tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post6042146327046511119..comments2024-02-21T03:32:15.577-05:00Comments on Jill Kemerer: So You Didn't Final In the Contest?Jill Kemererhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-62000283970293766792013-06-06T17:42:40.218-04:002013-06-06T17:42:40.218-04:00Thanks, Amanda. I hate seeing anyone down, and I w...Thanks, Amanda. I hate seeing anyone down, and I want so badly for them to know they aren't alone. We're in this together! Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-54779018790324533342013-06-06T17:41:33.941-04:002013-06-06T17:41:33.941-04:00Thanks so much, Susie. You have helped hundreds of...Thanks so much, Susie. You have helped hundreds of writers grow in their writing and their confidence. I really admire you and what you do. Thank you SO much for taking time out of your extremely busy life to stop by. :)Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-34546550790185886922013-06-06T16:08:28.308-04:002013-06-06T16:08:28.308-04:00Jill, you are such a generous encourager. Your wor...Jill, you are such a generous encourager. Your words bless so many, including me!Amanda Dykeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12215201516470243194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-62301408763144455962013-06-06T13:49:38.845-04:002013-06-06T13:49:38.845-04:00Great, encouraging post, Jill! The publishing biz...Great, encouraging post, Jill! The publishing biz is hard - before and after publication, and learning how to move forward even when you don't get the hoped-for results is a great character building tool. Thanks for posting this! Susie MaySusieMayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00067175940055792985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-1847359300936088532013-06-06T13:48:53.836-04:002013-06-06T13:48:53.836-04:00What a nice compliment, Jill! Thank you very much!...What a nice compliment, Jill! Thank you very much!Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-63421081620216400052013-06-06T13:47:12.076-04:002013-06-06T13:47:12.076-04:00Thanks, Jeanne! It would be nice if everyone could...Thanks, Jeanne! It would be nice if everyone could gain confidence by successes, but it's just not realistic. The good together with the bad gives a writer valuable growth. :)Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-202431467258935452013-06-06T13:45:40.382-04:002013-06-06T13:45:40.382-04:00Good points, Keli--especially about entering conte...Good points, Keli--especially about entering contests for published works. A great way to find new readers!Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-58013885761824657082013-06-06T13:44:17.557-04:002013-06-06T13:44:17.557-04:00From one Jill to another, you're one in a mill...From one Jill to another, you're one in a million! That was a heartfelt and encouraging post.Jill Weatherholthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12935341991222337363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-22744739042313574732013-06-05T19:30:48.345-04:002013-06-05T19:30:48.345-04:00Jill, you're right, it's bittersweet to re...Jill, you're right, it's bittersweet to read hurrah's for friends online and know you didn't final. You rejoice for them at the same time mourning your private disappointment. One (of the many) thing I loved about what you said is that it's through the times of not finaling, and learning, that confidence grows. This is such an important part of a writer's character. <br /><br />LOVED this post, my friend!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-14079683285930502212013-06-05T15:25:48.501-04:002013-06-05T15:25:48.501-04:00What an encouraging post, Jill. Contest finals are...What an encouraging post, Jill. Contest finals are fun and provide sought-after validation, but there are blessings to be had for those of us who don't final as well.<br /><br />Having had some 40+ non-finaling entries to date, I've learned to look for the positives in them. The biggest one for me in my pre-pubbed days was receiving the judge's feedback. I learned heaps from my generous judges and am so grateful to them.<br /><br />Now that I'm published, I like to think of my non-finaling entries as opportunities to get my book in front of avid romance readers, librarians, and book sellers who might not have read it otherwise. Never know who might judge a book, like it, and spread the word.Keli Gwynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13236868298400593688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-12607824849577552872013-06-05T12:46:00.871-04:002013-06-05T12:46:00.871-04:00God does put dreams in our hearts for a reason. It...God does put dreams in our hearts for a reason. It took me a while to realize this dream of mine was like a direct line to God. I don't think it was ever about selfish ambition, but it took me a long time to come to that point. God wanted me. All of me. And He got it!Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-46761436645627849352013-06-05T12:43:43.244-04:002013-06-05T12:43:43.244-04:00Wonderful, Jennifer! We see lots of good news and ...Wonderful, Jennifer! We see lots of good news and happy announcements online, but we don't see (for GOOD reason!!) the failures, disappointments, and set-backs so many writers experience. :)Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-63787398826267359772013-06-05T12:42:21.430-04:002013-06-05T12:42:21.430-04:00Thanks, Jessica. When I started querying and enter...Thanks, Jessica. When I started querying and entering contests, I didn't realize how many people are actively trying to get published. It might have saved me some grief!Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-40730379848385694592013-06-05T12:41:02.845-04:002013-06-05T12:41:02.845-04:00It's true, Lindsay. God is in control. What a ...It's true, Lindsay. God is in control. What a relief, right? :)Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-21089756572071286242013-06-05T12:40:28.446-04:002013-06-05T12:40:28.446-04:00I agree, Cindy! We can take away something positiv...I agree, Cindy! We can take away something positive even when the results aren't what we want. :)Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-61650059513200618302013-06-05T12:31:26.630-04:002013-06-05T12:31:26.630-04:00Such good, good words here, Jill. And this is my f...Such good, good words here, Jill. And this is my favorite line: "There is no expiration date on your dream." So true in writing. So true in so many areas of life. I believe God puts dreams on our hearts for a reason...and however he decides to see those dreams to fruition, we honor him when we keep working at it!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17620457068731162013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-76185628613944910012013-06-05T12:23:40.682-04:002013-06-05T12:23:40.682-04:00This was SUCH an encouragement!! I'm going to ...This was SUCH an encouragement!! I'm going to bookmark this and save it for when I get those results.Jennifer Majorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12696261499182486196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-91133424025537389012013-06-05T10:30:24.607-04:002013-06-05T10:30:24.607-04:00Jill, this post is FABULOUS! I love your encouragi...Jill, this post is FABULOUS! I love your encouraging spirit and I know so many writers will leave here today with renewed hope. Thank you!Jessica R. Patchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13614501794157211301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-4223721147077957222013-06-05T10:07:36.680-04:002013-06-05T10:07:36.680-04:00Love your encourager's heart, Jill! Not finali...Love your encourager's heart, Jill! Not finaling is always hard, and definitely stings at first. But I think even more than trusting myself, I'm learning to trust God. He's got this, even when I feel like He doesn't. And His timing is perfect. My job? To keep on truckin'. :)Lindsay Harrelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09379628592162011068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-27355044156216454652013-06-05T09:36:11.288-04:002013-06-05T09:36:11.288-04:00Great nuggets, Jill. Contests can take you on an e...Great nuggets, Jill. Contests can take you on an emotional roller coaster, but you usually come away with something good from the experience. You're so sweet to encourage everyone today!Cindy R. Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13488732331021750408noreply@blogger.com