tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11657020.post2755675692224546395..comments2023-10-01T07:36:48.172-07:00Comments on The Belyoak Bunch: Weigh in, Peopleshaunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11742270945335370549noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11657020.post-52179766842336672182007-09-24T06:52:00.000-07:002007-09-24T06:52:00.000-07:00I love your writing, Shauna. If I were an editor,...I love your writing, Shauna. If I were an editor, I would scoop you up so fast you wouldn't know what hit you. So I am so happy to hear that you heard back with that awesome news!! Congrats!!<BR/><BR/>Jane, Pinks & BluesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11657020.post-13546103265869573802007-09-21T10:34:00.000-07:002007-09-21T10:34:00.000-07:00Shawn--That's GREAT! (When they don't say 'no' I ...Shawn--That's GREAT! (When they don't say 'no' I automatically chalk it up as a 'maybe'--that's wonderful news!) I wish you the best of luck on your queries.<BR/><BR/>And thanks to all of you for your well wishes. No response yet on paper #2, but I'll keep you posted...shaunahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11742270945335370549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11657020.post-32402413759167508262007-09-20T22:15:00.000-07:002007-09-20T22:15:00.000-07:00Shauna: You inspired me with this entry ... yester...Shauna: You inspired me with this entry ... yesterday I spent some time sending off letters to a variety of publications in the Manitoba area offering to write a column on life, faith, spirituality and religion for them ... didn't even have to borrow your letter - only your inspiration!!!!<BR/><BR/>Had one reply almost immediately - they didn't say no!!!!!! <BR/><BR/>Don't think I would have done it had it NOT been for you and your travails ... I wish you luck in this ... as I seek the same.Reverend Shawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17592815717779408231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11657020.post-92079219750136039982007-09-20T13:42:00.000-07:002007-09-20T13:42:00.000-07:00That's terrific! I love your email! So glad to r...That's terrific! I love your email! So glad to read in the comments that one of the papers responded!Jennifer https://www.blogger.com/profile/08191366421121919596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11657020.post-9233666175817358572007-09-19T22:34:00.000-07:002007-09-19T22:34:00.000-07:00Look at you! That is awesome. You have spunk, yo...Look at you! That is awesome. You have spunk, you have confidence and you now have your first reply from paper #1!!! You have every reason to be proud and I hope the positive feedback and acceptances just keep rolling in!!!GustoBoneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06868732223452915490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11657020.post-38229985544742780672007-09-19T11:09:00.000-07:002007-09-19T11:09:00.000-07:00Thanks, Kitty. Are you Mary's sister-in-law? She...Thanks, Kitty. Are you Mary's sister-in-law? She told me you read my blog. I'm so flattered--thanks for coming out to comment! I hope all's well for you and your family.shaunahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11742270945335370549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11657020.post-50192115026792950022007-09-19T10:42:00.000-07:002007-09-19T10:42:00.000-07:00Conratulations, Shauna. That's fantastic! I know m...Conratulations, Shauna. That's fantastic! I know more will come along. The email was definitely an eye catcher. With your sense of humor and style, they would be crazy not to sign you on.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11657020.post-43782395212334278982007-09-18T21:36:00.000-07:002007-09-18T21:36:00.000-07:00I hope, hope, hope, that you get this going for yo...I hope, hope, hope, that you get this going for yourself because I really couldn't think of a better person to write in the "big leagues". I love seeing the inner workings of your gray matter on the blog...I think it would be fantastic if more people saw what you are capable of.Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18019933420393340992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11657020.post-1190191376738395812007-09-18T21:34:00.000-07:002007-09-18T21:34:00.000-07:00The good will win. It's in the Bible. ;) I think ...The good will win. It's in the Bible. ;) I think you might find yourself some work there. I really like the toaster over idea!LOL. Keep on truckin' like they used to say in the '70's! Hugs.Crazed Nitwithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09433413927453925851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11657020.post-36670127192523013192007-09-18T20:00:00.000-07:002007-09-18T20:00:00.000-07:00Go for the double-wide dream, Shauna.Go for the double-wide dream, Shauna.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11657020.post-73173281211461992682007-09-18T19:31:00.000-07:002007-09-18T19:31:00.000-07:00I was about to say that your persistence will pay ...I was about to say that your persistence will pay off, but it sounds like it already has. Good for you!Zellmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17205730682765977056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11657020.post-79227711020790457992007-09-18T19:23:00.000-07:002007-09-18T19:23:00.000-07:00Here's Paper #1's reply:"Hi Shauna:I'm into you! I...Here's Paper #1's reply:<BR/><BR/>"Hi Shauna:<BR/>I'm into you! I'm into you! Truth is, I'm running half a dozen columns in my Sunday Lifestyles section and one of them is going to have to hit the road to make room for you. There, does that make you feel better? :-)<BR/><BR/>So give me two weeks, send one more shot across the bow and by then I'll have decided who to whack. And on that happy note, have a good evening!"