tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post5391581331063190638..comments2024-03-06T05:24:11.328-05:00Comments on Kelly Hashway: Writer Wednesday: Failed Author MomentsKelly Hashwayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-66217948224051379342017-01-21T18:02:29.878-05:002017-01-21T18:02:29.878-05:00That's good that you're getting better wit...That's good that you're getting better with it.Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-15832551344382685472017-01-21T18:02:07.760-05:002017-01-21T18:02:07.760-05:00I think it is in our nature. I wish it wasn't ...I think it is in our nature. I wish it wasn't though.Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-31437454114744321872017-01-20T02:21:11.888-05:002017-01-20T02:21:11.888-05:00I clam up, too. These days, it's better. I'...I clam up, too. These days, it's better. I'm more at ease with people asking what I do for a living. And I'm able to give a slightly longer answer because I realize people are genuinely interested.Yanting Guehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04788603550626277974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-61483873093329760232017-01-18T23:42:10.536-05:002017-01-18T23:42:10.536-05:00I've experienced very similar situations. At f...I've experienced very similar situations. At first I was very shy about it. And I'd say there are still certain situations where I am. But I started carrying bookmarks on me and they seem to be very excited when I give them out and say where they can find the book. Never know who may take interest. :) I do need to work on this at times for sure though, thank you for sharing. The general concept of sometimes feeling less than due to not having hit certain goals definitely resonates with me. I'd guess we can all relate to that as authors, maybe it is in our nature. <br /><br />http://emilyanngirdner.com/blog/Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10656368340547599511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-54309231591216664162017-01-18T17:13:18.653-05:002017-01-18T17:13:18.653-05:00It's great you're getting better at it. I ...It's great you're getting better at it. I do carry business cards, so I should have given her one. Next time. I will, I will, I will!Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-57427805011313565602017-01-18T17:12:07.656-05:002017-01-18T17:12:07.656-05:00Yeah, I need to work on the graceful part. ;)Yeah, I need to work on the graceful part. ;)Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-91670840819183293552017-01-18T17:11:05.645-05:002017-01-18T17:11:05.645-05:00Yes, I love my jobs, both writing and editing. I k...Yes, I love my jobs, both writing and editing. I know I'm lucky to love what I do. :)Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-72279409829908682732017-01-18T17:09:51.662-05:002017-01-18T17:09:51.662-05:00Kids are often smarter than we are. ;)Kids are often smarter than we are. ;)Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-40531102405029933022017-01-18T17:09:17.496-05:002017-01-18T17:09:17.496-05:00She did!She did!Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-10927209100513251592017-01-18T17:00:55.074-05:002017-01-18T17:00:55.074-05:00I've progressed! I'm about 50/50 now. Half...I've progressed! I'm about 50/50 now. Half the time I do exactly what you did, but the other half the time I pull out a business card (I have some for readers that only have my social media stuff on them, easier to carry than bookmarks) and say, "I write books for tweens and teens. Check out my website. You can find my books at Dudleys, Leaping Lizards, or order them through Barnes and Noble." It sounds like such a natural response to the question THEY asked, but it doesn't always come out that naturally. Working on it though :)Kai Strand, Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10012304963642303041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-27433565294424602092017-01-18T16:51:46.882-05:002017-01-18T16:51:46.882-05:00You're AN AUTHOR, all right. Many time over!
...You're AN AUTHOR, all right. Many time over! <br />But I get it. <br />The only place where the word "author" is anywhere near me is my Facebook account. This was meant to let in-law types know this was NOT a personal page where they can ask me if I'm eating dinner and what did I cook that night. (Didn't work...) My website is also all business, even if in my own personal style. But telling a cashier at a clothing store? Na-ah.<br />Some people are so good at self-promoting. It's not that they mention it to every Tom, Dick and Harriett-- it's a seamless and graceful way of never failing to spread their interests while not appearing pushy. I have no idea how to do that.Mirka Breenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00653086859905415156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-84901056336219021972017-01-18T15:07:02.769-05:002017-01-18T15:07:02.769-05:00But you're building your brand early and that&...But you're building your brand early and that's a better start than most authors much older than you. You will eventually create that break out novel that launches you into stardom. Wait for it, and never be ashamed. You're in an occupation that you love. That's far great a place to be than most Americans have it. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15901684621715980573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-754548845487303822017-01-18T12:56:36.704-05:002017-01-18T12:56:36.704-05:00I used to be that way, Kelly. I would almost whisp...I used to be that way, Kelly. I would almost whisper that I was a writer when asked what I do. That was until my granddaughter pipped up. We were at Costco, and the checker asked the same question. Before I could answer, she raised her usually small voice and answered, "My Nana writes books I like to read. Why doesn't Costco carry them, so other kids can read them too?" Loud and proud is what she taught me. So, yes, next time you are asked pull out a bookmark with your webpage, Amazon author page, and Goodreads page on it. Loud and proud, Kelly!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03489752015396663963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-61496984645936018822017-01-18T11:17:46.047-05:002017-01-18T11:17:46.047-05:00Sheena made a good point!Sheena made a good point!William Kendallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00331324250821836822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-63777311908814165692017-01-18T09:50:27.014-05:002017-01-18T09:50:27.014-05:00That's a great point! Interest was already exp...That's a great point! Interest was already expressed, so I should have given her information. That's not spamming at all. I'll remember that. Thanks, Karen!Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-45918275416920216652017-01-18T09:49:40.234-05:002017-01-18T09:49:40.234-05:00You know, now I'm realizing I never ordered bo...You know, now I'm realizing I never ordered bookmarks for this book either!Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-28805791210887195762017-01-18T08:11:08.540-05:002017-01-18T08:11:08.540-05:00I'm the same way, Kelly. Then I walk away, sha...I'm the same way, Kelly. Then I walk away, shaking my head at another missed opportunity to talk up my work. We both need to remember if people ask, they are genuinely interested. You're not "spamming" them. :)Karen Wojcik Bernerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12824421839546160653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-67367976309000199532017-01-18T01:58:33.955-05:002017-01-18T01:58:33.955-05:00I challenge you to go back to that young lady with...I challenge you to go back to that young lady with a set of bookmarks and thank you for asking about your book. Go forth Kelly and become a book talking superstar. I'll be waiting for an update. Your daughter is on her way already. Take some tips!Sheena-kay Grahamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17712661419116636671noreply@blogger.com