tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post5277619150450234665..comments2024-03-22T05:18:29.555-04:00Comments on Romance Bandits: One Mom's Encouragement--Dianna Love Passes It OnLoucinda McGary aka Aunty Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02217492654108300014noreply@blogger.comBlogger167125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-81912330113547420512011-04-20T21:17:37.308-04:002011-04-20T21:17:37.308-04:00Hey there, Dianna! Always great to read an interv...Hey there, Dianna! Always great to read an interview about you - it's like having a cyber visit. :) Congrats on all your success - you're awesome!!!Catherine Mannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11813134848084095205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-40255818771008163832011-04-20T13:35:28.109-04:002011-04-20T13:35:28.109-04:00Mindy said:
Just try it is the way I was brought ...Mindy said:<br /><br /><i>Just try it is the way I was brought up & to this day I still am a "tryer"<br /></i><br /><br />That's a fantastic philosophy! I've always looked at anything--like building a house--and said, "how hard could it be?--Someone else is doing it, so I should be able to do that too." I think I got that from growing up with cousins and extended family who would take on pretty much anything as a do-it-yourself project. <br /><br />That's served me well through my life. <br /><br />And that was a great thing they taught you---don't just watch--<br />TRY IT! Most excellent.Cassondrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07420982030156788059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-28513378736872251652011-04-20T13:32:16.672-04:002011-04-20T13:32:16.672-04:00Jen said:
I can think of nothing better to give a...Jen said:<br /><br /><i>I can think of nothing better to give a young person then the gift of self cofindence and a safe haven where the skys the limit! </i><br /><br />I don't think I've ever seen a statement more packed with fundamental wisdom. <br /><br />I just have to say Amen.Cassondrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07420982030156788059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-28273078016928421702011-04-20T13:27:43.145-04:002011-04-20T13:27:43.145-04:00Teresa K said:
I know from personal experience ho...Teresa K said:<br /><br /><i>I know from personal experience how kind you all and how you pass it on. Last year when I had that car accident after leaving DragonCon. You and Sherry were so concerned and made sure I was okay.</i><br /><br />Teresa, I'm glad they were there to help. Dianna and Sherrilyn are good folks to have in your corner. ;0)Cassondrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07420982030156788059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-85408344947659557272011-04-20T13:25:50.370-04:002011-04-20T13:25:50.370-04:00Sheree said:
I had art lessons in first grade unt...Sheree said:<br /><br /><i>I had art lessons in first grade until I spent one afternoon skipping art class to read books in the bookstore by the bus stop (I read above my grade level). That was the end of my art lessons. I suppose I should have kept at it but since I'd rather read, my parents didn't push me.</i><br /><br />Well, I bet you were probably gravitating toward your real love of books, and there's nothing wrong with that in my view. <br /><br />So glad your parents encouraged you to find where you belonged!Cassondrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07420982030156788059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-46586597986958529522011-04-20T13:21:50.341-04:002011-04-20T13:21:50.341-04:00Dawn, alba, Molly and DonnaS,
Thanks for stoppin...Dawn, alba, Molly and DonnaS, <br /><br />Thanks for stopping by to say hello!Cassondrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07420982030156788059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-20146840058709112402011-04-20T13:20:32.041-04:002011-04-20T13:20:32.041-04:00snulfers said:
I'm a simple kind of person th...snulfers said:<br /><br /><i>I'm a simple kind of person that has a friend who keeps encouraging me to seek-out my dreams. when we first got to know each other she asked me what my dreams where. I told her my dream was to get an electric floor mop to keep up with my home. ( told you I was simple) The next day she showed up with a Bissel flip-it and told me to get some bigger dreams. I now am pursuing a career as a peer support specialist and dream of a Wolf Pup floor loom.</i><br /><br />I'm so impressed with your friend! She saw the potential and now look at you going after what you want! <br /><br />Those Wolf floor looms are amazing.Cassondrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07420982030156788059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-41408645641810416812011-04-20T13:14:53.051-04:002011-04-20T13:14:53.051-04:00Y'all, I'm sorry I didn't catch these ...Y'all, I'm sorry I didn't catch these last night--I turned in a little early --trying to shake an upper respiratory infection before I have to travel next week.<br /><br />Louisa said:<br /><br />I can still hear my Dad whispering in my ear "You can be anything you want to be, Stinky (don't ask!) because you're the smartest person I know." Those words spoken to a twelve-year-old girl have resonated through my life no matter how bad it gets or no matter how down on myself I feel<br /><br /><br />Wow, Louisa, what an amazing gift he gave you there.<br /><br />My first grade teacher once turned to me and said, "You can do anything you want to do. Remember that." And it stuck in my heart in just this way. I heard her--heard her with my heart and not just my ears. I believed it and it carried me through a lot of trouble in my childhood.<br /><br />Those words spoken to a child at the right time are so powerful.Cassondrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07420982030156788059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-65237369964340278722011-04-20T11:22:36.987-04:002011-04-20T11:22:36.987-04:00Oops, I'm Birdsooong(at)aol.com
