tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post5577098723291722499..comments2024-03-24T16:50:00.727-05:00Comments on Maria Zannini blogspot: Michael Keyton: Master WordsmithUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-84151297273941591032014-08-06T21:04:53.589-05:002014-08-06T21:04:53.589-05:00Barbara: I have to admit, if we spent any time tog...Barbara: I have to admit, if we spent any time together, my biggest fear would be who would bail us out of jail. :)Maria Zanninihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01604862636922299273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-3328168013318539532014-08-06T10:20:37.963-05:002014-08-06T10:20:37.963-05:00I'm constantly inspired by my crit partners, a...I'm constantly inspired by my crit partners, and I hope I've inspired a few in my time, with whacky hijinks if nothing else.Barbara Ann Wrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01751427987081847906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-53724411172280028402014-08-04T20:07:13.517-05:002014-08-04T20:07:13.517-05:00Jenny: You bring up an excellent point. CPs like M...Jenny: You bring up an excellent point. CPs like Mike can tell me a lot that an editor probably wouldn't broach, and they can do it in such a way that I take it in the spirit it was intended.<br /><br />Re: smarter CPs<br />LOL. Yup. Maria Zanninihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01604862636922299273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-9202417726141144592014-08-04T19:24:18.195-05:002014-08-04T19:24:18.195-05:00Great post, Maria. Writing friends are incredibly ...Great post, Maria. Writing friends are incredibly supportive -- we're competitors and yet not!<br /><br />I never understood the value of a crit partner until I lucked out and met mine over a writers' lunch. We laughed at the same joke -- um, no won't share it in public. CPs can push you where editors seem now to lack the time to focus on you and your style/development. So it's vital to have a CP smarter than you -- shh. Don't tell my CP that! ;)Jenny Schwartzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00320451924849353120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-78372301420973851302014-08-04T12:33:04.875-05:002014-08-04T12:33:04.875-05:00Mike: You know me well enough that I won't dol...Mike: You know me well enough that I won't dole out praise unless it's well deserved. <br /><br />I hope you'll publish many more books.Maria Zanninihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01604862636922299273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-88504830790702335342014-08-04T12:29:19.628-05:002014-08-04T12:29:19.628-05:00Sarah: It reminded me a little of Suzanne Frank...Sarah: It reminded me a little of Suzanne Frank's novel, Shadows on the Aegean, a story I enjoyed very much.Maria Zanninihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01604862636922299273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-12689549700043882422014-08-04T12:27:55.156-05:002014-08-04T12:27:55.156-05:00Angela: I've always loved Mike's blog post...Angela: I've always loved Mike's blog posts even when he gets on a soapbox. :) I learn so much and he makes it fun. I'm betting he was everyone's favorite teacher when he was at school.Maria Zanninihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01604862636922299273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-44288502693088690012014-08-04T12:05:25.228-05:002014-08-04T12:05:25.228-05:00You make me feel very humble. Thank you, Maria - a...You make me feel very humble. Thank you, Maria - and everyone else.Mike Keytonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15116528233058221536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-77679200452800564112014-08-04T11:56:59.187-05:002014-08-04T11:56:59.187-05:00Yay! Congrats Mike!
This book sounds like a lot o...Yay! Congrats Mike!<br /><br />This book sounds like a lot of fun. I like the idea of body jumping to search for your loverSarah Ahiershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02795455714801965956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-13917943797004343502014-08-04T09:41:27.250-05:002014-08-04T09:41:27.250-05:00Your writing has always been inspirational. You us...Your writing has always been inspirational. You use the right words with the right oomph so there's no need to fall into purple prose. And I do enjoy Mike's blog. Sometimes his posts are so engrossing so it's no surprise his novella would be a written work of art.<br /><br />Congrats to Mike and thanks for sharing Maria.Angela Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03324366495151363782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-78820438882822407632014-08-04T09:22:58.650-05:002014-08-04T09:22:58.650-05:00Anne: As much as I like and need my writing commun...Anne: As much as I like and need my writing community, it can't replace the one on one rapport I have with individual mentors and friends. They keep me inspired.Maria Zanninihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01604862636922299273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-76006689899015296302014-08-04T07:39:07.675-05:002014-08-04T07:39:07.675-05:00My critique partner is a literary writer so her pr...My critique partner is a literary writer so her prose is awe-inspiring. I keep telling her when I grow up I want to be just like her.Anne Gallagherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05816355522284492131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-28868217891173133772014-08-04T07:35:05.357-05:002014-08-04T07:35:05.357-05:00Sandra: I would read anything of Mike's just t...Sandra: I would read anything of Mike's just to glean all the poetry in his words.<br /><br />Dark Fire isn't a romance in the traditional sense, but it doesn't skimp on the steam either. :) Maria Zanninihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01604862636922299273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-26573145123153308622014-08-04T07:08:53.299-05:002014-08-04T07:08:53.299-05:00Sounds like an interesting story! I'll have to...Sounds like an interesting story! I'll have to check it out. It's always good to support a fellow OWWer, even if I'm no longer part of that workshop.Sandra Ulbrich Almazanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15365908651235829765noreply@blogger.com