A Twitter friend sent me a message out of the blue this evening:

I thought that was such a thoughtful thing to do. I’m notorious for forgetting to blog before midnight—and if I forget, I fail at National Blog Posting Month. But thanks to @hotdogg, that day will not be today.

His tweet gave me an idea to write about, as well—all the encouraging messages I’ve received from others during this novel journey. When this book hits the shelves, Stacy and I will not have accomplished the feat alone.


No man is an island, entire of itself; every man is a piece of the continent.
~John Donne

The encouragement of others keeps us going. At three AM, when I’m frustrated over a plot hole, it keeps me going. This collection of encouraging messages from my Twitter stream only covers tweets back a couple weeks, since Twitter doesn’t let me go back farther. And it’s not all the messages—I just posted one per person, but my friends encourage me every day. This doesn’t count tweets from Twitterers with private profiles; or direct messages. It doesn’t cover emails, instant message chats, text messages, phone calls, in-person conversations, or prayers from many others.

But it’s still an amazing sight to see.















Whenever I’m writing and rambling about my challenges of the day, Twitter is always there to help. For example, a scene filled with glances drove me crazy. I considered not letting anyone look at anyone else in the novel. Twitter to the rescue!


Then there was the incident when I lost a scene…then found it again:


Then the reminders that I need:





(Nope…it wasn’t. Changed! :-) )






Even Max Lucado—one of my writing heroes—has encouraged me:

When I read these, and think of how many people are cheering for me…it blows my mind.

I am humbled. And grateful.

Thank you.

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4 Responses to “No Woman Is An Island – And No Book Is a Solo”

  1. 11:19 pm, 18 November, 2008 р.
    Zack "The Mothman" Daggy says:

    w00t! I made the list! :)

  2. 2:59 am, 19 November, 2008 р.
    Carlin Comm says:

    I thought for sure the hot cocoa or coffee or fresh fruit would make it, but I’m pretty happy to see the owl and the moon! Chris, just remember “a rising tide lifts all ships” :) Proud to Tweet you!
    @carlincomm

  3. 3:09 am, 19 November, 2008 р.
    mousewords says:

    @Zack Of course! :-)

    @Carlin I did have one about coffee ready to go; but see, the owl tweet shows you were listening to my writing ramblings at 2:am. That’s encouragement! :-) (And I love that tide quote!)

  4. 5:06 pm, 19 November, 2008 р.
    CJ says:

    Glad I could be one of the added two cents! LOL That’s one of the reasons I love to twitter with you and now others…great feedback and nice comments :)

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