tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post1980223464160403961..comments2024-01-28T05:20:01.172-08:00Comments on The Cynical Sailor & His Salty Sidekick: How'd You Get So Full Of Yourself? | IWSGThe Cynical Sailorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-20003110108092630662017-04-09T09:28:27.488-07:002017-04-09T09:28:27.488-07:00I think you nailed it with the introvert thing. I ...I think you nailed it with the introvert thing. I know that's one of the issues for me.The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-55728143283694699792017-04-09T09:28:02.838-07:002017-04-09T09:28:02.838-07:00It is strange, isn't it? But I guess we're...It is strange, isn't it? But I guess we're always hard on ourselves.The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-7730161525889661582017-04-09T09:27:22.095-07:002017-04-09T09:27:22.095-07:00Thanks Michelle :-)Thanks Michelle :-)The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-10362486190685358672017-04-09T09:27:07.715-07:002017-04-09T09:27:07.715-07:00It's good to know that I'm in great compan...It's good to know that I'm in great company when it comes to worrying about these types of things.The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-56619744798379995022017-04-09T09:26:22.360-07:002017-04-09T09:26:22.360-07:00I actually didn't know the question because we...I actually didn't know the question because we've been without internet access for a while so I'm glad that making my own question up worked out okay. Thanks for all the support :-)The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-81778721744711156282017-04-09T09:25:36.918-07:002017-04-09T09:25:36.918-07:00Me too - I'm always surprised when people comm...Me too - I'm always surprised when people comment on my blog too.The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-44130193440872384452017-04-09T09:25:15.568-07:002017-04-09T09:25:15.568-07:00That's good to know that it gets easier.That's good to know that it gets easier. The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-66931402288888720102017-04-09T09:24:57.698-07:002017-04-09T09:24:57.698-07:00Thanks Crystal :-)Thanks Crystal :-)The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-18982859031486110522017-04-09T09:24:43.354-07:002017-04-09T09:24:43.354-07:00Aww...thanks Ryan! Aww...thanks Ryan! The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-31552413559368430742017-04-09T09:24:21.974-07:002017-04-09T09:24:21.974-07:00I cat sat for some friends many months ago and I&#...I cat sat for some friends many months ago and I'm still finding cat hair from time to time. I think they do it just to prove a point :-)The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-21443535654135678582017-04-09T09:23:13.069-07:002017-04-09T09:23:13.069-07:00I think Simon should move in with Esme - they'...I think Simon should move in with Esme - they'd get along great :-)The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-59395323099145120302017-04-09T09:22:18.520-07:002017-04-09T09:22:18.520-07:00That is hysterical!That is hysterical!The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-37848198616120508302017-04-09T09:22:03.983-07:002017-04-09T09:22:03.983-07:00Esme really needs to mind her own business and buy...Esme really needs to mind her own business and buy her own cookies :-)The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-61939695961150389742017-04-09T09:21:44.204-07:002017-04-09T09:21:44.204-07:00Glad to know that I'm not the only one who str...Glad to know that I'm not the only one who struggles with this too.The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-5871661461279222232017-04-09T09:21:07.238-07:002017-04-09T09:21:07.238-07:00Wow and I thought writing was hard. Turns out the ...Wow and I thought writing was hard. Turns out the stuff you have to do after you complete a manuscript is hard too.The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-2288603599505083842017-04-08T07:45:21.269-07:002017-04-08T07:45:21.269-07:00I think a lot of writers are introverts, so yes, s...I think a lot of writers are introverts, so yes, self-promotion can be difficult! You are in good company! Oh dear, I did feel sad that most of the cookie batter went to waste.Lizahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16170701034715108039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-62787619162942994062017-04-07T05:35:10.249-07:002017-04-07T05:35:10.249-07:00I hate self-promotion. For other authors, I'll...I hate self-promotion. For other authors, I'll scream to the top of my lungs. But for myself? I'd rather crawl under a rock. Strange, isn't it?Tonja Dreckerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07683717853264134466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-71582411306136863202017-04-07T03:47:18.710-07:002017-04-07T03:47:18.710-07:00I always love your special brand of entertainment,...I always love your special brand of entertainment, which has doubled as a promo post, Ellen! <br />You're a smart lady!<br /><a href="http://writer-in-transit.co.za/insecure-writer-no-64/" rel="nofollow">Writer In Transit</a><br /><br />Michelle Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02750092836481599870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-36641978804493978612017-04-06T20:29:02.301-07:002017-04-06T20:29:02.301-07:00Self promotion is tough. I fret about saying corny...Self promotion is tough. I fret about saying corny dumb things on facebook posts. I'm trying to get over the fear as I am not one who likes to voice my thoughts out loud without stirring a great deal over it. Fun post Ellen!Erika Beebehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12899619461035583262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-89374049182537689962017-04-06T10:24:03.332-07:002017-04-06T10:24:03.332-07:00Another great story and wonderful approach to the ...Another great story and wonderful approach to the monthly IWSG question, which was about the A-Z challenge. It would have been easy to focus on the real question and tell your readers about your A-Z Nancy Drew story last year, with some links, but you went the creative way, as always! :-) Love it! <br /><br />I totally understand your feeling about the self-promotion. I would have a hard time with it myself (as probably all first-time authors), but, all this less fun and uncomfortable stuff means one thing: you are a PUBLISHED WRITER! Yay!! :-) Just keep that thought in the back of your head, when posting yet another blurb, bio or pitch.<br /><br />Liesbet @ <a href="%E2%80%9Dwww.roamingabout.com%E2%80%9D" rel="nofollow">Roaming About – A Life Less Ordinary</a> Liesbethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13402741679152508367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-37018171651829504742017-04-06T08:57:20.708-07:002017-04-06T08:57:20.708-07:00That's the thing. I hate being the center of a...That's the thing. I hate being the center of attention and am always surprised when people comment on my blog. To go out of my way to say, look at me, is almost more than I can take.<br /><br /><a href="http://emaginette.wordpress.com" rel="nofollow"> Anna from elements of emaginette</a>emaginettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03324981140248692448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-67986035501479718522017-04-05T18:06:59.310-07:002017-04-05T18:06:59.310-07:00I love your stories. Look forward to them each mon...I love your stories. Look forward to them each month. Tooting my own horn isn't easy. As I get further into my career, it's becoming easier. Practice works, too. Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-42266596192125251542017-04-05T12:14:53.569-07:002017-04-05T12:14:53.569-07:00Brilliant way to promote the anthology. Love it! O...Brilliant way to promote the anthology. Love it! Of course, you always have such great stories that I'm sure your anthology piece is fabulous. =)Crystal Collierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03912469552483168148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-30388502482647160042017-04-05T10:02:52.877-07:002017-04-05T10:02:52.877-07:00As always, my favorite stop on the IWSG blog hop i...As always, my favorite stop on the IWSG blog hop is here! And cookies. While I haven't had to really market myself (or an anthology, well done again), I can understand the difficulty, feeling like there is something arrogant or self serving in it all. Truth- You earned every accolade and should be pleased. Lap that up, and make me some of those cookies. Ryan Cartyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14431305960672470468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-14283961793216174122017-04-05T09:05:26.365-07:002017-04-05T09:05:26.365-07:00LOL! Simon is as bad as Rocko. Fur in everything.LOL! Simon is as bad as Rocko. Fur in everything.L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.com