...Oops, I'm Birdsooong(at)aol.com<br /><br /> Mindy :)Mindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09767695640604051087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-4399202622704038942011-04-20T11:20:12.279-04:002011-04-20T11:20:12.279-04:00Hi Dianna :)
Great interview,
Both of my parents w...Hi Dianna :)<br />Great interview,<br />Both of my parents were/are artists and always encouraged me to "just try it" if anything interested me instead of just watching everyone else. If it hadn't been for Mother and Dad encourageing me, I doubt I would ever have had the courage to sing solos in school. <br />Just try it is the way I was brought up & to this day I still am a "tryer"<br /> <br /> Mindy :)Mindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09767695640604051087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-29678773828550299642011-04-20T09:11:12.639-04:002011-04-20T09:11:12.639-04:00I believe there is nothing better then a family th...I believe there is nothing better then a family that will stand by you and back your dreams. While I personaly do not have a lick of creativity, I come from a very creative family. We have artists and musicians,florists and party planners, even a comedian. <br /><br />I have watched my family nurture these talents and praise goals reached even in times of great financial strain. I can think of nothing better to give a young person then the gift of self cofindence and a safe haven where the skys the limit! <br /><br />Bravo to all the encouragers!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-56166246703849094882011-04-20T07:07:41.815-04:002011-04-20T07:07:41.815-04:00Teresa K said -
"I know from personal exper...Teresa K said - <br /><br />"I know from personal experience how kind you all and how you pass it on. Last year when I had that car accident after leaving DragonCon. You and Sherry were so concerned and made sure I was okay."<br /><br />That was scary! Glad you were okay and thanks for the kind words. DragonCon was wild last year with Sherri being the top guest. <br /><br />You also said - <br />"I also seen how you were with the fans at DragonCon. Your an awesome LADY!"<br /><br />Oh, thanks. I'm so flattered. You have no idea how much it touches my life to meet readers in person. <br /><br />thanks for stopping by today to visit!Dianna Lovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01053368019978123678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-44841257455147553922011-04-20T07:03:53.649-04:002011-04-20T07:03:53.649-04:00Sheree said -
"Great post! My parents were ...Sheree said - <br /><br />"Great post! My parents were very encouraging to me and my siblings. Whatever our interests were, they try to enable us to pursue it, even horseback riding."<br /><br />From that background, I'm sure you and your siblings have shared that encouragement with others because doing so becomes a part of your being when you have it all during growing up. That's wonderful to have had two supportive parents. <br /><br />You also said - <br />"I'm always impressed by artists. I had art lessons in first grade until I spent one afternoon skipping art class to read books in the bookstore by the bus stop (I read above my grade level)."<br /><br />But the good news is that you can always draw if you want, but I'm glad you're a reader! thanks for stopping by today.Dianna Lovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01053368019978123678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-29972956742178403592011-04-20T07:00:13.854-04:002011-04-20T07:00:13.854-04:00Snulfers said -
"I told her my dream was to...Snulfers said - <br /><br />"I told her my dream was to get an electric floor mop to keep up with my home. ( told you I was simple) The next day she showed up with a Bissel flip-it and told me to get some bigger dreams. I now am pursuing a career as a peer support specialist and dream of a Wolf Pup floor loom."<br /><br />LOL - now THAT's a friend! And look what one person's encouragement has done - you are looking to be a 'peer support specialist,' which continues to pay it forward to others. Don't stop, no matter what. You will have the chance to affect a lot of lives.<br /><br />thanks for coming by to visit.Dianna Lovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01053368019978123678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-39613002059752934502011-04-20T06:57:06.923-04:002011-04-20T06:57:06.923-04:00Kym said -
"...I have done my best to teach...Kym said - <br /><br />"...I have done my best to teach my kids the same principles, and hope my kids speak as fondly about me, as you do yours. "<br /><br />I have no doubt that your children will remember that you set a good example of who to live and what matters in life. One of the things that was is so powerful about being a parent is when we - the children - think about our actions because we want our parents to be proud of us. <br /><br />"I have learned so much about you this week on the blogs..and your kindness shows thru all you do !"<br /><br />That's so nice of you to say - I have a great time visiting with all of you on FB. You've created amazing energy with the Friends from Beyond Her Book Party FB page! Thanks for coming by to say hello.Dianna Lovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01053368019978123678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-8872809975809012582011-04-20T06:52:29.187-04:002011-04-20T06:52:29.187-04:00Donna S said -
"Congrats on the release!!&qu...Donna S said - <br />"Congrats on the release!!"<br /><br />Thanks and glad you came by today!Dianna Lovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01053368019978123678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-38395165727850677682011-04-20T06:51:52.691-04:002011-04-20T06:51:52.691-04:00LilMissMolly -
I hope Sven got your drink just r...LilMissMolly - <br /><br />I hope Sven got your drink just right. Thanks for coming by to visit today1Dianna Lovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01053368019978123678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-43023308900719253742011-04-20T06:50:43.867-04:002011-04-20T06:50:43.867-04:00Alba said -
