tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-350863816219517536.post2387953970949155900..comments2024-02-22T10:55:39.826-08:00Comments on The View from the Keyboard : Progress 01Mike Adamsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02233109180508288146noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-350863816219517536.post-91417492676634983142017-01-11T23:36:30.110-08:002017-01-11T23:36:30.110-08:00:-) Thanks! I admit it was tough in the middle mon...:-) Thanks! I admit it was tough in the middle months of the year when I had one acceptance, publication still months away, and I didn't seem to be able to get past the first readers no matter what. It's still heavily weighted to that equation but the counterbalance of some positives has swung us the other way a bit, and there's reason to think it'll keep on swinging -- so here goes!Mike Adamsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02233109180508288146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-350863816219517536.post-70146844263603033162017-01-11T21:10:21.197-08:002017-01-11T21:10:21.197-08:00Fantastic news all ways around, Mike. Starting out...Fantastic news all ways around, Mike. Starting out early last year I was really optimistic ... I had no idea how tough it actually *is* to get into print -- or even virtual print (ePrint??). Now, however, the results I was expecting to see six months ago are actually happening. The optimism I felt -- which admittedly waned somewhat along the way -- is turning out to be well founded. I can only say, Bravo! And thank gods you have the courage, energy, and the strength to "keep on keeping on" in the face of discouragement that would knock 95% of writers flat. Do not stop!! I honestly believe you've got the tiger by the tail now: you've already invested the vast majority of the necessary work, and the pieces are starting to drop into place. Go, team, go!!Jadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07782642739560003821noreply@blogger.com