So Much For Love...So Much For The Orble Community
December 8th 2006 03:26
Well.
I jumped into joining Orble, head first and arms out (yes, rather a dangerous move), very excited.
This would be my step into the publishing world, I thought. This was where I'd make other fabulous writing friends, and learn more about the industry.
This would be where I'd write out all my feelings in an anonymous way, pouring my heart out onto the page, for all to see.
The remaining anonymous part has not gone down how I'd like. For I haven't really remained anonymous.
What you see is what you get. This is me. Pink, airy-fairy, but intense, too. Passionate. Likes to drink pink champagne. Has various romantic encounters during the day (all in my head). Loves to write these encounters down.
I'm also in love with love. I also love everything, and everyone.
In fact, this trait of mine often gets me into trouble, or hurt. I soon realise people don't love me as I love them. Or people start to think I'm some kind of fruitbat (a pink Cherry one!), and shy away from me.
Having children has focused my love onto my daughter, of course. She laps up my love like a puppy would (in fact, I really should look at getting a dog...). She fills my heart until I'm crying from the agony of it all.
She is my everything.
Recently, it has been brought up that maybe I'm not everything I claim to be.
This hurts. This really hurts like nothing ever has. Because, without me, what would I be?
I guess those that matter know who I am. Appreciate who I am.
This is somewhat of a sad post, because I feel like Orble has let me down. People have let me down.
People I considered friends have either a) picked me to shreds, and publicly...
Or b) have found attacking me humorous.
I wonder about these kind of people. People that would attack and not support one another.
This was supposed to be an Orble community, after all. And all I've ever done is try to support everyone.
Well. What's done is done. This won't keep me down for long. In fact, some would say this is not even worth a post about.
I'm merely disappointed in the human race that could find putting down another person, and attacking her life-blood at that (her romance writing!!!), so funny.
I may be down, and hurt (bleeding again).
But this Romantic Writer always picks herself up. And I'm quite certain it will be me with the last laugh.
I'll be sure to post you all a copy of Betrayal when it's published.
I jumped into joining Orble, head first and arms out (yes, rather a dangerous move), very excited.
This would be my step into the publishing world, I thought. This was where I'd make other fabulous writing friends, and learn more about the industry.
This would be where I'd write out all my feelings in an anonymous way, pouring my heart out onto the page, for all to see.
The remaining anonymous part has not gone down how I'd like. For I haven't really remained anonymous.
What you see is what you get. This is me. Pink, airy-fairy, but intense, too. Passionate. Likes to drink pink champagne. Has various romantic encounters during the day (all in my head). Loves to write these encounters down.
I'm also in love with love. I also love everything, and everyone.
In fact, this trait of mine often gets me into trouble, or hurt. I soon realise people don't love me as I love them. Or people start to think I'm some kind of fruitbat (a pink Cherry one!), and shy away from me.
Having children has focused my love onto my daughter, of course. She laps up my love like a puppy would (in fact, I really should look at getting a dog...). She fills my heart until I'm crying from the agony of it all.
She is my everything.
Recently, it has been brought up that maybe I'm not everything I claim to be.
This hurts. This really hurts like nothing ever has. Because, without me, what would I be?
I guess those that matter know who I am. Appreciate who I am.
This is somewhat of a sad post, because I feel like Orble has let me down. People have let me down.
People I considered friends have either a) picked me to shreds, and publicly...
I wonder about these kind of people. People that would attack and not support one another.
This was supposed to be an Orble community, after all. And all I've ever done is try to support everyone.
Well. What's done is done. This won't keep me down for long. In fact, some would say this is not even worth a post about.
I'm merely disappointed in the human race that could find putting down another person, and attacking her life-blood at that (her romance writing!!!), so funny.
I may be down, and hurt (bleeding again).
But this Romantic Writer always picks herself up. And I'm quite certain it will be me with the last laugh.
I'll be sure to post you all a copy of Betrayal when it's published.
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Comment by Andrea
Diet and Health
V8 Supercar Pitstop
It's times like this that you really find out who your friends are, K.L. All the others aren't worth worrying about.
