Oh look! Shiny!

A little effort goes a long way. Just sayin'. ...

2012-01-27T18:09:56.569-08:00

A little effort goes a long way. Just sayin'.

Apparently, we still have a chance. ;)
erica

Jeff, I am relieved and thrilled to see this post....

2011-09-06T11:32:32.279-07:00

Jeff, I am relieved and thrilled to see this post. Thanks for getting the update out there for all of us who are. We love you.

Now, get back to writing!

I agree, the waiting and not knowing is the worst....

2011-09-03T17:51:18.438-07:00

I agree, the waiting and not knowing is the worst. I remember racing through all my symptoms on-line, and coming up with the alternative of "cat-scratch fever." Hoping against hope that it could be that. My cat had scratched me.

When it turned out to be the worst, at least I had an answer and it didn't seem hopeless, even though Jackie Kennedy had died ten years earlier. I later found out, she wouldn't take the treatment.

The first thing the oncologist did was assure me that there were things he could do and that, if I would do what he wanted me to do, he could keep me alive. I can give you years more, Mrs. Kales, he said.

Yes, the treatment was hell for five months, but it kept me alive. I lost all my hair and I felt like I was dying most of the time. But I survived and here I am turning 75 and still climbing ladders and walking miles.

Also, contrary to what you read, they are constantly making progress with cancer. The University of British Columbia has just come up with something that can even destroy liver cancer cells when all hope is gone.

So, dear Jeff. I know its scary but keep thinking those positive thoughts. A lot of people love you.

I know it's scary when you think something is ...

2011-09-03T08:24:00.340-07:00

I know it's scary when you think something is wrong and you have to wait to find out. Stay strong, Jeff. Sending good vibes.

That's awful. I'm counting down the days a...

2011-09-01T14:05:30.672-07:00

That's awful. I'm counting down the days and sending all the good thoughts your way I can. Love you, man.

It's pretty scary. My throat hurts, constantly...

2011-09-01T11:00:43.718-07:00

It's pretty scary. My throat hurts, constantly. I haven't smoked in 13 days, and the pain is no less pronounced than it has been for the past six months.

Hang in there, man. It's easy to assume the wo...

2011-09-01T06:55:45.427-07:00

Hang in there, man. It's easy to assume the worst, but worrying yourself sick doesn't help a damned thing. I'm thinking of you. Let us all know as soon as you do.

and, the word they made me type in before my comme...

2011-09-01T06:34:06.464-07:00

and, the word they made me type in before my comment would post? booffs. Seemed fitting? Ignor me. :)

(Jeff finds out it is allergies, we all throw ball...

2011-09-01T06:32:55.544-07:00

(Jeff finds out it is allergies, we all throw balled up pages from his novel at him, and tell him to query more, get an agent, and get worldy famous already. Then he can have a better funeral someday. Er...:)

Oh, Jeff. Liz is praying. But reflux can do stuff ...

2011-08-23T18:46:07.690-07:00

Oh, Jeff. Liz is praying. But reflux can do stuff to you. I know that. I used to be able to sing and since I've suffered from it, I croak like a frog.

Glad you decided to "go for it," Jeff. I...

2011-08-15T20:50:57.327-07:00

Glad you decided to "go for it," Jeff. I will be very interested in reading that mystery you entered a few years back in Amazon. The opening has haunted me for four years.,

I'm excited for you and can't wait to see ...

2011-08-15T06:34:26.714-07:00

I'm excited for you and can't wait to see your work in print. :)

Jeff, you have just changed the course of your lif...

2011-08-15T06:17:19.386-07:00

Jeff, you have just changed the course of your life by changing your attitude. I did it a couple of years ago, and it has been so liberating I can't believe it. You go from a position of no control over your writing career to as much control as anyone can have, and it's utterly empowering. Welcome aboard! (Hope you can find a good cover designer.)

Mere words can not capture or convey how proud I a...

2011-08-10T15:21:28.011-07:00

Mere words can not capture or convey how proud I am of you at this moment. Not since the birth of my son have I felt such awe inspiring emotions. It's like witnessing a butterfly emerging from a cocoon. Or a shirtless fat guy eating cake

I love you too. Jackass.

2011-08-10T12:35:46.217-07:00

I love you too. Jackass.

Yes, there were others, but none of them are assho...

2011-08-10T12:26:13.605-07:00

Yes, there were others, but none of them are assholes.

Well, not just me. I provide a poke, but I read ot...

2011-08-10T11:18:05.155-07:00

Well, not just me. I provide a poke, but I read others suggesting you do the same. However, if you sell out your ass, I will take complete credit.

You're the reason I'm doing this. Asshole....

2011-08-10T11:04:33.606-07:00

You're the reason I'm doing this. Asshole.

I'm thrilled, Jeff. Truly. Looking forward to ...

2011-08-10T10:57:55.990-07:00

I'm thrilled, Jeff. Truly. Looking forward to seeing it.

Jeff - my dear man do not lose heart! I love this...

2011-07-29T06:39:14.701-07:00

Jeff - my dear man do not lose heart! I love this little blog, and have it featured prominently on my own page. You are a wise and tallented man and yes the business side of this is daunting and exhausting - but so is parenthood. Both take years and both yield mixed results! Keep the faith and keep blogging!

thanks, everyone. i'm trying to work through a...

2011-07-29T05:19:41.404-07:00

thanks, everyone. i'm trying to work through a little dark spell right now.

Jeff Jeff Jeff. You are designing my cover for my ...

2011-07-27T17:46:36.838-07:00

Jeff Jeff Jeff. You are designing my cover for my next novel which I am self-publishing because I can't get a publisher. I have been blogging about this on The Militant Writer for two years now. This is a watershed time for writers. The future is full of exciting opportunities for all of us because the publishing industry is going down. It's not just you or Gae -- why do you think so many of us are moving into indie publishing. Not only is this not a time to quit, it's the time to get moving. You create covers, I edit. We help people fulfil their dreams. Walk the walk WITH us! I am not a failure, am I?
xoxox

I agree with Mr. Brown, Jeff. What have you got to...

2011-07-26T21:51:07.108-07:00

I agree with Mr. Brown, Jeff. What have you got to lose and maybe you will be pleasantly surprised. Just find your right target audience.

I know now that my book will only be liked by certain people. Even, dear friend that you are, you will not like my book. But there will be some who do and so those are the ones I've written it for. Don't give up, dear. You're too talented to do that.

Maybe the business is not right, but there are oth...

2011-07-26T11:28:07.714-07:00

Maybe the business is not right, but there are other options these days. I'm not fool enough to think kindle and nook are tickets to fame and fortune, but your books are good. Give an audience a chance to find them. If they don't come, what have you lost?

The truth is, it's just not worth it. There...

2011-07-26T11:26:24.774-07:00

The truth is, it's just not worth it. There's no pleasure in failure. We tell our kids, "Never give up. Keep going. When you get knocked down, get back up." But eventually our kids are going to learn the truth. Sometimes it's better to walk away. If every time you touch the fence, you get an electric shock . . . STOP TOUCHING THE FENCE!