tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10929841.post8907605510878905354..comments2023-09-10T00:52:17.420-07:00Comments on Tori Tells All: Silver LiningsTori Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02514585159442285006noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10929841.post-13878131490532721862012-04-23T20:09:45.379-07:002012-04-23T20:09:45.379-07:00Y'all are welcome to continue to post comments...Y'all are welcome to continue to post comments and ask questions for as long as you'd like.<br /><br />Pris's mom, we've heard so much about you. You're a large part of the reason Pris is such a strong woman. Anytime you'd like to adopt another child, I'm available! :)Tori Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02514585159442285006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10929841.post-91339719108318446062012-04-23T20:05:54.718-07:002012-04-23T20:05:54.718-07:00Mom, I'm in a good place today in large part b...Mom, I'm in a good place today in large part because of you and dad. I've been truly blessed to have such wonderful parents.<br /><br />All the Happily Ever After endings in my novels are modeled after you and dad's relationship because you have shown me what true love and dedication means and how they are lived!<br /><br />I love you!Prisakisshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12909271289337919937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10929841.post-81676984413280414082012-04-23T20:03:41.258-07:002012-04-23T20:03:41.258-07:00Tori, thanks for inviting me to share with your re...Tori, thanks for inviting me to share with your readers. It's been great to hear from so many people. I'll see you on the loop and I'll definitely keep my eye on your blog, I'm sure you have more interesting tidbits to share with us!<br /><br />Hope to see you in person sometime soon!Prisakisshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12909271289337919937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10929841.post-88806171136510247352012-04-23T20:01:08.648-07:002012-04-23T20:01:08.648-07:00Pris, Your dad and I are so proud of you, the amaz...Pris, Your dad and I are so proud of you, the amazing and unbelievable woman, mother, sister and daughter that you are. There is a "silver lining" around you. I see it in your eyes, in the way you go about helping others and the way you never give up. There is a light at the end of this tunnel and great things await you! I believe in you and I believe in happily ever afters!!!<br />I love you!<br /><br />MOMMigdalia Hettlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15710212669952201233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10929841.post-45572020852994946542012-04-23T19:29:36.569-07:002012-04-23T19:29:36.569-07:00We really appreciate you coming to share your stor...We really appreciate you coming to share your story with us, Priscilla! I've never figured out why so many talented, dedicated authors like you and so many other Golden Heart finalists have been overlooked by publishers for the past ten years, but I have a feeling this just may be your year. Wishing you the best of luck at RWA this summer!Tori Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02514585159442285006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10929841.post-9071595592060354902012-04-23T19:13:49.381-07:002012-04-23T19:13:49.381-07:00Hi Angeleat, thanks for stopping by! I'm still...Hi Angeleat, thanks for stopping by! I'm still trying to get up there to see you guys. I appreciate all the support!Prisakisshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12909271289337919937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10929841.post-60953593924861226402012-04-23T18:49:22.506-07:002012-04-23T18:49:22.506-07:00Priscilla,
We're so proud of you. I know you ...Priscilla,<br />We're so proud of you. I know you will continue to do well. Congrats and best of luck!Angleat Shelikoffnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10929841.post-72139207827629671802012-04-23T16:28:12.925-07:002012-04-23T16:28:12.925-07:00Ami, I'm excited to meet you and the rest of o...Ami, I'm excited to meet you and the rest of our GH 2012 sisters this summer! Thanks for popping by today!Prisakisshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12909271289337919937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10929841.post-45609675538008615122012-04-23T16:05:28.236-07:002012-04-23T16:05:28.236-07:00Hi Priscilla! Thanks for your inspiring post. Grea...Hi Priscilla! Thanks for your inspiring post. Great things happen when we stick with it and I'm honored to share a GH category with you this year. :)Ami Weaverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06368230579726847342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10929841.post-27588126851417141942012-04-23T15:04:08.441-07:002012-04-23T15:04:08.441-07:00Tori, one of the most important things I can remem...Tori, one of the most important things I can remember from my first time is just to let myself enjoy the moment. Forget the nerves about whether or not you'll win. <br /><br />Rather than heading to National thinking about the contest and the Awards Ceremony, head to National with a plan for which presentations you want to attend, which editors and agents you want to meet, which authors you're interested in learning from. Know your book and be ready to pitch-- any time, anywhere, to anyone.