tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131409629757210790.post587804624942832087..comments2024-02-23T02:45:27.134-08:00Comments on Brodi Ashton: Yes, Write what you Know, but also, Write what you DON'T KNOW: Some backstory to EVERNEATHBrodi Ashtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13895732483547245372noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131409629757210790.post-50026512363371897022011-03-13T08:48:00.172-07:002011-03-13T08:48:00.172-07:00Christy- So good to meet you too! And as for the f...Christy- So good to meet you too! And as for the first novel stuff, yes chances are you won't sell your first novel, but there are enough notable exceptions (Stephenie Meyer) that you should believe it's possible!Brodi Ashtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13895732483547245372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131409629757210790.post-15470857237119911122011-03-12T13:51:41.705-08:002011-03-12T13:51:41.705-08:00Amazing post Brodie! It was great to meet you at ...Amazing post Brodie! It was great to meet you at the social last week. <br />I look back and see that I've come a long way in the line I'm in, but the line ahead of me reaches past where I can see. What really discourages me is when people tell me that no one ever sells their first novel, so get it over with. How can I do my very best on my first novel if I think it will go in the trash bin? I do realize though that any writing I do makes me improve. And really, I don't mind standing in line for a long time, as long as I'm moving forward. :)Christyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16922871961153388205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131409629757210790.post-58351583533478571682011-03-12T09:41:30.676-08:002011-03-12T09:41:30.676-08:00Christopher- Thanks for finding the blog!Christopher- Thanks for finding the blog!Brodi Ashtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13895732483547245372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131409629757210790.post-85962896329840841892011-03-11T11:39:53.449-08:002011-03-11T11:39:53.449-08:00Congratulations on finding a kick-ass agent and ge...Congratulations on finding a kick-ass agent and getting your book out there! I'm also a Greek mythology headcase. Just check out my blog if you don't believe me ;-) http://caenus.blogspot.com Hope to see you around the blogosphere et al.<br /><br />~CheersAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07995267172282765794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131409629757210790.post-90010942922867362692011-03-10T19:48:00.004-08:002011-03-10T19:48:00.004-08:00Faith- I love the way you put that. :)
Melissa- T...Faith- I love the way you put that. :)<br /><br />Melissa- That's why I write! It's so much more fascinating than my real life.Brodi Ashtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13895732483547245372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131409629757210790.post-24180132145719646142011-03-10T17:45:59.447-08:002011-03-10T17:45:59.447-08:00Awesome story! Maybe someday I'll write somet...Awesome story! Maybe someday I'll write something I don't know (cause it sounds much more exciting than what I do know :)melissa @ 1lbrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03292714636311546457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131409629757210790.post-8336525101171365032011-03-10T16:49:46.846-08:002011-03-10T16:49:46.846-08:00Great post! I think ultimately we always write a c...Great post! I think ultimately we always write a combination of what we know and what we need to find out...Faith E. Houghhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03823750019164801104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131409629757210790.post-89986848798793295422011-03-10T13:46:10.419-08:002011-03-10T13:46:10.419-08:00Elena- Ha ha! Third will most definitely be the ch...Elena- Ha ha! Third will most definitely be the charm. It's the rule of the fates.<br /><br />Amanda- You are way ahead of the game. Way to stretch yourself!Brodi Ashtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13895732483547245372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131409629757210790.post-16220595170512090522011-03-10T09:22:54.688-08:002011-03-10T09:22:54.688-08:00I never even cooked in the first place, so does th...I never even cooked in the first place, so does that mean I'm ahead of the game?<br /><br />This was a great post for me, Brodi, as I'm currently writing something waaaaaay out of my comfort zone. The challenge is only against myself, but hey, I'll take any win I can. <br /><br />Thanks for sharing your story.Amanda Hovinghttp://amandaswrinkledpages.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131409629757210790.post-81101104964781366892011-03-10T08:22:56.365-08:002011-03-10T08:22:56.365-08:00Thanks, Brodi. Just what I needed. I think I'm...Thanks, Brodi. Just what I needed. I think I'm having PPD over my literary babies. Maybe book-baby number three will be the charm.Elena Jubehttp://elenajube.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131409629757210790.post-57564764063343725022011-03-09T19:42:42.143-08:002011-03-09T19:42:42.143-08:00You can even bring some of that bread to the origi...You can even bring some of that bread to the original poster. :)Brodi Ashtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13895732483547245372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131409629757210790.post-48260006976592595202011-03-09T19:41:35.483-08:002011-03-09T19:41:35.483-08:00Donna- And if we don't shed the skin, it becom...Donna- And if we don't shed the skin, it becomes itchy, doesn't it? Tell your friend to shed that skin!<br /><br />Keersten- Exactly! Your line isn't supposed to be straight. You can even cook bread in your line!Brodi Ashtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13895732483547245372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131409629757210790.post-9197229093233099542011-03-09T19:35:46.480-08:002011-03-09T19:35:46.480-08:00Awesome post. My line is waiting patiently while I...Awesome post. My line is waiting patiently while I cook. (What's up with that? Ah, there is the time for the bread that is literally in the oven right now. :D) It is inspiring to hear that it can happen even if you aren't driving in a straight line!Keerstenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02440939525372700172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131409629757210790.post-81382025105281885352011-03-09T19:27:12.364-08:002011-03-09T19:27:12.364-08:00Great post, Brodi. It's the first time I'v...Great post, Brodi. It's the first time I've heard your backstory.<br /><br />"You'll never shed your skin if you don't stretch it."