Feisty, remember? K.L. is feisty and smart, beautiful and lovable (no, I;m not gay) and full of passion and romance.
And one of the nicest people I've ever met.
Brush off the dust, my friend, and keep going with your dream because I know that one day you will get everything that you want. And when you do, all those people who put you down and found humour in snide comments made about you will not even register a blip on your radar.
They will not even cross your mind.
Stay true to yourself... there is nothing wrong with you.
Your Caramel Angel Writing Sis
A.H.
Comment by K.L. Almeroth
Motherhood
Hi my sweet Caramel Angel,
Your unconditional support always makes me cry.
Thank you so much. More than words will ever be able to express.
I'm feeling much better already. I've purged, I've moved on.
They're not worth worrying about. I feel better that I am a decent enough human being not to laugh at somebody being ridiculed.
This is like high school! And I am soooo above it.
Love you girls, my sisters,
K.L.
xoxo
Comment by K.L. Almeroth
Motherhood
P.S. We so need to get back to the funny stuff...
Hard, crack...
Hoochie ma ma's show your na na's!!!
I feel better already. Laughing again!!!
K.L.
xoox
Comment by Andrea
Diet and Health
V8 Supercar Pitstop
Where are Cherry and Angus to sing it for us?
Hope you're laughing hard, my Cherry Angel.
A.H.
Comment by K.L. Almeroth
Motherhood
I am now!!
Nothing like the Caramel Angel to seriously kick some funny butt.
K.L.
Comment by TonyK
AFL Central
Good luck
Comment by katyzzz
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I'm sorry you're feeling down, there seems to be an army of people arond here that love you.
Think pink and you'll fly through the day.
I'm not much into Romance but that doesn't mean others should not be and I don't ever recall expressing such a view.
I'm not much of a love and kisses type really but I fully support what you are doing, I have just urged you to take the view that there is plenty of time.
All I can say is you have a lot of friends around here, but the face of Orble is changing.
There is some pink on my site, you don't have to comment, or even vote, just take a peek and it
may brighten you up, especially the most recent two.
With Mrs. M's luv and stuff.
katyzzz
Comment by K.L. Almeroth
Motherhood
To TonyK,
Thank you for commenting...and saying something nice!
It was lovely to see your face here.
K.L.
Comment by K.L. Almeroth
Motherhood
To Katyzzz,
Thank you for your kind words, and lovely support.
K.L.
Comment by Justin
Cinematrix
It's they who should be put down for hurting you.
P.S.
On your feet soldier.
You're not done yet!!
Comment by Andrea
Diet and Health
V8 Supercar Pitstop
Giggle ...
Comment by Mrs M
Mum's Word
I don't often leave comments on your blog but I do read it.
I can see that you have a couple of very good friends on Orble who'll always pick you up.
Keep on writing. It's a labour of love. Your love.
I don't know whether my opinion counts, but I think you can write.
Love & stuff
Mrs M
Comment by Brenton
Dr Spin
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Gadget Museum
That really wasn't what I meant to convey. I was trying to say that Homer being a dick was both his wakness and strong point.
For the record I don't read your work, as romance isn't my thing, but I do admire you writing.
Comment by Lilla
Enviro Warrior
An Extra Ordinary Life
Dream Herald
I'm truly sorry to see you down...so decided to leave a comment this round... I feel everyone is 'write' ... stick to your guns... this is the time the tough get going. LIke you, I don't have a quarrel - only good intentions - but sometimes they are gravely misunderstood...you will laugh last. I always look at who is putting me down too and how successful their lives have been (or are)... sometimes it helps put things into perspective...
.. learn from it, grow, bless it and move on...
Lilla...
Comment by Tracy
Movies and Life
As Tony K said, try not to worry about spiteful things people say to you. It was an unprovoked attack that was cruel and unnecessary.
Stay true to who you are and carry on enjoying your craft-writing.
Oh, and don't forget to sip that pink champers.
Tracy
Comment by JohnDoe
Film & TV on DVD
Im also having a black day and feel your pain. Just wanted to show my support and empathise
Not because of the people at orble I have been blessed with nothing but encouragment and kind words for the most part from the community.
