908244172511797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-488757155668840939.post-35941518344607771242010-07-31T01:55:06.531-07:002010-07-31T01:55:06.531-07:00First of all, congratulations!!! You have no idea ...First of all, congratulations!!! You have no idea how inspiring it is for someone like me (who so far is struggling with unfinished books only) to hear that it is possible to actually reach that finish line even if there are huge obstacles along the way. <br /><br />Seconly, of course you're a writer! In the course of this blog post you had me smiling, wiping tears, waving away insects, and eyeing my own "closet" (computer document folder), determined not to open it... That you're able to pull the reader along for all that in just one short blog post, I am certain that you have a whole lot going for you in your book. <br /><br />Good luck on your new journey! :)<br /><br /><a href="http://thegiraffabilityofdigressions.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">The Giraffability of Digressions</a>Cruella Colletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11422848273167338884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-488757155668840939.post-41466657753028123442010-07-30T22:05:12.582-07:002010-07-30T22:05:12.582-07:00WOW. Hollye, you wrote your book. That is AMAZING...WOW. Hollye, you wrote your book. That is AMAZING. Inspiring. You are the third person I know who has written a book. Do you know what that tells me? I move in very sophisticated circles! I am so proud of you and I can't wait to read it. YOU DID IT!<br /><br />XOXO<br />DebbieDebbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14480522255028503327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-488757155668840939.post-43690203301240437082010-07-30T21:22:48.962-07:002010-07-30T21:22:48.962-07:00I love you all like crizazy - you make the whole j...I love you all like crizazy - you make the whole journey bearable. <br />Thank you thank you for your encouragement. <br />As always, I will trudge through my fear, because...really, what other choice is there? Oh but that self doubt - I gotta slay that dragon!<br />xo,<br />HDHollye Dexterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10184998678584429429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-488757155668840939.post-62837108332631062052010-07-30T21:15:34.016-07:002010-07-30T21:15:34.016-07:00I second Madge's thoughts! So true! And you kn...I second Madge's thoughts! So true! And you know what? That energy with the apocalypse descending can also be from all the nerves and worries and concerns about the whole process. It is excruciating. But worth every damn second. You, HD, have faced every single thing with courage and style. Why change now? Take that ms in your hands and remember the wrestling match that will ensue is both utterly essential and also part of the fun. (and trying to practice what I preach ...not so easy!)Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10020502430509158737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-488757155668840939.post-15612735702755455232010-07-30T20:50:29.445-07:002010-07-30T20:50:29.445-07:00Hollye, having recently found you I too believe yo...Hollye, having recently found you I too believe you are a gifted writer and the book will be published someway somehow. I found you after reading hundreds of blogs and yours stood out to me. Have faith, hope and a big drink. Good karma is on your side. xoxoxoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-488757155668840939.post-75274749747343426722010-07-30T20:24:17.099-07:002010-07-30T20:24:17.099-07:00i love that the book was trying to come out of the...i love that the book was trying to come out of the closet !!! How do think the book feels !!! LOL oh and the writers cramp....brillant !!!! I am sure many people are affraid to let the book breathe !!! but it is your book and know one else's !!!!! I am sure it would make Opra's top list !!!!! Very happy for you Hol !!!!! cathyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-488757155668840939.post-43457455849678154702010-07-30T20:21:36.600-07:002010-07-30T20:21:36.600-07:00Oh thank you Kathleen!!! Thank you thank you!!!!
I...Oh thank you Kathleen!!! Thank you thank you!!!!<br />I'll surely meet you before then, at the opening night of Amy's play!<br />love and kisses xoxo - HollyeHollye Dexterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10184998678584429429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-488757155668840939.post-11608882195161351852010-07-30T20:12:09.588-07:002010-07-30T20:12:09.588-07:00Hollye: Brava, Congrats.
Based on your blog your...Hollye: Brava, Congrats. <br />Based on your blog your book is going to be a best seller. <br />Your story will touch many people. Things in your life that you only mentioned in little bits will be larger than life in your book and they will make others in the world realize that they are not alone possibly facing a similar experience. How you have such a loving family and enjoy fun times together. How just from your blog and FB I feel PEACE:) so get that book off to the publisher.....I will come to CA just to meet you, purchase it and you better sign it!!!! love xoxoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com