tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post4444911091168189741..comments2024-03-28T16:20:46.168-04:00Comments on Alex J. Cavanaugh: Just AlexAlex J. Cavanaughhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-42396022024376460952010-04-19T17:42:57.730-04:002010-04-19T17:42:57.730-04:00Thanks, Maurice! Actually, I have no idea why I...Thanks, Maurice! Actually, I have no idea why I'm so popular.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-33781711068953076942010-04-19T16:48:38.247-04:002010-04-19T16:48:38.247-04:00Your honesty is staggeringly refreshing. No wonder...Your honesty is staggeringly refreshing. No wonder your blog is so popular. :)Maurice Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15338165486757095191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-51422347032478719992010-04-13T18:28:12.668-04:002010-04-13T18:28:12.668-04:00I'm the little camper who could, Diane!
CC, t...I'm the little camper who could, Diane!<br /><br />CC, thanks! Now that really makes me feel better.<br /><br />Glynis, that does make sense. And since it is past the point of no return, guess it's time to hang on for the ride.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-35179947523934257472010-04-13T02:43:30.916-04:002010-04-13T02:43:30.916-04:00Alex, we will drive this buggy together. We will p...Alex, we will drive this buggy together. We will push our WIP's up hill to the point of no return.<br /><br />See you are not alone. If you feel you are over your head, and still carry on, you ARE Alex the writer. If you give up, you are just Alex again.<br />Not that there is anything wrong with being just Alex, but I think you have the drive and support to get your book out there.<br /><br />Did that make any sense at all? LOL<br /><br />Keep pushing Alex!!Glynis Peters https://www.blogger.com/profile/01175378917872403609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-31666592966110553152010-04-12T21:22:55.720-04:002010-04-12T21:22:55.720-04:00I think we all have those feelings and doubts Alex...I think we all have those feelings and doubts Alex. I have to tell you I am anxiously waiting to read your book. I don't even really know what it's about but I know two of my favorite females are behind you. When it comes to literature they would'nt be if you weren't good. I've heard it's a must read.Creative Chroniclerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03434862566768775103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-83544470405440495842010-04-12T21:17:03.265-04:002010-04-12T21:17:03.265-04:00Alex, anyone who says they feel 100% confident is ...Alex, anyone who says they feel 100% confident is lying anyway! Trust me, six books later, I still wonder. But I don't compare anymore. <br />You can do it little camper!L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-55297126132242591042010-04-12T21:15:06.777-04:002010-04-12T21:15:06.777-04:00Stephen, seems this book has been somewhere in the...Stephen, seems this book has been somewhere in the process forever. Fortunately, didn't cost me $$, just time.<br /><br />Thanks, Trudy. I only know how to be Alex.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-11905955040873386872010-04-12T19:53:46.013-04:002010-04-12T19:53:46.013-04:00I find that seeing what else is out there keeps me...I find that seeing what else is out there keeps me striving to make my writing better. Yes, of course it's discouraging at times, but remember that you are unique and have something to offer that nobody else does! Not to mention the fact that we are a pretty eclectic people...what someone thinks is brilliant may be seen as utter crap to somebody else! Just keep on keepin' on Alex, and you're far ahead of me in the game!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12033873209155596679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-29550061462556749752010-04-12T19:25:29.851-04:002010-04-12T19:25:29.851-04:00Miller, I enjoy what you say about writing on your...Miller, I enjoy what you say about writing on your blog!<br /><br />Thanks Jen and Carol - I'll just wear my blinders from now on.<br /><br />Watery Tart, that is a great thought!<br />Not too sure about the naked thing though...Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-84867941544436127782010-04-12T19:24:42.408-04:002010-04-12T19:24:42.408-04:00I did at one time. But after three years of writin...I did at one time. But after three years of writing and promoting and a recent re-edit, I've gained enough confidence that I have a pretty darn good book. But it took time. And a lot of sacrifice. Some $$$ too.<br /><br />Stephen TrempAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-58626410045081725502010-04-12T19:12:16.821-04:002010-04-12T19:12:16.821-04:00Well Just Alex, this reminds me a little of Just H...Well Just Alex, this reminds me a little of Just Harry, and I think we all KNOW what great things HE went on to do. <br /><br />Some of us who don't know anything just encourage everyone to get naked, and hope nobody notices we are just muddling our way through...Hart Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17599570189253229318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-69152586496356333842010-04-12T18:45:16.447-04:002010-04-12T18:45:16.447-04:00You are a great writer Alex. You have nothing to b...You are a great writer Alex. You have nothing to be worried about. Try not to think about what others are doingAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15095461005416691369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-969993322149473092010-04-12T18:20:14.039-04:002010-04-12T18:20:14.039-04:00I try not to think about what others are accomplis...I try not to think about what others are accomplishing otherwise it could trample me without me knowing... so it's best to pretend that I'm in the clouds by myself jumping around!!<br /><br />Thanks Alex for the awesome post!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03667521490706435608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-17403168960136879172010-04-12T18:17:58.995-04:002010-04-12T18:17:58.995-04:00Yesssss.... I know exactly what you mean. Sometime...Yesssss.... I know exactly what you mean. Sometimes I look at my list of publications and think "wtf are you doing dispensing advice on writing and talking about how much you love being a writer with such a pitiful credit list?!" the thing to remember is you'll get there someday. Just keep trying!B. Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10112783922833164491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-52133482471689083332010-04-12T18:06:23.275-04:002010-04-12T18:06:23.275-04:00Thanks, Julie, I am trying to go somewhere.
