tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18474714.post4290279909406895989..comments2023-06-28T12:25:55.304-04:00Comments on A Fictional Life: Welcome Rhonda Gibson and A Biltmore ChristmasTiffany Amber Stocktonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11748626556281101957noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18474714.post-26682580478307215512011-12-07T14:24:51.163-05:002011-12-07T14:24:51.163-05:00I've been horrible at returning to post the wi...I've been horrible at returning to post the winners selected. But having 2 little ones under the age of 3 takes its toll on my free time...and my brain. :)<br /><br />Here is the winner for this drawing:<br /><br />Salena Stormo<br /><br />Congratulations! I'll go now to post the winners of the other drawings up through current. Thanks for your patience.Tiffany Amber Stocktonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05015308280449078107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18474714.post-90263808110228491142011-11-07T00:41:56.071-05:002011-11-07T00:41:56.071-05:00Thanks everyone for your comments.
Judy, somethin...Thanks everyone for your comments.<br /><br />Judy, something that helps me when I feel like I'm not getting the things done I need to do or would like to do for myself is writing down what I have done. I keep a small notebook close at hand, I write down what I do as I do it. Whatever you do for your mother is a blessing to her. So look at the list as being a blessing and be proud of what youRhonda Gibsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02381590968914554470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18474714.post-68405923141030585332011-11-06T21:13:25.414-05:002011-11-06T21:13:25.414-05:00I find that I get frustrated with my time flying b...I find that I get frustrated with my time flying by. I am a caregiver to my Mom and even though she can't help it I just don't have enough time to do things that I feel need to get done or things I'd like to do for myself. I feel guilty for feeling this way. I wouldn't hurt my Mom in anyway. She can't help the way she is. <br /><br />judyjohn2004[at]yahoo[dot]comJudyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15662361293867445784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18474714.post-19299727817759832622011-11-05T15:59:40.523-04:002011-11-05T15:59:40.523-04:00I am not a writer but a reviewer. I am busy right...I am not a writer but a reviewer. I am busy right now with my new granddaughter and helping my daughter. That is what eats up my time. My new granddaughter will be three weeks old on Monday.<br />jrs362 at hotmail dot comsquiresjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14116632619184218017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18474714.post-72257276777929544592011-11-05T15:21:55.948-04:002011-11-05T15:21:55.948-04:00I love to read and find myself reading more than w...I love to read and find myself reading more than writing. My husband says I'm "obsessed" with books. LOL<br />My writing time is sporadic. I have no reason not to have a set writing time, but, like so many others,family needs take precedence.<br />I'm especially fond of Christmas stories. (hint! hint!)<br /><br />growingingrace@rocketmail.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18474714.post-65904120762770902262011-11-05T13:59:21.966-04:002011-11-05T13:59:21.966-04:00I have no excuse for not writing. I think the hard...I have no excuse for not writing. I think the hardest thing is to stay motivated on a day to day basis. A Biltmore Christmas sounds like a great holiday book!Cynthia A. Lovelyhttp://www.cynthialovely.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18474714.post-58312132045926245102011-11-05T08:55:52.335-04:002011-11-05T08:55:52.335-04:00I'm another one who has to watch the time I sp...I'm another one who has to watch the time I spend with e-mail and my favorite blogs. A moment can quickly stretch into a bunch of my time. The more I stick with a basic schedule, with my most important things planned first, I can get more accomplished... not everything, but more! Please include me for A Biltmore Christmas.<br /><br />worthy2bpraised at gmail dot comMerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17501893347195105854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18474714.post-5906347938984838302011-11-05T00:48:49.467-04:002011-11-05T00:48:49.467-04:00Hi Rhonda,
Great interview. I try to write every c...Hi Rhonda,<br />Great interview. I try to write every chance I can. We spend a lot of time with our families so I work writing time in between as often as I can.<br /><br />Jeanie Smith Cash<br />littlesweetpea2k@hotmail.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18474714.post-79980657591064596802011-11-04T22:25:23.340-04:002011-11-04T22:25:23.340-04:00I'm hit or miss, too. I used to love writing a...I'm hit or miss, too. I used to love writing at night after everyone was asleep, but now I'm too tired. <br /><br />I write best early morning, but the kids get up early and we hit the floor running. <br /><br />I seem to get going late evening out of necessity.<br /><br />Paige Dooly<br />paige@paigedooly.