tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83528601653366510.post7869558834233321600..comments2024-01-03T04:03:15.300-05:00Comments on S.P. Bowers: learning to failS.P. Bowershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09746614009206426805noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83528601653366510.post-32685239977190960982016-04-25T06:55:39.966-04:002016-04-25T06:55:39.966-04:00Wow, that's amazing. It takes real guts to try...Wow, that's amazing. It takes real guts to try something like that -- glad he had your support to feel brave enough to get out there and do it!Deniz Bevanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17134553551048836979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83528601653366510.post-47429173382850434412016-03-29T23:57:10.351-04:002016-03-29T23:57:10.351-04:00I think you provided a safe environment for your c...I think you provided a safe environment for your child to practice his entrepreneurial skills at your yard sale. Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00912167351889969855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83528601653366510.post-72454097157932449852016-03-29T23:56:56.839-04:002016-03-29T23:56:56.839-04:00I think you provided a safe environment for your c...I think you provided a safe environment for your child to practice his entrepreneurial skills at your yard sale. Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00912167351889969855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83528601653366510.post-66983094200558743462016-03-22T10:55:26.936-04:002016-03-22T10:55:26.936-04:00FIVE stars for you, MOM.... Great way to let you c...FIVE stars for you, MOM.... Great way to let you child know that there are going to be disappointments in life along with the good things!Michael Di Gesuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17047267262428143113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83528601653366510.post-15904592263425082132016-03-21T20:06:39.680-04:002016-03-21T20:06:39.680-04:00You're a good mama! Giving your child the spac...You're a good mama! Giving your child the space and freedom to spread his wings, even when you know he may not soar, isn't easy, but it is such a valuable lesson for him to learn. If he follows in your footsteps and tries his hand at writing when he gets older, he's already better prepared for enduring the query and submission stages than a lot of us were.Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83528601653366510.post-49621135439789012212016-03-18T15:09:16.498-04:002016-03-18T15:09:16.498-04:00I suspect your parents felt the same way when you ...I suspect your parents felt the same way when you were first adapting to life as a writer. What a wonderful way to teach your son the importance of confidence and determination. I hope you'll continue to share with us his life adventures. Joylene Nowell Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04497637513532136615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83528601653366510.post-41915655439941802942016-03-18T12:12:53.974-04:002016-03-18T12:12:53.974-04:00Sounds like it was an important moment for both of...Sounds like it was an important moment for both of you. It can be incredibly difficult to let someone else learn those kinds of lessons by themselves and it takes a great deal of strength to do so. Inventive kiddo, though. ;)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12146136846875431598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83528601653366510.post-82295105342709097362016-03-17T21:21:32.638-04:002016-03-17T21:21:32.638-04:00How clever of him! It takes guts to put yourself ...How clever of him! It takes guts to put yourself out there like that--he sounds like a brave kid!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00700737187405826842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83528601653366510.post-34142735138222665432016-03-17T14:35:45.195-04:002016-03-17T14:35:45.195-04:00I'll buy one! But I want it signed. I like all...I'll buy one! But I want it signed. I like all of my original art autographed. I once bought paper airplanes from a young man selling them on the net. One day, when he's inventing space planes, I'll be cashing those in for big bucks. You have got to love industrious kids. Elizabeth Seckmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045076826326574984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83528601653366510.post-45370963737371420752016-03-17T12:36:10.595-04:002016-03-17T12:36:10.595-04:00It takes a lot of strength to stand back and allow...It takes a lot of strength to stand back and allow your child to discover success and failure on his own terms. Good for you! Of course, he did have a safety net in you, should he not be able to deal with it. As you have in us, if it gets rough out there in query land. :-)Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15552562324530415062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83528601653366510.post-57756901732083907592016-03-17T08:54:13.592-04:002016-03-17T08:54:13.592-04:00Perfect example of querying in a microcosm! Love t...Perfect example of querying in a microcosm! Love this post, Sara!Zan Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13403563510118660546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83528601653366510.post-51915309868369967372016-03-17T06:26:11.109-04:002016-03-17T06:26:11.109-04:00Yes, sometimes it's hard to let someone we lov...Yes, sometimes it's hard to let someone we love learn things the hard way. Hard for us too. Natalie Aguirrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03756087804171246660noreply@blogger.com