tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post2890142839126707670..comments2024-02-21T05:25:03.233-05:00Comments on Adventures in YA Publishing: WOW Wednesday: Jessica Tudor on Redefining SuccessMartina Boonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03358736828122139189noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post-58825097629889669592011-01-13T18:44:32.673-05:002011-01-13T18:44:32.673-05:00This is a wonderful and heartbreaking post. Congra...This is a wonderful and heartbreaking post. Congratulations on finding an agent and thanks for sharing something so personal and meaningful.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post-60618485031747706632011-01-12T22:33:35.223-05:002011-01-12T22:33:35.223-05:00What a touching post! Thank you so much for sharin...What a touching post! Thank you so much for sharing this. It definitely makes you think.<br /><br />(And of course, congratulations on snagging your fab agent!)MarcyKatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303670174583471227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post-66580254351905363442011-01-12T19:18:47.441-05:002011-01-12T19:18:47.441-05:00This is such a great post, and I think you've ...This is such a great post, and I think you've got the right of it. I'm very sorry for your loss. Thanks for sharing the realization that came at this difficult time. <br /><br />Angela @ The Bookshelf MuseAngela Ackermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01808259088625142389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post-71549555774694997852011-01-12T18:45:03.202-05:002011-01-12T18:45:03.202-05:00Congrats, Jessica, on landing Suzie as your agent....Congrats, Jessica, on landing Suzie as your agent. What a wonderful post. Thanks for reminding us what's really important. *hugs*Stinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11415189347501942340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post-61198376607442135642011-01-12T17:46:59.857-05:002011-01-12T17:46:59.857-05:00Ah, this is so bittersweet; thanks for sharing thi...Ah, this is so bittersweet; thanks for sharing this with us. You bring up great points. Write, but not to the extent that it ignores relationships in our lives, because writing success isn't everything. <br /><br />My mother has heart problems, and she'd never read any of my novels. That was one reason I created my POD novel, just in case it took years and years for me to get traditionally published. I'd never shown her any of my writing because I was afraid she wouldn't like it. I let her read the 1st copy to "proofread" it, so she wouldn't have to say she liked it if she really didn't. But she liked it! Whew, a relief. And a delight. :)Carol Riggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14092209912983783974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post-25104277688260281852011-01-12T16:55:19.170-05:002011-01-12T16:55:19.170-05:00Jessica, you have written a very powerful post. An...Jessica, you have written a very powerful post. And your willingness to reflect during this time is nothing short of amazing.K. M. Waltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07167022736028223997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post-806263850444571182011-01-12T15:58:32.342-05:002011-01-12T15:58:32.342-05:00Something like that does put it all into perspecti...Something like that does put it all into perspective. I'm sorry for your loss. But, congrats on signing with an agent and best of luck on submissions!Laura Paulinghttp://www.laurapauling.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post-29869409810252899852011-01-12T14:22:22.706-05:002011-01-12T14:22:22.706-05:00Jessica, I am so sorry for your loss. Suffering s...Jessica, I am so sorry for your loss. Suffering such a deep loss does bring about wisdom though, so thank you for sharing yours with us. This is such an important message. I hope I can carry it with me and do it justice.Julie Hedlundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04477115458570906449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post-78609608183121018272011-01-12T11:10:40.727-05:002011-01-12T11:10:40.727-05:00Such a beautiful post, Jessica!! I'm so sorry...Such a beautiful post, Jessica!! I'm so sorry about your mother. I'm sure she would be very proud to know you are following your heart. Good luck on submission - enjoy the ride.Lisa Gail Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03648323153868702165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post-30673277352590109052011-01-12T10:20:59.462-05:002011-01-12T10:20:59.462-05:00So true, Jessica. I'm very sorry to hear about...So true, Jessica. I'm very sorry to hear about your mom. There's no good time to lose someone we love, but it's especially tough around Christmas. Thanks for sharing your heart. : ) BethBeth MacKinneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14510201092365855223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post-18325377012947580972011-01-12T09:59:02.891-05:002011-01-12T09:59:02.891-05:00Great post, I especially liked this:
"Celebr...Great post, I especially liked this:<br /><br />"Celebrate the small steps. You never know if it'll be your last triumph, or the last one you can share with someone."<br /><br />Beautifully put.Jennifer Pickrellhttp://jenniferpickrell.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post-91943516966610995652011-01-12T08:43:01.994-05:002011-01-12T08:43:01.994-05:00What a powerful post. Thank you for sharing with u...What a powerful post. Thank you for sharing with us...this definitely has me doing some deep thinking about what success truly is.Jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14121018905141253640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post-84092865401451721132011-01-12T08:41:33.783-05:002011-01-12T08:41:33.783-05:00I'm so sorry to hear about your loss, Jess. An...I'm so sorry to hear about your loss, Jess. And thank you so much for sharing your experience in such an inspiring way.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post-32219333298853389662011-01-12T07:43:24.896-05:002011-01-12T07:43:24.896-05:00I think it is a very brave thing to come off a tra...I think it is a very brave thing to come off a tragic event so recently in your life and be able to speak so eloquently. I think you have made very valid points, writers value their solitude to the point of isolation. You have reminded us the value of friends and family in this journey.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing your story despite the pain.Dana Elmendorfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07130309062939542854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post-2910116277198803362011-01-12T06:37:18.354-05:002011-01-12T06:37:18.354-05:00Jess, congrats on getting an agent and so sorry ab...Jess, congrats on getting an agent and so sorry about your loss. I also had a big loss--my sister died 3 years ago--and it's helped me too redefine success.<br /><br />I so agree that it's important to measure the steps of success in small steps. It might even be just writing regularly. For me, I'm celebrating these small steps more rather than feeling on a deadline to get published. I squeeze in writing between working full time and a family. And my family is important and won't be here forever. I will sacrifice some time away from them to follow my dream, but spending time with them is important too.Natalie Aguirrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03756087804171246660noreply@blogger.com