Comments on: A War to Write http://booksbywomen.org/a-war-write-by-kristina-james/ Tue, 31 Dec 2013 00:48:37 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.3 By: Kristina James http://booksbywomen.org/a-war-write-by-kristina-james/#comment-14672 Tue, 31 Dec 2013 00:48:37 +0000 http://booksbywomenorg.netfirms.com/?p=9720#comment-14672 In reply to SandraR.

Sandra,
Thank you! There’s a new year right around the corner…perfect time for all of us to fight the fear and finish those pieces just waiting to be shared with the world! 😉

]]> By: Kristina James http://booksbywomen.org/a-war-write-by-kristina-james/#comment-14671 Tue, 31 Dec 2013 00:41:39 +0000 http://booksbywomenorg.netfirms.com/?p=9720#comment-14671 In reply to Siobhan Marshall.

Siobhan,

Thank you for such wonderful words of encouragement! I hope you get the opportunity to pursue your writing dream. And I agree with you, the dreams and struggles are definitely a package deal! 🙂

Best of luck to you in all of your endeavors,
Kristina

]]> By: SandraR http://booksbywomen.org/a-war-write-by-kristina-james/#comment-12878 Sat, 14 Dec 2013 03:33:11 +0000 http://booksbywomenorg.netfirms.com/?p=9720#comment-12878 Beautifully written and heartfelt. I think you speak for many of us. It is time for all of us to fight off the fear and follow our heart and gift of writing.

]]> By: Siobhan Marshall http://booksbywomen.org/a-war-write-by-kristina-james/#comment-10802 Tue, 26 Nov 2013 10:05:45 +0000 http://booksbywomenorg.netfirms.com/?p=9720#comment-10802 A great article Kristina, which really resonated with me as I have the same dream and the same struggle as you (I think they come as a 2 for 1 deal). Right now, at my desk I find myself thinking “I wish I were at home writing, I don’t want to be here”

It’s great to hear that your partner encouraged you to be brave it shows he must really love you. He scores at least 200 GoodHusband points.

Every day you sit your butt down at your desk and string a sentence together (any sentence! Even a really terrible one!) you are showing your children how to follow a dream. You will be showing them that there are no overnight successes, that the sweetest success comes from work. I think this is great thing for a child to see, imagine the type of adults they will turn in to. When you tell them that can do anything it will not be a hollow sentiment.

]]> By: Kristina James http://booksbywomen.org/a-war-write-by-kristina-james/#comment-7515 Wed, 30 Oct 2013 19:24:12 +0000 http://booksbywomenorg.netfirms.com/?p=9720#comment-7515 In reply to Diane.

I know how much having your husband’s blessing means when you take a leap like that. I’m so glad he is supporting your dreams. I hope writing full time brings you joy, even if you have those days where you question yourself a thousand times over again…I know I have those days! lol

Best Wishes 🙂

]]> By: Kristina James http://booksbywomen.org/a-war-write-by-kristina-james/#comment-7514 Wed, 30 Oct 2013 19:20:14 +0000 http://booksbywomenorg.netfirms.com/?p=9720#comment-7514 In reply to Felicia Madura.

And same to you Felicia! I’m personally terrified of the whole publishing process…it says a lot about your strength and passion that you are pursuing it. You should be proud of that accomplishment. I wish you nothing but the best of luck!

P.S. Be sure to post something when the book comes out so I can check it out, and spread the word! 🙂

]]> By: Diane http://booksbywomen.org/a-war-write-by-kristina-james/#comment-7157 Wed, 23 Oct 2013 23:38:28 +0000 http://booksbywomenorg.netfirms.com/?p=9720#comment-7157 Kristina, What a lovely story. I too,shifted gears just last year.. leaving a job where I was bored,frustrated and unfullfilled to write fulltime. With my husband’s blessing as well! I also started a website to put my writing out there… very scary for me! Bravo to you for taking that leap and to your husband for his love and support or your dreams.
~Diane

]]> By: Felicia Madura http://booksbywomen.org/a-war-write-by-kristina-james/#comment-7152 Wed, 23 Oct 2013 21:32:58 +0000 http://booksbywomenorg.netfirms.com/?p=9720#comment-7152 Kristina,
I see that I’m a little late with a response, but I just read this. And all I can say through the tears blurring my eyes, is Thank you. Your words reflect so much of the same thoughts and feelings I go through every day. I Finished my book last year, and I’m am now in the process of getting it published (self publishing company, which brings with it a whole new set of doubts) I am on such an emotional roller coaster about it. I am very excited, but also very terrified. I have some great support, but when the fear creeps in, it’s a nasty thing to try and get rid of. God Bless you for following your dream. 🙂

]]> By: Kristina James http://booksbywomen.org/a-war-write-by-kristina-james/#comment-5705 Fri, 04 Oct 2013 18:27:10 +0000 http://booksbywomenorg.netfirms.com/?p=9720#comment-5705 In reply to LM Milford.

LM Milford,
Thank you! He is actually home safe right now…and we are hoping it stays that way for a while! 😉

]]> By: LM Milford http://booksbywomen.org/a-war-write-by-kristina-james/#comment-5605 Wed, 02 Oct 2013 17:30:35 +0000 http://booksbywomenorg.netfirms.com/?p=9720#comment-5605 What a lovely post. Well done for having the courage to follow your dreams. Writing is never easy, nor is making a huge life change, but you have the support of your family. Good luck with the book and hope your husband comes home safe to read it 🙂

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