Comments on Happy Jack Eats: I am a writer.

Megan - Thank you so much. Sometimes the circles c...

2011-08-20T17:29:44.823-05:00

Megan - Thank you so much. Sometimes the circles can get frustrating, but it's good to end up in a place that makes you happy. And yes, the journey is a constant tug.

mbobm - You are so sweet! I'm glad you found my words encouraging. That's what I love about blogs -- inspiration around every turn. Thank you!

just reposted & quoted you on my blog. thank y...

2011-08-14T13:41:22.817-05:00

just reposted & quoted you on my blog. thank you for the inspiration and encouragement. sometimes i feel the same way - you articulated my feelings perfectly!

Jacqui-duh, duh, duh. You are a fantastic writer. ...

2011-08-10T23:25:32.463-05:00

Jacqui-duh, duh, duh. You are a fantastic writer. I realize I don't comment enough here, but I so enjoy reading your work. I agree with you that it's something we just keep doing...a tug. When you start to define it or figure it out, you'll just turn around in circles (especially when so many of us don't really get paid much for the writing we truly love to do).

megcjones - I'm glad you stopped by! Writing i...

2011-08-09T20:52:32.481-05:00

megcjones - I'm glad you stopped by! Writing is definitely a relief for me, which is why I kept journals for so long. Sometimes the words don't make sense, but just getting them out feels good.

love it :) i saw molly's post too, earlier tod...

2011-08-08T12:18:07.660-05:00

love it :) i saw molly's post too, earlier today, and it really resonated with me - sometimes i don't have anything to write, sometimes i'm not sure how to phrase what i want, but i always feel better when i can make my thoughts come out clearly on the page. it's almost a relief. just found your blog, but thanks for sharing this - i'll definitely be back.

M - Thank you, my love. You make me blush. xo Sha...

2011-08-07T18:41:03.480-05:00

M - Thank you, my love. You make me blush. xo

Shanna - Yes, this community certainly helps. I'm glad to be a part of it. And thank you!

Nicole - Thank you so much! I wish it really were that effortless, but I suppose nothing worth doing is easy all the time.

Maddie - It's so good to talk about these things, and to write about them. One of the reasons I write is for relief, I think -- getting thoughts out there so they're not knocking around in my brain, driving me crazy. Thanks for you sweet comment, and I'll have to check both of those books out now!

I loved Molly's post, too—she started a worthy...

2011-08-06T22:49:44.582-05:00

I loved Molly's post, too—she started a worthy discussion that's even better now, thanks to your input. I don't think there's any writer, casual or professional, who doesn't struggle with these thoughts, but it's all to rare to hear them spoken aloud. Thanks for doing that.

Also, I'm reading "Bird by Bird" right now, in addition to "The Artist's Way," and one or the other might be of comfort to you too.

Wow, Jacqui! This post is wonderful on so many lev...

2011-08-05T08:59:47.578-05:00

Wow, Jacqui! This post is wonderful on so many levels. I don't always get over to Molly's blog and thank you for sharing the link. A beautiful post.

I love your writing so much, Jacqui. It seems very effortless, but I know it's the kind of ease that comes with time and practice.

How sweet is your husband's comment!!

It struck a cord with me, too---so much so that I ...

2011-08-05T07:30:14.742-05:00

It struck a cord with me, too---so much so that I am still thinking about it. I like hearing about other writers' processes and experience. It's comforting to have that community.

And seriously? I agree with Murdo: you are most certainly a writer. I love ready the things you say here and I feel blessed to get to read them.

You most certainly are a writer. You are also, wi...

2011-08-05T01:21:09.580-05:00

You most certainly are a writer. You are also, without question, the best and most gifted writer I know. I absolutely love when people ask me what my wife does, and I tell them "She's a writer". It's so great that it is your profession, but what I love even more is that it's also your hobby, your talent, and your passion. Keep writing! The world is a better place with your words filling it. <3