tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post8389670478412657996..comments2024-03-28T10:41:26.999-06:00Comments on Blood-Red Pencil: Beat the Bully… Stand Tall With BSPDanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14471919576687777886noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-57262861134046407822015-06-27T11:17:22.854-06:002015-06-27T11:17:22.854-06:00Thank you, Linda.
The reissue sounds like it shou...Thank you, Linda.<br /><br />The reissue sounds like it should be spectacular! Let us all know about the launch and keep us posted.<br /><br />You'll be fabulous!Jason P. Henryhttp://www.jasonphenry.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-68310676054898067592015-06-27T10:02:52.047-06:002015-06-27T10:02:52.047-06:00Hi Patricia,
The more you do it, the easier it ge...Hi Patricia,<br /><br />The more you do it, the easier it gets! You should volunteer for a conference, it is well worth the energy and gets you around great people.Jason P. Henryhttp://www.jasonphenry.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-60264486554988653692015-06-27T09:59:59.733-06:002015-06-27T09:59:59.733-06:00Thank you, Christopher.
And watch out, the sofas ...Thank you, Christopher.<br /><br />And watch out, the sofas like to sucker punch!Jason P. Henryhttp://www.jasonphenry.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-90092984241412901382015-06-27T09:13:12.483-06:002015-06-27T09:13:12.483-06:00My observation has been that writers sometimes ten...My observation has been that writers sometimes tend to be introverts. This, I think, makes us great targets for the bullies -- both inside and outside. Your piece inspired me, Jason. I'm going to be referring to it frequently when the reissue of my first novel (upgraded with tweaked content and a fabulous new cover) comes out the end of next week. Thank you for a much needed kick in the BSP backside.Linda Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16056682992943171805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-16584030976638274172015-06-27T08:01:35.060-06:002015-06-27T08:01:35.060-06:00BSP is so hard. I admire those of you who get out ...BSP is so hard. I admire those of you who get out there and do it well (and plan conferences and conventions on the side). :D Patricia Stolteyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17192369425956406122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-42730283244827412842015-06-27T07:07:19.620-06:002015-06-27T07:07:19.620-06:00Congratulations on all your successes, Jason ... f...Congratulations on all your successes, Jason ... for me the bully isn't the 220 lb dude with the tear-drop tattoo ... it's the 220 lb couch with the ultra suede fabric in my living room.Christopher Hudsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03667548312923348614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-14593031876861187452015-06-26T20:35:56.971-06:002015-06-26T20:35:56.971-06:00I had a blast! Biggest tip on planning a writing c...I had a blast! Biggest tip on planning a writing conference - surround yourself with a fantastic team!<br /><br />See everyone next time!Jason P. Henryhttp://www.jasonphenry.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-86622913912307184202015-06-26T20:31:42.766-06:002015-06-26T20:31:42.766-06:00That was fun - come visit us anytime, Jason. Maybe...That was fun - come visit us anytime, Jason. Maybe give us tips on how to organize a writers conference?Danihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14471919576687777886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-8888167375523850982015-06-26T16:55:23.887-06:002015-06-26T16:55:23.887-06:00Hi, Shonell! Self-doubt makes all the other bullie...Hi, Shonell! Self-doubt makes all the other bullies look like wimps. Standing up to that internal demon fuels the courage to stand up to all the rest!Jason P. Henryhttp://www.jasonphenry.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-25850356692438270482015-06-26T16:52:11.217-06:002015-06-26T16:52:11.217-06:00You're welcome, Cara, and thank you! Good to s...You're welcome, Cara, and thank you! Good to see you here, you were amazing at conference. Glad I got to meet you.Jason P. Henryhttp://www.jasonphenry.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-67235216597337291242015-06-26T16:32:11.673-06:002015-06-26T16:32:11.673-06:00It's a good twist, isn't it?It's a good twist, isn't it?Danihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14471919576687777886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-7774492632509070402015-06-26T16:31:43.790-06:002015-06-26T16:31:43.790-06:00It's true and there is plenty of competition i...It's true and there is plenty of competition in the writing world, that's for sure. No surprise, since we have so many more opportunities now.Danihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14471919576687777886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-57151651913183696472015-06-26T13:55:15.915-06:002015-06-26T13:55:15.915-06:00Great post. Never considered self-doubt as a bully...Great post. Never considered self-doubt as a bully, but it SO is.Shonell Baconhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04827197354857197637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-74615954093109961862015-06-26T13:48:41.512-06:002015-06-26T13:48:41.512-06:00I've never heard that kind of analogy before, ...I've never heard that kind of analogy before, finding parallels between standing up to bullies and engaging in self-promotion. What an inspiring concept! Thanks for refueling my engines, Jason. Carahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04051728774050516027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-70143916717374525262015-06-26T13:30:22.985-06:002015-06-26T13:30:22.985-06:00Thank you, Elspeth! I think that, deep within ou...Thank you, Elspeth! I think that, deep within ourselves, there will always be a voice of doubt of criticism. The difference is how you use it. If you listen and allow that voice to hold you back, then it wins. Instead, hear the voice and accept its challenge. Use the self-defeatism as your motivator. Every day that you set out to prove it wrong you have one and there is no better success than that.