Somehow, through it all, you manage to remain humble and keep perspective. Your heart shows through. Best to you always in your writing endeavors. You are being used for higher purposes far beyond mere print to page.
As for what you may look like, I picture a Sean Connery suave guy with a ninja sense of style. Don't ruin it for me.
And while the rest of you are here, I won't dilute the purpose of today's post too much, but want to point you towards a couple great articles I read this week:
1. Check out James Scott Bell's article in The Kill Zone titled "Ten Ways to Sabotage Your Writing". An excellent article to help you refocus on who you are as a writer and why you write.
2. Also, take some time to read the article titled, "Do You Want To Create, Then Prepare for Pain" by Jeff Goins, Writer. It will remind you that with creation, comes pain, but if this is what you are meant to do, you will embrace the pain with joy.
Keep Writing,
Julie
Oh... this is such a sweet post! And Sean Connery? LOL! Love it.
ReplyDeleteSean Connery is still my icon of sexiness-- just saying.
DeleteWill definitely check out your recommendations. I Sabotage my writing all the time. And if the pain of creation is rejection,yeah...got it...
ReplyDeleteLove the tribute to Alex. He is a man with a lot of heart.
He indeed is a man of heart. Hey, and congrats on your planner! Are you a CO resident?
DeleteI need to refocus from time to time. I just found a breakthrough for my last problem of my current WIP and it took a little refocusing to reach that point.
ReplyDeleteOh boy, you and me both Stephen. That's my goal for Jan.
DeleteGreat humor and sentiment. I'm sure Alex will be tickled.
ReplyDeleteIt's sincere-- he and so many of you have been such great supporters. Thanks Nancy.
Deletei have a hard time picturing sean connery without doing his sexy deep voice... :D
ReplyDeleteOh, I totally think Alex has that voice...
DeleteThanks to you, I am now getting the kill zone into my reader, thanks again.
ReplyDeleteI love The Kill Zone, Christiano-- it has fantastic contributors and helpful articles.
Deleteooo, sean connery! nice!
ReplyDeleteand great article titles!
They're very helpful reads if/when you find the time, Tara.
DeleteAlex has touched so many lives with his caring attitude!
ReplyDeleteThat he has, Laura.
DeleteIt's really nice to see someone achieve a certain level of success and continue to be humble and give back. That's one of the many qualities I like about Alex too. Great post. (:
ReplyDeleteAnd Sean Connery, thumbs up! (:
It's been fun reading all the funny and poignant thanks to Alex.
DeleteSean Connery, I love it! Alex has indeed been a mentor to us all. And #1? I probably could have written it, lol!
ReplyDeleteI appreciated that article by James-- good to read that perspective from someone who has most definitely made it.
DeleteSecond vote to Sean Connery. I presume Sean Connery in the "Hunt for Red October" look? Or more of a 007 Sean Connery?
ReplyDeleteAny. He just has that "it" factor that is ageless.
DeleteHey, Julie,
ReplyDeleteAlex is indeed a beacon on the blogging landscape.
Going to check out that Ten Ways article. Thanks, as always, for the useful references.
Hi Joy-- indeed he is. Hope you enjoy the article.
DeleteFun and education, all in the same blog. Thanks Julie, for the links and for the heart-felt wishes to Alex. Shows what wonderful folks both of you are. :o)
ReplyDeleteI loved your Latin take and the short fiction excerpt too. It's been fun and satisfying to see all the nice notes of appreciation for Alex.
DeleteI won't ruin it for you!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Julie. Only a higher purpose could keep me going. That and all of you!
It is a great community, I agree. Thanks Alex.
DeleteSweet post!
ReplyDeleteFor a sweet guy. :)
DeleteVery true. He's wonderful. ;)
ReplyDeleteIndeed!
DeleteI just started following Alex not too long along, but he seems pretty cool and down to earth. With all his many followers, he definitely takes the time out for everyone.
ReplyDeleteThat's my impression of him as well.
DeleteWonderful things you said about Alex :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the great links, too!
Hope you enjoy the articles-- yes so fun to see him getting a well-deserved boost.
DeleteSweet tribute to Alex. :) And, I really enjoyed the article by James Scott Bell. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI loved that one too-- thanks for the follow and friending!
DeleteWe all love and respect Alex.
ReplyDeleteAnd yeah, I read JSB's post at TKZ and realized I'd been doing the first few a lot lately. *smacks head on desk*
Hi Nancy-- Yeah I've done all of those lately. Sigh! We do all love and respect him, indeed!
DeleteSean Connery. Nice choice!
ReplyDeleteI saw a couple other Connery references-- I think it's his cool, suave demeanor. It's been fun reading all the great and creative articles. I'm afraid my creativity was in a lull for this post.
DeleteI don't know about Sean Connery. So far I've seen Hugh Jackman mentioned. If that's truth, then I vote Alec shows us his awesome Hugh Jackman abs on his blog. :D
ReplyDeleteCan you imagine? I think he's much too understated and modest for that! Too funny.
DeleteNow I'm off to meet Mr. Alex "Sean Connery" Cavanaugh....
ReplyDeleteHe's a good man to know. :)
DeleteA Sean Connery ninja. I can see that!
ReplyDeleteSelfish motives. I like Connery :)
DeleteAlex has a great way of including everyone, and it's always such a thrill and honour when he comments :-)
ReplyDeleteSo true, Annalisa-- he makes a point to comment on so many blogs!
DeleteAin't Alex the tops? Such a great blogfest honoring him.
ReplyDeleteAgree in full!
DeleteAlready saw your comment about the mullet, Julie. Picturing it now... Great, heartfelt sentiment!
ReplyDeleteJeff, I can totally picture you with a mullet. Come on, tell us the truth...
DeleteYes, I had a mullet, for YEARS. Daughter nearly wept when I cut it. LOL What gave me away?
DeleteI had a "trout." ;o)
DeleteAlex is the best, Julie! I don't know how he does it all! He must have some magic powers or something! ;)
ReplyDeleteHe's been a huge support, Livia. Agreed!
DeleteNice sentiments for Alex. I don't know much about him, but you guys make him sound terrific.
ReplyDeleteAlso, love the sound of the articles you suggested. I'm definitely going to check them out. They sound like something I need to read.
Alex has really helped create a community.
DeleteHope you enjoy the articles. They were good.
Great post, Julie. Really like Bell's article, too. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteBell's articles are always so good on the Kill Zone-- he just really cuts to the chase of writing.
DeleteI missed out on this blogfest, but still enjoyed reading some of the entries! It's so nice to have such an awesome, supportive writing community! It's a great place to be!
ReplyDeleteI couldn't have said it better Talynn and you're one of those supportive, awesome people.
DeleteGreat post, Julie. Nothing wrong with short and sweet. Your words rang true. Thanks for participating! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks David for stopping by. My time was a little limited this week thus the lack of creativity, but I sure didn't want to miss an opportunity to thank Alex.
DeleteHah! I love that you said, "Don't ruin it for me." :)
ReplyDeleteI hold tightly to my illusions!
DeleteThis was a nice tribute. Took me 3 days, but I finally got through everybody's posts. They were all so great.
ReplyDeleteThere were a lot of great posts to read. Wonder how Alex does it?
DeleteLovely post, Julie. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by, Rachel.
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