tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12150605.comments2024-03-09T22:08:26.910-07:00Melissa AmateisUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger15010125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12150605.post-49428184455443408272024-03-09T22:08:26.910-07:002024-03-09T22:08:26.910-07:00Yes indeed!Yes indeed!Melissa Amateishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16086267508858187716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12150605.post-23052643554774319892024-03-09T22:08:16.014-07:002024-03-09T22:08:16.014-07:00Thank you! Thank you! Melissa Amateishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16086267508858187716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12150605.post-66840999079908543372024-03-07T07:05:53.406-07:002024-03-07T07:05:53.406-07:00A big welcome back to your mojo! Long may it remai...A big welcome back to your mojo! Long may it remain.Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06430125606844410229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12150605.post-48691487631133247922024-03-07T06:57:58.476-07:002024-03-07T06:57:58.476-07:00I love all of that for you!I love all of that for you!Devon Ellingtonhttps://devonellington.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12150605.post-14751698655413795162024-02-23T12:06:04.428-07:002024-02-23T12:06:04.428-07:00Thanks, Devon. You're right - it is a lot like...Thanks, Devon. You're right - it is a lot like dating. The first agent I had most definitely didn't work out; hoping to have better luck this time around.Melissa Amateishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16086267508858187716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12150605.post-17906594170341668962024-02-23T06:10:12.966-07:002024-02-23T06:10:12.966-07:00It's rough, emotionally, to get a rejection. I...It's rough, emotionally, to get a rejection. I try to remember that finding the right agent/publisher is like dating. You are unlikely to find your soul mate the first time out. Or the first few dozen times out. You'll get there.<br /><br />I'm glad you're settling into the job. Devon Ellingtonhttps://devonellington.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12150605.post-60144706254477833252024-02-09T08:02:07.930-07:002024-02-09T08:02:07.930-07:00You're right - the system is set up for us to ...You're right - the system is set up for us to fail. I hate it.Melissa Amateishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16086267508858187716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12150605.post-10366032659626303042024-02-09T08:00:30.956-07:002024-02-09T08:00:30.956-07:00Thanks, Diane. I can see it's you so it's ...Thanks, Diane. I can see it's you so it's all good on this end!Melissa Amateishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16086267508858187716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12150605.post-53277314335738969892024-02-09T06:43:00.378-07:002024-02-09T06:43:00.378-07:00We live in a system that's structured to liter...We live in a system that's structured to literally work us to death. The most radical act we can do is learn how to uncondition ourselves to these expectations and build what works for us. At least you have an employer who's willing to accommodate. Good for you!Devon Ellingtonhttps://devonellington.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12150605.post-43026326569468632722024-02-09T04:16:48.286-07:002024-02-09T04:16:48.286-07:00So sorry you're feeling so rubbish at the mome...So sorry you're feeling so rubbish at the moment. Give the job - and yourself - time.<br /><br />(Not sure why my comments aren't posting, but I am commenting...)Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06430125606844410229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12150605.post-6292839202152380992024-01-25T07:21:18.492-07:002024-01-25T07:21:18.492-07:00It's so frustrating to keep trying and trying ...It's so frustrating to keep trying and trying and willing to take those risks, and nothing works/Devon Ellingtonhttps://devonellington.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12150605.post-20494136765650971622024-01-24T10:46:19.176-07:002024-01-24T10:46:19.176-07:00Not a bad idea, to look at publishers in other cou...Not a bad idea, to look at publishers in other countries. I need to start submitting to agents overseas, as well. It's so frustrating. <br /><br />Oh, I'm so sorry you suffer from them, too! My neurologist (whom I LOVE) calls me a "challenge" since nothing seems to work for migraine attacks, either. I tried acupuncture and it didn't work. Massages. Chiropractors. Dry needling. SO MANY THINGS. Melissa Amateishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16086267508858187716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12150605.post-27366570003965634882024-01-24T06:34:19.653-07:002024-01-24T06:34:19.653-07:00The publishing business is moving further and furt...The publishing business is moving further and further to the right, and owned by corporations that fund the right, so it's not surprising. I would suggest looking at publishers in Canada, the UK, even Australia. <br /><br />Regarding migraines: I sympathize. I've had migraines for decades, and there's not a medication on the market that even takes the edge off. They're all totally useless. Acupuncture was the only thing that kept in under control when I lived in NY. I haven't yet found an acupuncturist here in the Berkshires. Restorative yoga and yoga nidra has also helped, to an extent.