tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5701398832410746913.post8020619596545938490..comments2023-08-04T07:51:04.332-07:00Comments on Life on Clemson Road: Measuring ProgressKasie Whitenerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15475275103424782144noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5701398832410746913.post-16355228635334482842013-08-16T09:20:29.287-07:002013-08-16T09:20:29.287-07:00Thanks for stopping by Clemson Road, Jodie!
Secu...Thanks for stopping by Clemson Road, Jodie! <br /><br />Securing a publisher is a HUGE milestone. Congratulations! <br /><br />I know the editing/revision process can be scary and a bit painful, but the other side of the edits is a great place to be!Kasie Whitenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15475275103424782144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5701398832410746913.post-34042940083981247732013-08-16T09:06:40.877-07:002013-08-16T09:06:40.877-07:00Great post, Kasie. And to answer your question, m...Great post, Kasie. And to answer your question, my most recent milestone was securing a publisher for my first fiction novel. That followed the research process, outlining, writing the first draft, revising the draft, a crash course in the publishing industry including reading nearly all 900 pages of the 2013 Writer's Market, query letters, submissions, and jubilation. Now I wait for the next milestone: receiving and tackling the first round of edits from my publisher/editor. I try not to dwell on the next milestone because when I do, the fear of discovering that my baby is not as beautiful as I once thought her to be creeps up and taps me on the shoulder. I've been so high on jubilation mountain since the book was accepted. I know the fall is gonna sting! But, I know this milestone must come and pass, or else my baby will never be born. Thank you for the though provoking post. One day you must tell me more about Manila. I'm intrigued!Jodie Cain Smithhttp://thequeendom.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5701398832410746913.post-29678218945091838062013-08-13T14:33:35.958-07:002013-08-13T14:33:35.958-07:00Thanks, mom. Milestones are much easier to achieve...Thanks, mom. Milestones are much easier to achieve and appreciate when we have a vocal cheering section!Kasie Whitenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15475275103424782144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5701398832410746913.post-78458593567343035942013-08-13T14:32:43.741-07:002013-08-13T14:32:43.741-07:00Thanks, Michelle. I'm prone to reflection espe...Thanks, Michelle. I'm prone to reflection especially when it feels like I'm no longer making progress.Kasie Whitenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15475275103424782144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5701398832410746913.post-42400537336606069322013-08-13T09:54:34.985-07:002013-08-13T09:54:34.985-07:00Again, may I just say,"WOW!" You are ama...Again, may I just say,"WOW!" You are amazing and as I reflect on your milestones I am reminded of a little girl who when asked "what do you want to be when you grow up, Kasie?" stated very clearly, "a Solid Gold Dancer or an astronaut." So you have not done either of those and for that I am grateful because I truly believe you are where you should be at this moment in time. You are right about milestones defining time for us and they also give us a gauge in which we can measure not only our successes but our failures, our joys, and our sorrows. The older I get I find myself remembering not only my milestones but you and your sisters' milestones. Treasure each milestone of HB's because they truly are all the more precious as you get older and remember them. In closing, always know I am there cheering for you and supporting you every step of the way. You are an amazing woman and I am so proud to call you my daughter!Samantha Apgarnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5701398832410746913.post-61715858311150073312013-08-13T08:20:11.897-07:002013-08-13T08:20:11.897-07:00Great post and great prompt, Kasie.Great post and great prompt, Kasie.Michelle Pondhttp://www.mapoetpoems.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5701398832410746913.post-10663619856986279622013-08-13T02:42:43.584-07:002013-08-13T02:42:43.584-07:00Thanks, Dana, and thanks for stopping by Clemson R...Thanks, Dana, and thanks for stopping by Clemson Road. I need to get her out for some more pictures. My cousin made a stack of them for me but it's been over a year now. They're my favorites to use on this blog.Kasie Whitenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15475275103424782144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5701398832410746913.post-41666179260307562822013-08-11T09:12:02.353-07:002013-08-11T09:12:02.353-07:00I love that pic of your daughter!! So cute!! Great...I love that pic of your daughter!! So cute!! Great post Kasie!Dana Dampierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00711570817935555856noreply@blogger.com