tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post6413518181817598986..comments2024-03-07T12:44:05.519-05:00Comments on Diane Burton: #IWSG: The Future and The PastDiane Burtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-49651046977203124932020-07-11T09:47:05.491-04:002020-07-11T09:47:05.491-04:00We're getting more restrictions lifted in the ...We're getting more restrictions lifted in the UK but we're still being careful. There's no need to rush out to a restaurant as soon as it's possible. I do have a haircut booked for Wednesday, which is the first day they open in Scotland - it's an urgent need!<br /><br />It's great to have the freedom with self-publishing. I hope over the next 10 years more indie authors Nick Wilfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03841776353790635132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-51416036027124285722020-07-07T12:55:11.359-04:002020-07-07T12:55:11.359-04:00Glad to hear you're taking Covid seriously. It...Glad to hear you're taking Covid seriously. It boggles the mind how many people aren't.<br /><br />You have so many series on the go! I'm in awe. It's all I can do to keep one afloat.J.H. Moncrieffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18045467689291025137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-53894295113072506432020-07-03T10:22:35.403-04:002020-07-03T10:22:35.403-04:00Self-publishing scares me and seeing so many other...Self-publishing scares me and seeing so many others taking that path is helping me get used to the idea. I am not ready yet, but when I am, I think I will be comfortable. Thanks for sharing.Steph W.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17928781539295600653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-70221693163281551852020-07-02T18:26:20.458-04:002020-07-02T18:26:20.458-04:00Thanks for stopping by my blog.
I too love the fr...Thanks for stopping by my blog. <br />I too love the freedom of self-publishing. <br />I too have been able to see my family and we too are not hugging. <br />Thanks for the discounted ebook. Toi Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07493934864387695248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-3248596387321841042020-07-02T09:29:27.102-04:002020-07-02T09:29:27.102-04:00Isn't it great seeing the Grands and getting h...Isn't it great seeing the Grands and getting haircuts again?<br />I love self-publishing.<br />Took advantage of your sale and ordered Rekindled.<br />Thanks for stopping by the blog.<br />Sandra Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814573408898140885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-71255224627133419552020-07-01T21:19:28.958-04:002020-07-01T21:19:28.958-04:00I haven't had a haircut in five months, lol. I...I haven't had a haircut in five months, lol. It's super long now and driving me crazy. I really should do something about it...<br /><br />It's great you have heaps of projects to dig into.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-72123867335010110862020-07-01T19:41:56.848-04:002020-07-01T19:41:56.848-04:00It is indeed. Thanks, Tyrean. And thanks for cohos...It is indeed. Thanks, Tyrean. And thanks for cohosting.Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-38941994431057716172020-07-01T19:40:47.330-04:002020-07-01T19:40:47.330-04:00Thanks, Olga. It sure has helped my self-esteem.Thanks, Olga. It sure has helped my self-esteem.Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-10973114117871909422020-07-01T19:40:20.590-04:002020-07-01T19:40:20.590-04:00I do enjoy N.N. Light's promos. I did this one...I do enjoy N.N. Light's promos. I did this one last year, too. Yep, 15 total, 3 series. Thanks.Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-43168338301193467362020-07-01T19:39:01.716-04:002020-07-01T19:39:01.716-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-82431818190860656632020-07-01T19:37:07.105-04:002020-07-01T19:37:07.105-04:00Like writing itself, everyone needs to decide what...Like writing itself, everyone needs to decide what works best for them--whether it's being a plotter or a pantser, traditional or self publishing. There is no right way. I'm thrilled that my stories are out there.<br /><br />Glad you've found what works for you with your hair. Mine was at that awful length where I couldn't do anything with it. Hope you have a great month.Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-39770362760309373102020-07-01T19:32:15.952-04:002020-07-01T19:32:15.952-04:00The haircut was the best. LOL I needed it cut befo...The haircut was the best. LOL I needed it cut before the quarantine. It really dragged me down. With all that's going on in the world, I feel silly enjoying that indulgence.Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-45114466014396395352020-07-01T19:30:56.944-04:002020-07-01T19:30:56.944-04:00The options in publishing are great. It does keep ...The options in publishing are great. It does keep an author on her/his toes. Have a great month, Lee.Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-24082247889340954412020-07-01T19:29:30.726-04:002020-07-01T19:29:30.726-04:00Glad you & your hubby are staying healthy, esp...Glad you & your hubby are staying healthy, esp. wearing masks. I did go to Costco a week ago. 1st time I'd been in a store since Jan. Glad to see all the safety procedures. Get those books out, Patty. I'm here to help!Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-41992965979703579122020-07-01T19:27:38.799-04:002020-07-01T19:27:38.799-04:00Control is wonderful. LOLControl is wonderful. LOLDiane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-64685491755445624702020-07-01T19:26:50.699-04:002020-07-01T19:26:50.699-04:00Wasn't that a great feeling--to see your 1st b...Wasn't that a great feeling--to see your 1st book published? Even better than when it happens again. LOL about the haircut. Couldn't believe how much better I felt afterward. Have a great month.Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-52401673677981880592020-07-01T19:10:23.794-04:002020-07-01T19:10:23.794-04:00Congratulations on your books!!! Self-publishing i...Congratulations on your books!!! Self-publishing is awesome!<br />Tyrean Martinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15356604721537744361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-42983208922663215712020-07-01T17:33:37.165-04:002020-07-01T17:33:37.165-04:00You've published 14 books! Kudos for you. Self...You've published 14 books! Kudos for you. Self-publishing improved so many lives.Olga Godimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00358026814685611301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-10156619925536025532020-07-01T16:01:08.958-04:002020-07-01T16:01:08.958-04:00You're doing Christmas in July and I'm doi...You're doing Christmas in July and I'm doing N.N. Light's Canada/America Bookish Pick event! Love her promos! I got my haircut recently, too. Have you been following me? I had no idea that you've got 14 books published now. Congratulations!Diana Stouthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06459116220875519332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-39101480388592277192020-07-01T15:02:40.733-04:002020-07-01T15:02:40.733-04:00Congrats on making the most of one great advanceme...Congrats on making the most of one great advancement. Self-publishing has made an amazing transformation from inky to respectable, now competing with traditionally published books. <br /><br />I'm holding off on the haircut. Long seems to suit me right now. Mostly because I'm not doing anything with it except for the occasional French twist up in the heat.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-30981256066221198952020-07-01T14:31:13.043-04:002020-07-01T14:31:13.043-04:00Congrats on your 14 books!!! That's quite an a...Congrats on your 14 books!!! That's quite an accomplishment. I'm glad you found success in self-publishing. It is amazing how the industry has changed in the last ten years.<br />And nice that you could get a haircut! :)Jennihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13139361928785566916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-44630024819492461472020-07-01T12:41:53.562-04:002020-07-01T12:41:53.562-04:00Self-publishing has definitely allowed many to pub...Self-publishing has definitely allowed many to publish who might otherwise not have been able to. This revolution is still surprising to me and the constant changes it brings keeps we scrambling. cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-4725386848610267152020-07-01T12:06:12.990-04:002020-07-01T12:06:12.990-04:00I have three books that I need to get out there, a...I have three books that I need to get out there, and my plan is to self publish, but I keep putting it off. Maybe this fall... Glad to hear you're staying safe and healthy. My hubby and I are also avoiding indoor dining at restaurants, but we do shop in the store, with masks. Patricia Kiyonohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14763838993363110626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-51247408948006343562020-07-01T11:32:51.753-04:002020-07-01T11:32:51.753-04:00Pat, you are so sweet. Thanks for telling me you e...Pat, you are so sweet. Thanks for telling me you enjoyed my books. Every author needs to follow the path that's right for them. I went the traditional route first. Had 2 small publishers and as soon as I could, I got my rights back and self-pubbed. Didn't realize what a control freak I was until I didn't know what was going on with my books. Have a good month, Pat.Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-27651381776489106692020-07-01T11:30:40.100-04:002020-07-01T11:30:40.100-04:00Thanks, Jean. I'm trying to stay healthy. No b...Thanks, Jean. I'm trying to stay healthy. No barhopping for me. lol (I didn't do that in my 20s.)Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.com