tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4544416621891146956.comments2021-08-02T19:02:28.352+08:00Rosanne Dingli's BlogRosanne Dinglihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18297891545294681562noreply@blogger.comBlogger816125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4544416621891146956.post-40382187302494563842014-09-20T19:56:52.756+08:002014-09-20T19:56:52.756+08:00Rosanne, Well said. Writing is a cruel task mast...Rosanne, Well said. Writing is a cruel task master. It's not about the "feel good" stuff, as you know . . . so when authors do publish. or rush to publish and don't always get the results they want, sometimes they resent it. Best wishes, SusanSusan G. Weidenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15556116941678051541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4544416621891146956.post-27260326247158933612014-09-19T11:33:59.957+08:002014-09-19T11:33:59.957+08:00Rosanne, I always get terrified that I'm going...Rosanne, I always get terrified that I'm going to be hit by a bus before I can finish my book. My shift came when I moved from wanted to be published to wanting to become a good writer. Great postShirley McKinnonhttp://www.shirleymckinnon.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4544416621891146956.post-51404843668388959852014-08-23T09:03:02.047+08:002014-08-23T09:03:02.047+08:00I guess, Yvonne and Norma, that we are all a bit t...I guess, Yvonne and Norma, that we are all a bit too experienced to miss the difference between pure hope and the expectation of a real outcome. Thank you for stopping by.Rosanne Dinglihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18297891545294681562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4544416621891146956.post-85079500501042616902014-08-23T02:59:19.656+08:002014-08-23T02:59:19.656+08:00Nope. I've had too many reality checks over th...Nope. I've had too many reality checks over the years.Normahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12685538277690762655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4544416621891146956.post-2776714179473461852014-08-22T10:47:10.157+08:002014-08-22T10:47:10.157+08:00I hope i win the lottery. It's fun. Do I expec...I hope i win the lottery. It's fun. Do I expect to win. Not really, but the dream repeats every week. Maybe next week .... Am I devastated when, once again, I do not win. Not really. I'm not even disappointed. But I still buy one ticket every week. Just one ticket. I never buy more. That is the difference. The game is fun, but expectation can become our downfall unless it is based on reality.Yvonne Hertzbergerhttp://newfantasyauthor.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4544416621891146956.post-28678762516537214822014-08-18T02:21:37.724+08:002014-08-18T02:21:37.724+08:00It was so much fun getting to know more about Marg...It was so much fun getting to know more about Margaret. I'm a big fan of her books.Sandra Nachlingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16906884446237370105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4544416621891146956.post-56140840423086210822014-08-15T20:37:40.986+08:002014-08-15T20:37:40.986+08:00Thank you so very much for these great responses! ...Thank you so very much for these great responses! It's really all Margaret's doing. Her heart is really in it.Rosanne Dinglihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18297891545294681562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4544416621891146956.post-31420236653256816332014-08-13T12:27:47.522+08:002014-08-13T12:27:47.522+08:00Great interview. Thanks Rosanne and Margaret and l...Great interview. Thanks Rosanne and Margaret and love the pic with the dogs. Good to catch up with you too Rosanne. It's been a while.Dalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14217918666756258037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4544416621891146956.post-9125933217065197582014-08-13T08:50:02.215+08:002014-08-13T08:50:02.215+08:00Thanks for the comment Teena, and for the advice o...Thanks for the comment Teena, and for the advice on posting to this blogMargaret Sutherlandhttp://www.margaretsutherland.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4544416621891146956.post-90682609662069664082014-08-12T17:59:17.461+08:002014-08-12T17:59:17.461+08:00Thank you, Rosanne and Margaret, for an interestin...Thank you, Rosanne and Margaret, for an interesting visit. It was a pleasure to have a glimpse behind the scenes with a writer whose novels I enjoy for their insightful perspective on relationships. I'm glad you're finding some time to write new novels, Margaret. Teena Raffa-Mulliganhttp://www.teenaraffamulligan.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4544416621891146956.post-4175485411644486262014-08-10T19:26:46.305+08:002014-08-10T19:26:46.305+08:00I love the dog element of Margaret's stories -...I love the dog element of Margaret's stories - as well as the romances themselves. I can't have a dog with my current lifestyle, but I can vicariously enjoy one's company in Margaret's books - as well as relying on a happy ending.