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Edmund wrote: "Thanks, T.L. I"'ll take a bunch. Lots of stress going on now and a hug or hugs will make the next day brighter. And my courage stronger."Wishing you courage and strength, Edmund. Hugs
Dog pops in with basket of fresh hugs and warm baked goods. Leaves special whiskers kisses for Sam and T.L.
Oops; Jane, I read that as Dog poops in the basket :-O As if he'd do such a thing!!! psml
Thanks for the whiskers kisses xxx
Edmund; extra strong hugs for you.
And Saim - have a great big hug
I finished NaNoWriMo!! I'm so happy (& relieved).
So, there's extra success hugs for all
I'll still be writing as the story's not finished, but hopefully I can pop in to top up the hug supply a bit more frequently now.
Hump day!
Barrel load of hugs to see you through the rest of the week
xx
Mod
*Hug!Don't worry. Keep writing for the sake of writing. Eventually you'll accumulate more sales!
How are we all, fellow huggers? I hope you all had a marvellous festive season, and are raring to go as we storm into the new year.
Me? Well, I've spent the past couple of days in bed, as somehow I have flu! :(
Not such a great start to the new year.
So, I shall take a lovely fluffy hug, and a germ free shnuffle with Dog.
And as I wore my hazchem suit to post this, I'm leaving freshly laundered, germ free hugs right here for y'all.
<3
Keep smiling. If for no other reason that it creeps some people out ;-)
Ah get well soon! Internet hugs don't spread germs so a big hug to you!
T.L. wrote: "How are we all, fellow huggers? I hope you all had a marvellous festive season, and are raring to go as we storm into the new year.
Me? Well, I've spent the past couple of days in bed, as someho..."
Hi T.L,
I hope you get over your flu symptoms soon. That totally sucks! Hugs coming your way!!!
Amie
Dog bravely dons hazmat suit and delivers hugs, baked goods and spiced milk
Jane wrote: "Dog pops in with basket of fresh hugs and warm baked goods. Leaves special whiskers kisses for Sam and T.L."Sorry to respond so late, Jane!! This thread keeps getting dropped from my notifications and I don't know why, but will make a conscious effort to check on it often. Thank you and Dog for the hugs and baked goods. I enjoyed them with some spiked eggnog! ; D
Huge Hugs to you both.
T.L. wrote: "Oops; Jane, I read that as Dog poops in the basket :-O As if he'd do such a thing!!! psml
Thanks for the whiskers kisses xxx
Edmund; extra strong hugs for you.
And Saim - have a great big hug ..."
Sorry to respond so late, T.L! And sorry you've been sick. Hope you're feeling better by now. I'm just getting over being sick, I hope, so I'll keep my germs to myself. Huge Healing Hugs!
Dog is very wet and has sneaked in to roll in the hug basket. Now I have to dry all the hugs and fluff them carefully. Dog grins...
Jane wrote: "Dog is very wet and has sneaked in to roll in the hug basket. Now I have to dry all the hugs and fluff them carefully. Dog grins..."Awe... Dog is actually quite smart, Jane. When we dry our dogs with a towel, they are essentially receiving hugs and pets and playtime. You're a wonderful dog mom, Jane. Hugs
Haha, maybe Dog needed some hugs himself? He's always giving out such lovely ones :) Thank you for drying them off though ;)
Finally feeling more human again. And starting to pick up my NaNoWriMo project. Yay for writing!
Hope you're all having a better start to 2018.
Big squishy hugs to you all (being left on top of the pile of dry fluffy ones) xx
Hello huggers!It's Valentine's Day, which I appreciate can make the alone feel lonely.
So, whether you're with someone or not, have an extra big hug from me. Know that you're cared for.
My take on the big VI am old, and I won’t dance the dance
When it comes to a day of ‘romance’
I am finding it hard
To see love in a card
There is much more romance in a glance
© jane jago 2018
Jane wrote: "My take on the big VI am old, and I won’t dance the dance
When it comes to a day of ‘romance’
I am finding it hard
To see love in a card
There is much more romance in a glance c.f.
© jane jago 2018"
Exactly. And well said!
T.L. - You got that right! HugsJane - Nice poem! Hugs
Nice poem, Jane :) I do feel Valnetine's Day is very forced.
I'm blessed with a hubby that shows me he loves me all the time.
It's often in the little things; the way he folds up my shopping bag and reattaches it to my handbag (I leave it strewn on the floor and forget about it).
And I love how this thread is a source of love and support all year round.
<3
Ah nice poem Jane. And so true!!And hugs for everyone!
Hugs G.G!
LOVE LOVE LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE HUGS! thanks!
G.G. wrote: "LOVE LOVE LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE HUGS! thanks!"You may have all the hugs you want and need, my dear friend! Hugs!
Dog has spare hugs today. He says they are for ladies...
*rushes toward Dog only to come to an abrupt halt*Uhm... I ain't no lady.
*hugs Dog knowing he loves me anyway*
Hey Huggers! I've resurfaced momentarily as my latest gem awaits the attention of beta readers. :)
Hugs galore! I'm in a good mood, so grab some warm fluffy hugs whilst you can.
(I reserve the right to claim some Dog hugs as the wait progresses though) ;-)
xx
Dog ambles into hug room looking for female females to hug...
*rushes over to Dog and gives him hugs and a snack*Hugs to all who need them!
Mary wrote: "I have to have a virtual hug. Going through a rough patch. Not real sure where things will head after today. Things in the book state are ok, but I'm a wreck and I've to live another day or more to..."That sounds grim hun x Been going through a little of that myself recently, the post-written marketing slog that no-one tells you about is getting me down.
