tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31911817.post4834369530745530080..comments2024-03-10T14:07:40.468-04:00Comments on Blue Rose Girls: can you make a living?Blue Rose Girlshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05224076615462128422noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31911817.post-63483775284054980252007-04-26T16:56:00.000-04:002007-04-26T16:56:00.000-04:00Hi-Grace Lin,I read your journal sometimes, and fi...Hi-<BR/><BR/>Grace Lin,<BR/><BR/>I read your journal sometimes, and first off, your story and journey with your husband, really touches me. The snowflake project made my eyes get watery.<BR/><BR/>This post is so true and real. This world is a much happier and livable place because of artists. I don't know what I would do without the arts. <BR/><BR/>When I was depressed my Senior year of college as an English major, I was exhausted with feeding my depression with books like "Jude the Obscure" and "Anna Karenina." It is my belief that children's books are NOT just for children. If and when they are well written, they are for all ages, and they give so much hope in moments of chaos. I find them soothing to the soul, and when I read one that I delight in, it is such a precious gift. Looking back at old picture books like "Chicken Soup with Rice," I am always amazed that I can always remember the story and how it made me feel even though I don't always remember the name of the author. Messages from old picture books touched me in a way that was deep, and I think that's the magic of this particular art.<BR/><BR/>Always appreciate the work that you do. Just the fact that even one person might be reading your book today and smiling, is beautiful. <BR/><BR/>You are an inspiration Grace. <BR/><BR/>In addition to that, I've read your picture books. I'm twenty two years old and I think they are fabulous!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31911817.post-15317345395511516482007-04-25T18:25:00.000-04:002007-04-25T18:25:00.000-04:00Thank you so much for posting this.I believe I can...Thank you so much for posting this.<BR/>I believe I can make a living doing what I love, but doubt seems to be everywhere!<BR/>~~LAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31911817.post-31911201129854186922007-04-25T17:31:00.001-04:002007-04-25T17:31:00.001-04:00DOING not "don't."DOING not "don't."Meghan McCarthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05117528918335897128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31911817.post-52369301386655173452007-04-25T17:31:00.000-04:002007-04-25T17:31:00.000-04:00I agree. Don't what you love for a living will hap...I agree. Don't what you love for a living will happen but you have to suffer a lot before you can get to that place! Authors also have to do stuff they don't want to do. I don't even like signing books!<BR/><BR/>meghanMeghan McCarthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05117528918335897128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31911817.post-19353829589169683302007-04-25T08:26:00.000-04:002007-04-25T08:26:00.000-04:00Love this discussion, Grace. Years ago, when the s...Love this discussion, Grace. Years ago, when the subject of college tuition reared its ugly head, it was decided (mutually) that I would take on that responsibility in our family. So my challenge: to pay for son's tuition without "going back to work." (i.e., continue writing) That, of course, required adding on lots of stuff I hate doing (marketing stuff...ick) and lots of stuff that takes time away from writing (school visits) and getting out of my jammies and going OUT THERE (conferences, etc.) But by golly, I did it! AND, it's important to add - my son goes to Parsons in New York City. ($$$) I'm with you in that I'm so happy to be doing what I love, mixed in with a little I don't love, but, hey, I did it.Barbara O'Connorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11772206568826059623noreply@blogger.com