tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102067376746188002.post2597570700460354771..comments2024-03-23T02:45:17.058-04:00Comments on Tales of Goldstone Wood: Thoughts on Deadlines as Offered by My FatherAnne Elisabeth Stenglhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09462605949792523331noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102067376746188002.post-23490806853593182692015-06-10T09:08:48.740-04:002015-06-10T09:08:48.740-04:00Adding to Hannah's comment, "Dragons must...Adding to Hannah's comment, "Dragons must be very flexible.":<br /><br />So must the knights who slay them.<br />Beckynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102067376746188002.post-35373729650148523152015-06-09T18:00:37.948-04:002015-06-09T18:00:37.948-04:00Definitely take your time, Anne Elisabeth Stengl. ...Definitely take your time, Anne Elisabeth Stengl. All of us readers still love your books, and we have no doubt that Poison Crown will be fabulous. I think your father is very wise to offer these thoughts about deadlines. I've felt something similar before. I really want to be published before I'm an adult, but that's a very strict deadline to write by, and I have had to come to terms that I should aim to get published when my writing is ready, and not by a certain age. Thanks for this inspiring post!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102067376746188002.post-71404393879399196392015-06-09T16:21:44.833-04:002015-06-09T16:21:44.833-04:00Your father sounds like a very wise man. I also h...Your father sounds like a very wise man. I also have to constantly remind myself of the verse in 2 Peter that talks of how a day to the Lord is as a thousand years and a thousand years is as a day. It's so hard to wait on His timing, but He knows what's best. Jesus often acted slower than people thought He should. How well I can relate to the frustration of wanting something when I want it. I'm horrible at rushing things, and it's a constant battle I have with myself.<br /><br />And, my parents talk about Challenger sometimes. They saw the live coverage on television the day it happened. I also have a friend who knew the teacher who was on the shuttle.<br /><br />Like all the other imps, I am praying for you and definitely want you to not buckle under the stress. All your projects never cease to boggle my mind, and I most assuredly feel that your health and sanity are the most important things. God will give you the grace to do what He has in mind.<br /><br />Thank you for your candor. This was a beautiful and heartfelt post. Blessings.Meredithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06385869599924542713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102067376746188002.post-79638110766785653052015-06-09T15:53:23.717-04:002015-06-09T15:53:23.717-04:00Dragons must be very flexible, as pointed out by m...Dragons must be very flexible, as pointed out by my brother. ;)Hannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15674350834544871474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102067376746188002.post-18345463325000194902015-06-09T14:44:04.787-04:002015-06-09T14:44:04.787-04:00I agree with everyone who has gone before me--take...I agree with everyone who has gone before me--take your time, Anne Elisabeth! :) The best things are worth waiting for! <3Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13171567731644896572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102067376746188002.post-92148209928477973622015-06-09T13:55:44.778-04:002015-06-09T13:55:44.778-04:00Such a blessing to have a wise and loving father w...Such a blessing to have a wise and loving father who will share such powerful thoughts. I didn't know that flexibility was the key to air power, but I do know its the key to not breaking. Deadlines are more or less guidelines really (yikes! I hear Barbossa in there somewhere), a most excellent tool, but God's timing is better. Imps, young and old, know how diligent you are at your craft. Your work is always worth the wait. Take care and God bless you, Anne Elisabeth.Beckynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102067376746188002.post-3571307346069667512015-06-09T13:10:44.745-04:002015-06-09T13:10:44.745-04:00It is very encouraging to hear that you sometimes ...It is very encouraging to hear that you sometimes miss a deadline, too. :) With all the writing, editing, contest-judging, and marketing you are doing on a constant basis, you were starting to look a little like Wonder Woman with a pen (okay, but "keyboard" just doesn't sound as dramatic). :)<br /><br />We'll wait. Some of us even patiently (some of us who will remain nameless ahem, ahem, who haven't managed to find time yet to read Golden Daughter, and actually appreciate the moment or two you're offering for us to get caught up!) :)<br /><br />Your dad's pieces of non-advice are awesome.Jenelle Leannehttp://jenelleschmidt.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102067376746188002.post-53350815528460293972015-06-09T12:47:28.162-04:002015-06-09T12:47:28.162-04:00Your father's advice is gold! We Imps will pat...Your father's advice is gold! We Imps will patiently wait until Poison Crown is good and ready! Hannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15674350834544871474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102067376746188002.post-12605924384661343132015-06-09T12:20:16.829-04:002015-06-09T12:20:16.829-04:00Some good food for thought here. :)
And you have ...Some good food for thought here. :)<br /><br />And you have at least one Imp that doesn't mind flexible deadlines, because she knows that whatever happens will be for the good of the book (and the dear author!). Don't stress too much over it! Some projects are just massive and obstinate and take time.Tracey Dyckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03445222618456673198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102067376746188002.post-2568166284993839192015-06-09T12:06:51.677-04:002015-06-09T12:06:51.677-04:00I know you've been stressed, but I didn't ...I know you've been stressed, but I didn't realize it was so bad. I love the novel=Normandy metaphor. You are not your deadlines. Sometimes it's fun to stomp all over them because they aren't worth it; it's about the novel, not the deadline. Hope things improve.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06401287896327956210noreply@blogger.com