tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post1281626797499319344..comments2024-01-30T13:57:40.271+11:00Comments on LoveCats DownUnder: In praise of praise...Ally Blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17352564320902831489noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-9235918130733309752017-07-14T11:38:02.111+10:002017-07-14T11:38:02.111+10:00It is nice to stop and consider all of the things ...It is nice to stop and consider all of the things we've achieved, Stef...though something of a challenge to shout it from the rooftops. ;-) But that's a challenge I think all of us here should rise to meet. :-)Michelle Douglashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07748538761711892080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-83387251480473099422017-07-14T11:36:09.407+10:002017-07-14T11:36:09.407+10:00Aw, thanks, Helen. And I think you are one of the ...Aw, thanks, Helen. And I think you are one of the best Nannas EVER. Your grandchildren are lucky to have you.:-) And, yes, you should definitely be proud of the reviews you write.Michelle Douglashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07748538761711892080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-83218190471071166442017-07-13T23:28:15.154+10:002017-07-13T23:28:15.154+10:00It's so nice to stop and recognise all the har...It's so nice to stop and recognise all the hard work that goes into what we do - good on you Michelle!! We really don't do that often enough, do we? <br /><br />Fingers crossed your books do well in the university's excellence prize - sending good vibes your way xxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07358827139946367507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-80319930191604904592017-07-13T18:43:08.199+10:002017-07-13T18:43:08.199+10:00Michelle
That is amazing I love it and good on yo...Michelle<br /><br />That is amazing I love it and good on you, you have done so well and written such awesome stories that never fail to make me smile and for me I am proud to be a Mum and a Nanna and I love reading and reviewing books :)<br /><br />have Fun<br />HelenHelenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03984438742736003285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-73369595955647856022017-07-13T17:32:26.342+10:002017-07-13T17:32:26.342+10:00Yay on breaking through on your block, Sue! That&#...Yay on breaking through on your block, Sue! That's huge. Perseverance can be so hard...you should be proud of yourself!<br /><br />And how lovely to be proud of the next generation for how they're raising their children. No doubt they're benefiting from your example. :-)<br />Michelle Douglashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07748538761711892080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-62149506485956352502017-07-13T14:40:22.066+10:002017-07-13T14:40:22.066+10:00Michelle, you are awesome. And it's good to be...Michelle, you are awesome. And it's good to be proud of your achievements and tell us so. We don't do it enough.<br />I'm so proud of my step daughter and her partner and how they're raising their two children. And for finally breaking through my writer's block and getting three chapters sent in to my editor today.Sue MacKayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05475372981173809219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-2387738491622864422017-07-13T14:22:50.373+10:002017-07-13T14:22:50.373+10:00Aw, thank you, Clare. :-) But you shouldn't be...Aw, thank you, Clare. :-) But you shouldn't be shy about sharing your own amazing achievements either! Just sayin'. ;-)Michelle Douglashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07748538761711892080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-23399863896831280072017-07-13T12:17:03.573+10:002017-07-13T12:17:03.573+10:00Hi Michelle,
Love the author video! Of course you...Hi Michelle, <br />Love the author video! Of course you should be proud of your incredible achievements. xClare Connellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01284821138196684053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-17361896428552877302017-07-13T09:25:32.101+10:002017-07-13T09:25:32.101+10:00Oh, Bron, thank you for your kind words. Entering ...Oh, Bron, thank you for your kind words. Entering the prize is a bit nerve-wracking, but I'm trying so hard to promote the value (literary and cultural) of romance novels in academia. Some wheels turn a little more slowly than others, however. We'll keep our fingers crossed.