<br /><br />Keep on writing, Elspeth. You are awesome!Jason P. Henryhttp://www.jasonphenry.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-58757870121107959212015-06-26T13:22:47.724-06:002015-06-26T13:22:47.724-06:00Advice, rules, guidelines are great.... And fighti...Advice, rules, guidelines are great.... And fighting is rarely the right answer. But sometimes it comes down to self-preservation. In life just like in fighting for your place on the bookshelf, If you do not stand and be heard, someone else will be waiting for the glory.Jason P. Henryhttp://www.jasonphenry.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-18534951184151923152015-06-26T13:21:58.140-06:002015-06-26T13:21:58.140-06:00I truly believe our worst bully is ourself. We kno...I truly believe our worst bully is ourself. We know exactly what will hurt the most! Learning to tune that voice out is an ongoing lesson for me. I'm getting better, but it still hisses from time to time. Perhaps that is why I too write about death and murder! Excellent post, Jason.Elspeth Futcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10330102545384369360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-23726722205707141122015-06-26T12:16:38.905-06:002015-06-26T12:16:38.905-06:00Hi, Diana! Exactly. Just read something not long ...Hi, Diana! Exactly. Just read something not long ago where an upcoming writer tried to go toe-to-toe with a troll. It back fired in a bad way and likely ruined a would-be career.<br /><br />Embrace the positive and ignore the negative!Jason P. Henryhttp://www.jasonphenry.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-22005898566821382402015-06-26T12:12:38.068-06:002015-06-26T12:12:38.068-06:00I was in my one-and-only fight in 4th grade. Some ...I was in my one-and-only fight in 4th grade. Some bully girl started picking on me, and I had always been taught not to fight. By some quirk of fate, I stepped on her toe, her shoe came off, and she fell backwards, and which point I lit into her with all I was worth. The kids started cheering, I was a hero with them, I got in trouble at home and from the teacher. Talk about confusing mixed messages. But what I learned about myself is what am opportunist I can be! :D Sometime you have to grab the reins in that split second of opportunity.Danihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14471919576687777886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-35050525113971670722015-06-26T12:12:14.330-06:002015-06-26T12:12:14.330-06:00Good for you, Polly! BSP gets easier the more you ...Good for you, Polly! BSP gets easier the more you do it. Soon, people will come to us and ask about our work!Jason P. Henryhttp://www.jasonphenry.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-86089236778981556082015-06-26T11:53:58.006-06:002015-06-26T11:53:58.006-06:00You are so right: self doubt is the bully inside. ...You are so right: self doubt is the bully inside. Not responding to trolls takes a lot of self control, but you should never feed the trolls. They snort your anger like cocaine for a high.Diana Hurwitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18216220574149672733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-42004762670433295472015-06-26T11:10:01.426-06:002015-06-26T11:10:01.426-06:00Very good piece, Jason. I went to a high school wh...Very good piece, Jason. I went to a high school where the upperclassmen "initiated" the sophomores. (Our high school was 10-12.) For some reason, no senior initiated me. One day in the hall, a very large gal got into my face and said, "You been initiated yet?" I stood tall, all 5'3" of me to her 6', shaking in my shoies, and said, "No. You going to do anything about it?" She said, "Um, no. Just asking." And off she went. It's exactly like you said. You can be scared, but never let the other party know. That was easier to me than BSP. :-) Polly Iyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05729656119287702191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-14475925814154948512015-06-26T10:44:46.563-06:002015-06-26T10:44:46.563-06:00Thank you, Dani! It's a pleasure to be here am...Thank you, Dani! It's a pleasure to be here among such great company. I appreciate the opportunity!Jason P. Henryhttp://www.jasonphenry.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-49596337964001676802015-06-26T09:59:42.622-06:002015-06-26T09:59:42.622-06:00Welcome to the BRP, Jason! Great post. :)Welcome to the BRP, Jason! Great post. :)Danihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14471919576687777886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-7756082714903687202015-06-26T09:37:22.770-06:002015-06-26T09:37:22.770-06:00Thank you, Susan! Would love to see you at confere...Thank you, Susan! Would love to see you at conference. Let me know what I can do help make that happen!Jason P. Henryhttp://www.jasonphebry.comnoreply@blogger.com