tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7718751493806122087.post1345223643579939846..comments2023-09-06T06:58:32.684-07:00Comments on TO WRITE IS TO BREATHE, TO LIVE, TO DANCE: Blame it On the Bossa Nova...C. Zampahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08907314323318638669noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7718751493806122087.post-58950472010512824462011-11-16T16:25:11.214-08:002011-11-16T16:25:11.214-08:00Hi there, Moria!
It sure is good to see you, and ...Hi there, Moria! <br />It sure is good to see you, and thank you!<br /><br />I have a feeling you're going to have quite a voice in your own writing. You've had experiences that have put you through the fire and you've had to decide how much DO you want to write. And you've seen that it is a true passion.<br /><br />Wishing you happy writing!C. Zampahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08907314323318638669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7718751493806122087.post-64616726228613732812011-11-16T15:34:06.534-08:002011-11-16T15:34:06.534-08:00I love that picture of you...Joan:) lol Confessio...I love that picture of you...Joan:) lol Confession, I do the same thing, singing in the van, dancing in my living room and being super cool. (ok, my kids do a lot of laughing at me but...) Great post and so true. I often compare myself to other writers in a negative way. I always feel that everyone out there is so much better than me. Then I remember why I write. <br /><br />Thanks for the reminder that my voice is important too.Moriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10346699663889878207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7718751493806122087.post-6551941832899459062011-11-15T10:12:10.275-08:002011-11-15T10:12:10.275-08:00LOL! You, too, Harlie!
I really, really do crank h...LOL! You, too, Harlie!<br />I really, really do crank her up, too, and get down with her. <br /><br />Nice to see you!C. Zampahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08907314323318638669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7718751493806122087.post-85154306354745500572011-11-15T09:21:13.381-08:002011-11-15T09:21:13.381-08:00Carol, I knew you were a cool chick! Love, love J...Carol, I knew you were a cool chick! Love, love Joan Jett. When I need a serious pick me up, I pop in a cd of her's and crank it.<br /><br />:)Harlie Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01866226921079232570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7718751493806122087.post-6245988540942984062011-11-15T05:12:43.868-08:002011-11-15T05:12:43.868-08:00Hey, Eric!
Yep, I've nearly done the same thi...Hey, Eric!<br /><br />Yep, I've nearly done the same thing, too. Or at the very least, have stopped writing temporarily, having been discouarged by reading something so much better than my own writing. <br /><br />But we don't stop, though, do we?C. Zampahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08907314323318638669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7718751493806122087.post-92054435753584808282011-11-15T04:31:28.285-08:002011-11-15T04:31:28.285-08:00Wonderful piece! There have been a few times I'...Wonderful piece! There have been a few times I've been ready to thrown in the towel after reading something because it was so good. Books by James Purdy, Jeanette Winterson, Jamie O'Neill, and Hal Duncan, to name a few.Eric Arvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15003380162258465067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7718751493806122087.post-45714210830970052992011-11-14T17:16:48.853-08:002011-11-14T17:16:48.853-08:00Oh, Jaime, I appreciate that and I know you're...Oh, Jaime, I appreciate that and I know you're sincere.<br /><br />But, let me tell you. It's YOU who I learn from every time we cross paths. <br /><br />You have a way of expression that makes everything so crystal clear and yet so beautiful. And that's just your everyday talk! LOL. Your writing is beyond beautiful. It's something I strive for. Maybe not a voice---I can't imitate that, it's too unique---but the care you tender to every word. Gives me chills. <br /><br />I mean that with all my heart.C. Zampahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08907314323318638669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7718751493806122087.post-11535438638238010032011-11-14T17:13:47.806-08:002011-11-14T17:13:47.806-08:00Oh, Sarah B., girl, we DO talk about this so much,...Oh, Sarah B., girl, we DO talk about this so much, don't we? And you keep me in line, knock me back on track every time I start to falter. <br />Love your for that, my friend. <br /><br />Damn, we have been together since each others' beginnings. You are far ahead of me, but still there beside me in heart. <br /><br />((hugs)))C. Zampahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08907314323318638669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7718751493806122087.post-91262641772043209782011-11-14T16:48:39.152-08:002011-11-14T16:48:39.152-08:00I do think I go on and on about how I love your vo...I do think I go on and on about how I love your voice, and i have it on very good authority that there is someone out there who envies your extraordinary eloquence.* points to self*. I learn from you every rime we cross paths, my dear. I learn, again and again, the rewards of being the hardest thing in the universe to be :genuinely me. And you inspire me to try harder.thank you, mt friend.Jaime Sammshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03756034484406953047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7718751493806122087.post-46342842113612095742011-11-14T16:36:53.539-08:002011-11-14T16:36:53.539-08:00We've discussed this long and hard ... good to...We've discussed this long and hard ... good to see you get it out there. And dang it, I thought I was special getting a pic of you and then you go and show the world! LOL. You look wonderful and I'm proud of you for showing "you" off. (((Hugs))).<br /><br />BTW, my word verification code for this is "fishi" which is funny w/ the water behind you. LOL!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7718751493806122087.post-87799180403185468012011-11-14T16:05:25.705-08:002011-11-14T16:05:25.705-08:00Ah, Joylene!
YOU are extraordinary, fabulous and ...Ah, Joylene!<br /><br />YOU are extraordinary, fabulous and wonderful!<br /><br />And, oh, if I could put a story together with vivid characters like yours. <br /><br />You're tops, lady! And you've been one of my idols ever since I met you.C. Zampahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08907314323318638669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7718751493806122087.post-67727421151105083102011-11-14T16:03:39.518-08:002011-11-14T16:03:39.518-08:00Hey, Alan!
