tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post503119874105269066..comments2023-10-25T05:30:54.507-04:00Comments on Oh Get A Grip!: For love or money?!Ashe Barkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03390519279886657608noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-23844509863888875022009-08-26T12:15:53.811-04:002009-08-26T12:15:53.811-04:00Sharon,
I'm not sure how you're post snuc...Sharon,<br /><br />I'm not sure how you're post snuck in there, but I really want to respond to it. <br /><br />I was called a storyteller long before I was called an author. I loved the title and still do. I don't speak super well, but the story ideas are always there, thank heaven. Those are what makes us different, in my opinion.<br /><br />I'm so glad this gave you a boost. <br /><br />HugsJude Masonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14067166768734750026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-82607832483988538232009-08-26T00:29:26.481-04:002009-08-26T00:29:26.481-04:00LOL Pat, making people happy is my goal. Whether t...LOL Pat, making people happy is my goal. Whether they get a little turned on along with the happy is a good thing too. <br /><br />Yeah, I jumped genres. I'm an author, I'm allowed, right?<br /><br />HugsJude Masonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14067166768734750026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-36866736986354789812009-08-25T19:47:14.335-04:002009-08-25T19:47:14.335-04:00Shoon Joining, Ambassador Sloan?
OMG are you alrea...Shoon Joining, Ambassador Sloan?<br />OMG are you already planning a<br />sequel for your Sci-fi novel. You<br />know Sci-fi is my favorite genre.<br />But you were talking about FemDom<br />which made me think of Rick and Cass and how I didn't want their story to end. LOL Maybe I'm the one who needs to "Get a Grip".<br />Your stories make me happy.<br />HugsPathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14905882539042854786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-48542326941233730192009-08-25T15:21:31.038-04:002009-08-25T15:21:31.038-04:00Mick,
Sometimes knowing you won't get rich gi...Mick,<br /><br />Sometimes knowing you won't get rich gives you the freedom to write whatever you love to write. But, don't let it limit you to accepting less than you are worth.<br /><br />Jeeze that sound prophetic doesn't it? I've read some of your work, you have an amazing talent. <br /><br />Thanks for stopping by and commenting.<br /><br />HugsJude Masonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14067166768734750026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-63402134874418510702009-08-25T15:18:56.695-04:002009-08-25T15:18:56.695-04:00Hey Pat,
OMG, Rick and Cass. Now there's a co...Hey Pat,<br /><br />OMG, Rick and Cass. Now there's a couple of very interesting people. Here I thought you loved Ambassador Sloan and his lady, Amanda. <br /><br />There are always people I'd love to go back to and add more to their stories. Yes, Rick and Cass have more to say, and I do love the way they interacted too. I'll do my best. <br /><br />Glad you enjoyed. 30 books... OMG<br /><br />HugsJude Masonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14067166768734750026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-53770052724385076922009-08-25T15:15:27.879-04:002009-08-25T15:15:27.879-04:00Word Actress, I think many of us feel a little des...Word Actress, I think many of us feel a little desperate, or a lot desperate, to make more so our bills get paid. I know right now it's huge for me. I write because I love it, it's who I am to a large degree, but with the economy and what we've been dealing with at home, I need to make as much as I can. <br /><br />Thank you so much for stopping by and sharing your thoughts on this. Good luck with your work!<br /><br />HugsJude Masonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14067166768734750026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-43983358279707262192009-08-25T14:35:06.026-04:002009-08-25T14:35:06.026-04:00Jude, thank you for the great post and for proudly...Jude, thank you for the great post and for proudly proclaiming that the answer is both! Back when I was in college, I wrote a paper for Egyptian paper. I was a lot bored and ended up writing about history with material that encompassed various movies as well. When I recieved it back, he had written that I was a great storyteller and gave me a great grade for doing something different that was relevent to the course. Thank you Jude, for reminding me that when I write to remember that I AM A STORYTELLER. And somewhere