Comments on: When You Know, You Know

By: Donea Boiner

Donea Boiner — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 01:43:30 +0000

Thank you SO much for writing this. I am having the same trouble, but I’m on my first novel. I thought I wanted to tell one story, but I have another one eating away at me. I’m even having dreams about it. I don’t think the signs could point anywhere else now.

By: Elena Greene

Elena Greene — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 12:35:36 +0000

I don’t doubt this is true for many writers but my relationships with my stories often go differently. I’ll love an idea then start hating it as I begin drafting it. Then at some point the story will start to click and I love it again. So for me it’s like the relationship that is worthwhile but requires work to get through the rough patches.

By: Helen Ginger

Helen Ginger — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 22:13:54 +0000

I know that feeling! It’s wonderful when it hits. You were right to go with your gut.

By: JessR

JessR — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 17:00:27 +0000

It’s true! You DO know. (This was very well-put, Allison).

By: Therese Walsh

Therese Walsh — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 16:00:33 +0000

I love this story! Congrats, Allison, for following your instincts. Sometimes the muse definitely knows best.

By: Susan

Susan — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 14:17:15 +0000

Allison, I love the way you compare that brilliant idea to “the one”! Congrats on selling your second book.

By: Kathleen Bolton

Kathleen Bolton — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 13:12:08 +0000

Yes you do. It’s wonderful that you didn’t let the other half of your brain start whispering, “oh, I’d better finish up the one I got going now. Duty first–” You went with your gut and it paid off. :-)

Congratulations!