Have you noticed my new Countdown gadget?! It's kind of hard to miss, isn't it?
I wish I could say I thought of it all by myself, but I did not. I saw a countdown gadget at a new blogger-friend's site. Her name is: June Freaking Cleaver! (I mean, how could I not check out a blog with a name like that!!) Actually, her blog's name is: The Ratio of Failures, but she lists the "June" name as hers!
Going along with my new determination to get my book completely written, and imposing a deadline on myself, I thought what better way than to have a visual countdown, right here on my blog. Because, after all, I do look at it from time to time!
My publisher told me I need to give her about 2 months from the time I complete my book, until it can finally be published, due to edits, re-writes, etc. I decided I'd like to have it published in time for The Big Read, which is every October in St. Louis. The date I've chosen does have significance in my life. It's the birthday of my late sister, Jo Ann, who died in 1984 from a brain tumor. I would like to honor her, by having accomplished my dream: (of which she never even knew) finishing my first book....part memoir and part current thoughts and observations.
Please send me lots of encouragement and support! I'll definitely need it!
"When you have a great and difficult task, something perhaps almost impossible, if you only work a little at a time, every day a little, suddenly the work will finish itself." -- Isak Dinesen
You can do it, Becky! Sincerely, Susan
ReplyDeleteHi Susan! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteGood luck! I know you can do it!
ReplyDeleteAnd I do love your blog's new look. I still have some changes in mind for Critter Alley, but in order to minimize my frustration, I'm waiting for my daughter to take time to lend a hand!
Pat
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ReplyDeleteHi Becky, I should have proofed my last response; it looked like gibberish. You WILL achieve your goal, and in October I'll be sitting there in the booth hawking your books with you. Best wishes on your memoir.
ReplyDeleteCome on, Becky, you didn't need much help on the countdown widget...you figured it out by yourself!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the mention in your blog!
There's nothing like a deadline to help you meet a goal. I KNOW you can do it! Yay, Becky!!
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear you lost your sister. That should be a good incentive to show her you can do it! So keep at it.
ReplyDeleteThat counter is way cool, and so are you. Your sister is cheering you on, I'm sure. Wonderful idea to honor her memory with your book. God bless!
ReplyDeleteWishing you all the best, Becky! Metaphors be with you!
ReplyDeleteBest of luck to you, Becky! I'm sure you will make it. Keep us posted on your progress!
ReplyDeleteThat countdown gadget is nifty.
Hello Everyone! Thank you all SO much for your words of support and encouragement!! They (and YOU) all really mean a lot to me. I think I'll print your comments and hang them on my bulletin board, as constant reminders! (And, June, you are very welcome for your blog mention!)
ReplyDeleteGood for you for setting the time line:)
ReplyDeleteHey again! I'm thrilled to see another new face and follower! Hello Terri Tiffany and thank you! How did you come across my blog? And the rest of you, I'm sorry I didn't take the time to write individual comments, but if I'm going to meet my deadline, I gotta keep things short and sweet! But let me say again: You all mean so much to me and thanks to: Susan, Pat, Linda, June Freaking Cleaver, Janel, Lynn, Lisa, Clara and Daisy!And again, new freind: Terri!
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ReplyDeleteLove the new look of your blog, and the countdown clock is great. Oh, and I know you can do it. If you ever begin to doubt yourself, re-read "The Little Engine That Could." That's the first book I remember my mom reading to me, and it has stuck with me all these years.
Donna
Hi Donna! Thanks! And yes, I remember that book, too. Isn't he the engine that always said, "I think I can. I think I can. I know I can!" :)
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