tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6404036170106001374.post1049073894023893671..comments2024-03-18T04:40:38.214-05:00Comments on Murderous Musings: Some Advice On Critique GroupsChester Campbellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07155257451021065218noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6404036170106001374.post-47159708821568359962010-06-27T13:38:36.341-05:002010-06-27T13:38:36.341-05:00My husband was probably the exception, or maybe he...My husband was probably the exception, or maybe he was just proud because I actually wrote a book. His last week in the hospital, every time a new nurse came on she said, "I hear you wrote a book," and when I asked, "How did you know?" she said, "Your husband told me." In my mind I can still see him sitting in our sun room reading my book. It's a good memory.<br /><br />My math is not so good. He died almost 7 years ago, not 6, but whichever, he took the best years of my life with him.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6404036170106001374.post-40823935557645435642010-06-27T09:03:45.674-05:002010-06-27T09:03:45.674-05:00I'm also sorry for your loss, Pat. My husband ...I'm also sorry for your loss, Pat. My husband is an avid reader but never read my work until I wrote a Wyoming historical novel, Escape. Now, he's my biggest fan. Mark's right. Spouses can also be writers' greatest critics.Jean Henry Meadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08146960738692672013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6404036170106001374.post-65578493236221578302010-06-26T20:11:13.310-05:002010-06-26T20:11:13.310-05:00I'm sorry for your loss, Pat. No doubt that o...I'm sorry for your loss, Pat. No doubt that our spouses are our biggest supporters -- but they're also the most critical because they want you to succeed. (Dean Koontz still says that about Gerta)Mark W. Danielsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05127689413680147200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6404036170106001374.post-22096082970093332532010-06-26T17:39:27.090-05:002010-06-26T17:39:27.090-05:00Mark,
My spouse died almost 6 years ago, but he wa...Mark,<br />My spouse died almost 6 years ago, but he was my biggest fan and kept me on track while I was writing. I miss him!<br />Pat B.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6404036170106001374.post-35372147021595522042010-06-26T16:43:50.315-05:002010-06-26T16:43:50.315-05:00Interesting post, Pat. If you can't find a cr...Interesting post, Pat. If you can't find a critique group, then use your spouse, for they are brutally honest and often the hardest to please. Never use a friend for they will rarely be honest. Always be honest with yourself and trust your instincts.Mark W. Danielsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05127689413680147200noreply@blogger.com