Comments on: It’s Always the First Time for Me http://daniellesteel.net/blog/2009/01/its-always-the-first-time-for-me/ Danielle Steel Sun, 05 Feb 2012 02:08:17 +0000 hourly 1 By: Debra Shiveley Welch http://daniellesteel.net/blog/2009/01/its-always-the-first-time-for-me/comment-page-1/#comment-593 Debra Shiveley Welch Sun, 15 Feb 2009 16:38:48 +0000 http://daniellesteel.net/blog/?p=83#comment-593 I truly admire your commitment to your art. Although I cannot boast your success, and in no way the same number of published projects (I'm now working on number four)I can relate to the hard work and dedication necessary to make each work as perfect as it can be. I've had some people voice the opinion that writing a novel is an easy job. It's hard work! I truly am grateful that you continue to give us the books we crave in spite of the intense labor involved. I truly admire your commitment to your art. Although I cannot boast your success, and in no way the same number of published projects (I’m now working on number four)I can relate to the hard work and dedication necessary to make each work as perfect as it can be.

I’ve had some people voice the opinion that writing a novel is an easy job. It’s hard work! I truly am grateful that you continue to give us the books we crave in spite of the intense labor involved.

]]> By: Melissa http://daniellesteel.net/blog/2009/01/its-always-the-first-time-for-me/comment-page-1/#comment-535 Melissa Sun, 08 Feb 2009 04:59:43 +0000 http://daniellesteel.net/blog/?p=83#comment-535 Nice to know that even though you have had over 100 books published that you go through the nervousness like it was the first time. I could not imagine sticking to a outline though. When I write, I could never stay on outline as I write from my heart and my fingers do the typing. I've been buying your books since high school at least. Nice to know that even though you have had over 100 books published that you go through the nervousness like it was the first time. I could not imagine sticking to a outline though. When I write, I could never stay on outline as I write from my heart and my fingers do the typing. I’ve been buying your books since high school at least.

]]> By: Anne Strohl http://daniellesteel.net/blog/2009/01/its-always-the-first-time-for-me/comment-page-1/#comment-522 Anne Strohl Thu, 05 Feb 2009 17:04:45 +0000 http://daniellesteel.net/blog/?p=83#comment-522 Dear Danielle, Really enjoy your books. I am in the midst of finishing a family heritage cookbook but recently started a novel which portrays some of my life experiences from the voice of a fictional character. It is a rags to riches theme with some very interesting twists. I would deeply appreciate any advice you can provide regarding where to start when I finish my novel? Thanks so much. Anne Dear Danielle,
Really enjoy your books. I am in the midst of finishing a family heritage cookbook but recently started a novel which portrays some of my life experiences from the voice of a fictional character. It is a rags to riches theme with some very interesting twists. I would deeply appreciate any advice you can provide regarding where to start when I finish my novel? Thanks so much. Anne

]]> By: Jyoti http://daniellesteel.net/blog/2009/01/its-always-the-first-time-for-me/comment-page-1/#comment-513 Jyoti Mon, 02 Feb 2009 12:25:36 +0000 http://daniellesteel.net/blog/?p=83#comment-513 Hello Danielle, thanks so much for sharing this. I didn't know that even established writers like you can feel these jitters too. I have recently finished my first novel. I love it, but the publisher I tried out didnt. That was six months ago. And I am still trying to gather courage to send it to some other publisher! It's just as you say...'they'll hate my book...throw it into the dustbin...there's nothing new or groundbreaking in my book...I dont know anything! What was I thinking! It is hopeless!... and then, the book again goes into my drawer and I throw myself on my bed feeling utterly hopeless and miserable. But your words have given me courage. So thank you very much. And thanks also for the lovely books you give us. I just love them. Hello Danielle,
thanks so much for sharing this. I didn’t know that even established writers like you can feel these jitters too.

I have recently finished my first novel. I love it, but the publisher I tried out didnt. That was six months ago. And I am still trying to gather courage to send it to some other publisher! It’s just as you say…’they’ll hate my book…throw it into the dustbin…there’s nothing new or groundbreaking in my book…I dont know anything! What was I thinking! It is hopeless!… and then, the book again goes into my drawer and I throw myself on my bed feeling utterly hopeless and miserable.
But your words have given me courage. So thank you very much. And thanks also for the lovely books you give us. I just love them.

