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Comment by Wife on the Roller Coaster on April 1, 2010 at 8:21pm

I hate to ask for a favor, but you ladies are all so supportive that I thought it was worth a shot. I'm attending a military blogging conference next weekend, and nominations are currently going on for best blog in several different categories, including military spouse. If you get a minute, would you mind voting for me? Unfortunately, you have to create an account but it's pretty painless. The link is http://milblogging.com/listingDetail.php?id=4107. I know this sounds silly, but I've been in contact with editors at 2 military related publications, and if by some chance I win this blogging contest, I'd like to think that my chances of publication increase. Thank you! And you know I'll always return the favor!

Heather
http://militaryspouserollercoasterride.blogspot.com/

Comment by Yang Mommy on April 1, 2010 at 8:30am

Hi ladies! Finally have some time to drop by and say "hello," and peruse your blogs. I've had my head stuck inside my romance novel that I'm writing, encouraging the inner vixen within! :)

My blogging has taken a backseat, but I added to that too. The other week, Yin Mama wrote about raising strong daughters and I've commented back about raising strong sons, too. Come check it out and I'd love, LOVE to hear your opinions on how it might be hard for you to raise a strong son vs daughter.
http://yinyangmommy.wordpress.com

See you in the blogosphere!

Comment by Meagan Frank on April 1, 2010 at 2:27am

Jillian,
I too have been "disconnected" for a bit. I have been at our cabin where the internet is shaky at best. I got some writing done on my newest venture, and I am glad to be home so I can reconnect to other things now...including updating my blogs.

Beth...I like your insight about having different styles of writing for different things. I forget that there are such varied kinds of writing that inspire me, and I hope to find that balance you describe.

Refreshed and ready to get reconnected this weekend. I'll be catching up on the posts and writing I missed while I was unplugged.

Comment by Beth Daigle on March 31, 2010 at 8:46pm

Swati-

I guess I've been out of the loop. You've accomplished so much with your short stories. You really have a knack for saying more with less. What's next? Each chapter was amazing.

Jillian - I truly appreciated your thoughts about writing. My resolution this year was to strike a better balance and I think this applies quite well to writing. When I write for magazines I have to consider the editors and what they are trying to accomplish through their publication so I tend to cater to their styles and topics. To offset this, I use my blog to write freely about topics that I enjoy and in a style that is purely me.

So I guess, what I am trying to say is that having different outlets for your writing can help create a balance between your personal passion for writing and your possible desire to reach as many readers as possible.

Just some thoughts - Write well, write often, write on. Beth

Comment by Peryl Manning on March 31, 2010 at 7:55pm

Hi Jillian - thanks for the kind note - I agree; I think our hormones are tuned to the baby frequency, and there's not a whole lot logic can do to change that.

Re: commenting, I know, my site is a pain to post on - I wish I could change the process! It's set up by the newspaper - I think those who register find it easier because they can skip the awful submit codes. Anyway, I appreciate all of you you trying, and hope you'll try again!
Peryl

Comment by Jillylivi on March 31, 2010 at 3:13pm

Theo and Joey Pouch, good to have you back. Swati, thank you for being there so consistently with all of us!

Ok...now for that beach plunge...got carried away, guess I miss you all.

Comment by Jillylivi on March 31, 2010 at 3:10pm

Peryl, I tried to leave a message at your website, also with no luck.

Loved your post about your two year old. There is no way in hell I want another child, three is more than enough, but I, who was never much of a new born baby lover, get all gushy, sentimental and argumentatively downright idiotic when I see a round, toothy seven month old. They are the utmost in deliciousness!!

We are doomed to forever have that nostalgia I think.

Comment by Jillylivi on March 31, 2010 at 2:56pm

CJ,

I just left an extensive message to you on your website but lost it! I'll try to recapture what I said:

I am so glad that you are ready to write it all down and I wanted you to know that, as you can see, you have a wonderful group of women over here who are ready to take the journey with you and support you along the way.

I can't imagine that writing about Lauren won't be difficult at times but I think that you will be so thankful that you have the gift of writing to guide you through. There will be humps that you will need to plow through and there will no doubt be moments of anger and pain but I think that the good will far outweigh the emotionally difficult process.

For the rest of you, I have enjoyed reading all of your responses to the hump that I was going through and I thank you for letting me know that I am not alone in my self-doubt.

I'm sure that the hump will happen again but I am getting more and more use to them and am trying my best to not sabotage my writing.

I do have a new post on my website and would love for all of you to have a look at http://aspenreallife.com.

I did not come home Tuesday after all, which will make for a funny upcoming post, but will be home by the weekend to catch up on all of your writing.

I'll dive into the tropical green ocean for all of you right now!

Comment by Stefanie on March 30, 2010 at 4:35pm

Carla - just left your blog! You've surely found your voice now! I can't wait to read more! Congrats!

Comment by Tina Thomas on March 30, 2010 at 2:23am

Another little bit written about my favorite character right now....Jacey...stop on over at http://mindlessconvo.blogspot.com/ to check it out!

Love any kind of feedback...good or bad, it's what get the juices flowing!

Have a great day all.. :-)

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