tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8371156661924293919.post1887528538779716029..comments2024-03-28T00:25:48.360-07:00Comments on Leona's Chatter: Why I Write - By Michael HiebertLeona~Authorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07402887334910900186noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8371156661924293919.post-57296372857091602512013-08-15T09:59:11.929-07:002013-08-15T09:59:11.929-07:00I have carpal tunnel syndrome. It's not too ba...I have carpal tunnel syndrome. It's not too bad (yet), though. I play guitar as well as type all the time, so really I'm doomed when it comes to my wrists. I have tiny bumps on my hands that are actually scar tissue where my hands press against the edge of my keyboard. I dated a nurse once and she couldn't believe I actually had scar tissue from it.<br /><br />Anyway, thanks for your reply and I'm glad you enjoyed the post!<br /><br />MichaelMichael Hieberthttp://www.michaelhiebert.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8371156661924293919.post-37425535566897801142013-08-15T09:56:02.629-07:002013-08-15T09:56:02.629-07:00Yes, but Von, to you there's a whole level of ...Yes, but Von, to you there's a whole level of BS you can shovel into the mix too :)<br /><br />Thank you,<br /><br />MichaelMichael Hieberthttp://www.michaelhiebert.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8371156661924293919.post-38475866093194450302013-08-15T09:54:34.022-07:002013-08-15T09:54:34.022-07:00Thank you! And I apologize for the delay in replyi...Thank you! And I apologize for the delay in replying. Michael Hieberthttp://www.michaelhiebert.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8371156661924293919.post-16883150510610129522013-07-29T13:06:31.598-07:002013-07-29T13:06:31.598-07:00I just "liked" Leona's FB author pag...I just "liked" Leona's FB author page. While nosing around her page, I caught this link. I needed this article today. Questioning why I continue to write and think up stories. Michael, I am so glad you hung in there and found a reward for all your hard work. Yeah, the monetary thing doesn't make sense. Too bad we don't get compensated for all those hours at least at minimum wage!! I would think you may be flirting with carpal tunnel issues if you continue to write as fast as the speed of light! You touched my heart and gave me some hope with this writing, especially when you wrote you were giving away "a tiny slice of my heart and a sprinkling of my humor." I guess you just can't put a dollar value on that. Best wishes!J.Q. Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04710790553616621103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8371156661924293919.post-39645563745674823002013-07-03T08:59:29.858-07:002013-07-03T08:59:29.858-07:00Well shoot, Leo and Michael, I forgot to stop by a...Well shoot, Leo and Michael, I forgot to stop by and comment on this blog exchange with two of my favorite writers. Leo, your blog design is very calming. I feel myself relax each time I stop by. Michael, I read this post before anyone else, and somehow I missed the part about the underwear. LOL! Nice of Leo to point it out to me. I really like this part: "Like I said, it's a covenant. It's a small piece of me, containing a little bit of my thoughts a tiny slice of my heart, and a sprinkling of my humor. Along with a dash of my dark wit that gets me into so much trouble sometimes." That in a nutshell is who you are to me--a nut with his slices of heart on his sleeve who makes me laugh (darkly sometimes). :) (((HUGS))) to you both ♥ Vonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13999742509672983958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8371156661924293919.post-63455786744611568182013-06-28T07:44:31.612-07:002013-06-28T07:44:31.612-07:00Thanks, Wendy, I owe a lot to my friend Veronica J...Thanks, Wendy, I owe a lot to my friend Veronica Jorden for setting up my site. She's only a buzz away if I need her help.<br /><br /> I enjoyed doing a blog swap with Michael. I sure wish I could type half as fast as he does.<br /><br />Leona~Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07402887334910900186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8371156661924293919.post-41796644904833912782013-06-28T06:29:03.612-07:002013-06-28T06:29:03.612-07:00I wouldn't say I "write circles around yo...I wouldn't say I "write circles around you" Leona.<br />You write very well.<br />We're all on the same path, some people are just different places along it. We'll all meet up at the end, though. Perhaps will have a picnic :)<br /><br />MichaelMichael Hieberthttp://www.michaelhiebert.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8371156661924293919.post-73881540936434131742013-06-28T06:26:55.716-07:002013-06-28T06:26:55.716-07:00Thank you, that was one of the nicest things anyon...Thank you, that was one of the nicest things anyone's ever said to me.<br /><br />MichaelMichael Hieberthttp://www.michaelhiebert.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8371156661924293919.post-69080782350019486242013-06-28T06:25:48.471-07:002013-06-28T06:25:48.471-07:00hahahaha i should try that.