<br /><br />This will be the best week of your year-- even if you don't win-- because you'll be hanging out with 2,000 other like-minded writers. The energy I find at National gets me revved up, and I head home ready to write, ready to submit, ready to conquer!! :-)Prisakisshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12909271289337919937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10929841.post-10385231549265133692012-04-23T14:57:54.366-07:002012-04-23T14:57:54.366-07:00Thanks, John! I'll definitely let you know whe...Thanks, John! I'll definitely let you know when it sells. :-) We all know it's a tough business, but we just keep "keeping on" and eventually, perseverance will pay off. That's my plan anyway.Prisakisshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12909271289337919937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10929841.post-67612138579342897672012-04-23T14:23:04.385-07:002012-04-23T14:23:04.385-07:00Priscilla, do you have any advice for the ones who...Priscilla, do you have any advice for the ones who are finaling for the first time? I remember how scary it was, trying to get ready for RWA, not knowing what to expect.Tori Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02514585159442285006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10929841.post-10478957382707713402012-04-23T13:32:13.903-07:002012-04-23T13:32:13.903-07:00Great post, Priscilla, and great news, too. Your b...Great post, Priscilla, and great news, too. Your book must be fantastic -- and while I'm hopeful it'll win the Golden Heart, I'm even more excited to see it in print!John Dixonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09610195561053152028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10929841.post-25169255535484673512012-04-23T12:25:46.998-07:002012-04-23T12:25:46.998-07:00Terri, Robena, AJ and Deborah, it's great to s...Terri, Robena, AJ and Deborah, it's great to see some of my GH sisters here! Thanks for popping in.<br /><br />Terri and Robena, the thrill of finaling doesn't get old. :-) It's always wonderful to be in such talented company.<br /><br />AJ, have you heard of emotion memory? Method actors use it to bring their characters to life. Tapping into our own emotions and experiences is the best way to create believable characters on the page.<br /><br />Deborah, you're absolutely right. Knowing that there are other writers out there who have been through or are going through similar situations really helps to keep me going. Especially when I see others achieving their goals-- that's a huge inspiration!Prisakisshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12909271289337919937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10929841.post-59863106138379917062012-04-23T12:22:39.166-07:002012-04-23T12:22:39.166-07:00Anita: Thanks for stopping by! I've loved your...Anita: Thanks for stopping by! I've loved your middle grade novel, and can't wait to see your YA hit the shelves in the near future!! <br /><br />Jennifer: If I win the Golden Heart I get a really pretty necklace and charm. :-) Right now all the finalist manuscripts are in the hands of editors who'll choose the winners. So, some writers may not win, but still sell their book! That's the beauty of making the finals-- getting your work in front of an acquiring editor!Prisakisshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12909271289337919937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10929841.post-27478175358972891362012-04-23T10:33:31.048-07:002012-04-23T10:33:31.048-07:00Priscilla, wonderful post! You are definitely an i...Priscilla, wonderful post! You are definitely an inspiration. <br /><br />Life does have a way of throwing up roadblocks at times. Connecting with other writers through RWA--just knowing that others go through similar times--makes a huge difference.Deborah Wrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10187870257690900809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10929841.post-71843208331622357452012-04-23T08:39:38.556-07:002012-04-23T08:39:38.556-07:00Great perspective, Priscilla. One of my favorite t...Great perspective, Priscilla. One of my favorite things about writing is that it makes nothing feel wasted. All of the bad deciscions and hard times and stressful times are experiences I mine for my characters. Feeling like I can use those moments makes them worth a little something, and for me, that makes them easier to bear.A. J. Larrieuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13880636157146909387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10929841.post-61923960238963487392012-04-23T08:33:44.072-07:002012-04-23T08:33:44.072-07:00Congratulations, Priscilla. I say the third time i...Congratulations, Priscilla. I say the third time is the charm. : )Like Terri, this is my first time and I must say I admire your persistance. I was just thinking yesterday if I would enter again for 2013. : )robena granthttp://www.robenagrant.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10929841.post-32716692638816298622012-04-23T07:13:21.684-07:002012-04-23T07:13:21.684-07:00I commented on the other site and it didn't wo...I commented on the other site and it didn't work, so I'm trying it over here. LOL!<br /><br />Congrats on all your success! This is my first final and I can't imagine doing it three times. You, my dear, are an inspiration!Terri Osburnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17176989488447450585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10929841.post-85065332719057087052012-04-23T06:51:28.719-07:002012-04-23T06:51:28.719-07:00Priscilla, what happens if you win the Golden Hear...Priscilla, what happens if you win the Golden Heart?Jennifer Della'Zannanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10929841.post-62711911590471373092012-04-23T06:25:35.160-07:002012-04-23T06:25:35.160-07:00Priscilla got called in to work this morning, but ...Priscilla got called in to work this morning, but she'll be back to respond to comments this afternoon.Tori Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02514585159442285006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10929841.post-53587859316919234362012-04-23T06:15:13.548-07:002012-04-23T06:15:13.548-07:00Priscilla: I love your attitude and your writing m...Priscilla: I love your attitude and your writing must be fabulous to bring you this far! Best of luck to you...looking forward to reading your work.Anitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06333494452915600562noreply@blogger.com