tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post3514186896605608611..comments2024-03-25T20:27:04.181-04:00Comments on Alex J. Cavanaugh: CassaFire Tour Day Eight, Insecure Writer's Support Group, and Music Trivia!Alex J. Cavanaughhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comBlogger135125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-46005166088385317092012-03-11T19:42:29.831-04:002012-03-11T19:42:29.831-04:00Chuck-
1 Men Without Hats
2 Gary Numan
3 The Block...Chuck-<br />1 Men Without Hats<br />2 Gary Numan<br />3 The Blockheads?<br />4 Dead or Alive<br />5 Modern English<br />How'd I do? Sorry I didn't see this sooner!<br /><br />Thanks, Lee!<br /><br />Michael, all you can control is what you do to promote it. Thanks for participating!<br /><br />Thanks, Jeremy and Ash.<br /><br />Yvonne, then you don't worry about those people!<br /><br />Kezra, thanks for being a part of it!<br /><br />CM, at least somebody likes it - that's what matters.<br /><br />Pat, I'm a Ninja - we know everything...<br /><br />Thanks, Catherine and Angela!<br /><br />Ann, well there are a lot of us that skip those, so guess we'll both be all right.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-13340686670717398962012-03-09T17:14:47.314-05:002012-03-09T17:14:47.314-05:00My insecurities are very much like yours. I am not...My insecurities are very much like yours. I am not very good with descriptions. I have a tendency to skip over long drawn out descriptive when I read; I suppose that must be why. Of course unlike you I have yet to publish...so adds to my angst.Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07524878248746427258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-55851207857924439402012-03-08T15:59:31.650-05:002012-03-08T15:59:31.650-05:00So many of us share your insecurities, but I would...So many of us share your insecurities, but I would say this - not all books that win awards are remembered a hundred years from now either. You are a great writer, blogger, friend, you inspire a whole lot of people, bring them together and, I think, you write from your heart. That is a huge list of accomplishments. Keep rocking, Alex.Author A.O. Pearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09522726537375775560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-28512615908109912902012-03-08T14:55:37.683-05:002012-03-08T14:55:37.683-05:00Many authors share your insecurities! A book can h...Many authors share your insecurities! A book can have lyrical words and be a bore. A book can have deep messages and be too preachy. If my novels entertain, I'll be thrilled. You seem to be saying the same thing in different words.Catherine Stinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08131569196977321229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-66574800838448152702012-03-08T08:30:07.048-05:002012-03-08T08:30:07.048-05:00How did you know everyone of my insecurities?How did you know everyone of my insecurities?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-41210016624205893022012-03-08T06:26:22.107-05:002012-03-08T06:26:22.107-05:00During the 80's I lived above a night club whi...During the 80's I lived above a night club which was open until 4am most nights, so the eighties music drives me crazy!!! <br />I try to pretend that a lot of it didin't exist!<br /> <br />Alex your books are an enjoyable read, you needn't stress over them being a literay masterpiece!<br /><br />From all your blogging friends whom you are surrounded with you must realise that you and your work have become popular!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09678216576112327332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-12566062741787948292012-03-08T04:55:28.127-05:002012-03-08T04:55:28.127-05:00ISWG is such a brilliant idea - glad I found you g...ISWG is such a brilliant idea - glad I found you guys at such an early stage of our writing... I look forward to next month already!Kezrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14084153929075875020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-10370240142010677532012-03-08T04:36:16.076-05:002012-03-08T04:36:16.076-05:00Thanks for your visit and comment on my Insecure W...Thanks for your visit and comment on my Insecure Writer's Group, I guess I will never understand why people "Follow" and never vist again. One person told me it was because I wrote all poetry and people don't like that what I need is variety on my blog. Alex, I am what I am as the song goes, I'm not into short stories and writing books. There is a Daniel song called"Am I wasting My Time?" which spring to mind.<br /><br />Have a good day.<br />Yvonne.RHYTHM AND RHYMEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11386975261804630799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-92029964822107777922012-03-08T04:22:14.286-05:002012-03-08T04:22:14.286-05:00Fun and escape are what I need right now. So it...Fun and escape are what I need right now. So it's good.<br /><br /><a href="http://steamyfantasy.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow"> The Spinster’s Vow</a>Enid Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12248877161249788607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-83587759307138749922012-03-08T03:27:07.020-05:002012-03-08T03:27:07.020-05:002. Crash Test Dummies
It was very annoying to me.....2. Crash Test Dummies<br />It was very annoying to me...<br /><br />3. The theme of Beverly Hills cop :) Harold Faltermeyer<br /><br />The others are great mistery to me.RaveAirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16220093756782041772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-27855150704734911862012-03-08T03:22:05.308-05:002012-03-08T03:22:05.308-05:00I agree with the chap above me.