"... I was over at SOS Aloha sa...Alba said - <br /><br />"... I was over at SOS Aloha said you were her so I thought I would stop by and wave HI..."<br /><br />Hi Alba - thanks for coming by to say hello. Waving back at ya!Dianna Lovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01053368019978123678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-40151537753704835642011-04-20T06:49:21.685-04:002011-04-20T06:49:21.685-04:00Dawn said -
"It is awesome that your mom sup...Dawn said - <br />"It is awesome that your mom supported your art and you. I think that it is one of the best things a mother can do for their child. Encouragement can go a long way :)."<br /><br />You said it right - encouragement CAN go a long way, throughout a person's lifetime. I use to fret over everything around my nieces when they were 2-3 years old, worrying about doing everything "right" around them because I wasn't a mom. My brother said you can't do anything wrong with a kid if your love it. I relaxed after that and stop stressing and realized he was right. <br /><br />thanks for stopping by!Dianna Lovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01053368019978123678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-41696091307728073062011-04-20T06:46:16.948-04:002011-04-20T06:46:16.948-04:00Louisa said -
"Dianna is one of the reasons...Louisa said - <br /><br />"Dianna is one of the reasons I decided to start writing again. We met at a readers' luncheon about five years ago and talked about how I had always wanted to be a writer until my music career sort of took over my life." <br /><br />I am so thrilled with watching how you've gone from talking about writing to finaling twice in the Golden Hearts and winning other awards. I meet people all the time who say "I've thought about writing because I have this story idea, but 'I'm' not a writer..." and I tell them about how you decided one day you were going to write your story and where that has taken you. I think your music career is just amazing, too.<br /><br />you said - <br />"I can still hear my Dad whispering in my ear "You can be anything you want to be, Stinky (don't ask!) because you're the smartest person I know." Those words spoken to a twelve-year-old girl have resonated through my life no matter how bad it gets or no matter how down on myself I feel."<br /><br />lol about your dad's cute name for you, but having two parents encourage you is wonderful. You proved them right, which really had to make them happy. It's a two way street - someone gives encouragement then you have to step up to the plate, which you did and more than once. <br /><br />thanks for coming by and for sitting down to write your first book.Dianna Lovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01053368019978123678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-83602580215937074302011-04-20T06:39:12.233-04:002011-04-20T06:39:12.233-04:00Hi Leiha -
You know I love you, too. [BTW gang -...Hi Leiha -<br /><br />You know I love you, too. [BTW gang - Leiha and I go back many years and she works with the fabulous Karen Marie Moning, another dear friend of mine] <br /><br />Hope you're having a great time in Florida, but we miss you back home. <br /><br />thanks for coming by the blog. :)Dianna Lovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01053368019978123678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-82708253902849896182011-04-20T06:37:08.169-04:002011-04-20T06:37:08.169-04:00Chelsea said -
"In my dad I have a non judg...Chelsea said - <br /><br />"In my dad I have a non judgmental parent who completely loves and adores me, gives me free advice and makes me feel like I'm the most important thing in his life. "<br /><br />I think that's a big key to helping someone else - being non-judgmental. The person who can approach help with an open mind and heart can do amazing things. You dad sounds like he was a terrific guy and left you with plenty of tools to face life. <br /><br />thanks for coming by the blog today and I'll see you back at the FB club house. :)Dianna Lovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01053368019978123678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-54275205499227515992011-04-20T06:33:12.359-04:002011-04-20T06:33:12.359-04:00Cindy O said -
"I no longer have either of ...Cindy O said - <br /><br />"I no longer have either of my parents. I do remember that mom would tell me that nothing was impossible the impossible is just a bit harder to do."<br /><br />Great words to live by. That's what makes a mom so amazing - giving you something to hold onto when they aren't there in person. Sounds like a wonderful woman. <br /><br />thanks for visiting - looks like I "just" missed you last night.Dianna Lovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01053368019978123678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-1191714666527243572011-04-20T01:19:14.654-04:002011-04-20T01:19:14.654-04:00Dianna,
I know from personal experience how kind ...Dianna,<br /><br />I know from personal experience how kind you all and how you pass it on. Last year when I had that car accident after leaving DragonCon. You and Sherry were so concerned and made sure I was okay.<br /><br />I also seen how you were with the fans at DragonCon. Your an awesome LADY!<br /><br />Teresa K.<br />tcwgrlup41@yahoo.comTeresa K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02924374150166433414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-48587135530230585112011-04-20T00:49:37.514-04:002011-04-20T00:49:37.514-04:00Sven, bring me a mojito stat! Thanks!
Great post...Sven, bring me a mojito stat! Thanks!<br /><br />Great post! My parents were very encouraging to me and my siblings. Whatever our interests were, they try to enable us to pursue it, even horseback riding.<br /><br />I'm always impressed by artists. I had art lessons in first grade until I spent one afternoon skipping art class to read books in the bookstore by the bus stop (I read above my grade level). That was the end of my art lessons. I suppose I should have kept at it but since I'd rather read, my parents didn't push me.Shereehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14205244523389110839noreply@blogger.com