You are right. That IS where a great p...Hey, Alan!<br /><br />You are right. That IS where a great part of the joy is. Evolving. Always an adventure.<br /><br />Wouldn't trade it for the world.C. Zampahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08907314323318638669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7718751493806122087.post-67054781050598399052011-11-14T15:54:05.249-08:002011-11-14T15:54:05.249-08:00Carol, you are fabulous. You're extraordinary....Carol, you are fabulous. You're extraordinary. You're a wonderful writer. You're superb! And yes, I'm mighty jealous. <br /><br />I love your blog! You say what I'm thinking, but in just an unique and fascinating way. Bravo.Joylene Nowell Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04497637513532136615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7718751493806122087.post-11653861995930540732011-11-14T13:32:56.547-08:002011-11-14T13:32:56.547-08:00Well said, Carol. These days voice is the main thi...Well said, Carol. These days voice is the main thing I struggle with. It only gets harder, yet that is where much of the joy is hidden--creating something that no one else can. And no matter how good our voice, I think it will continue to change as we mature as writers.<br /><br />I enjoyed your post,<br />alanAlanChinWriterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01391204766858688761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7718751493806122087.post-26095112928724281302011-11-14T10:12:26.937-08:002011-11-14T10:12:26.937-08:00Hey, Julie Lynn!
Thank you so very much.
And it wo...Hey, Julie Lynn!<br />Thank you so very much.<br />And it would be fun hanging out. We might not be cool, but two writers would sure never run out of conversation, would they?<br /><br />Hugs!C. Zampahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08907314323318638669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7718751493806122087.post-8320879965559629482011-11-14T10:10:59.045-08:002011-11-14T10:10:59.045-08:00Kage, thanks!
I'm not so sure about others env...Kage, thanks!<br />I'm not so sure about others envying my style or voice, but you never know!<br /><br />Hey, I've got most of Joan's albums, too...oh, geez, even on LP. Sigh.C. Zampahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08907314323318638669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7718751493806122087.post-30416783799465028912011-11-14T10:09:45.793-08:002011-11-14T10:09:45.793-08:00Hello my friend, Mick.
If anyone would know about...Hello my friend, Mick. <br />If anyone would know about finding their voice, it would certainly be you. Yours is most unique and so very true. A wonderful voice.<br />Love you!C. Zampahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08907314323318638669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7718751493806122087.post-15768314949105939922011-11-14T10:08:33.117-08:002011-11-14T10:08:33.117-08:00Hello and welcome, Anny Cook!
I like your thought...Hello and welcome, Anny Cook!<br /><br />I like your thought, that we're all our own works of art.<br /><br />We are, aren't we?C. Zampahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08907314323318638669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7718751493806122087.post-35812736482521752172011-11-14T10:07:41.776-08:002011-11-14T10:07:41.776-08:00Hey, Dorien!
Yeah, get a load of that Joan! LOL!
...Hey, Dorien!<br /><br />Yeah, get a load of that Joan! LOL!<br />Thank you for visiting...one of the most wonderful voices I know is you!C. Zampahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08907314323318638669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7718751493806122087.post-79291438772629780582011-11-14T10:06:45.184-08:002011-11-14T10:06:45.184-08:00Love you, Lisa!
Speaking of lovely voices, I love...Love you, Lisa!<br /><br />Speaking of lovely voices, I love the voice of Lisa Alexander Griffin! Wonderful talent as a writer and wonderful person!<br /><br />Hugs to you!C. Zampahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08907314323318638669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7718751493806122087.post-43916888029930965762011-11-14T10:05:28.200-08:002011-11-14T10:05:28.200-08:00LOL, Veronica! I'm afraid I remember the song ...LOL, Veronica! I'm afraid I remember the song and words, too! Loved that song growing up.<br /><br />Thank you so very much...we WILL find our voices, we will!C. Zampahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08907314323318638669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7718751493806122087.post-39442935205058068802011-11-14T10:04:30.052-08:002011-11-14T10:04:30.052-08:00Hello and hugs, sweet sis!
And I can say the same...Hello and hugs, sweet sis!<br /><br />And I can say the same for you...all of it. Wonderful, sincere person, inside and out. And a wonderful friend.<br /><br />Hugs and love to you.C. Zampahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08907314323318638669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7718751493806122087.post-20829059920977333982011-11-14T10:03:37.590-08:002011-11-14T10:03:37.590-08:00Hello, Sarah Ann!
It IS very cool, isn't it? T...Hello, Sarah Ann!<br />It IS very cool, isn't it? The power to be who we want with nothing more than our imagination.<br /><br />And Mary Renualt. Oh, big sigh. What a beautiful story teller she was. One of the best ever in my opinion.C. Zampahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08907314323318638669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7718751493806122087.post-63204811294793700952011-11-14T10:02:12.734-08:002011-11-14T10:02:12.734-08:00Oh, Jambrea, and I love your writing. And you ARE ...Oh, Jambrea, and I love your writing. And you ARE way cool. I love your characters! You convey them srongly and so purely, and I...here I go again...I envy that!<br /><br />Thank you, sweetie.C. Zampahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08907314323318638669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7718751493806122087.post-69451177136510737322011-11-14T10:00:59.104-08:002011-11-14T10:00:59.104-08:00LOL, Amy Lane! I for one, think you're terribl...LOL, Amy Lane! I for one, think you're terribly cool!<br /><br />But you know, maybe it's us on the outside of the..what did you call it...of the nucleus ARE the cool bunch? <br /><br />Nice to see you!C. Zampahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08907314323318638669noreply@blogger.com