tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post7384677319121747457..comments2024-02-17T17:59:25.010+10:00Comments on Christian Writers Downunder: Resilient HeroesJeanette O'Haganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11057798704247611224noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-59626755747228976152011-11-30T07:38:27.577+10:002011-11-30T07:38:27.577+10:00Congratulations again!!
Loved spending time with y...Congratulations again!!<br />Loved spending time with you over the weekend.<br />Haven't walked thru Bris since the floods, I must do that, it was a very scary moment in time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-504159389678660592011-11-22T10:49:04.691+10:002011-11-22T10:49:04.691+10:00Thanks Asta. I love those sentiments :DThanks Asta. I love those sentiments :DPaula Vincehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02079952414990463270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-68834156184262559972011-11-21T16:33:36.845+10:002011-11-21T16:33:36.845+10:00Your success is an encouragement for us all. When ...Your success is an encouragement for us all. When one does well we all do well. We are blessed. <br />Asta xAsta Landerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07198914250718518607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-81168705156902601612011-11-21T15:20:16.487+10:002011-11-21T15:20:16.487+10:00Thanks very much for your kind wishes and friendsh...Thanks very much for your kind wishes and friendship, everybody. I appreciate everybody who takes the time to comment more than I can say.<br />May God bless you all.Paula Vincehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02079952414990463270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-54679440277202393612011-11-21T09:42:44.652+10:002011-11-21T09:42:44.652+10:00Congratulations Paula, "Best Forgotten" ...Congratulations Paula, "Best Forgotten" is a great read!<br /><br />This is an exciting time for all of us to be Australian Christian writers and I am proud to be associated with you and all the other wonderful writers I have met at the Word Writers Fair or here at CW Down Under etc!Footprints Australiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17623190578935913157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-48963368608423710082011-11-21T09:09:18.788+10:002011-11-21T09:09:18.788+10:00As long as your hand rests in God's, no obstac...As long as your hand rests in God's, no obstacle can prevent you from using the writing gift God has given you to bless others. He is the God of the 'impossible' - and your real treasures will await you in glory. My heartfelt congratulations, Paula!Margaret Lepkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08147233663724759684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-50879550603431806332011-11-20T21:24:22.547+10:002011-11-20T21:24:22.547+10:00I can really relate to the natural disaster analog...I can really relate to the natural disaster analogy. I'm originally from Ingham where a major flood runs right through the main street every few years. The thing with natural disasters is that all that devastation eventually produces renewal. Writing is like this too isn't it? If we perservere and wait on the Lord we will experience a renewal. I know that this well deserved accolade will fill your encouragement cup to the brim and that the strength of your talent will be renewed.Rose Deehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00916783669139743112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-40577679090004644142011-11-19T22:26:04.240+10:002011-11-19T22:26:04.240+10:00Many Congratulations Paula.
xoxMany Congratulations Paula.<br />xoxNarellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05055531203646493126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-62618936467085409912011-11-19T02:44:28.382+10:002011-11-19T02:44:28.382+10:00Beautiful post!Beautiful post!Karen @ a house full of sunshinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17787916466155321686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-54681507348871183672011-11-18T19:06:27.174+10:002011-11-18T19:06:27.174+10:00:):)Penny Reevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17673959533876970193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-85351913150895946732011-11-18T17:35:19.332+10:002011-11-18T17:35:19.332+10:00Congrats Paula!! You are a wonderful storyteller a...Congrats Paula!! You are a wonderful storyteller and very deserving of this award :) And I'm glad you've received encouragement to keep going on this wild and crazy writing journey!Narellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07665380446283721576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-24316355123126598942011-11-18T14:42:24.813+10:002011-11-18T14:42:24.813+10:00Debbie, please do add it to your stack. I have a s...Debbie, please do add it to your stack. I have a similar pile after last weekend.<br />Anusha, you're right, let's keep the mutual support going strong.<br />Rochelle, I'm sure it's a particularly uphill climb for publishers :)<br />Carol, it was so great to meet you and "Charlotte's Angel" is on my soon-to-read list now I have my hands on it.<br />Mel, I echo your sentiments completely.Paula Vincehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02079952414990463270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-20847985200970715222011-11-18T14:09:19.583+10:002011-11-18T14:09:19.583+10:00I guess sometimes I don't think of things othe...I guess sometimes I don't think of things other people have been through, the devastation that ruins everything. <br />I go through times and I wonder how I can get through one more day. Can I continue on but God wants me to keep trusting Him. Is my experiences going to be a way to do what I believe I am called to be/do. <br />He holds us through the hard times and the times when we are thinking we are wasting time. He has given us this blog to encourage us when we feel things are too much.