Writers are story...I agree with the chap above me.<br /><br />Writers are storytellers. We were the guys who people gathered around, by the fire. We told tales by word of mouth. Stories were forgotten in morning hangovers, or taken and twisted and mutated by other storytellers.<br /><br />Entertain us first. Everything else is secondary.Ash-Matichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12459988577907225484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-43077299214008004352012-03-08T03:07:40.356-05:002012-03-08T03:07:40.356-05:00great post alex........i think the number one thin...great post alex........i think the number one thing writers in popular fiction should focus on is entertaining..... everything else, or anything, followsJeremy Bateshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00877532315856151843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-38210475258578589992012-03-08T01:11:09.741-05:002012-03-08T01:11:09.741-05:00Your post is very inspirational. I'm glad to h...Your post is very inspirational. I'm glad to have the opportunity to be a part of this group! My biggest insecurity right now is that when my first book, Provex City, goes live on Amazon no one will buy it. I know I can't worry about that because writing is a passion first--a paycheck is just a bonus. I hope it will be remembered, but I guess only time will tell (haha...obviously). And it's sad that the only answer I know from today's trivia is #2 the Crash Test Dummies. Thank you for this. Cheers!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03060064276650474244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-2751048016280537292012-03-08T00:59:19.311-05:002012-03-08T00:59:19.311-05:00You kept things busy at Tossing It Out today. And...You kept things busy at Tossing It Out today. And I don't think I'm the oldest in years, but maybe among them. No need to be overly concerned about your writing--I think you do just fine.<br /><br /><br />Lee<br /><a href="http://afarawayview.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow"> A Faraway View</a><br />An A to Z Co-host blogArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-85309324323942304182012-03-08T00:27:05.191-05:002012-03-08T00:27:05.191-05:00Hi! I'd never thought about my books becoming ...Hi! I'd never thought about my books becoming as classics. <br /><br />Interesting thought, though, seeing that Alice and Wonderland is a classic.<br /><br />Just how in the world would a modern-day book become a classic? Does it need to be unforgettable? Original? Striking? Stand-alone? Those all describe classics, right? <br /><br />Who knows what the future holds, maybe classics will always remain Jane Austin, Mark Twain or Shakespeare works and never anyone close to the 21st century.<br /><br />Happy IWSG day!Elizabeth Muellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06028099814857743134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-82825953761569699722012-03-07T22:13:14.359-05:002012-03-07T22:13:14.359-05:00I will respond to your trivia with this music triv...I will respond to your trivia with this music trivia:<br /><br />Who performed these memorable hits..<br /><br />1. "Safety Dance"<br /><br />2. "Cars"<br /><br />3. "Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick"<br /><br />4. "You Spin Me Round"<br /><br />5. "I Melt With You"<br /><br />Ha ha!Chuckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13676928110297819368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-18297805037905322792012-03-07T22:09:40.384-05:002012-03-07T22:09:40.384-05:00Hope, I will visit soon, I promise!
Susan, true.
...Hope, I will visit soon, I promise!<br /><br />Susan, true.<br /><br />Lola , thank you! That means a lot coming from you.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-91897918013487044432012-03-07T21:57:11.214-05:002012-03-07T21:57:11.214-05:00That's why we have chocolate and vanilla and r...That's why we have chocolate and vanilla and rocky road and mint choc. chip and tart and spicy... because everyone has different taste. And sometimes, those of us who like just about every flavor (food, genre, style), there are times when we want to read/watch something fun and entertaining. (rom com popularity is proof of that) <br /><br />You found your niche, what you like to read and write, enjoy it. :)<br /><br />Hugs,<br />LolaLola Sharphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14394765053485642935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-81077941394554223792012-03-07T21:33:27.620-05:002012-03-07T21:33:27.620-05:00I can really relate to these insecurities, Alex. O...I can really relate to these insecurities, Alex. On one hand, it's good to know I'm not alone. On the other, of course, I want us all to grow and learn from them.<br /><br />Heading over to Lee's place!Karen Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-31149697807606381182012-03-07T21:22:31.036-05:002012-03-07T21:22:31.036-05:00I missed yesterdays post- and I knew the answers t...I missed yesterdays post- and I knew the answers to 2 and 3 :)<br /><br />I'm wrapped up in a beta read and not blogging much. But I will catch Lee and Talli's guest stops.<br /><br />I don't see anything wrong with writing to today's readers. Sometimes the here and now is so important. I'm an eclectic reader, and sometimes just enjoy being entertained for a while. I hope you continue writing these thrilling, live in the moment novels. Its good to escape :)<br /><br />.......dholedolorahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715849844092553699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-74444736291464503892012-03-07T21:09:00.606-05:002012-03-07T21:09:00.606-05:00I watch movies, TV shows and read books for the pl...I watch movies, TV shows and read books for the pleasure of a great story. I don't read fiction to search for deep meanings though I wouldn't say the main character showing growth and overcoming difficulties isn't deep enough for anyone.Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-67530824215251004652012-03-07T20:58:00.719-05:002012-03-07T20:58:00.719-05:00I'm with ya! My writing is emotion driven with...I'm with ya! My writing is emotion driven with plenty of action over scenery. I just hope for someone to enjoy the story and be entertained for a few hours. Thanks for sharing and thanks for this support group! Today is my first IWSG post :)Hope Robersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877380868985454894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-38543624795477976662012-03-07T20:53:28.037-05:002012-03-07T20:53:28.037-05:00Robyn, I hope that's what it's all about!
...Robyn, I hope that's what it's all about!<br /><br />Karen, that would scare me as well.<br /><br />Emily, I doubt my books induce headaches...Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-77453403436605276622012-03-07T20:21:17.359-05:002012-03-07T20:21:17.359-05:00I love a good book with depth and meaning, but I P...I love a good book with depth and meaning, but I PREFER to read something entertaining. It doesn't give me a headache. : )Emily R. Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03892444969625637064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-29692407135338495022012-03-07T19:59:46.328-05:002012-03-07T19:59:46.328-05:00At least you have the courage to face and put a na...At least you have the courage to face and put a name to your fears, which puts you ahead of the game. <br /><br />I could identify with almost all of those you listed. My biggest fear right now is standing up in front of a room of people who will be critiquing my writing! Now that's scarey!Karen Elizabeth Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17190485992966502931noreply@blogger.com