Welcome to the Insecure Writer's Support Group. IWSG is the brainchild of Ninja Captain Alex J. Cavanaugh.
Purpose: To share and encourage. Writers can express doubts and concerns without fear of appearing foolish or weak. Those who have been through the fire can offer assistance and guidance. It’s a safe haven for insecure writers of all kinds! Thanks, Alex, for starting this group and keeping it going. We are rockin' the neurotic writing world.
Our Twitter handle is @TheIWSG and hashtag is #IWSG
The awesome co-hosts for the October 2 posting of the IWSG are Nancy Gideon, Jennifer Lane, Jacqui Murray, and Natalie Aguirre!
.jpg)
October 2 question - Ghost stories fit right in during this month. What's your favorite classic ghostly tale? Tell us about it and why it sends chills up your spine.
Since I don't read scary stories (or watch scary movies), I don't have a favorite. One movie sticks with me from my twenties. You know, back in the Stone Age. I was at a friend's house on Halloween and we watched a movie called "The Hand." Black and white and a corny story. One scene creeped me out--the disembodied hand crawled up the back of the driver's seat while the car was in motion and strangled the driver. Doesn't sound that scary, right? I had to drive home afterward. Now, that was creepy.
I want to share a recent surprise. Hubs has been in an assisted living facility for almost a year now. He's made quite a few friends that he eats meals with. Apparently, he talks about my writing. I guess I knew that he was proud of my work, even though he never said as much to me. He showed it by supporting me. To have others tell me that he talks about my writing was such a welcome surprise.
Now for an even better surprise. One of the residents asked him if she could read one of my books. When she finished the first in my cozy mystery series, he told her to pass it on. Since then, several residents have stopped me and said how much they enjoyed my book. Or they ask questions about the writing process. My book is really making the rounds. I've had such a difficult time getting back to writing, so their encouragement really means a lot. Letting an author know you enjoyed his/her book is such a wonderful gift. We don't often meet up with the author, so the next best thing is to leave a review on BookBub, Amazon, Goodreads, etc. You never know that's just what a writer needs to keep going.
Click here to find others on the Insecure Writers Support Group Blog Hop. Or go to IWSG on Facebook to see who’s blogging today.
The Hand sounds creepy. It's awesome that your husband got you some new readers of your stories.
ReplyDeleteYes, truly awesome.
DeleteThat's awesome your husband talked about your books - now you have new fans!
ReplyDeleteI know, a great surprise.
DeleteHow lovely to have unexpected readers. What a wonderful way to get inspired.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Liza.
DeleteThe Hand! So creepy! I had forgotten about that one.
ReplyDeleteI donate copies of my books to my mother's independent living center's library. I have done the same for a couple of nursing homes in my area. It's a tax write-off, so if it generates some word-of-mouth advertising, all the better.
How sweet of your husband. My late mother never said much to me about my books, but she always purchased extras and gave them as gifts.
ReplyDeleteYou've got a great hubby!! Time to set up a talk and a signing in their library. Captive audience that loves books. What could be better? I bet they'd love it. Anything new on the back burner?
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you are receiving such great encouragement!
ReplyDeleteThe best "boost" I received with my writing was when I sent my first book to an elderly friend of my mom. Her niece read the book to her, and each in the series as it came out. Very heartwarming.
ReplyDeleteI think I remember that movie. It was terrifying. What a cool story about your biggest fan.
ReplyDeleteThat makes me so happy to hear that your books are getting rave reviews from the residents!
ReplyDelete