tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post8013281875634945829..comments2023-04-13T10:45:46.763-04:00Comments on My Brain on Books: TRUE COLORS for MMGM -- and why the blog looks differentJoanne R. Fritzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08076959910493197255noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-80674024454589586592012-10-12T18:55:51.466-04:002012-10-12T18:55:51.466-04:00Thanks, Jo! I well remember when you packed up an...Thanks, Jo! I well remember when you packed up and left H&R (sniff, sniff). But I was proud of you for taking that step and doing well.Joanne R. Fritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08076959910493197255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-63822268848043940622012-10-10T03:06:44.746-04:002012-10-10T03:06:44.746-04:00I can tell you, as you well know, that pulling up ...I can tell you, as you well know, that pulling up you socks, packing your stuff, and leaving a job can be the best thing ever. I never ever regretted for one moment leaving H&R, though I did miss some of the lovely folk I left behind. And I have absolutely no doubts about you and your future. Write on, dear friend! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09127339480493703098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-33276576182711975952012-09-27T10:54:03.037-04:002012-09-27T10:54:03.037-04:00Thanks, Jasmine!Thanks, Jasmine!Joanne R. Fritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08076959910493197255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-12505359985354120472012-09-24T23:50:42.858-04:002012-09-24T23:50:42.858-04:00I am so sorry for the loss of your friend and that...I am so sorry for the loss of your friend and that your time at the bookstore has come to an end. I am a firm believer that God always has a plan and I'm excited to see what He has in store for you. :) <br /><br />Thank you for sharing this with us. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02814966580832820817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-31573800148888035512012-09-24T20:29:27.702-04:002012-09-24T20:29:27.702-04:00Thanks, Jennifer! I hope life is full of adventure...Thanks, Jennifer! I hope life is full of adventure and not just rejection letters. For you too.<br /><br />But I'm not getting any younger, so it's now or never.Joanne R. Fritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08076959910493197255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-67849176655543914272012-09-24T19:32:23.317-04:002012-09-24T19:32:23.317-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Jennifer Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02219388997277330690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-74195188577045403222012-09-24T19:29:15.452-04:002012-09-24T19:29:15.452-04:00I'm happy and sad for you, at this bittersweet...I'm happy and sad for you, at this bittersweet moment in your life. Very cool, though, that you're able to write full-time now! I'm sure this new road in your life will be filled with adventure!<br /><br />Love your pick for today, I'm adding it to my to-read list. Jennifer Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02219388997277330690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-5252153114013616802012-09-24T19:15:19.609-04:002012-09-24T19:15:19.609-04:00Thanks, Michael. Yes, the vacation in the midst o...Thanks, Michael. Yes, the vacation in the midst of all this was a welcome respite (and I actually came back resolved to do this -- it just took a few weeks). There was even a moment outside Portland, Maine, where I stood in a library Suzanne had worked in not too long before and took a deep breath, knowing she'd been there. Then I spoke for about 15 minutes to two lovely librarians who knew her. It was one of the highlights of my trip, for reasons that are now obvious. They were glad I stopped in.<br /><br />You don't know how much I appreciate your vote of confidence, especially as all I'm collecting right now are rejections. I have the feeling we'll be seeing YOUR book before too long. And I can't wait for that!Joanne R. Fritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08076959910493197255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-64230882674141772882012-09-24T19:08:10.300-04:002012-09-24T19:08:10.300-04:00Thank you as well, Kristin. I just went over and ...Thank you as well, Kristin. I just went over and read your very moving post. It's always worse when a child dies, and I feel for your daughter in losing a classmate. You expressed it all so beautifully.<br /><br />The giveaway will be next Monday, so tune in then.Joanne R. Fritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08076959910493197255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-13805193898225774652012-09-24T19:05:37.901-04:002012-09-24T19:05:37.901-04:00Hi Michelle! Thanks so much for this comment. I l...Hi Michelle! Thanks so much for this comment. I love hearing about others who've made that leap. Yes, giving up my job means cutting back in some ways (I won't, for instance, be buying very many books!)but you're absolutely right: writing needs to be a priority if I'm ever going to be successful.Joanne R. Fritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08076959910493197255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-64197055164389862202012-09-24T18:47:01.863-04:002012-09-24T18:47:01.863-04:00Joanne, I had no idea until now that this was goin...Joanne, I had no idea until now that this was going on in your live, and that your summer was so difficult. (Apart from your vacation; that looked lovely.) Your retirement from bookselling is bookselling's loss. (It must have been wonderful to be a "Joanne's Pick," and I see you've picked a number of my faves, including MAY B. and Beth Kephart, who I hugely admire.) But you are doing the right thing, seizing this opportunity and doing what you love and feel called to do. From what I know of you, I am convinced that you will write a wonderful book that will be published. And for that moment, I cannot wait.