tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1411894864312049426.post8087482861188254315..comments2024-03-27T08:18:53.376-07:00Comments on JustJoshin Publishing, Inc.: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Writing My Next BookJosh Lanyonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11944091956589831656noreply@blogger.comBlogger59125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1411894864312049426.post-90222702347136279782016-05-13T04:06:33.359-07:002016-05-13T04:06:33.359-07:00LOL! Oh yeah, there's definitely a pattern her...LOL! Oh yeah, there's definitely a pattern here. :-DJohanna Ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12559901333247490554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1411894864312049426.post-41576372584058993532016-05-11T21:36:07.504-07:002016-05-11T21:36:07.504-07:00I read your post with interest mixed with a touch ...I read your post with interest mixed with a touch of sadness as well as hope. Some times life can over take us and the journey rather then being a pleasurable adventure turns into a chore. For myself I think if life and/or something you love starts to be a job, a chore... A vocation rather than an avocation.. You know it's time to take stock and evaluate your choices. I am in the process of doing this myself. This can be difficult process but so worth it. Your health needs to take centre stage. Even if you start to feel better..don't forget those feelings that brought you to write your post.. In order to find your way..to find the path that transforms your writing from chore to joy again.. You need to take a break. Do it.. Enjoy it.. I for one will still be here waiting when you've found you happy place. Life should be a joy not a chore. Take care of you.Siopehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02773232620181713146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1411894864312049426.post-27517357708269461882016-05-11T10:51:10.682-07:002016-05-11T10:51:10.682-07:00Liz, this is so lovely. Thank you.Liz, this is so lovely. Thank you.Josh Lanyonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11944091956589831656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1411894864312049426.post-58678549029458784072016-05-11T10:50:44.819-07:002016-05-11T10:50:44.819-07:00I am laughing WITH you, by the way, because we are...I am laughing WITH you, by the way, because we are always congratulating each other on the baby steps.Josh Lanyonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11944091956589831656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1411894864312049426.post-50809041495097049942016-05-11T10:49:24.788-07:002016-05-11T10:49:24.788-07:00THANKS FOR NEARLY KILLING ME, BEVERLEY. CAN'T ...THANKS FOR NEARLY KILLING ME, BEVERLEY. CAN'T WAIT TILL YOUR NEXT VISIT! :-P <br /><br />Ha! Just kidding. Thank you for the kind words. Josh Lanyonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11944091956589831656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1411894864312049426.post-88524610036456273882016-05-11T10:48:40.659-07:002016-05-11T10:48:40.659-07:00Yes! But it's so hard finding that balance, is...Yes! But it's so hard finding that balance, isn't it? Josh Lanyonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11944091956589831656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1411894864312049426.post-50416059669214649682016-05-11T10:48:20.023-07:002016-05-11T10:48:20.023-07:00Thank you, Janet. :-) I admit it's a relief t...Thank you, Janet. :-) I admit it's a relief that so far everyone, even my publisher, has been understanding. Josh Lanyonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11944091956589831656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1411894864312049426.post-24091328528026447902016-05-11T10:47:00.347-07:002016-05-11T10:47:00.347-07:00It's oppressive, isn't it? Waking up and d...It's oppressive, isn't it? Waking up and dreading the day. That's no way to live. I could have kept the day job if I wanted to live in a constant state of anxiety and frustration. :-D Josh Lanyonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11944091956589831656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1411894864312049426.post-5743780577829965882016-05-11T10:44:53.678-07:002016-05-11T10:44:53.678-07:00Thanks, Rosy5000! :-) It's amazing what having...Thanks, Rosy5000! :-) It's amazing what having just a little time to catch your breath can do. I do already feel more normal again, more optimistic again. Josh Lanyonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11944091956589831656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1411894864312049426.post-82757831794876215672016-05-11T10:42:26.045-07:002016-05-11T10:42:26.045-07:00Dear Judy, thank you for the lovely greeting card!...Dear Judy, thank you for the lovely greeting card! ;-D Seriously, thank you for these thoughts. I felt peaceful just reading that list.Josh Lanyonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11944091956589831656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1411894864312049426.post-14126480367981643672016-05-11T10:41:38.881-07:002016-05-11T10:41:38.881-07:00Aw. YOU. Thank you. Aw. YOU. Thank you. Josh Lanyonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11944091956589831656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1411894864312049426.post-18719508315550109432016-05-11T10:41:18.378-07:002016-05-11T10:41:18.378-07:00Thank