tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2681775564258628407.post630567768886961618..comments2024-02-20T07:57:47.756-08:00Comments on Carol Hedges: The PINK SOFA welcomes Vanessa WesterCarol Hedgeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10359578624109905400noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2681775564258628407.post-74351342751006023462013-02-11T06:56:42.160-08:002013-02-11T06:56:42.160-08:00Morning Carol! Hi Vanessa! Did someone say cake? Y...Morning Carol! Hi Vanessa! Did someone say cake? Yes, Please!<br />First let me say, Carol, I love the car. Is it yours?<br />I met Vanessa on twitter a few months back and I have read some of her work. Even though she thinks I'm picking on her :-) She does a great job of editing (I hate editing) and her stories do exactly what a story should do. I recently read "First Date" Loved the story and she surprised me with the ending. khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02039448074178382326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2681775564258628407.post-54253466773300269292013-01-23T10:41:14.968-08:002013-01-23T10:41:14.968-08:00I've considered the self-pub route, and I agre...I've considered the self-pub route, and I agree: quality is of the essence. As both writer and editor (and reviewer--you could say I like books), it's been my experience that no one is able to adequately self-edit. You're just too close to the material to be objective. Have you found that to be the case?Autumnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2681775564258628407.post-65005944766858945312012-12-30T14:34:16.147-08:002012-12-30T14:34:16.147-08:00Venessa, your commitment to your work is inspirati...Venessa, your commitment to your work is inspirational. I'd be too scared to self-publish. And your sci-fi trilogy sounds fascinating... Not to mention the cakes!Rosalind Adamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05363027308436257933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2681775564258628407.post-29807092124858321372012-12-30T07:56:56.523-08:002012-12-30T07:56:56.523-08:00Hi Vanessa, lovely to 'meet' you and hear ...Hi Vanessa, lovely to 'meet' you and hear your story. Your trilogy sounds wonderful - how did you find writing a male lead?Juliet Archerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18371021153879089044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2681775564258628407.post-26994831541758568392012-12-30T07:34:39.184-08:002012-12-30T07:34:39.184-08:00Vanessa, congratulations on your self-publishing s...Vanessa, congratulations on your self-publishing success! I loved learning about you and your writing. Good luck with all of your writing adventures to come and thanks for sharing the virtual treats!Janel Gradowskihttp://www.janelgradowski.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2681775564258628407.post-72360911789802952272012-12-29T10:38:25.706-08:002012-12-29T10:38:25.706-08:00Vanessa, you sound so lively, lovely and friendly!...Vanessa, you sound so lively, lovely and friendly! I shall have to look you up on Twitter! I have so much respect for people who write and look after a young family too. I didn't really start until my kids were out most of the time. I just know I couldn't have done it when they were small. And as for your recipes...well, lead me to them! Carol, thanks for introducing us to Vanessa! I'm terrible at keeping up with my social media stuff...am absent for days on end, but I blame my boat. Always way too much to do. Still, I'll do my best to be a better virtual Val (but not virtuous..haha) and find Vanessa on Twitter.Vallypeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08309284606572565277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2681775564258628407.post-75563679516096057902012-12-29T09:05:55.140-08:002012-12-29T09:05:55.140-08:00Thanks Carol for letting me sit on your PINK sofa ...Thanks Carol for letting me sit on your PINK sofa (is it really pink? Looks blotchy in places... ha ha ha) No really, you should see the state of my sofa at home! I'm not fussy, just glad to be so welcome - BIG HUG!<br /><br />Thanks to those of you who have commented already...<br /><br />Carol, check out my blog for cake recipe's... I do have to take the time to share more of them! I love to bake & cook! I will post my meatballs recipe at some point!<br /><br />Joy, second batch of minced pies coming up shortly...<br /><br />Christina, "self publishing success" takes time... I think the current climate makes it very difficult for writers like me - the market is flooded... I think, and hope, readers still take the chance with us, but I fear many will revert to traditionally published novels. I am not being negative, just realistic. Price dictates, but quality does too! Personally, I have to ensure quality and price match - this is difficult to ascertain! (Sorry, serious chatter, I know...)<br /><br />Kelly, very nice to meet you... thanks for reading :) xx<br /><br />Lynn, I am FULL of self doubt... but, through Twitter and the encouragement I receive on a daily basis I am learning to hold my head that little bit higher...<br /><br />I think I will also sit back, and have a rest now - all that thinking has made me tired!!! LOL<br /><br />Huge hugs & kisses to you all, and a special one for Carol - you are a hoot & a fab friend on Twitter... thank you <br /><br />Vanessa :) xxVanessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16607673377543904060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2681775564258628407.post-7326474858831302632012-12-29T07:07:37.648-08:002012-12-29T07:07:37.648-08:00It must be said you do entertain a lot of interest...It must be said you do entertain a lot of interesting people upon your sofa. It's also vibrantly reassuring to find that even the most successful authors harbour their own moments of self doubt...which to me, is in itself, a sure sign of a good writer and heartily encouraging to those amongst us who have little, if any, self confidence at all! ( Yep...that'll be me! ). <br />It was lovely to meet Vanessa I just hope she wasn't put off by the fact you hadn't hoovered under the Pink Sofa since the Christmas Party!...Thoroughly enjoyed my visit..infact I may just recline here for a while and snooze.Lynn Gerrardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18061020895933480996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2681775564258628407.post-53502024908721628582012-12-29T06:55:54.191-08:002012-12-29T06:55:54.191-08:00Thanks for introducing us to Vanessa. Best of luck...Thanks for introducing us to Vanessa. Best of luck to her.Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2681775564258628407.post-42312976570906108262012-12-29T04:30:51.003-08:002012-12-29T04:30:51.003-08:00Also pleased to find cake and wit on offer. The b...Also pleased to find cake and wit on offer. The best thing, however, is to find yet another self-publishing success. It can be done! I agree about the editing challenge, though! As always, I appreciate the privilege of a Pink Sofa session. Thanks to both!Christina Jameshttp://www.christinajamesblog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2681775564258628407.post-28798397653272504352012-12-29T02:22:25.564-08:002012-12-29T02:22:25.564-08:00Hello Vanessa, lovely to meet you, I'll stick ...Hello Vanessa, lovely to meet you, I'll stick around for a mince pie or two, and maybe have a read of some of your work, if you have it handy - I love a good read, and your works sound really interesting.<br />Joy xxjoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12288268403388265748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2681775564258628407.post-90877126026554054782012-12-29T01:39:06.502-08:002012-12-29T01:39:06.502-08:00I'm staying. Witty people and cake are always ...I'm staying. Witty people and cake are always an attraction. I have brought fizz so move up.<br />Very pleased to meet Vanessa and shall beetle off after the cakes to check out her books. Thanks Carol for introducing her to us. Carol E Wyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12375439814725846546noreply@blogger.com