Thank you for having...hahahaha i should try that. <br /><br />Thank you for having me as a guest poster. It was an awesome idea!<br /><br />MichaelMichael Hieberthttp://www.michaelhiebert.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8371156661924293919.post-78601380344658145282013-06-28T06:24:17.236-07:002013-06-28T06:24:17.236-07:00awesome :)awesome :)Michael Hieberthttp://www.michaelhiebert.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8371156661924293919.post-44708634359495597932013-06-28T06:23:16.089-07:002013-06-28T06:23:16.089-07:00Thank you.Thank you.Michael Hieberthttp://www.michaelhiebert.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8371156661924293919.post-68507933624404677342013-06-28T06:22:31.128-07:002013-06-28T06:22:31.128-07:00You are most welcome. :)You are most welcome. :)Michael Hieberthttp://www.michaelhiebert.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8371156661924293919.post-88795847542177073492013-06-28T06:21:00.684-07:002013-06-28T06:21:00.684-07:00Thank you :) That is extremely kind.Thank you :) That is extremely kind.Michael Hieberthttp://www.michaelhiebert.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8371156661924293919.post-17175484941043657642013-06-28T06:20:12.675-07:002013-06-28T06:20:12.675-07:00You have a lovely website Leona. I enjoyed your po...You have a lovely website Leona. I enjoyed your post swap with Michael.<br />Michael, what a prolific writer you are. I'm sure you will have many more books accepted. From your post it's pretty clear you write from the heart. You matter. Congratulations.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00435753141533984134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8371156661924293919.post-43511440920605927392013-06-26T21:04:52.485-07:002013-06-26T21:04:52.485-07:00Thanks, Marsha, I'm glad you came by. Michael ...Thanks, Marsha, I'm glad you came by. Michael writes circles around me. He is a very good writer and will teach a couple classes at WVU using his own books.<br /><br />Congrats to you on the launch of your book too. Your cover is very nice.<br /><br />I can't wait for mine.Leona~Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07402887334910900186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8371156661924293919.post-84164879615543591912013-06-26T19:37:07.060-07:002013-06-26T19:37:07.060-07:00Leona, I do like the look of your website. Enjoyed...Leona, I do like the look of your website. Enjoyed your post over at Michael's. I'm so glad y'all did this swap. Michael, as you must know from various awards and acclaim, your writing is beautiful and moving, and I love the little kick of humor. Good luck with the NYT, but you know you don't really need it. You've arrived, knowing in your heart you're an author. Thanks for sharing.Marshahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08010048187355215576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8371156661924293919.post-21733004419985471442013-06-26T14:05:38.396-07:002013-06-26T14:05:38.396-07:00Thanks so much, Michael for gracing my blog with h...Thanks so much, Michael for gracing my blog with humor and wisdom gained from your experiences. I truly envy a fast typist. I plunk out every word using an Ipad stylus. It makes me a lazy writer.<br /><br />I thoroughly enjoyed your writing journey and should I ever need to speak in public, I won't imagine the audience naked, but maybe typing away in their underwear.Leona~Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07402887334910900186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8371156661924293919.post-91092118064369399892013-06-26T13:55:52.582-07:002013-06-26T13:55:52.582-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Leona~Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07402887334910900186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8371156661924293919.post-57748759020901613492013-06-26T11:59:56.621-07:002013-06-26T11:59:56.621-07:00Very entertaining blog post! I will look for your...Very entertaining blog post! I will look for your book!! RhondaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8371156661924293919.post-46190382608629354642013-06-26T11:55:37.713-07:002013-06-26T11:55:37.713-07:00Great post, Michael. I enjoyed reading about your...Great post, Michael. I enjoyed reading about your reasons for writing. Wish I had your speed with writing, too! Your point about writing as though you were telling someone a story is a good one. Too often I get hung up on the words and don't see the wood for the trees. Thanks for coming to Leona's blog Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8371156661924293919.post-41071046006680519662013-06-26T11:41:51.488-07:002013-06-26T11:41:51.488-07:00I enjoyed reading about your writing journey, Mich...I enjoyed reading about your writing journey, Michael. <br /><br />All the best with the New York Times! <br /><br />JanetJanethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14761238736427012601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8371156661924293919.post-1345777043429961702013-06-26T11:31:27.019-07:002013-06-26T11:31:27.019-07:00Thank you, Michael, for sharing your journey with ...Thank you, Michael, for sharing your journey with us. It is nice to see that hard work pays off. I can't wait to read your book. I hope it not only makes the list, but tops it!RevolutionaryVJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02094316029232494452noreply@blogger.com