<br /><br />How lovely that you can be so proud of your son -- and so proud of yourself for raising him so well. I think you should also mention your amazing books. You've written some of the best books I've ever read! :-)Michelle Douglashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07748538761711892080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-12081976285654302362017-07-12T22:16:43.766+10:002017-07-12T22:16:43.766+10:00Michelle, I am so proud of you for entering the un...Michelle, I am so proud of you for entering the university's Excellence Prize. Too often we don't put ourselves out there, don't want to be seen as arrogant or big-headed or whatever, but then we go the other way. We don't recognise or celebrate our achievements, or talent, or uniqueness loudly enough. Go you for taking this step, for entering the Uni Prize, and for prodding us to acknowledge ourselves as well.<br /><br />Right now, today, I am proud as a mother. We're just back from a flying trip to Sydney to celebrate our youngest son's birthday and he's grown into such a fine and accomplished young man. Bronwyn Jamesonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00720477786460767921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-75625757234552076202017-07-12T15:02:23.666+10:002017-07-12T15:02:23.666+10:00I think raising well rounded adults is an amazing ...I think raising well rounded adults is an amazing achievement, Louisa! That's definitely something you should be proud about. :-) Oh! And I love your zumba story. I remember when you started it. How wonderful that you're now inspiring others -- go you! :-)Michelle Douglashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07748538761711892080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-65268320687077455702017-07-12T14:09:53.690+10:002017-07-12T14:09:53.690+10:00I love the video Michelle!!!! Amazing! You're ...I love the video Michelle!!!! Amazing! You're so right, it is hard to blow our own trumpets! Personally, I'm proud of raising two boys who are well rounded and lovely. I'm also super proud that I went from being the very shy zumba girl at the back of the room trying hard not to be seen by anyone, to teaching tracks and motivating others to enjoy exercise. Louisa Georgehttp://www.louisageorge.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-10936377747083631542017-07-12T11:51:01.312+10:002017-07-12T11:51:01.312+10:00Amy, you're absolutely amazing! Both as a writ...Amy, you're absolutely amazing! Both as a writer and as a mother who's raised two gorgeous kids to be independent and brave enough to follow their dreams. I'm so glad you're my cyber-twin. ;-)<br /><br />Oh, and, thank you. That vid has me ridiculously chuffed. :-)Michelle Douglashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07748538761711892080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-44021339605547812482017-07-12T11:48:33.566+10:002017-07-12T11:48:33.566+10:00Oooh yes - baklava! I'd never had it before go...Oooh yes - baklava! I'd never had it before going to Greece last year and oh my gawd! I'm impressed that you can make it Annie. I'd definitely like to try me some of that :-)Amy Andrewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12690419732247281048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-43108652045299411072017-07-12T11:47:25.520+10:002017-07-12T11:47:25.520+10:00Loved the vid, Michelle! And good luck with your p...Loved the vid, Michelle! And good luck with your prize of excellence bid!<br /><br />In my writing life I am most proud that I am earning a liveable wage as an author. <br />In my personal life I am proud (if a little bereft and nauseatingly nervous about half the time)that both my kids have flown the coop and are both living overseas, seeing the world and making life time memories. Amy Andrewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12690419732247281048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-86034360051008954872017-07-12T08:42:09.586+10:002017-07-12T08:42:09.586+10:00Oh, it is a truth that is universally acknowledged...Oh, it is a truth that is universally acknowledged in romance circles that you can indeed write not just a good but a GREAT sheikh story, Annie. :-) <br /><br />Baklava? Yum! I think I might just pop around the very next time you're making it. :-)Michelle Douglashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07748538761711892080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-5630516269426095222017-07-12T08:17:25.177+10:002017-07-12T08:17:25.177+10:00Hi Michelle,
Go, you! You should be proud of all ...Hi Michelle,<br /><br />Go, you! You should be proud of all you've achieved with your writing. So many books bringing so many smiles to so many people. I agree, though. It's tough to blow your own trumpet. I find it much easier to talk about other's achievements. I wonder if it's the way we've been brought up.<br /><br />Okay, I'll add to the positivity and say (because I just got a reader letter this morning along these lines) that I can write a good sheikh story. Also, my home made baklava is definitely something special!Annie Westhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16804740491737358014noreply@blogger.com