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18474714.post-15576706412242913372011-11-04T20:34:02.630-04:002011-11-04T20:34:02.630-04:00I agree Edwina, email is a big time eater! I'v...I agree Edwina, email is a big time eater! I've been trying to "train" myself to only read it in the morning and the evening... I won't lie... I'm failing :)<br /><br />Erica, I'm like you. I feel guilty if I don't write some in the afternoons. I miss it, it's like seeing my old friends when I pull up the pages to work on their stories. I feel guilty for not Rhonda Gibsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02381590968914554470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18474714.post-23143941417931620852011-11-04T18:55:43.416-04:002011-11-04T18:55:43.416-04:00Enjoyed your blog Rhonda. I am often side-tracked...Enjoyed your blog Rhonda. I am often side-tracked by phone calls. It's especially tough when the calls come from my 80 yr old Mom and my two year old grandson! I really can't say no to those! Consequently, I have to make up that time in the evening, so I plug in my headphones and write away while others are tied up with dinner and bedtime routines! <br /><br />LyndeeH<br />spooler(at)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18474714.post-2036980683594456282011-11-04T17:39:36.106-04:002011-11-04T17:39:36.106-04:00Time and obligations...argh. It's always so ha...Time and obligations...argh. It's always so hard to balance everything, isn't it?<br /><br />I try to write every afternoon. I've gotten so used to it, I feel guilty if I don't.Erica Vetschhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08772984806574666959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18474714.post-30123504260400843752011-11-04T14:22:43.765-04:002011-11-04T14:22:43.765-04:00Reading emails/blogs really can eat into my time!
...Reading emails/blogs really can eat into my time!<br /><br />edwina(dot)cowgill(at)yahoo(dot)comEdwinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06764445303008090045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18474714.post-70543535458535013862011-11-04T12:29:40.635-04:002011-11-04T12:29:40.635-04:00Thanks Everyone!
Selena, keep writing! If all you...Thanks Everyone!<br /><br />Selena, keep writing! If all you do is a page a day in a year, you can have a book complete :) <br /><br />You are right Beth, writing for God is an important ministry. I found I had to drop a lot of things to be able to write. <br /><br />Laughing, thanks Aaron... I appreciate the compliment.<br /><br />Janet and Diane, I often wonder how you two ladies get so much Rhonda Gibsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02381590968914554470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18474714.post-85923951315518363162011-11-04T12:15:21.697-04:002011-11-04T12:15:21.697-04:00Hi Rhonda,
Great post and advice. Please do not en...Hi Rhonda,<br />Great post and advice. Please do not enter my name in the drawing as I already have a copy (lol)<br /><br />To answer the guest question, I have a day job that keeps me busy (and pays the bills). I generally get an hour in the evening to devote to writing and I write as many hours as I can manage on the weekends. I'm looking forward to retirement and writing full time during Diane Ashleyhttp://www.dianeashleybooks.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18474714.post-74401455008864794342011-11-04T10:47:43.249-04:002011-11-04T10:47:43.249-04:00Hey Rhonda!
Great tips about being consistent with...Hey Rhonda!<br />Great tips about being consistent with writing. That must be why you are so good at it!Aaron McCarverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10410208600923723381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18474714.post-84236847450437050832011-11-04T10:35:32.911-04:002011-11-04T10:35:32.911-04:00The book sounds wonderful, Rhonda. It seems to be ...The book sounds wonderful, Rhonda. It seems to be harder and harder to find time to write. I'm just too busy and need to drop one or two of my bigger commitments. Writing for God is an important ministry. I need to remember that!<br /><br />Beth Loughner<br />www.bethloughner.com<br />beth@bethloughner.comBeth Loughnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03014536375199305152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18474714.post-35076619140818582642011-11-04T10:24:21.987-04:002011-11-04T10:24:21.987-04:00Great post, Rhonda! I love getting my writing done...Great post, Rhonda! I love getting my writing done in the daytime, but many days, I find it's at night I get the most done. But like you said, the important thing it to write each day.Janet Lee Bartonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16739543925563799938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18474714.post-76297351155271184042011-11-04T09:02:47.893-04:002011-11-04T09:02:47.893-04:00Life eats all my writing time... mom, work full ti...Life eats all my writing time... mom, work full time, going to school full time, etc. By the time I have a minute to write I am exhuasted. <br /><br />Please enter me for a chance to win. The book looks awesome! :)<br /><br />Salena<br />srstormo at yahoo dot comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com