Comments on Mona's Blog: Tennis Championships

Steph, thank you. What is your blog link?

2009-09-18T20:38:41.491-04:00

Steph, thank you. What is your blog link?

Mona, haha. I have no time for tennis. It looks ...

2009-09-18T19:07:06.316-04:00

Mona, haha. I have no time for tennis. It looks interesting. My husband likes watching women's tennis. Go figure. But you've got to have stamnia, patience and a little of persistance to play tennis and write. There's much in common. Nice food for thought.
Steph

FYI... you're the featured book review in my friday book review this week in my blog.
**Smiles**
Steph

Joanne-- you wrote your comment better than I did ...

2009-09-18T15:21:08.237-04:00

Joanne-- you wrote your comment better than I did my post. Each win is a success. I will always remember the email I received with my first contract. I read it 200 times unable to believe I was going to be published. Now we are pushing our goal higher and higher. We want to beat the Federer of Romance Writing.

Exactly Mary. Think of writing as your own tennis....

2009-09-18T15:17:35.326-04:00

Exactly Mary. Think of writing as your own tennis. And hit the ball. Hit strong to win.

Loraine, I am glad you found truth in my analogy

2009-09-18T15:16:27.350-04:00

Loraine, I am glad you found truth in my analogy

Jane-- Was it the Australian Open where Nadal defe...

2009-09-18T15:15:45.597-04:00

Jane-- Was it the Australian Open where Nadal defeated Federer? Anything is possible dear. We may see your name and mine on the NYB list one day. Please God listen to my plea. LOL

Sylvie-- you said it well. Del Potro's win is cert...

2009-09-18T15:13:28.546-04:00

Sylvie-- you said it well. Del Potro's win is certainly a great motivation for us to persevere, improve, go for it.

Debra, glad you enjoyed the post and subtle advice...

2009-09-18T15:11:52.749-04:00

Debra, glad you enjoyed the post and subtle advice.

Cheryl-- I saw Serena's tantrum too. What a sour l...

2009-09-18T15:10:53.612-04:00

Cheryl-- I saw Serena's tantrum too. What a sour loser. That's what happens sometimes when famous people think the world of themselves and treat the rest of us like garbage. Apparently she apologized on her website. Too much money at stake. LOL

Kathye-- I love Federer. He's been my all-time her...

2009-09-18T13:57:58.989-04:00

Kathye-- I love Federer. He's been my all-time hero, and yet that night I found myself cheering for Juan Del Potro. He had put so much effort that he deserved to win.

Judi--You are probably right. We have to believe i...

2009-09-18T13:40:36.297-04:00

Judi--You are probably right. We have to believe in ourselves and stop being humble.

Celia--You WILL win a romance contests. Several of...

2009-09-18T13:39:11.985-04:00

Celia--You WILL win a romance contests. Several of out friends did. Just believe it will happen and go after your dream.

Hi Sandra--Thank you

2009-09-18T13:37:08.876-04:00

Hi Sandra--Thank you

Hi, Mona, Of course this one caught my eye--and g...

2009-09-18T08:13:30.585-04:00

Hi, Mona,

Of course this one caught my eye--and gave me chills, I might add! I love the parallel of the biggest names in ANYthing started at some humble beginning point. What I loved about this particular US Open Championship is how like a great book it resonated. To beat Nadal--among the VERY elite few who can beat Federer--only to beat the Fed and to break him in the last game to do so??? I walked around stunned at Del Potro's accomplishment the entire evening and woke up wondering how he must have felt when he awakened the next day. Kind of like that first acceptance letter from a publisher or seeing that book cover for the first time or completing that wip I never thought I'd be able to write? (BTW, I'm glad you wrote a tennis blog--almost felt that I had to after having written mine about perseverance after Wimbledon!)

And as if I could even swing the racket! Anything ...

2009-09-17T19:00:55.657-04:00

And as if I could even swing the racket!
Anything that becomes a heart and soul goal is like writing, isn't it?

Great analogy and so true!

2009-09-17T17:00:19.426-04:00

Great analogy and so true!

Ah, Mona, what a great post! I love tennis, and w...

2009-09-17T15:13:03.400-04:00

Ah, Mona, what a great post! I love tennis, and while I can't always get TV coverage of all the grand slams, I keep track through the year as much as I can, and of course being in the UK, I watch Wimbledon like a woman possessed! Unbeatable? Nah!! Two words - Rafa Nadal!
Now, so many times I wish my writing was NOT like a tennis match - you know, 'he said, so she said, then he said....' urgh! That's coaching and practice. ;-) But your analogy is so good, especially when it comes to thinking about future winners - I DO hope we see new names come up year after year, in everything, as well as tennis or writing or whatever. Keep striving for the very best, why not, and what fun!

Jane x

great concept and very motivational! Sylvie Kaye

2009-09-17T13:38:49.776-04:00

great concept and very motivational!

Sylvie Kaye

Fun post. Great advice!

2009-09-17T13:34:14.127-04:00

Fun post. Great advice!

hi Mona, I'm not a big sports fan, of any kind--b...

2009-09-17T12:39:56.071-04:00

hi Mona,

I'm not a big sports fan, of any kind--but baseball is my favorite, if I have to choose one. However, I did happen to see Serena Williams and her tantrum she threw resulting in the forfeiture of the game and match. Another parallel in sportts/writing: no matter what level you have achieved, always have class. It's easy to be sportsmanlike when you are winning. I enjoyed your comparison. Wouldn't it be great if we could all grab the brass ring of fame?
Cheryl

Interesting comparison, Mona. I respect Federer, ...

2009-09-17T09:36:34.635-04:00

Interesting comparison, Mona. I respect Federer, but I have to admit, I was cheering for Del Potro

Malcolm Gladwell has perhaps the best theory of su...

2009-09-17T08:59:11.821-04:00

Malcolm Gladwell has perhaps the best theory of success in The Outliers - that it takes 10,000 hours of anything to become as master (about ten years of doing something constantly) - federer and Tiger woods are great examples - I'd add a caveat - it's who you're 'being' in life that produces results - if you're 'being' best seller, best seller will show up - lynn romaine - Long Run Home - due 09/18 (tomorrow!)www.thewildrosepress.com

MONA--there are so many parallels between writing ...

2009-09-17T08:52:25.732-04:00

MONA--there are so many parallels between writing and sports--I love to find the similarities and how we can learn from them. Now, You've given me more motivation and impetus to go ahead. Funny thing--I dreamed I was chosen as a winning romance author--and I woke up all fluttery, almost like it had really happened. Then I remembered--the dream originated from America's Got Talent when that chicken catcher/singer won the big prize and the million dollars. Sigh!!! Celia

Well said, Mona.

2009-09-17T07:35:23.474-04:00

Well said, Mona.