]]> By: Taima McDonald Pizey http://daniellesteel.net/blog/2009/01/its-always-the-first-time-for-me/comment-page-1/#comment-509 Taima McDonald Pizey Sat, 31 Jan 2009 22:44:13 +0000 http://daniellesteel.net/blog/?p=83#comment-509 As someone who collects your books with a passion i have found & loved reading your blog this evening. I have begun work on a book which although is written from personal experience i am writing as if from the voice of a fictional character. I also write poetry with a real passion & am actually hoping one day to be published,.... i would love for someone like you to tell me what you think of my work. As someone who collects your books with a passion i have found & loved reading your blog this evening.
I have begun work on a book which although is written from personal experience i am writing as if from the voice of a fictional character.
I also write poetry with a real passion & am actually hoping one day to be published,…. i would love for someone like you to tell me what you think of my work.

]]> By: Linda http://daniellesteel.net/blog/2009/01/its-always-the-first-time-for-me/comment-page-1/#comment-497 Linda Sat, 24 Jan 2009 09:53:51 +0000 http://daniellesteel.net/blog/?p=83#comment-497 Danielle, You have a very trustworthy team committed to you and your work. Each book as a best seller is testimony to that. Those of us just starting out can only hope to find the same dedication in the field. Linda Danielle,

You have a very trustworthy team committed to you and your work. Each book as a best seller is testimony to that. Those of us just starting out can only hope to find the same dedication in the field.

Linda

]]> By: Gabriela http://daniellesteel.net/blog/2009/01/its-always-the-first-time-for-me/comment-page-1/#comment-482 Gabriela Mon, 19 Jan 2009 05:18:03 +0000 http://daniellesteel.net/blog/?p=83#comment-482 After writing so many books, I would never of thought you to be terrified of being "rejected". It's like with everything else you do in life, even if it's part of your daily routine, you still can't help but be afraid and wonder if your child will get sick at school, will I not meet my quota at work today. Thanks for all your wonderful books and stories! After writing so many books, I would never of thought you to be terrified of being “rejected”. It’s like with everything else you do in life, even if it’s part of your daily routine, you still can’t help but be afraid and wonder if your child will get sick at school, will I not meet my quota at work today.
Thanks for all your wonderful books and stories!

]]> By: Rosie http://daniellesteel.net/blog/2009/01/its-always-the-first-time-for-me/comment-page-1/#comment-477 Rosie Sun, 18 Jan 2009 10:00:23 +0000 http://daniellesteel.net/blog/?p=83#comment-477 Hi there Danielle, Thanks for the post. I wonder how you go about typing it on that lovely Olympia? I have 3 Olympias (one of which is electric) and everytime I sit to type a page or two, my fingers ache and I get little spasms on the top of my hands. I really admire your work ethic and I truly wish I could write even 1/2 a chapter but when I get to it, I become so distracted and I start hopping from idea to idea. I'm sure there'd be hundreds of writers out there who would LOVE to read more about your writing process ... do you think you could enlighten us a little more with tidbits about it? xxx Rosie. Hi there Danielle,
Thanks for the post. I wonder how you go about typing it on that lovely Olympia? I have 3 Olympias (one of which is electric) and everytime I sit to type a page or two, my fingers ache and I get little spasms on the top of my hands. I really admire your work ethic and I truly wish I could write even 1/2 a chapter but when I get to it, I become so distracted and I start hopping from idea to idea.

I’m sure there’d be hundreds of writers out there who would LOVE to read more about your writing process … do you think you could enlighten us a little more with tidbits about it?

xxx Rosie.

]]> By: Kim http://daniellesteel.net/blog/2009/01/its-always-the-first-time-for-me/comment-page-1/#comment-473 Kim Sat, 17 Jan 2009 01:36:41 +0000 http://daniellesteel.net/blog/?p=83#comment-473 Awesome post and many thanks for the insight. Awesome post and many thanks for the insight.

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