out there people are going to want to read what I write.SharonJMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07562574219128604365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-24845127938948306182009-08-25T14:11:46.018-04:002009-08-25T14:11:46.018-04:00I always taking whatever they offer, sometimes too...I always taking whatever they offer, sometimes too little, rarely too much. I didn't get into this business of writing to get rich and my yearly salary proves that. But I love to write and pursue my ideas knowing I'll never get rich but I just might eh? Why not? ;)))Mykola Dementiukhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02267125930152870083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-28624313386481746622009-08-25T14:01:07.865-04:002009-08-25T14:01:07.865-04:00Believe me, no one is happier than I am to hear yo...Believe me, no one is happier than I am to hear you listen to your readers. I love your stories. You are a fabulous story teller.<br />With that said, have you ever considered a sequel for Rick and Cass? I didn't want Pink Ribbon to<br />end. <br />I just counted, I have over 30 PDFs<br />written by Jude Mason and her writing partner (hi,Jenna!) I'd <br />say I was a fan. LOL<br />Hugs and kissesPathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14905882539042854786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-91169166710978924772009-08-25T13:45:13.243-04:002009-08-25T13:45:13.243-04:00I'm in a shortage of love and money lately and...I'm in a shortage of love and money lately and I NEED TO SELL MORE BOOKS so while I love to read what reviewers have to say about my book, I need to build a bigger fan base, that's just the reality of book sales these days. Like the writer Kate Braverman once said, 'I am addicted to writing now. I truly don't know what else I can do.' I love mentoring young people so I teach College-Essay writing seminars and I go into classrooms to talk about writing. Here's what I tell them: I really like my writing. I believe in my writing. To be successful you need to do your best every day for a very long time. So on the love or money seesaw, I guess I fall somewhere in the middle. Fun post, Jude...Mary Kennedy Eastham, Author, 'The Shadow of a Dog I Can;t Forget' and the upcoming novel, 'Night Surfing'Word Actresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04041865850513656748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-47787723927488465812009-08-25T13:09:17.891-04:002009-08-25T13:09:17.891-04:00Hey Jenna,
But, but... sigh. Okay, so I ramble. Y...Hey Jenna,<br /><br />But, but... sigh. Okay, so I ramble. You gotta admit, it was kinda an okay read though, right? Wimp, whine!<br /><br />Thanks lady. You're right. We do bend a little for publishers or fans we love. But, again, it's fun to stretch your own boundaries, see if you can go in different directions. Sometimes it works, sometimes not so much. <br /><br />HugsJude Masonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14067166768734750026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-77425456544553281802009-08-25T13:03:27.678-04:002009-08-25T13:03:27.678-04:00Ash,
Yup, I coulda just typed in that line and ca...Ash,<br /><br />Yup, I coulda just typed in that line and called it a day. LOL Thanks for stopping by. Can't wait to see what you add to this conversation. <br /><br />HugsJude Masonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14067166768734750026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-38589571282056062772009-08-25T07:16:52.376-04:002009-08-25T07:16:52.376-04:00Leave it to Jude to answer a multiple choice quest...Leave it to Jude to answer a multiple choice question with "yes!" LOL<br /><br />Seriously, I know what you mean. There has to be a bit of both love and money in there. A couple times, recently in fact, we've been asked to write something that possibly wasn't at the top of our 'love it' list, but we did because we're loyal that way, and want to support our publishers and show that we are indeed team players.<br /><br />Sheesh, now who's rambling?<br /><br />Great post, Jude.<br /><br />JennaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-14586957812306959532009-08-25T06:35:54.087-04:002009-08-25T06:35:54.087-04:00Hi Jude,
Great post.
"...if a reader lets m...Hi Jude,<br /><br />Great post.<br /><br />"...if a reader lets me know they liked this or that, the paycheck is just nice, the reader is my payment."<br /><br />To me, this says it all. <br /><br />Best,<br /><br />AshAshley Listerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11997769708965362938noreply@blogger.com