tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post6652893676089116098..comments2024-01-30T13:57:40.271+11:00Comments on LoveCats DownUnder: I'm so Proud ...Ally Blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17352564320902831489noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-19919524669092034832016-02-14T08:04:56.393+11:002016-02-14T08:04:56.393+11:00Stefanie, that's a great answer. I must rememb...Stefanie, that's a great answer. I must remember that. Isn't it wonderful our men are behind us all the way - with our careers. Sue MacKayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05475372981173809219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-16295868266420269562016-02-14T08:03:12.168+11:002016-02-14T08:03:12.168+11:00Sniff, sniff, Jennifer. That's lovely. And you...Sniff, sniff, Jennifer. That's lovely. And you're so right. Move on, and remember all the wonderful people in my life.Sue MacKayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05475372981173809219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-85529509672116904982016-02-13T12:00:18.446+11:002016-02-13T12:00:18.446+11:00Oh yes, I've been in that position many times ...Oh yes, I've been in that position many times already in my short writing career. I had someone ask me once if I felt that I was giving women false expectations about relationships, to which I replied if you think true love isn't achievable then maybe you need to raise your expectations.<br /><br />My man sounds much like yours - has never read one of my books but supports me (and defends me) with such passion :) Really, so long as he supports me and my career choices I couldn't give two hoots what other people say.<br /><br />It's the best job in the world!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07358827139946367507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-22109011656472673812016-02-13T07:57:09.903+11:002016-02-13T07:57:09.903+11:00Ah Sue. Yes, I think we have all been there!
A r...Ah Sue. Yes, I think we have all been there! <br /><br />A recent survey found that 60% of people want to be an author and that is their dream job. So, we are all living the dream and I think that is pretty damn fine.<br /><br />I'm still so impressed with your amazing achievements - you write for a global, hugely successful publisher who only ever publishes the best - and if some silly woman can't see that, then she doesn't deserve your fabulous friendship.Jennifer St Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15115014191040562984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-80254304324753163162016-02-12T19:22:49.465+11:002016-02-12T19:22:49.465+11:00Sharon, I totally get where you were coming from. ...Sharon, I totally get where you were coming from. It's a balancing act. I wanted to make a speech but we were with friends. And anyway, I know what we authors do is great and I must not forget that. None of us should.Sue MacKayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05475372981173809219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-73955058813868014412016-02-12T16:59:51.902+11:002016-02-12T16:59:51.902+11:00Sue, I know what you mean! I was in a similar situ...Sue, I know what you mean! I was in a similar situation a while ago and the woman's comments left me feeling as though she thought I was on a par with the scum of the earth. It was so unkind and uncalled for. How I longed to be articulate and say something profound to make her at least understand how rude she was being. But I was so gobsmacked that I couldn't think of anything that wasn't just as cruel as her comments. I tell myself that I refused to stoop to her level of nastiness... but there's a bit of me that thinks I might just be a big old chicken and avoiding conflict. (sigh)Sharon Archerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06836969154744451542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-26796453401949851892016-02-12T15:15:30.601+11:002016-02-12T15:15:30.601+11:00LOL, Michelle. I came close, believe me, but her b...LOL, Michelle. I came close, believe me, but her brother is a good friend, and he has all my books as his late wife was a big fan.<br />But yeah, I was fit to bust. Sue MacKayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05475372981173809219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-23004802997859851302016-02-12T14:14:11.215+11:002016-02-12T14:14:11.215+11:00Oh, for heaven's sake! Where on earth were her...Oh, for heaven's sake! Where on earth were her manners? Do people mean to be deliberately rude...or are they just clueless? I'm becoming a grumpy old woman these day and refuse to take this kind of stuff quietly anymore. I'd have asked her if she was being deliberately offensive. Most people back off after that (though it might be the martial light that comes into my eyes that really scares them. ;-) ).Michelle Douglashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07748538761711892080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-57494954645907129652016-02-12T12:31:07.543+11:002016-02-12T12:31:07.543+11:00Thank you, Bronwyn. It's so annoying when some...Thank you, Bronwyn. It's so annoying when someone tries to undermine us, no matter what it is about. Raising a glass back to you.Sue MacKayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05475372981173809219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-70748117816182817842016-02-12T11:08:08.135+11:002016-02-12T11:08:08.135+11:00Stand tall on your soapbox and preach it, Sue! Ho...Stand tall on your soapbox and preach it, Sue! How could you not be proud of a successful career built around adding emotional highs and heartfelt I-loved-that-book sighs to your readers' (sometimes tough) lives? <br /><br />Raising my glass to you and all proud Mills & Boon / Harlequin authors and readers.Bronwyn Jamesonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00720477786460767921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-43127181184215378482016-02-12T10:06:22.690+11:002016-02-12T10:06:22.690+11:00Obviously not, Amy. Or they chose to ignore their ...Obviously not, Amy. Or they chose to ignore their mothers. Sue MacKayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05475372981173809219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-84554167694746084862016-02-12T09:35:40.139+11:002016-02-12T09:35:40.139+11:00Ugh! I really dislike people such as this, Sue. Di...Ugh! I really dislike people such as this, Sue. Didn't their mammas ever teach them if you dont have something nice to say, don't say anything at all?Amy Andrewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12690419732247281048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-46333915765015666122016-02-12T09:03:01.318+11:002016-02-12T09:03:01.318+11:00Helen, I think readers have to take as much nonsen...Helen, I think readers have to take as much nonsense as we authors do. I'm so over the "Oh I don't read those but I'll take one for my mother" thing. <br />I like that you say they're the ones missing out. :)Sue MacKayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05475372981173809219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-44998964877970419472016-02-12T06:49:11.932+11:002016-02-12T06:49:11.932+11:00Hi Sue
Yes I am with you there have been many tim...Hi Sue<br /><br />Yes I am with you there have been many times that I have had to have my say when someone says things like "oh you read those sorts of books" do you and it gets under my skin but in the end it is them that are missing out on such great time :)<br /><br />Oh and I do love the title and cover of your next book<br /><br />Have Fun<br />HelenHelenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03984438742736003285noreply@blogger.com