tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589035973172290745.post5158044622994082095..comments2024-03-15T15:26:03.987-05:00Comments on Melissa Maygrove: Starving The BeastMelissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08516493326566981116noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589035973172290745.post-56687452850325692652018-09-21T09:35:08.518-05:002018-09-21T09:35:08.518-05:00It's great to BE blogging again. I miss my fri...It's great to BE blogging again. I miss my friends.<br /><br />Thanks for the visit!Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08516493326566981116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589035973172290745.post-73638030245562228042018-09-21T07:29:39.938-05:002018-09-21T07:29:39.938-05:00It's so great to see you blogging again! I thi...It's so great to see you blogging again! I think lots of people only blog once a month nowadays. I feel good if I make my once a month goal now! <br />I'm sorry for all you have been through but it sounds like you have come out stronger on the other side. Hugs to you! Julie Flandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05003737491313673214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589035973172290745.post-6848128459750686072018-09-09T17:14:19.697-05:002018-09-09T17:14:19.697-05:00Time definitely helps!Time definitely helps!Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08516493326566981116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589035973172290745.post-8476322448664823742018-09-09T02:12:09.904-05:002018-09-09T02:12:09.904-05:00Life happens and I think part of being a writer is...Life happens and I think part of being a writer is knowing that some things take precedence. I'm sure you've been a great mother/role model to these teens and that is valuable. Even if we're not writing much, all life experience helps us. Good luck with editing those books - going back to my earliest books would be a daunting prospect for me, but maybe time can give a fresh perspective on it.Nick Wilfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03841776353790635132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589035973172290745.post-54911037971187674622018-09-08T09:33:53.124-05:002018-09-08T09:33:53.124-05:00Yes! Maybe the tide is finally turning for The Fel...Yes! Maybe the tide is finally turning for The Fellowship. :)Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08516493326566981116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589035973172290745.post-69265632509565018032018-09-07T11:46:38.677-05:002018-09-07T11:46:38.677-05:00Welcome back! I've neglected writing and socia...Welcome back! I've neglected writing and social media too. I say we hop back in together!Elizabeth Seckmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045076826326574984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589035973172290745.post-79458300923139862712018-09-06T19:36:02.280-05:002018-09-06T19:36:02.280-05:00I look back on those Platform Building Campaign da...I look back on those Platform Building Campaign days and wonder how I did it. LOL Good to hear from you, Arlee.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08516493326566981116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589035973172290745.post-59583613638950809722018-09-06T19:34:49.797-05:002018-09-06T19:34:49.797-05:00You are so good at cheering people up. I hope I ca...You are so good at cheering people up. I hope I can keep blogging just so I can read your posts. :)Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08516493326566981116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589035973172290745.post-51014957228971159462018-09-06T19:32:43.653-05:002018-09-06T19:32:43.653-05:00I know, it's just frustrating.I know, it's just frustrating.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08516493326566981116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589035973172290745.post-75132388769082164822018-09-06T19:31:45.651-05:002018-09-06T19:31:45.651-05:00I'm going to try my best to find a balance bet...I'm going to try my best to find a balance between the two.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08516493326566981116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589035973172290745.post-29923690662868984912018-09-06T19:30:53.403-05:002018-09-06T19:30:53.403-05:00Right back at you, Lisa.Right back at you, Lisa.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08516493326566981116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589035973172290745.post-87994057882213294452018-09-06T19:27:05.583-05:002018-09-06T19:27:05.583-05:00Thanks for the visit!Thanks for the visit!Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08516493326566981116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589035973172290745.post-69289679749491247432018-09-06T19:01:21.424-05:002018-09-06T19:01:21.424-05:00The good thing about writing is that it's some...The good thing about writing is that it's something you can do at any time in your life. I hope there are joys and fodder for future projects feeding you now so that when you can devote more time to writing, it's all the stronger for it. Samantha Bryanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17684962313482409801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589035973172290745.post-58796693283759175282018-09-06T16:34:00.806-05:002018-09-06T16:34:00.806-05:00This is a story similar to what I've been hear...This is a story similar to what I've been hearing repeatedly over the past few months. I thought it was just me. I've been posting about once a week, but often my enthusiasm for blogging is not like it used to be.<br /><br />Prioritizing family is the right choice to make. Glad you'll have a little more time for blogging.<br /><br />Arlee Bird<br /><a href="https://tossingitout.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Tossing It Out </a><br /><br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589035973172290745.post-17773934402999021932018-09-06T14:23:09.532-05:002018-09-06T14:23:09.532-05:00Hi, Melissa....