<br /><br />MELMelanie Carter Winklerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08011605544837222792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-2803469568416353082011-11-18T12:53:33.599+10:002011-11-18T12:53:33.599+10:00Great post Paula. So nice to read your words now h...Great post Paula. So nice to read your words now having spoken to you face to face. It was a great experience for all of us writers to be together for the writer's fair - such an encouragement - and yes we all need to keep up that resilience and help each other to do so.Carol Preston https://www.blogger.com/profile/00306981583283008014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-89099762191897073632011-11-18T10:46:04.378+10:002011-11-18T10:46:04.378+10:00Thank you Paula, for the encouraging post and enco...Thank you Paula, for the encouraging post and encouragement to me as well. I know that this journey for us writers, editors and publishers (yes even publishers) is an uphill one. But when the books we produce is enjoyed, loved and touches those that read it, well it makes it worth it too. Keep it up all! :)Rochelle Mannershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17085554953940054487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-72084167113180287102011-11-18T10:44:22.798+10:002011-11-18T10:44:22.798+10:00Hi Paula,
That was a great post! Thank you. Many w...Hi Paula,<br />That was a great post! Thank you. Many warm congratulations to you on your well deserved success. I felt so happy hearing how you had been wondering if you should do something different this year because of the financial situation. What confirmation from Him to keep on keeping on! :) Obviously God has other ideas for you and is taking you places you haven't been to before.<br /><br />Well done on all the mountains you have climbed as a Writer. Am sure you would have known it is all worth it, that night when you claimed the Caleb Prize. I rejoice with you.<br /><br />Thanks also for acknowledging the rest of us. Some of us will never 'get there' in a big way - but what a joy we have in being faithful to our calling. We are a blessed bunch I think - even if a little crazy! :)<br />Thanks Paula!<br />Blessings,<br />AnushaAnusha Atukoralahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00859837228901127984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-74115131228831719192011-11-18T10:23:26.590+10:002011-11-18T10:23:26.590+10:00Congratulations Paula. Your novel is another I wi...Congratulations Paula. Your novel is another I will have to add to the 'must read' list that I am compiling from this site. Thanks also for the terrific description of the life of the writer and the reminder of the resilience needed to succeed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-75233752801029064462011-11-18T10:13:14.075+10:002011-11-18T10:13:14.075+10:00Thanks everyone.
Peter, you just never know when t...Thanks everyone.<br />Peter, you just never know when that light will appear.<br />Jo, I really had an amazing walk through Brisbane and am glad you enjoyed the masterclass too. It was great to catch up with you in person.<br />Meredith, what a great day that will be, when we do crack that international market.<br />Jennifer and Jenny, thanks ladies, for your good wishes.<br />Amanda, it was an excellent evening and I'm glad you were at my table to give me tips about appearing calm and cool, lol.Paula Vincehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02079952414990463270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-28105538477711915142011-11-18T09:38:17.861+10:002011-11-18T09:38:17.861+10:00I was thrilled to bits for you at the CALEB dinner...I was thrilled to bits for you at the CALEB dinner. You really deserved to be there! Keep on with the awesome writing. XXOOAmanda Deedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02430837640142332983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-12146540237876680892011-11-18T08:25:00.331+10:002011-11-18T08:25:00.331+10:00Nice post Paula, It would be good to see the recov...Nice post Paula, It would be good to see the recovery of the city after the devastation in Jan. Once again congrats on the Caleb Prize.Ausjennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07644698706787568679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-38483974983054783772011-11-18T08:02:11.645+10:002011-11-18T08:02:11.645+10:00Hi Paula,
Congratulations, well done.Hi Paula,<br />Congratulations, well done.Jennifer Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09284057776201270126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-49920131317383975672011-11-18T08:00:09.988+10:002011-11-18T08:00:09.988+10:00Onward and upward, Paula. The only other choice is...Onward and upward, Paula. The only other choice is to sit back and be boring! <br />Looking forward to your next exciting novel.<br />Keep at it, as you're a very good writer, and I'm sure, one of these fine days, we will break into that elusive international market where everybody will read and love your work.Meredith Rescehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13119649437940781847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-565756967667547852011-11-18T07:57:52.427+10:002011-11-18T07:57:52.427+10:00Hi Paula
You are just awesome!
As a Queenslander I...Hi Paula<br />You are just awesome!<br />As a Queenslander I was touched by your empathy for our city's experience. I guess it is your understanding of emotions that penetrates your books, making them such good reads. I'm glad you're encouraged<br />Thanks for the masterclass. I really enjoyed it and found it helpful and encouraging. Jo xxJo Wanmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08601438922741057908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-73444256513249592262011-11-18T07:44:35.927+10:002011-11-18T07:44:35.927+10:00Thank you Paula. I can relate to this—except for t...Thank you Paula. I can relate to this—except for the happy ending, so far! Your point connecting the need to struggle with the human ability to do so is well made. And it's always good to hear that there can be light at the end of the tunnel! Congrats, too.Peter McLennanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07446729346706052416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-13403225233696268582011-11-18T07:28:06.823+10:002011-11-18T07:28:06.823+10:00Hi Dotti,
Thanks for your friendship and ever enco...Hi Dotti,<br />Thanks for your friendship and ever encouraging voice :DPaula Vincehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02079952414990463270noreply@blogger.com