you for these kind thoughts, BJ! Thank you for these kind thoughts, BJ! Josh Lanyonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11944091956589831656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1411894864312049426.post-2691953494138396322016-05-11T10:40:55.192-07:002016-05-11T10:40:55.192-07:00:-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D Josh Lanyonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11944091956589831656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1411894864312049426.post-13241158699095472342016-05-11T10:36:35.060-07:002016-05-11T10:36:35.060-07:00Thank you, Denise. The fog is starting to lift, wh...Thank you, Denise. The fog is starting to lift, which is great. Although it's slightly disappointing (and isn't that typical of me) that I'm not instantly energized for writing yet. But I know I'll get there.Josh Lanyonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11944091956589831656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1411894864312049426.post-4339409802984896242016-05-11T10:33:07.349-07:002016-05-11T10:33:07.349-07:00Better a slow learner than a no learner. :-D I thi...Better a slow learner than a no learner. :-D I think hanging around all of you on Goodreads is why I've actually managed to recognize what's happening with me.Josh Lanyonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11944091956589831656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1411894864312049426.post-89234916868143783252016-05-11T10:32:23.207-07:002016-05-11T10:32:23.207-07:00Aww! Thank you so much! Aww! Thank you so much! Josh Lanyonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11944091956589831656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1411894864312049426.post-86971510733164801752016-05-11T10:32:09.090-07:002016-05-11T10:32:09.090-07:00Thanks so much, Helena. This week is already a big...Thanks so much, Helena. This week is already a big improvement. It's like I can think again, plan again, get stuff done again. Also it's lovely swimming guilt free in the afternoons, I must say. Nothing like remembering that keeping fit is actually part of the job! Josh Lanyonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11944091956589831656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1411894864312049426.post-33217425339912946742016-05-11T10:26:40.474-07:002016-05-11T10:26:40.474-07:00It's frankly terrifying. But the risk of actua...It's frankly terrifying. But the risk of actually burning out again is even more terrifying. So yes. A cautious step onto a shaky platform... ;-) Josh Lanyonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11944091956589831656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1411894864312049426.post-35663907672842913852016-05-11T10:25:50.785-07:002016-05-11T10:25:50.785-07:00Thank you, dear Angel. And love to the Missus. :-)...Thank you, dear Angel. And love to the Missus. :-)Josh Lanyonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11944091956589831656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1411894864312049426.post-1681114941505345342016-05-11T10:24:49.910-07:002016-05-11T10:24:49.910-07:00Thanks, Tony! That's what we call spring clean...Thanks, Tony! That's what we call spring cleaning in this corner of the world. ;-DJosh Lanyonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11944091956589831656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1411894864312049426.post-3839925211991623122016-05-11T10:24:23.721-07:002016-05-11T10:24:23.721-07:00Thank you, Alison. :-)Thank you, Alison. :-)Josh Lanyonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11944091956589831656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1411894864312049426.post-32329583704891480802016-05-11T10:24:08.497-07:002016-05-11T10:24:08.497-07:00Thank you so much! Thank you so much! Josh Lanyonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11944091956589831656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1411894864312049426.post-69970790293336055442016-05-11T10:20:31.866-07:002016-05-11T10:20:31.866-07:00I remember those days too! Wow. I remember splutte...I remember those days too! Wow. I remember spluttering my disbelief the first time a bookseller told me a new release every nine months was really the optimum. And now I feel like my career is over if three months pass without a new release. :-D Josh Lanyonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11944091956589831656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1411894864312049426.post-40018616018096788722016-05-11T10:17:49.390-07:002016-05-11T10:17:49.390-07:00Thank you so much, David!Thank you so much, David!Josh Lanyonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11944091956589831656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1411894864312049426.post-36121029701183302182016-05-11T10:17:17.390-07:002016-05-11T10:17:17.390-07:00Thank you! I'm already starting to feel a bit ...Thank you! I'm already starting to feel a bit better, so that's the good news. The scary thing was how easily it was to fall back into the old habits -- and how close I came to not realizing what was happening.Josh Lanyonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11944091956589831656noreply@blogger.com