tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post7966800339457249246..comments2024-03-18T23:49:07.106+00:00Comments on Nick Wilford, Speculative Author: IWSG - December 2015Nick Wilfordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03841776353790635132noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-25740455142547254722015-12-22T09:28:39.763+00:002015-12-22T09:28:39.763+00:00Sounds like a worthwhile year! Wishing you a very ...Sounds like a worthwhile year! Wishing you a very happy season of blessings, and a wonderful new beginning.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04283371140346602856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-65712618407679280012015-12-10T03:46:50.675+00:002015-12-10T03:46:50.675+00:00I'm half way through THE SHEPHERD'S CROWN....I'm half way through THE SHEPHERD'S CROWN. Terry Pratchett will be missed.<br />S.P. Bowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09746614009206426805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-38394224934126625262015-12-07T07:42:52.553+00:002015-12-07T07:42:52.553+00:00It sounds like you've been busy and gotten a l...It sounds like you've been busy and gotten a lot done this year. Come to think of it, I should probably go check to see if I set some annual goals for writing this year. Whoops!Shannon Lawrencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00934641808195675935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-87953465880790406422015-12-06T19:00:12.358+00:002015-12-06T19:00:12.358+00:00Sounds like it's been a great year, Nick.
Bus...Sounds like it's been a great year, Nick. <br />Busy and productive.<br />Good luck with that third book in your YA trilogy.<br />I've never tried NaNo. I MAY still do it one of these years. Just for the experience. The thing is I write too slow...we'll see.<br />Happy Holidays!Michelle Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02750092836481599870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-91661217550989074262015-12-05T03:41:50.861+00:002015-12-05T03:41:50.861+00:00It sounds like you've had a really positive ye...It sounds like you've had a really positive year, despite not feeling you wrote enough. You've published a book of your stories, found a new normal, and are doing a job that sounds totally great. It's a win/win no matter what the word count. I hope the writing continues to happen and that you have a wonderful holiday season. Shell Flowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08127004188099765270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-46533601049668846812015-12-04T22:16:47.328+00:002015-12-04T22:16:47.328+00:00Sounds like your family had a good year personally...Sounds like your family had a good year personally and professionally. 2015 was pretty good for us with a little stress mixed in when my daughter was in the middle east but it's all good now.Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-73307163461762972832015-12-04T19:28:18.024+00:002015-12-04T19:28:18.024+00:00Such wonderful things to celebrate. We recently ad...Such wonderful things to celebrate. We recently added to our household, too, adopting two cats from the local shelter. They're settling in nicely and will make the holidays all the more fun. Writing went well for me this year even with my nagging voices saying I'm not doing enough.Christine Rainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263694662585963900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-47379492958259943422015-12-04T15:06:12.215+00:002015-12-04T15:06:12.215+00:00Ooh, I like these year-end posts. We always get so...Ooh, I like these year-end posts. We always get so much done and live through so much and don't give ourselves credit at the time...<br /><br /><br />That does sound bittersweet -- I'm rereading The Lord of the Rings again :-)Deniz Bevanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17134553551048836979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-86800811336400758432015-12-04T03:15:29.229+00:002015-12-04T03:15:29.229+00:00Hey Nick, I feel pretty darn good about writing as...Hey Nick, I feel pretty darn good about writing as we close out 2015. I released a book and re-edited a previous trilogy to release next month, and outlined a new series. So I feel really good. Stephen Tremphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10387553613827257304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-83490483153539107612015-12-04T03:05:27.834+00:002015-12-04T03:05:27.834+00:00Thank you for sharing your life and writing journe...Thank you for sharing your life and writing journey, Nick!<br />I think it's important to live life fully and well and it sounds like that's what you've been doing this year with a new home, a new puppy, and lots of home business work! Wow!<br /><br />I'm sure that all of those experiences will enrich your writing!<br />Huzzah for a new angle, too! :)<br /><br />Merry Christmas, Happy End of 2015, and Happy New Year! :)<br /><br />Tyrean Martinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15356604721537744361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-41378523831966392072015-12-04T02:52:19.939+00:002015-12-04T02:52:19.939+00:00Sorry to hear you haven't gotten a lot of writ...Sorry to hear you haven't gotten a lot of writing done this year. Life sounds good for you, anyway, and you can always resolve to write more next year.Cathy Keatonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18356112948372149785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-7256736453821794722015-12-04T00:28:13.433+00:002015-12-04T00:28:13.433+00:00We moved this year, too--it always feels like a bi...We moved this year, too--it always feels like a big accomplishment when you're in a new, better home as the new year begins!Stephanie Farishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10461865229341760836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-44422738508250659672015-12-03T22:46:35.613+00:002015-12-03T22:46:35.613+00:00Life definitely doesn't always work out the wa...Life definitely doesn't always work out the way we plan. But it sounds like, despite all that, yours is coming together and on track toward your goals. Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-56787981627206107212015-12-03T20:04:26.955+00:002015-12-03T20:04:26.955+00:00I like that - a lot on your plate, but all good st...I like that - a lot on your plate, but all good stuff. Mine's not ALL good, but most of it is. It sounds like you've got your work cut out for you, but in a good way. Best wishes that things continue to go your way.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08516493326566981116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-62620499794218226792015-12-03T14:18:51.393+00:002015-12-03T14:18:51.393+00:00third books are so hard, I'm plotting one myse...third books are so hard, I'm plotting one myself and decided to postpone until the holidays to give myself more time ... so congrats on having new fresh ideas! :-)EEGiorgihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11477791781485536775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-6086975239592572642015-12-03T14:08:29.330+00:002015-12-03T14:08:29.330+00:00Sounds like you have lots of good happening in you...Sounds like you have lots of good happening in your life. Keep writing at whatever pace works for you. I know how you feel when ending a series by a favorite author. I look forward to your review. I'm a little behind, but I have ideas on how to kick start the new year of writing and living a creative life.<br />Thanks for visiting my blog.Mary Aalgaardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10089502829581772836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-68352393064810764552015-12-03T11:53:06.155+00:002015-12-03T11:53:06.155+00:00My writing has slowed. I had hoped to finish the f...My writing has slowed. I had hoped to finish the first draft of the novel I'm working on by the end of this month, but by the way it is going, it's not going to happen. I haven't got the pacing right, and just have to let it percolate until I understand how to fix it. I need to hold myself accountable, too. Good luck with all your future goals, writing and otherwise.Lizahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16170701034715108039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-59093980634874827462015-12-03T06:27:09.817+00:002015-12-03T06:27:09.817+00:00Wow, you've had a busy year! No wonder writing...Wow, you've had a busy year! No wonder writing had to take a backseat sometimes. Best of luck with your book in 2016!Heather R. Holdenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04309060285955963459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-23458422344281679572015-12-03T03:04:15.381+00:002015-12-03T03:04:15.381+00:00I didn't participate in NaNo this year. I was ...I didn't participate in NaNo this year. I was deep in rewrites. I missed it though. I've been meaning to pick up that series every since I took one of those Facebook surveys that said I could live well in that world. Hm... =) Here's to a great new year and good things to come!E. Arroyohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06634213563563094173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-49408532562805481772015-12-03T02:55:16.306+00:002015-12-03T02:55:16.306+00:00Great post . . . I reflected on 2015 too :-) Cheer...Great post . . . I reflected on 2015 too :-) Cheers to hopefully another good year coming! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-5346214781994939582015-12-03T02:20:21.892+00:002015-12-03T02:20:21.892+00:00There are so many wonderful things going on for yo...There are so many wonderful things going on for you. It's important to be settled. When I settled into my current home, it was a big shift at first, but then my productivity went up. Distance and planning are also important for our projects.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-7765952970879822962015-12-03T01:01:48.495+00:002015-12-03T01:01:48.495+00:00Sounds like you're in a good place literally, ...Sounds like you're in a good place literally, and well literally :)<br /><br />Best of luck wrapping your head around your business and writing projects and here's to a jolly grand 2016!<br /><br />And, why not, right :)<br /><br />Best regards,<br /><br />Mark (IWSG co-host, author and certified slacker:)Mark Koopmanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03634424953074803816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-45423355556967546992015-12-03T00:54:22.140+00:002015-12-03T00:54:22.140+00:00I can't believe it's the end of the year. ...I can't believe it's the end of the year. Where did it go? I feel like I got little accomplished, but I know that's not true. I plan on recapping the goals I set at the beginning of the year and making new ones for next year. It definitely kept me accountable.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-73477492683999217202015-12-03T00:26:38.431+00:002015-12-03T00:26:38.431+00:00Life has a way of messing in with all our plans, d...Life has a way of messing in with all our plans, doesn't it? Sounds like you've had a lot of positive changes, though. Here's to 15 going out and 16 coming in. Enjoy the holiday season!JeffOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07947660745120963286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-17452355700675486622015-12-02T22:56:09.963+00:002015-12-02T22:56:09.963+00:00I might have to start reading Discworld; I've ...I might have to start reading Discworld; I've heard so much about it. This year has had its ups and downs for me also. I'm looking forward to seeing what next year has in store.dolorahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715849844092553699noreply@blogger.com