<BR/><BR/>Woohoooooo! (And the happy dance commences...)shaunahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11742270945335370549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11657020.post-49231019306121480802007-09-18T18:51:00.000-07:002007-09-18T18:51:00.000-07:00Shauna:I may borrow some of that letter in the com...Shauna:<BR/><BR/>I may borrow some of that letter in the coming days as I explore the same territory on the Northern side of the Border ... <BR/><BR/>Brilliant, funny ... and memorable. Three things you want in a columnist ... any editor who gets this and files it without cracking a smile isn't someone you want to work with any way ... <BR/><BR/>Keep us posted and - Happy Writing!!<BR/><BR/>Break a Quill !!!Reverend Shawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17592815717779408231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11657020.post-70410962575287814892007-09-18T18:48:00.000-07:002007-09-18T18:48:00.000-07:00Anyone who doesn't publish the best writer in the ...Anyone who doesn't publish the best writer in the world would be an idiot. I know someone will discover you someday and when that day comes they will be lucky to find you and I will be one of the first to subscribe to that paper. Love ya and good luck, jenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11657020.post-39198252694259599602007-09-18T18:39:00.000-07:002007-09-18T18:39:00.000-07:00Shauna,Truthfully, I think your e-mail was brillan...Shauna,<BR/>Truthfully, I think your e-mail was brillant. I laughed my ass off. I think it says so much about who you are as a person and what a fantastic writer you are, and how stupid they would be if they "were just not in to you." I creativity and risk taking is the key in this field, what do you really have to loose. It certainly did not hurt your chances, and in my opinion, it made you stand out and your talents noticed. Let us know how it goes. Wishing you lots of good luck!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11657020.post-80270331553172852782007-09-18T17:46:00.000-07:002007-09-18T17:46:00.000-07:00A complimentary toaster... I hadn't thought of th...A complimentary toaster... I hadn't thought of that. I'll have to buy in bulk (and the plaque isn't a bad idea either...).<BR/><BR/>I'll keep sending queries because it makes the accounting newsletters I write for really money more tolerable. Just having something to dream about is fun.<BR/><BR/>And suburbancorrespondent, you didn't post it here, but you send a fabulous email with all that Erma Bombeck site info (and I have to agree, I am absolutely GREEN over the Because I Said So blogger--she regularly has over 100 coments to her posts. Unbelievable--now maybe I should have thought of eBay as my marketing vehicle...)<BR/><BR/>And thanks, Erin. I couldn't love Jason more for bringing such a lovely, compliment-givin' sister-in-law into the family!shaunahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11742270945335370549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11657020.post-83914673723656956342007-09-18T17:35:00.000-07:002007-09-18T17:35:00.000-07:00You know what? A few years back, when I was worki...You know what? <BR/><BR/>A few years back, when I was working full-time in theatre, some actor-guy by the name of Antoni kept auditioning and auditioning, and NEVER getting a call-back. He was young. He was inexperienced. He was (very likely) just about broke.<BR/><BR/>So, as a last-ditch effort, he wrote a letter to our illustrious Artistic Director, in which he stated that the VERY FIRST PERSON TO HIRE HIM would win a toaster oven.<BR/><BR/>Shauna, this Artistic Director was an uptight little English dude. ALMOST as uptight as my father. But not quite. Because he had a fantastic sense of humour, and he HIRED ANTONI. And then, he had a little plaque made for the toaster oven ("This Toaster Oven Was Donated By... blah blah blah...) and it was put in a place of honour in our Green Room.<BR/><BR/>Antoni went on to become not only an extremely successful actor... but is now the General Director of the Stratford Festival Theatre.<BR/><BR/>You just keep on sending in those letters. And if all else fails, try offering free household appliances!<BR/><BR/>love and hugs, CGF xoCandygirlflieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04402373358975538931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11657020.post-43426645696828766592007-09-18T16:40:00.000-07:002007-09-18T16:40:00.000-07:00Shauna, serious comment here - check out the Erma ...Shauna, serious comment here - check out the Erma Bombeck Writers Workshop website - there is a monthly newsletter online and there is also a yahoogroup for humor writers which has a lot of interesting info on it. Sign up for it and then check the archives from the past week or so, it is really relevant to your situation. Particularly some posts from Gordon Kirkland and Somebody Gallagher. They talk about columnists' problems with newspaper editors, podcasts being the new thing for column writers, and a bunch of other stuff you'd be interested in. E-mail me if you can't find the website. Good luck!Suburban Correspondenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11488916572135296650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11657020.post-84913846576093748612007-09-18T15:36:00.000-07:002007-09-18T15:36:00.000-07:00Shauna--that's awesome! I love it. If that doesn...Shauna--that's awesome! I love it. If that doesn't solicit a response, there are some editors out there in serious need of a sense of HUMOR!! I think you're great--and if I had any money-I'd pay you just for the laughs. Good Luck!erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12037675094496432805noreply@blogger.com