tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5398824691051068828.post4847456403345941909..comments2023-03-06T00:26:22.952-08:00Comments on Writer's Blog: Who Wants to be a Millionaire?Judy Serrano, author of The Easters Lilly Series, and The Linked Series.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00866646237838005571noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5398824691051068828.post-10028486483212704222011-07-10T05:50:33.911-07:002011-07-10T05:50:33.911-07:00Thank you for sharing that, Kelly. I do the same. ...Thank you for sharing that, Kelly. I do the same. I never even thought any of my novels would see a publisher, so it has been very exciting. I think we have to write what we love and that is what makes a successful author.Judy Serrano, author of The Easters Lilly Series, and The Linked Series.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00866646237838005571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5398824691051068828.post-75713319114651457112011-07-10T05:10:04.566-07:002011-07-10T05:10:04.566-07:00Great post, Judy. I've never been one to try t...Great post, Judy. I've never been one to try to write to trends and make it big that way. I write the stories that I feel need to be told, and then I work hard to get them published. Who knows how much money writing will make me. All I know is that each year is bringing me more success than the last, and I can't complain about that.Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5398824691051068828.post-88085232506094324392011-07-07T08:57:12.453-07:002011-07-07T08:57:12.453-07:00I agree with you all. Janet, Susie and David, I ha...I agree with you all. Janet, Susie and David, I have made some amazing friends since I became an author and I feel so very blessed. I was a singer way before I ever became an author and LOVED it even though it was never really a money making opportunity. I think loving what you do is half the battle. But Shawn you are so right...stay grounded and shoot for the moon!Judy Serrano, author of The Easters Lilly Series, and The Linked Series.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00866646237838005571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5398824691051068828.post-69695799000310968112011-07-07T04:18:05.440-07:002011-07-07T04:18:05.440-07:00Shoot for the moon, but stay grounded and realisti...Shoot for the moon, but stay grounded and realistic. It is a tough world out there and even harder to get noticed and rise from among the nearly 1 million books printed each year.Shawn Lambhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08053842855118457085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5398824691051068828.post-23571208739174618162011-07-07T00:44:53.865-07:002011-07-07T00:44:53.865-07:00My writing has given me 'millions' in ther...My writing has given me 'millions' in therapy.Though the books came about by accident I have made good friends who have brought me out a litt;le further from my shell. I may never be rich or become a household name, though these are still hopes and aspirations but I have derived ggreat pleasure from the comments of my readers and am happy knowing that I have at least created a smile and caused a laugh somewhere on the planet.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5398824691051068828.post-40360638491814140082011-07-06T19:39:18.948-07:002011-07-06T19:39:18.948-07:00I have never done anything artistic for money. Mon...I have never done anything artistic for money. Money is the last thing I think about. And I'm so used to being a starving artist, I wouldn't know what to do with myself if I were ever to be successful. I'd probably give all my money away because I'm so happy and rich already, being broke as an unknown!Susie Rosso Wolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17124348834477365327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5398824691051068828.post-16150723894290195292011-07-06T17:37:26.288-07:002011-07-06T17:37:26.288-07:00I already feel like a "millionaire" - no...I already feel like a "millionaire" - not because I'm published, because I'm not - but rather like a "millionaire" because I have discovered such wonderful treasures, known as fellow authors, whom I continue to "uncover" along the path while on this ever-so-exciting journey of writing. Writing also allows me to release my creativity the best way I am physically able to do so, and that is yet another "million" in the bank for me. I keep my goal in life simple; I strive to put a smile on one person's face a day, whether by sharing a story, a photo, a post, or a tweet. Any additional faces over that one I condiser a bonus. :)Your Blog Host - Janet Beasleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10059613375866342561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5398824691051068828.post-89150636785185560702011-07-06T17:26:50.498-07:002011-07-06T17:26:50.498-07:00Goals should be set just beyond your grasp. That i...Goals should be set just beyond your grasp. That is the secret... and goal setting does work, if done properly (old professor talking, now!). It one theory of behavior that has been proven over and over. Set clear, specify goals, with time limits that are measurably. You will succeed. ;-)Dr. Bill (William L.) Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04857619677138020430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5398824691051068828.post-27356263462823373122011-07-06T17:21:30.936-07:002011-07-06T17:21:30.936-07:00I certainly agree, Bill. Although it is certainly ...I certainly agree, Bill. Although it is certainly a dream of mine to be as successful as Nora, I am personally thrilled just to be published. I am one of those people with the story lines crying out to be written. But I have always been a big dreamer. So, while my goals are to bring up a wonderful family, live happily and comfortably and help others do the same, my reach will probably always exceed my grasp.Judy Serrano, author of The Easters Lilly Series, and The Linked Series.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00866646237838005571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5398824691051068828.post-90359450040027332432011-07-06T17:12:55.804-07:002011-07-06T17:12:55.804-07:00It is much like your son who may be a really good ...It is much like your son who may be a really good high school basketball player, for instance. The NBA and their millions cannot be the only goal. It may/can be one goal, until you find that isn't going to happen. But, there are many good careers available along the way, many ways to find success. The writer is often different because we have that inner voice that speaks to us and populates what we write. Still, having 'be a millionaire' as a goal, may be ok; but it better be just one of several goals, or you are doomed to certain disappointment. If it should happen, then is the time to say, 'well, that is what I meant to do.' But, in the meantime, there are many other goals, at many levels, that can bring great satisfaction, and perhaps, monetary success. But, even monetary success can come well short of being a millionaire. One opinion. Thanks for asking. I'll look forward to other responses! ;-)<br />You can see my attempts at:<br />http://thehomeplaceseries.blogspot.com/Dr. Bill (William L.) Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04857619677138020430noreply@blogger.com