tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post1537308666039955181..comments2024-01-01T18:42:01.363-08:00Comments on International Christian Fiction Writers: You can Achieve a lot in 5 YearsLisa Harrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11358581487206184033noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post-29101541166462893302017-09-27T17:28:06.347-07:002017-09-27T17:28:06.347-07:00You're one of my heroes, Kara. Amazing how you...You're one of my heroes, Kara. Amazing how you manage it all and still have a life and be a mum to your growing tribe.<br /><br />And you write great stories. May the Lord continue to inspire you with new stories where you get to weave in His great love for His people.Ian Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00192687613923596829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post-89218792432858600952017-09-27T02:49:44.592-07:002017-09-27T02:49:44.592-07:00Such a great post, Ian! I was recently comparing m...Such a great post, Ian! I was recently comparing myself to some colleagues and feeling down that I can't write books as fast as they can and you've just reminded me that having three books release in fifteen months isn't a bad effort at all :) I look forward to hopefully seeing you at ACFW in 2022!!Kara Isaachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00482245933455012714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post-54504528766324485552017-09-26T12:05:21.776-07:002017-09-26T12:05:21.776-07:00You're such an encourager, Ian, and I apprecia...You're such an encourager, Ian, and I appreciate that so much!!Lisa Harrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11358581487206184033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post-103162498482512992017-09-22T17:31:15.406-07:002017-09-22T17:31:15.406-07:00Thanks, Lisa. You're one of my inspirations. B...Thanks, Lisa. You're one of my inspirations. But more significantly I'm glad I can call you friend.<br /><br />Trust this past week has been good & enjoy catching up with your editor. Ian Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00192687613923596829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post-24641648267693360332017-09-22T08:20:53.255-07:002017-09-22T08:20:53.255-07:00This is a really great post. Thank you for sharing...This is a really great post. Thank you for sharing, Ian. Because it really doesn't matter who you are or what you've done, there is always someone you can compare yourself to and you fall short. I also love the reminder never to put writing above people you love. I've tried my whole writing career to do this, and while I won't say I always get it right, it is so true. I don't want to look back with regrets because I was too busy!Lisa Harrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11358581487206184033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post-157344740635770912017-09-21T23:47:02.809-07:002017-09-21T23:47:02.809-07:00Ha ha! (Don't mind at all)Ha ha! (Don't mind at all)Carolyn Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04180744278101977974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post-17826165632049380842017-09-21T22:57:06.922-07:002017-09-21T22:57:06.922-07:00Thanks, Carolyn. I trust you don't mind me men...Thanks, Carolyn. I trust you don't mind me mentioning your achievement this year. Ian Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00192687613923596829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post-58313013905858398802017-09-21T22:56:05.162-07:002017-09-21T22:56:05.162-07:00Iola, I think like most pursuits/activities/vocati...Iola, I think like most pursuits/activities/vocations taking a break can provide refreshment and help ideas germinate. And on returning provide a boost in stimulation.Ian Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00192687613923596829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post-23973456617592921542017-09-21T21:29:39.255-07:002017-09-21T21:29:39.255-07:00Another great post, Ian. I recall attending confer...Another great post, Ian. I recall attending conferences without any books on the (published) horizon - it's a challenge but so necessary to continue to find our purpose and identity in God. Carolyn Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04180744278101977974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post-79752020885443707472017-09-21T21:28:57.327-07:002017-09-21T21:28:57.327-07:00Thanks, Ian. I've read a couple of posts this ...Thanks, Ian. I've read a couple of posts this week saying it's okay to have a time away from writing. It's a refreshing and honest change from the prevalent 'write every day' mantra. <br /><br />And yes, it's definitely encouraging to see what we can achieve in five years. Roll on 2022! (But not too fast).Iolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17199141868703826943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post-34199587669521791042017-09-21T20:18:34.451-07:002017-09-21T20:18:34.451-07:00Thanks, Patricia. I have a few other friends who d...Thanks, Patricia. I have a few other friends who do the same. They leave home and go somewhere to write solidly for a few days. I understand one place Melissa goes to is her parents place. She gets the quiet but also a chance to catch up with her folks.Ian Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00192687613923596829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post-85409935166655924292017-09-21T20:17:06.409-07:002017-09-21T20:17:06.409-07:00I'm so pleased, Dianne. When I write a post I ...I'm so pleased, Dianne. When I write a post I always ask the Lord that it may mean something to just the one reader. <br /><br />Bless ...Ian Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00192687613923596829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post-60724669746439376172017-09-21T14:33:28.232-07:002017-09-21T14:33:28.232-07:00Great wisdom indeed. I like the idea of putting in...Great wisdom indeed. I like the idea of putting in 3 or 4 good writing days here and there vs. trying to do multiple things at once. I might use that soon as I begin teaching my son at home. Thanks, Ian! And here's to 2022 :) Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01854586114372855343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post-43858540971397076072017-09-21T07:38:11.496-07:002017-09-21T07:38:11.496-07:00I love this post so much Ian. It resonates with me...I love this post so much Ian. It resonates with me on every level. Thank you!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11176552339254578613noreply@blogger.com