Many of us are blogging once a mo...Hi, Melissa....<br /><br />Many of us are blogging once a month these days. Who really has the time any more to invest in all the social media...it truly is a full time job. I spent six hours today catching up with my blogger pals. I can't imagine how we all did it when we first started blogging AGES ago. I remember blogging every day! Back then I only had under fifty followers/friends, but now it's nearly impossible to keep up with even that low a number. <br /><br />Don't beat yourself up. You fans will return and be THRILLED to read your new works. We may be gone for a while, but were are remembered by those we have touched and who have touched us. Take it ONE DAY AT A TIME.....<br /><br />So great catching up with you the other day. THANKS for reaching out! It meant a lot~Michael Di Gesuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17047267262428143113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589035973172290745.post-23466211979679049742018-09-06T10:36:02.905-05:002018-09-06T10:36:02.905-05:00Once a month works. =) That's what I'm dow...Once a month works. =) That's what I'm down to, and I hear you about the battle of what to do. We had two tail end babies, and for a while there, it was all I could do to make sure people had eaten and were dressed. Sometimes more than I could do. There are seasons in life and our families definitely come first. My opinion on the matter is that if I have to establish a new readership in a few years, so be it. Meanwhile, I've got important things to do.Crystal Collierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03912469552483168148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589035973172290745.post-64645601077451071192018-09-06T09:41:52.611-05:002018-09-06T09:41:52.611-05:00*hugs* You won't regret the time you've sp...*hugs* You won't regret the time you've spent on your kids. For a while I felt bad that I didn't start writing until after my family was grown, thinking I'd wasted all those years. Then I realized how stupid that thought was. The time with my kids was never a waste.Donna K. Weaverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15763832177263927311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589035973172290745.post-1405242179304193572018-09-06T09:11:19.465-05:002018-09-06T09:11:19.465-05:00I'm glad you're back to blogging and writi...I'm glad you're back to blogging and writing and glad I could be a beta for you. You know what I'm up to, so won't go there, but thanks for the encouraging words you posted on my blog. You are a wonderful friend, even in the busy times...Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06658507579160418855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589035973172290745.post-30499448069692824102018-09-06T08:41:57.421-05:002018-09-06T08:41:57.421-05:00Welcome back! Real life does have a way of showing...Welcome back! Real life does have a way of showing up and making us pay attention. So do make sure you enjoy this year with your kids. That said, I totally get that urge to write. Play with it when you can now, and make it part of your goals for next year. Social media is definitely a hungry beast, but blogging once a month works for me. Carol Kilgorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03745686632918324803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589035973172290745.post-22708482372618233462018-09-06T07:00:15.207-05:002018-09-06T07:00:15.207-05:00Now that school's back in session, I have a sh...Now that school's back in session, I have a shot. LOLMelissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08516493326566981116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589035973172290745.post-26595083296815276312018-09-06T06:58:47.751-05:002018-09-06T06:58:47.751-05:00It's difficult to work full time, parent teens...It's difficult to work full time, parent teens, and find time to write!! I'm with you on this one!! Gotta figure it all out soon.Jennifer Haweshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06303079974406921717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589035973172290745.post-56837764422251111412018-09-06T06:51:31.765-05:002018-09-06T06:51:31.765-05:00True. Thanks for the visit, Cathy.True. Thanks for the visit, Cathy.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08516493326566981116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589035973172290745.post-19388717113967926332018-09-06T06:51:00.932-05:002018-09-06T06:51:00.932-05:00Thanks, Suzanne.Thanks, Suzanne.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08516493326566981116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589035973172290745.post-25992861632384746812018-09-06T02:55:34.613-05:002018-09-06T02:55:34.613-05:00I feel exactly the same way about letting my writi...I feel exactly the same way about letting my writing slip. But, when life throws you a curve ball, what are you supposed to do? You have to live it, sometimes, and writing just has to wait. You shouldn't feel bad about that because you are doing what you should be doing--living your life and raising your children. What's more important than that?Cathy Keatonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18356112948372149785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589035973172290745.post-75573289655768057322018-09-06T01:48:09.374-05:002018-09-06T01:48:09.374-05:00Life likes to pull us in so many directions someti...Life likes to pull us in so many directions sometimes. I have cut back a lot on blogging of late but I am trying to post once a month for IWSG. Like you, I don't like to post and then not have the time or energy to return comments and interact. Good luck with your writing, Melissa.Suzanne Furnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00908200156114453054noreply@blogger.com