<br /><br />So we're snakes are we? Or dragons? I like dragons. ;)<br /><br />But that's wisdon. Stretching can hurt like heck, and you really have to make yourself vulnerable by subjecting yourself to criticism. I have a friend who's written two books. But no one--and I mean no one--has ever read them. She's afraid to let anyone see them. She won't risk the stretching, so she's stuck forever in the skin she has.Donna K. Weaverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17158114738303231773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131409629757210790.post-78485913080999671682011-03-09T19:16:42.995-08:002011-03-09T19:16:42.995-08:00Elizabeth- I always follow the nutcracker lady. Ev...Elizabeth- I always follow the nutcracker lady. Even at the grocery store!<br /><br />Elissa- Thanks! It really is all a gamble. :)Brodi Ashtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13895732483547245372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131409629757210790.post-19627221593279977032011-03-09T18:50:05.039-08:002011-03-09T18:50:05.039-08:00crazy cool post. full of things to remember, the n...crazy cool post. full of things to remember, the next time I'm taking a gamble on choosing a line!Elissa J. Hoolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12651430885573630053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131409629757210790.post-51852102806505519302011-03-09T16:26:49.296-08:002011-03-09T16:26:49.296-08:00Love to read you stuff!! I usually stand in line b...Love to read you stuff!! I usually stand in line behind the lady with 15 nutcrackers and every clearance item you can find and then she starts putting stuff back. Your'e amazing.Elizabeth Jonesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131409629757210790.post-86810665006144986992011-03-09T15:44:23.677-08:002011-03-09T15:44:23.677-08:00Kasie- It will totally work! Also add that despite...Kasie- It will totally work! Also add that despite not cooking, my kids are still alive. That should impress him. :)<br /><br />Thanks for reading.Brodi Ashtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13895732483547245372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131409629757210790.post-10032504323809480272011-03-09T15:34:19.531-08:002011-03-09T15:34:19.531-08:00P.S. Do you think it will work if I tell my husban...P.S. Do you think it will work if I tell my husband, "Brodi doesn't cook, either!"Kasie Westhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14169629001145903361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131409629757210790.post-50125941562700059522011-03-09T15:33:48.399-08:002011-03-09T15:33:48.399-08:00I'm not the only one who gave up cooking??? Ya...I'm not the only one who gave up cooking??? Yay! I don't have to feel so guilty now. :) I love your story. It's so inspirational. Thanks for sharing.Kasie Westhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14169629001145903361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131409629757210790.post-66359603810019566732011-03-09T14:22:38.711-08:002011-03-09T14:22:38.711-08:00Kim- I know the minutes are hard to find, but they...Kim- I know the minutes are hard to find, but they're there! Keep on winding. <br /><br />Sonia- Thanks for stopping by. <br /><br />Jenni- Some of my best friends are pessimistic, negative and cynical. Don't change! And Thanks for you support over the years. I was always grateful to you for reading, and loving that first book. <br /><br />Jenn- that's the thing about these lines... when you look like you're the closest to the actual ride, you might still be a ways away! Or, you might be seconds away. Argh. <br /><br />Elle- Thanks for reading and saying hi! Friends like Sara are good to have along the way.Brodi Ashtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13895732483547245372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131409629757210790.post-62254876724113028012011-03-09T14:01:29.111-08:002011-03-09T14:01:29.111-08:00I here because of Sara Larson (lover her!) and you...I here because of Sara Larson (lover her!) and your blog rocks! Great story of perseverance. I'm still in line....but I'm still in line!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09687047513163296827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131409629757210790.post-42903461969889733982011-03-09T13:14:39.718-08:002011-03-09T13:14:39.718-08:00For some reason, I feel like I picked the scenic r...For some reason, I feel like I picked the scenic route. I'm having a grand time along the way, but I can't help wondering if I'll ever get to the end. Sometimes I get so close I can see the leather seats of the ride and smell the excitement in the air--then my line takes a detour through the flower garden. <br /><br />I admit... occasionally I stomp on the lilies.J.R. Johanssonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02671109654769467131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131409629757210790.post-53432133745814249942011-03-09T12:54:12.600-08:002011-03-09T12:54:12.600-08:00I loved your first book, which you already know. ...I loved your first book, which you already know. What you may not know, however, is that I'd love a copy of your manuscript of Echo if you decide not to publish it. I wouldn't give it to anyone; I'd just read it every now and then. Have I pulled enough on your heartstrings, er, pride strings, er ...?<br /><br />I'm sure I'll like Everneath too and I'm so excited for it come out. I'm glad you stayed in your line because you're a phenomenal writer and the world deserves to know what I already know about you! :D<br /><br />As far as my line is concerned, it has more forks in it than any other line in this world. I'm continually having to decide which branch to take. Sometimes, they're just a detour and bring me back to the original line. And other times, they take me on a whole new path. I still have no idea where the end of my line is and I don't think I'll know any time soon. I know I've crossed paths with many a people, for better or worse, and I've even gone under water for a long time, struggling for some air. But, without my line forking, twisting, turning, going in the dark, trying to drown me, etc., I wouldn't be who I am today. And, for the most part, I like me. Although, I do wish I was a little less pessimistic, cynical, and negative.Jenni Elysehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08403700912436098391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6131409629757210790.post-42662151387240088762011-03-09T12:52:32.093-08:002011-03-09T12:52:32.093-08:00Ah, I see. ;) Well, either way, you look good.
A...Ah, I see. ;) Well, either way, you look good. <br /><br />And thanks. I need all the extra hope I can get.Sara B. Larsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14213313028658810705noreply@blogger.com