That book will be awesome - and i want an autographed copy! (Please!) You are an awesome writer. I don't say that to be nice - because we all know I am not really very nice. So there! :P
Good luck to you. I have been really considering making some of my short stories publishable and I do understand the fear of mediocrity/rejection. I hope I see you in print one day!
Maria, your writing IS that good! I love your blog, and sometimes it's funny or silly, but other times I am just blown away by your life, your experience, and the way you capture it. I'm really glad that you've decided to go for it! You CAN do it, and I can't wait to read it!
I don't know Maria... I'm liking what I just read over at DMD and everything I've read here before. Yeah, Maggie is a great writer. But so are you. We all just have our own voice and it's hard not to get up in others sometimes. Plus you're super fun in real life to top it all. You Go Girl!
deb on the rocks
· 1 year ago
I guess you'll just have to listen to the rest of us tell us what a wonderful writer you are.
Although I hate that your stopping Dance Dance on here; I impatiently wait for you to get your book out there, because I will be one of the firsts in line to buy it!
I thought the same thing about your Dance, Dance posts.
If you are ever looking for test readers on your way to finishing it, I would be THRILLED to volunteer. I have a writer's group that meets now and we read each other's stuff and it's so helpful.
And I'll be expecting an autograph when it's published.
BTW, I definitely think you're on the right track. And I prefer your writing style to Diablo Cody's if we're going to start comparing risque memoirs. (Is that a genre yet?)
I want to write a memoir about working with porn for four years. Some day. When I won't get sued for it.
Maria, you give me way, way, way more credit than I deserve. I mean, you totally rock, and I'm so glad you're listening to me, and I'm so proud of you, but I'm also in no way qualified to judge the way you think I am. I just told you what all these people have been telling you all along.
I'm horrifically flattered, though. Just totally, totally, totally blown away by what you said here. Thank you. :) :) :)
I have to say that opinons matter in the case of who's writing is great and who's is mediocre. I thoroughly enjoy your writing, and I agree, when I see comments saying 'OMG! this is amazing writing' some places I think 'Wha? Did I just read the same thing??' BUT, Maria-I have to disagree with your idea of editing out unimportant details. I would hate to think of what you with hold-share, share it all!
Awesome... Really, really awesome. You can do this. I know you can.
Captain Steve
· 1 year ago
Oh, so excited for you! And for me, because I will buy that sumbitch the second it hits the shelves, then mail it to you to demand an autograph and personalized message. Thanks Maria and Maggie!
Making this decision is the first step. You are a writer girl and you know it, even if it is just a teeny whisper - you know it. I am glad you have decided to claim it and write that book. I look forward to reading it.
Just try and remember that it only matters a LITTLE bit what other people think (I won't say it doesn't matter at all, because we all know that's a heap of a big lie) but it matters a LOT of what YOU think.
Be happy with what you write. It's honest and it's you. That's all any of us can do.
It's only my second visit, but I think you are a very good writer. You have what it takes in that it feels like I'm listening to you speak as I read your posts, if that makes sense. You should really try writing your book, and even if it doesn't work out in the end, you won't have to worry about the "what-ifs" later on.
No offense to your other readers, but my opinion matters more than most, on this particular topic. I know that I frequently give off the vibe that mine matters more than most, but this time I really mean it!!....and I'll tell you why: my mother...lol. well you know my mother...complicated Ms. Bethie can't balance her checkbook but was an avid reader and expected the same of us. She taught me to appreciate good writing, an honest opinion, and fine black men. (I'm kidding about the honest opinion part) My sister is a published writer. My best friend is an *as of yet* unpublished writer. and I'm a former third grader who read psychology books and memoirs cover to cover in single sittings instead of playing hopscotch with my peers.
the phenomenon that you are concerning yourself with (people giving props to poorly written work) is from people who are not connoisseurs of the written word. What they are commenting on is the fact that they like the PERSON. Not that the person excels at writing.
What makes you good is that your voice is your own and you don't cop to trying to fiddle with other people's voices...trying them on for size, seeing if your ass looks big, and wondering whether the bad UV lighting is doing anything for you.
You are everything you want to be!
Jupiter is correct...you want to be, so therefore you are.
Well, I tried to make it sound all philosophical and stuff, but you know what I mean! ;)
Kristie
· 1 year ago
Do you want me to be totally honest? Cuz I will.
I think many of your commentators (??) are over-the-top sweet and ego-stroking. But I do NOT think they are giving you lip service, because I think you are a talented and honest writer... and that is a winning combination.
And if they ARE giving you lip service, I think it's because they are scared of you. ;)
HA!
SO, in conclusion, listen to your "public," and accept their accolades. But stay grounded and know that as amazing a writer and storyteller you are, there is always room to improve. Sometimes not much, but room nonetheless. ;)
Well, I know it's not the same coming from me (i.e., not Maggie), but I think you're an awesome writer, and I would SO buy the book. Even at full price!
i don't want to sound insincere coming after all the comments above, but I really do love your writing and I think you have an amazing story to tell and a great voice with with to tell it. you go, girl. good luck!
Nothing ventured, nothing gained. The only way you could fail, is by not giving it a shot. You don't want to look back years down the road and say 'Would of, could of, should of."
Of course I didn't read the series until after I read this but I have to tell you, days later, I'm still thinking about it. They'll make a great book but I'm sad that we won't get to read anymore now. They're fantastic.
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You are everything you want to be!
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I think many of your commentators (??) are over-the-top sweet and ego-stroking. But I do NOT think they are giving you lip service, because I think you are a talented and honest writer... and that is a winning combination.
And if they ARE giving you lip service, I think it's because they are scared of you. ;)
HA!
SO, in conclusion, listen to your "public," and accept their accolades. But stay grounded and know that as amazing a writer and storyteller you are, there is always room to improve. Sometimes not much, but room nonetheless. ;)
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