tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post3556782242753452696..comments2024-01-01T18:42:01.363-08:00Comments on International Christian Fiction Writers: Growing StoriesLisa Harrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11358581487206184033noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post-15222343057312393562014-06-05T07:08:23.691-07:002014-06-05T07:08:23.691-07:00Hey Dale, thank you for your interest. I'm ver...Hey Dale, thank you for your interest. I'm very fortunate, as the garden is gorgeous today. Cheers!Nicolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05260172512108422316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post-49546817347300529762014-06-05T07:07:38.436-07:002014-06-05T07:07:38.436-07:00Hey Nancy,
I'm so glad you enjoyed the article...Hey Nancy,<br />I'm so glad you enjoyed the article and now I'll think of you when I'm down. Cheers!Nicolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05260172512108422316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post-495815711384889382014-06-05T07:06:25.568-07:002014-06-05T07:06:25.568-07:00Thank you, Janet, for your sweet comments. Really ...Thank you, Janet, for your sweet comments. Really appreciate your taking the time to read and reply, especially given the paleness of your green thumb!Nicolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05260172512108422316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post-18689653548527149552014-06-04T20:35:59.930-07:002014-06-04T20:35:59.930-07:00Love the garden with its blue and pink flowers and...Love the garden with its blue and pink flowers and loved this post, Nicola. Thanks.Dalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14217918666756258037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post-53687514709330512042014-06-04T13:24:05.457-07:002014-06-04T13:24:05.457-07:00I hope whenever I get discouraged, I'll be abl...I hope whenever I get discouraged, I'll be able to recall your line "Fortunately all is not aphids and manure." Love it! Nancy LiPetrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11544444498778178012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post-55437366630314663152014-06-04T10:29:20.457-07:002014-06-04T10:29:20.457-07:00Nicola, your garden is beautiful, and so is its de...Nicola, your garden is beautiful, and so is its description. I hadn't thought about the parallels between gardening and writing (maybe because I'm not a good gardener!). Thanks for this! Janet Sketchleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09024075743751774466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post-22605413380259172012014-06-03T21:53:26.621-07:002014-06-03T21:53:26.621-07:00Hi Paula,
Thank you so much for your kind words. I...Hi Paula,<br />Thank you so much for your kind words. It's so strange to think you're heading into winter while I have fun in the garden. Take care.Nicolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05260172512108422316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post-11246602311673565032014-06-03T18:11:03.039-07:002014-06-03T18:11:03.039-07:00Hi Nicola,
I've read many analogies of writing...Hi Nicola,<br />I've read many analogies of writing and gardening over the years, and that's one of my favourites. I love how you liken the brief blossoming to a new release, and the hard work to, well, the hard work we do at our computers and trying to promote our work.<br />Like Rita above, I'm an Aussie too, pretty cold at the moment. I hope you enjoy your summer gardening.Paula Vincehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02079952414990463270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post-88908531694222399992014-06-03T17:23:42.792-07:002014-06-03T17:23:42.792-07:00Hi Rita,
How cool to hear from down under. Too bad...Hi Rita,<br />How cool to hear from down under. Too bad you're heading into winter, but a good time for thinking and writing. Thank you so much for commenting. Cheerios!Nicolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05260172512108422316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post-77278711750754011462014-06-03T17:22:48.804-07:002014-06-03T17:22:48.804-07:00Thanks, Sandra. Great to get a gardening complimen...Thanks, Sandra. Great to get a gardening compliment, especially from someone with your last name! Enjoy your spring garden, too. Cheers.Nicolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05260172512108422316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post-60442292989604142602014-06-03T15:49:43.580-07:002014-06-03T15:49:43.580-07:00While your real garden is in full bloom, Nicola, m...While your real garden is in full bloom, Nicola, mine's fading as winter draws near. (I'm an Aussie.) <br />And yes, how similar to our writing careers. Ups and downs and everything in between, but we do it because we love it!Rita Galiehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14586506137798711397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post-26606017255589436732014-06-03T11:49:54.307-07:002014-06-03T11:49:54.307-07:00The garden is gorgeous. I do love gardens in the s...The garden is gorgeous. I do love gardens in the spring. It's probably the only time mine looks good!! Loved the analogy.Sandra Orchardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01236883194496601011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post-11780926999392753732014-06-03T11:05:46.797-07:002014-06-03T11:05:46.797-07:00Hey Autumn,
Thank you. Hope you're out in your...Hey Autumn,<br />Thank you. Hope you're out in your garden, too! Cheers,Nicolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05260172512108422316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post-4951722003374422802014-06-03T11:05:06.498-07:002014-06-03T11:05:06.498-07:00Hi Katt,
Thanks for your kind comments. Being pati...Hi Katt,<br />Thanks for your kind comments. Being patient is hard! Cheers,Nicolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05260172512108422316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post-2749714573514982532014-06-03T11:03:29.571-07:002014-06-03T11:03:29.571-07:00Your garden looks beautiful, Nicola! Good analogy....Your garden looks beautiful, Nicola! Good analogy.Autumn Macarthurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15376992769171145754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post-65327960925788898062014-06-03T10:56:04.171-07:002014-06-03T10:56:04.171-07:00Wonderful post, Nicola. I really enjoyed it as I t...Wonderful post, Nicola. I really enjoyed it as I think about my garden and my writing. We all need to learn to be patient and grow, whether a garden or a good novel.Katt Scribbleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08729122890989513293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post-73146958753574416382014-06-03T09:37:55.263-07:002014-06-03T09:37:55.263-07:00Hey Lisa,
Thanks for the note. I'm pleased you...Hey Lisa,<br />Thanks for the note. I'm pleased you agree with my comparison. Lots more photos on my website, http://www.nicolafurlong.com/garden/. Cheerios.Nicolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05260172512108422316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post-75263374442569024942014-06-03T09:34:59.715-07:002014-06-03T09:34:59.715-07:00Hey LeAnne,
How kind of you to write. We all need ...Hey LeAnne,<br />How kind of you to write. We all need to encourage one another so am grateful my musings were of interest. Now, off to deadhead!Nicolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05260172512108422316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post-21978668541651540132014-06-03T09:34:03.828-07:002014-06-03T09:34:03.828-07:00Hi Sara,
Always lovely to hear from you, thanks. Y...Hi Sara,<br />Always lovely to hear from you, thanks. You're so kind with your compliments. Really appreciate it. Hope you're well and enjoying late spring.Nicolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05260172512108422316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post-28987921841049694702014-06-03T07:16:33.507-07:002014-06-03T07:16:33.507-07:00What a great comparison. I never though about it b...What a great comparison. I never though about it before, but so true. And love your photos of your garden. Post more next time. :-)Lisa Harrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11358581487206184033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post-33697681415344241432014-06-03T06:15:53.937-07:002014-06-03T06:15:53.937-07:00Thanks for the encouragement, Nicola. Love that ga...Thanks for the encouragement, Nicola. Love that garden!!!LeAnne Hardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11433010038077925237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post-29521696981874094882014-06-03T04:53:03.140-07:002014-06-03T04:53:03.140-07:00Beautiful, inspired writing! I could read this pos...Beautiful, inspired writing! I could read this post again and again. Thanks for leading the Beyond the Borders group in blogging on ICFW! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03658059471365091357noreply@blogger.com