tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post4284324235026458907..comments2024-02-17T17:59:25.010+10:00Comments on Christian Writers Downunder: Base Camp Jeanette O'Haganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11057798704247611224noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-45378184071469361262014-07-14T11:54:13.597+10:002014-07-14T11:54:13.597+10:00Thanks Anusha. Yes, I love that verse - and also l...Thanks Anusha. Yes, I love that verse - and also love Hannah Hurnard's book 'Feet in High Places', an allegory based on that scripture. May God bless and guide you in your climb :)Jeanette O'Haganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11057798704247611224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-62302496119173924262014-07-13T22:39:33.827+10:002014-07-13T22:39:33.827+10:00That was very encouraging Jenny. What a terrific s...That was very encouraging Jenny. What a terrific story. I also loved the quote you began your post with - it's one I've pondered on the past 2 years. As you said - a writer's life is like climbing a mountain and persevering through the tough times. Thank you for a word in season.Anusha Atukoralahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00859837228901127984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-74780929509163595832014-07-11T15:09:13.114+10:002014-07-11T15:09:13.114+10:00Hi Ian - Yes it is good to know Bear's faith -...Hi Ian - Yes it is good to know Bear's faith - and I also love his devotion to his wife and boys. I enjoyed reading his autobiography Mud, Sweat and Tears & his promos for the Alpha course. He does some pretty crazy stuff though in Man vs Wild!<br />The writing doesn't always come easily - but I'm looking forward to the sequel of Angelguard so I'm glad the Lord is encouraging and inspiring you to keep on writing :) Jeanette O'Haganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11057798704247611224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-9019050610730806432014-07-11T11:46:21.698+10:002014-07-11T11:46:21.698+10:00Jeanette, wonderful post. Also great to know that ...Jeanette, wonderful post. Also great to know that Bear is a committed Christian.<br /><br />Quitting can be an attractive option at times, can't it? I know as I write the sequel to AG there have been many times I've said I can't do this, the story just isn't coming out, and then the Lord gets reminding me to sit back down in my seat and just write.Ian Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00192687613923596829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-56337248295342764222014-07-11T10:36:24.161+10:002014-07-11T10:36:24.161+10:00Hi Paula - A yes, your nephew's Karate Sensei ...Hi Paula - A yes, your nephew's Karate Sensei :) I enjoyed reading your blog on the subject last year and loved your conclusion :) So when when I started pondering about base camps and the writing journey after a recent knock-back a few weeks ago, I checked it out again. And yes, altitude sickness - it's what makes the climb such a long process and so deadly - and base camps, to go back to, to adapt, to reassess and recuperate, so necessary. Jeanette O'Haganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11057798704247611224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-67647834887440656292014-07-11T10:19:10.895+10:002014-07-11T10:19:10.895+10:00Hi Jenny,
Thanks for that great analogy. Writing a...Hi Jenny,<br />Thanks for that great analogy. Writing a novel surely is like climbing Everest in many ways, probably including altitude sickness. As you mentioned, I'm fascinated by it. I know of a few people who have actually made the attempt, which I mentioned on my blog a few months ago.Paula Vincehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02079952414990463270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-38800678451418512812014-07-11T10:08:28.629+10:002014-07-11T10:08:28.629+10:00Thanks Rita. Thrilled this has been encouraging. I...Thanks Rita. Thrilled this has been encouraging. I am more than happy for you to adapt this for Vantage Point. Thanks for giving credit :) Go for it. Jeanette O'Haganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11057798704247611224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-17434651444947061562014-07-11T10:04:16.685+10:002014-07-11T10:04:16.685+10:00Ain't that the truth Jo-Anne. Much like the Ch...Ain't that the truth Jo-Anne. Much like the Christian life as a whole - we couldn't do it without Him yet we are called to persevere and not to give up hope. Sometimes, we can barely move or we are blindsided by a blizzard or the ground breaks up beneath us; at others we are thrilled by how far we've come, by the camaraderie or the view - whatever the ups and downs, if we hold on to our Guide and draw on His power and strength - one day we will arrive to the end of our journey & the beginning of another glorious adventure. Jeanette O'Haganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11057798704247611224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-9026990345458652572014-07-11T09:57:49.379+10:002014-07-11T09:57:49.379+10:00Thanks Nola. It's a great quote isn't it a...Thanks Nola. It's a great quote isn't it and I think so appropriate for the writing journey. Little steps along the way and keeping on going sounds like a great game plan :) May God prosper and bountifully bless your endeavours :)Jeanette O'Haganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11057798704247611224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-17373299454214278452014-07-11T09:43:54.086+10:002014-07-11T09:43:54.086+10:00A very wonderful, in-depth post, Jeanette. I'm...A very wonderful, in-depth post, Jeanette. I'm going to reprint this as an encouraging reminder.<br /><br />I also thought I'd like to adapt the thoughts into our five minute radio program, Vantage Point. If that's okay by you. (Giving credit where due.)Rita Galiehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14586506137798711397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-76934345557239023472014-07-11T08:49:41.244+10:002014-07-11T08:49:41.244+10:00Thanks, Jeanette, for your encouraging post. I sec...Thanks, Jeanette, for your encouraging post. I second Nola's choice of quote from Bear Grylls! Yes, you need inspiration and the call of God to write but there sure is a lot of perseverance involved as well. Jo-Anne Berthelsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09775045057529728396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-25459335525308562272014-07-11T07:44:57.819+10:002014-07-11T07:44:57.819+10:00Hi Jenny - Thanks for that. What a great analogy....Hi Jenny - Thanks for that. What a great analogy. I'm writing my first novel and even finishing the first draft is Mt Everest at the moment, let alone finding a publisher. I love that quote you've given from Bear Grylls: "‘It was about knowing and believing that dreams are worth taking a risk for. Dreams come at a cost. And the rewards don't always go to the strongest or the bravest or the fittest or the cleverest. The rewards go very simply to those who can understand it means: never, ever quit.’ Bear Grylls 2010b" That's a great way of looking at it. I'm making little steps along the way and if I keep going, I'll get there. Thanks for the inspiration. xxNola Passmorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08425394685430146759noreply@blogger.com