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4544416621891146956.post-26912893647816510952014-08-10T00:00:56.143+08:002014-08-10T00:00:56.143+08:00Margaret explains those 'writing matters' ...Margaret explains those 'writing matters' that pull you away from writing very well and I feel those matters are taking over my life. Excellent post Rosanne! I tweeted it too. Intangible Heartshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05047040538015079182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4544416621891146956.post-23720827455346320572014-08-09T22:55:51.228+08:002014-08-09T22:55:51.228+08:00A very interesting interview and quite a distincti...A very interesting interview and quite a distinctive new look to your blogsite, Rosanne! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17399406434118826499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4544416621891146956.post-75323313375785031352013-12-24T07:14:52.558+08:002013-12-24T07:14:52.558+08:00We seem to make more work for ourselves year after...We seem to make more work for ourselves year after year, Yvonne.Rosanne Dinglihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18297891545294681562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4544416621891146956.post-19884249451268342512013-12-24T01:59:25.905+08:002013-12-24T01:59:25.905+08:002014 - tranquil - I don't think so. Lots of pr...2014 - tranquil - I don't think so. Lots of promo to do for my latest book. And now I need to get back to writing a new one. That seems to be the only way for me to feel any balance. Happy New Year. Yvonne Hertzbergerhttp://newfantasyauthor.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4544416621891146956.post-78652476001306325162013-12-24T01:37:28.175+08:002013-12-24T01:37:28.175+08:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Daniel Efosa Uyihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07207528724158754856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4544416621891146956.post-83533422104962979522013-12-23T21:51:29.896+08:002013-12-23T21:51:29.896+08:00I like that, SallyO!!I like that, SallyO!!Rosanne Dinglihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18297891545294681562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4544416621891146956.post-13848113709588085822013-12-23T21:50:19.065+08:002013-12-23T21:50:19.065+08:00Writing is the only possible way to control anythi...Writing is the only possible way to control anything in my opinion. Sally_Odgershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08556799528006564605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4544416621891146956.post-54220422056079396982013-12-23T18:20:47.403+08:002013-12-23T18:20:47.403+08:00Thank you Audrina!
Thank you Audrina!<br />Rosanne Dinglihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18297891545294681562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4544416621891146956.post-18843346542743980772013-12-23T18:14:32.891+08:002013-12-23T18:14:32.891+08:00I hope 2014 brings you everything you wish for Ros...I hope 2014 brings you everything you wish for Rosanne. You seem to be in control (as far as we are able to be in control of our lives. This is a thought provoking post. I will sail along in the only way I know how to and face any challenges as they arise.<br />Wishing you all the very best and a very merry Christmas to you and your loved ones. :) xxaudrinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16423159758026071145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4544416621891146956.post-62584589192573614412013-12-14T23:05:46.905+08:002013-12-14T23:05:46.905+08:00It is all about the marketing. Unfortunately.It is all about the marketing. Unfortunately.Normahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12685538277690762655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4544416621891146956.post-91172424839819718972013-12-07T07:53:48.812+08:002013-12-07T07:53:48.812+08:00It's all about marketing, as you say.It's all about marketing, as you say.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4544416621891146956.post-79542306038803095952013-11-27T23:21:59.981+08:002013-11-27T23:21:59.981+08:00It's also a good idea to dip a toe into a new ...It's also a good idea to dip a toe into a new genre or try a book by an author that has been recommended. What's the worst that can happen. You may be disappointed. On the other hand you may have discovered a new avenue of delight.Yvonne Hertzbergerhttp://newfantasyauthor.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4544416621891146956.post-39720738044643909052013-10-29T02:02:41.691+08:002013-10-29T02:02:41.691+08:00I shall keep you posted RoseanneI shall keep you posted Roseannenorahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12289215301686113522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4544416621891146956.post-33023497186913298152013-10-28T20:52:57.024+08:002013-10-28T20:52:57.024+08:00So lovely of you to say so, Nikki. I do hope you c...So lovely of you to say so, Nikki. I do hope you can still find the little bits of folkloric history in Malta. Enjoy your visit there, and yes - write about it.Rosanne Dinglihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18297891545294681562noreply@blogger.com