<br /><br />I hope you feel better soon.Devon Ellingtonhttps://devonellington.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12150605.post-42231128331309182792024-01-21T09:19:37.716-07:002024-01-21T09:19:37.716-07:00yeah, it's been no fun at all. Hoping I get s...yeah, it's been no fun at all. Hoping I get some news from repair company this coming week,Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12150605.post-352176616060538892024-01-18T22:49:20.362-07:002024-01-18T22:49:20.362-07:00Oh no! I was wondering if everything was okay sinc...Oh no! I was wondering if everything was okay since I hadn't heard from you!Melissa Amateishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16086267508858187716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12150605.post-42611835547639859182024-01-18T18:18:00.338-07:002024-01-18T18:18:00.338-07:00Oooh, I kind of feel the same way, that I don'...Oooh, I kind of feel the same way, that I don't think I do well with a schedule, but I actually do. <br /><br />And my laptop went down on Saturday, so until I get it back from repair shop... no email for me. :-(DKorenhttps://www.cimharas.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12150605.post-78634973652143455752024-01-16T22:43:16.595-07:002024-01-16T22:43:16.595-07:00Totally understand that. I sort of rebelled with m...Totally understand that. I sort of rebelled with my routine tonight and watched too much tv because I just didn't feel like writing. After a long day of doing nothing but staring at a screen, I just wanted to zone out for awhile. I think it's all about balance.Melissa Amateishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16086267508858187716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12150605.post-78329336702558714172024-01-16T22:42:09.971-07:002024-01-16T22:42:09.971-07:00I think taking a day or two off from your regular ...I think taking a day or two off from your regular routine is absolutely okay!Melissa Amateishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16086267508858187716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12150605.post-70322408278337668112024-01-16T06:45:22.270-07:002024-01-16T06:45:22.270-07:00I have pieces of routines that work as touchstones...I have pieces of routines that work as touchstones in my day, but I like to decide in which hours I work on what. I hate it when a client tries to dictate which hours I work in a day, unless it's a rare, scheduled meeting. So I kind of have one foot in both camps. I also think, as we grow and change, our routines need to do the same.Devon Ellingtonhttps://devonellington.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12150605.post-22462299650983957132024-01-16T06:00:23.185-07:002024-01-16T06:00:23.185-07:00I've always had a routine or schedule, includi...I've always had a routine or schedule, including time off. Sure, it's flexible when it needs to be, and yes, I beat myself up if I regularly deviate from it. But generally it keeps me sane and it keeps me hitting deadlines.Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06430125606844410229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12150605.post-62377044232053496702024-01-09T19:40:43.112-07:002024-01-09T19:40:43.112-07:00Thank you!Thank you!Melissa Amateishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16086267508858187716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12150605.post-79174237883858870442024-01-09T19:40:11.379-07:002024-01-09T19:40:11.379-07:00Thanks! It's been an interesting last few week...Thanks! It's been an interesting last few weeks!Melissa Amateishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16086267508858187716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12150605.post-55567224926203258702024-01-09T06:12:06.714-07:002024-01-09T06:12:06.714-07:00I'm so happy for you!I'm so happy for you!Devon Ellingtonhttps://devonellington.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12150605.post-51092705685564018082024-01-09T04:25:01.893-07:002024-01-09T04:25:01.893-07:00Continued good luck in the new job going forward. ...Continued good luck in the new job going forward. For some reason, I thought you were starting it this week, not last week, so I'm a bit late with the good lucks.Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06430125606844410229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12150605.post-22177631240513723402023-12-27T20:55:57.143-07:002023-12-27T20:55:57.143-07:00I like that idea! I might start doing the same. An...I like that idea! I might start doing the same. And thank you! I hope you have a wonderful winter, as well!Melissa Amateishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16086267508858187716noreply@blogger.com