<br /><br />My thoughts, too, are with you at the death of Suzanne, who left this world far too early.Michael G-Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07947421844294471304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-18235226432951809402012-09-24T15:24:01.149-04:002012-09-24T15:24:01.149-04:00Ditto what Barbara just wrote! Sorry for your sad ...Ditto what Barbara just wrote! Sorry for your sad news, and thank you for your honesty. I just wrote a more personal post than I usually do too, and it made me feel better, see things more clearly - I hope for you, as well. All the best, and thanks for the giveaway!Kristin Lenzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04257484196449105801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-81917624848748821632012-09-24T12:32:25.016-04:002012-09-24T12:32:25.016-04:00Thanks for sharing your story and good luck as you...Thanks for sharing your story and good luck as you embark on self-employment. I write full-time myself. It was strange to give up the paying day job, but I'm so glad writing is now my priority. Best of luck!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-23729597970608027872012-09-24T11:51:20.928-04:002012-09-24T11:51:20.928-04:00Ha ha! Sandy, you're a gem! Yes, I count you ...Ha ha! Sandy, you're a gem! Yes, I count you as a friend. My vacation was a lovely respite in the middle of an awful summer, and I came back determined to take this leap. Hope all's well with you. Keep in touch. I miss seeing you at Fall Philly.Joanne R. Fritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08076959910493197255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-18424084240290097462012-09-24T11:48:44.939-04:002012-09-24T11:48:44.939-04:00Thanks, Kat! I'm diving into writing somethin...Thanks, Kat! I'm diving into writing something new now, but I do need to work on revising the old. Time is now something luxurious instead of moments snatched here and there. I feel very lucky.<br /><br />And thanks for the kind words about Suzanne. Yes, it was a shock. I wish I had had the chance to let her know how much she meant to me. Joanne R. Fritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08076959910493197255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-91222006264348919812012-09-24T11:43:11.286-04:002012-09-24T11:43:11.286-04:00Thanks, Barbara! You understood what I was going ...Thanks, Barbara! You understood what I was going for here. Change is good. And yes, you will love this book.Joanne R. Fritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08076959910493197255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-17483648506561034032012-09-24T11:42:19.512-04:002012-09-24T11:42:19.512-04:00Hi Susan! Thanks so much for your kind words.Hi Susan! Thanks so much for your kind words.Joanne R. Fritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08076959910493197255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-72758963898412407792012-09-24T11:40:21.768-04:002012-09-24T11:40:21.768-04:00Thanks, Christine. I do believe that things happen...Thanks, Christine. I do believe that things happen for a reason. Hope it doesn't take forever to learn the reason.<br /><br />Yes, ma'am! I've been writing every day since I left the bookstore!Joanne R. Fritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08076959910493197255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-81219525901976063782012-09-24T11:38:44.261-04:002012-09-24T11:38:44.261-04:00You are a lovely lady and wonderful writer! I hope...You are a lovely lady and wonderful writer! I hope to see you again soon.<br />PS How was your vacation??<br /><br />Sandy GreenSandy Deutscher Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05930450990499707685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-65426673671264111112012-09-24T11:32:27.829-04:002012-09-24T11:32:27.829-04:00Thanks, Natalie! I know you can relate. And in som...Thanks, Natalie! I know you can relate. And in some ways it must be harder, knowing so far in advance that your job will end. Joanne R. Fritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08076959910493197255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-69404911619616565332012-09-24T11:29:20.183-04:002012-09-24T11:29:20.183-04:00Thanks, Belinda!Thanks, Belinda!Joanne R. Fritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08076959910493197255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-31165108407587348002012-09-24T10:41:06.897-04:002012-09-24T10:41:06.897-04:00Joanne- It's sad to see that another bookstore...Joanne- It's sad to see that another bookstore will be closing, but I am glad that you can take the good from this situation. If nothing else I hope it gives you the time you need to finish and polish your own book. That's just awful about your friend Suzanne. 39 is so young. Your post is a reminder that we touch so many people throughout our lives, sometimes in ways we might not understand or realize. KatOwens: Insect Collectorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12228171304170449979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-39851975749287363832012-09-24T10:27:10.530-04:002012-09-24T10:27:10.530-04:00Ohhhh. I love everything about this post, Joanne. ...Ohhhh. I love everything about this post, Joanne. Not that I love your being sad or encountering change that is difficult, but I love that you put it all together in one blog post -- change, new direction, endings, beginnings, and what you love and don't love. Blessings of the very best kind as you move forward in this new phase of your life.<br /><br />And this book sounds like something I would love. I'm adding it to my to-read list.Barbara Watsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06547166495514562286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-39047825084883624152012-09-24T10:13:03.298-04:002012-09-24T10:13:03.298-04:00Thank you for sharing from your heart and being so...Thank you for sharing from your heart and being so honest. I loved the photos of what you will and won't miss! You have had to adjust to some difficult changes this summer, but instead of letting it destroy you, it sounds like you are really trying to make the best of things. Congrats to you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124298039392938540.post-18038676529879005542012-09-24T08:04:47.677-04:002012-09-24T08:04:47.677-04:00Joanne, I love your more personal posts, and now I...Joanne, I love your more personal posts, and now I celebrate the new stage of your life! I imagine it was a brave decision for you, and whatever happens, at least you'll know that after ten years of a satisfying career, you're giving your real dream every chance. <br />I'm with you in this -- hip, hip, hooray!<br /><br />KatiaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com