South...Thanks, Julie, I am trying to go somewhere.<br /><br />Southpaw, we're all in this together.<br /><br />Helen, I read your blog - you have nothing to worry about when it comes to writing.<br /><br />Marvin, consider it stopped. I believe!<br /><br />Galen - now you stop!<br /><br />Thanks, everyone. I wasn't trying to whine. It was more of a "Oh crap!" kinda feeling.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-53726955190881027772010-04-12T17:09:01.140-04:002010-04-12T17:09:01.140-04:00Oh, yeah. You asked, "Does anyone else harbo...Oh, yeah. You asked, "Does anyone else harbor such feelings of inadequacy?" You are looking at Mr. Inadequacy himself. I invented the characteristic.<br /><br />Best, Galen.joe doaks-Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05283066862112820202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-47807644456428698592010-04-12T16:53:11.066-04:002010-04-12T16:53:11.066-04:00Stop it. Right now. You are what you think you are...Stop it. Right now. You are what you think you are. "We are what we think. With our thoughts we make the world," said The Buddha. You vastly underestimate yourself and do yourself an injustice by limiting your sense of vast, potential magnitude within you as "just Alex."<br /><br />You can write. I know good writing when I see it, and you have the skill. Now BELIEVE, write, and publish.The Old Sillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09661188622348794193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-7004190086850968512010-04-12T16:20:58.873-04:002010-04-12T16:20:58.873-04:00I do sometimes feel that way. Sometimes it's w...I do sometimes feel that way. Sometimes it's when I have to do some technical like a change to my computer. Sometimes it's in my writing and I wonder if I'm up to doing it.<br /><br />Helen<br /><a href="http://straightfromhel.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Straight From Hel</a>Helen Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-9787258962046920662010-04-12T16:13:08.744-04:002010-04-12T16:13:08.744-04:00I think because I still just writing and only thin...I think because I still just writing and only thinking about that, I don’t worry about anything else. I’m in the “this is so darn fun phase.” When I get to my rewrite and see exactly what it is, I have written it may be a different story.<br /><br />I follow the blogs you’ve mentioned by also a lot of unpublished authors, which is like have a bunch of buddies in the same boat with me. :)Southpawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16539290964546504171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-35634032168896128432010-04-12T15:37:22.371-04:002010-04-12T15:37:22.371-04:00Oh yeah, definitely. But you know what? Instead of...Oh yeah, definitely. But you know what? Instead of sitting back and lamenting your lack of awards and fancy publications and such, you are doing something about it - you're blogging, showcasing your writing, and building a readership. Those established authors had to start somewhere too. I think "just Alex" is very talented and you shouldn't think of him as a problem - he's going places!Julie Daohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13814052162359300933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-2844704393546345832010-04-12T15:04:41.049-04:002010-04-12T15:04:41.049-04:00Raquel, I will do my best to survive.
Thank you, ...Raquel, I will do my best to survive.<br /><br />Thank you, Beth!<br /><br />Palin, you are not alone.<br /><br />And thanks, Jamie! Yeah, I don't forsee this first book paying my rent or anything. It's just my passion.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-7623037079386680742010-04-12T14:55:25.022-04:002010-04-12T14:55:25.022-04:00Yup, I feel the same every damn day :P I think tha...Yup, I feel the same every damn day :P I think that the 'just alex' thing works though, it means you're a guy with a passion for sci-fi, and that makes what you do a hobby and not a job. That makes it more fun and more entertaining for us readers :DJamie Gibbshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15168603412367448706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-43622544742203912242010-04-12T13:54:27.550-04:002010-04-12T13:54:27.550-04:00yes, yes and yes. Especially when you read about s...yes, yes and yes. Especially when you read about some authors who "claim" to never have writer's block or a problem getting through a novel. I mean, there's something to be said for experience but come on, never?! That's why I love to hear about struggling authors published and non. It makes me feel better and not alone in the writing struggle.Hannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16915603693944523761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-91781693983440146482010-04-12T13:41:05.369-04:002010-04-12T13:41:05.369-04:00Ummmm ... Just Alex? I like you JUST the way you a...Ummmm ... Just Alex? I like you JUST the way you are! :)Beth Zimmermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07047047792782914757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-7555249439304697932010-04-12T13:30:00.943-04:002010-04-12T13:30:00.943-04:00Hey now, you're ahead of the game already. You...Hey now, you're ahead of the game already. You said you take advice, absorb marketing tips, and plan for a release...you're in the mindset that it WILL happen. Someone once told me that publication isn't a selection process, its a survival process. Hang in there. Tenacity has its merits!Raquel Byrneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12870113745683162915noreply@blogger.com