Don't stop writing mate. Only you can write like you x
Hi Mary.(Big hug from me)
I know how you feel. You are not alone. Goodreads has helped me so much since I joined in August 2017. Not long after I had published my first book. I had a major breakdown and apart from a loving girlfriend, my rock, Goodreads has helped me interact with the world again. Albeit a virtual one.
Readers are so welcoming here and the feedback is great. So don't give up Mary.
(Another big hug)
I have taken the liberty to writing you a small poem. I hope you don't mind.
When things are slow, and I am feeling low
I know this is when, my words flow
When all I seem to have, is time
The cogs start to turn, I pen a rhyme
It is hard Mary, you know for sure
And marketing, becomes a chore
Have faith in everything you do
For you are an author, know it is true👍🐯
Hugs to all struggling with sadness and self-doubt. Sam
Hugs, Mary. I think most of us go through similar things at some time, and you are allowed one bite of self-pity. So do what you have to do, get a job if you need to, but don't stop writing!
Missy wrote: "Sometimes, it's hard to get momentum. Keep writing because you love it, and your love of it will shine through. I'm wishing for lots of sales for you. Good luck and don't get discouraged!Hugs!"
How sweet and very true. The very act of doing something you love is timeless and priceless!
Finding a job that you enjoy and that helps fund your joy of writing and publishing might be a blessing. I have the same discussion with myself every single day, multiple times, at that.If you think about it, a ton of athletes work their way while training to become an Olympian. The most elite don't, but many do. So that tells me that it doesn't mean we don't have immense talent. It's just an incredibly hard field to make a living from.
Just try to stay away from day careers that suck the life out of you. That would be my best advice. (And no matter what they pay!)
Mary; I've only just seen this, I'm so sorry. Here; extra big hug coming your way xx
This is how this thread started. I faced bleak sales figures and felt discouraged. We all do sometimes.
Do what you need to do to pay the bills.
But don't give up writing if it's your passion.
I cannot think of giving up. A part of me would be missing if I stopped writing now.
Felix; kitty cuddles are very welcome here too. Dog is very friendly and will make way for felines :)
Leo; that's a wonderful poem. Thanks for doing that. True Hug Thread spirit <3 Big hug to you for that xx
Annie; very sound advice there. Soul sucking jobs are bountiful. The price you pay is too high, We must find something not too terrible to pay the bills. :)
Big hugs all round.
xx
I, too, just spotted this latest conversation in here. My heartfelt hugs to all who feel discouraged, overwhelmed, and disenchanted with trying to feel seen and heard in the vast sea of books out there. I had no idea when I began this journey just how expansive that ocean is, and bobbing around in a tiny lifeboat seems pointless at times. But I agree with all who have spoken that you do what you have to, to pay the bills, and keep trying if it feeds your soul to write. From what I've seen in my limited exposure here, these are common feelings and difficulties. I say that as a new writer....but as a lifelong reader, I feel I need three lifetimes to read all the books I want to read, and it is difficult to make those choices and leave others out. Hang in there, Mary!
Easter is coming up! Where is this year going??
I just wanted to drop off these chocolates with hug wrappers :)
I hope you're all well and doing great.
xx
You can't see me. I'm just tiptoeing in whilst wearing my Hamburglar outfit to grab a hug. I'll return it later, all clean and extra fluffy xx
Here you go, one freshly laundered hug is back in the basket :) Yesterday was a HUGE challenge, but one I concquered. Hear me roar! (*meow*) ;-)
A whole pile of cinnamon scented hugs have been placed in a fluffy pile too xx
Hope you're all doing well.
Dog creeps in looking guilty as he hadn’t hugged for a while. You see he Has Had A Flea...Gone now so he returns with shedloads of furry, slightly antiseptic smelling hugs.
He says he could do,with some hugs himself. Because. They baffed him. In wet water...
Hugst to all those in need. And warm baked goods
They (used to) say that hugs are better than drugs. They have never tried valium.
Oh poor Dog! :O A baff in wet water AND a flea???
Have a big squishy hug from me xx
I'm doing a million things at once.
Just come through turnstile, dropping off a a brand new ultra fluffy hug.
Spins round, grabs one on her way back out.
Dizzy! My head is spinning - lalala (if anyone knows the Vic Reeves song) ;-)
Okey dokey. Back to...what was I doing??
(*TL blurs out of sight*)
Aw, that's tough, buddy! But, hey, at this point I don't think I've even sold 7 books in the past year! Fret not, just keep on doing your best.***Warm hugs***
Anna wrote: "Aw, that's tough, buddy! But, hey, at this point I don't think I've even sold 7 books in the past year! Fret not, just keep on doing your best.***Warm hugs***"
Thank you. This thread was started ages ago. Totally over that initial flump ;-)
It keeps going though, as this is a safe haven to give & receive virtual hugs. We all need them from time-to-time <3
I love how this has evolved xx
This is such a warm, fun thread!! Yes, a prescribed amount of hugs is essential for author sanity. Tea, buttered scones and chocolate help too.Hugs all around ♥♥♥
Meiling wrote: "This is such a warm, fun thread!! Yes, a prescribed amount of hugs is essential for author sanity. Tea, buttered scones and chocolate help too.Hugs all around ♥♥♥"
Hey there. Welcome to the wonderful thread of hugs <3
I'm so happy it's evolved to a general hug depository.
Big (((HUGS))) all round
xx
Dog trots in gleamingly groomed and grinning. Deposits a big basket of K9 hugs with two special ones for his buddies Sam and TL. He also leaves freshly baked bread and a bottle of his mom’s sloe gin...
This thread is dedicated to hugs; there is no shame in asking. We're willing to provide. ..."
Thank you very much, T.L. Sorry you are missing out on family fun time. Hugs