Sadly, its in real life that people have disappointed me repeatedly, and most recently. I tend to keep most at arms distance, but those I let in have a the power to cause me pain.
Its the price of relationships sometimes, but the positives that come from friendship far outway the bad.
Im sure those positives will begin to appear before you know it.
Please don't stop writing, you are one of the few that does it from the heart, with honesty and sincerity.
You always have something thoughtful to say when you comment on my blog and I appreciate your input.
I thought I'd leave you with something that always cheers me up.....
".........Lifes a piece of shit, when you look at it. Things can really make you swear and curse. So if your chewing on life' grissle dont be sorry, give a whistle and remember that the last laugh is on you.
Hey
Always look on the bright side of life, dada dada dada dada......(all together now) Always look on the bright side of life..."- care of the Python boys
Comment by K.L. Almeroth
Motherhood
To Justin,
Your words were very sweet, and I really appreciate them.
Thank you for that. Thank you so much!
K.L.
P.S. I like the onward soldier bit. Very motivating!
Comment by K.L. Almeroth
Motherhood
Andrea, my Angel,
I can always rely on you...especially for the funny stuff.
xooxox
Comment by K.L. Almeroth
Motherhood
To Mrs M,
Your opinion matters greatly to me. Thank you for that.
It's lovely to see you on my site!! Well, to see your face...I appreciate all the time previously that you've spent reading and voting.
Thank you.
K.L.
Comment by K.L. Almeroth
Motherhood
To Brenton,
Thank you for clarifying this for me.
Yes, I was hurt to see you, and to take your comment, as enjoying what was said about me.
Of course I should have known you didn't mean that.
Thank you so much for telling me this, and what you've said. I really do appreciate it, and it's made me feel heaps better.
I'm now afraid this has turned into a me against them thing....and that was the last thing I wanted.
I was just deeply, deeply hurt by the comments, and like Dusk Devi always says to me, I get it all out in my writing, then I feel better.
I do feel much better now.
Everybody's support here has helped me feel great.
Thank you, Brenton.
K.L.
Comment by K.L. Almeroth
Motherhood
To Lilla,
It's good to hear from you again! Haven't seen you round in awhile! What's doing, girl??
Thanks for your words. I'm overwhelmed right now at everyone's support.
This was a post that I wrote very quickly, and while very upset.
Now I'm wondering why I always put my heart on the line...it only gets me hurt and upset, and battling emotions I don't want to battle.
But the support I've instantly received is heartwarming.
Thank you for yours, Lilla.
K.L.
Comment by K.L. Almeroth
Motherhood
To Tracy,
It's lovely to see you here. Thanks for your kind, lovely, supporting words.
Don't worry, I will be having that champers still!!!
K.L.
Comment by K.L. Almeroth
Motherhood
To JohnDoe,
I think your lovely comments made me cry the most...
(Yes, it's truly pathetic. The Romantic Writer, a glass of pink champagne in hand, crying over her laptop...it's not pretty)
I know your pain. I know what it's like to have people you care about, and love, hurt you with their words or their treatment of you.
I like what you said about friendship outweighing it all. That's very true. That's why we go back for more, isn't it??
I'm glad you appreciate what I write, or how I write, should I say.
This is what is both my saviour and my fall from grace....writing truly from the heart.
I'm glad you appreciate it.
K.L.
P.S. And thanks for your Monty Python song at the end...that's brilliant!!
Comment by Pilgrim
* Short Stories *
Comment by Tracy
Movies and Life
It was a pleasure talking to you and I'm glad you are getting back on the writing horse and are feeling stronger.
Tracy
Comment by Ahmed
techy.Bytes
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Cinema Three
This always happens to communities when they reach a certain size, orble is no exception I guess...
Comment by Luke
Book Club
Old Movies
Cane Toad Warrior
Comment by Ahmed
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Cinema Three
Comment by Luke
Book Club
Old Movies
Cane Toad Warrior
Comment by Ahmed
techy.Bytes
Video Gamer Kids
Little Green Foosballs
PolyKicks
Qwerk
Cinema Three
I mean, who said my latest post The Fuckwad Theory isn't trying to get lots of traffic via provokation of said fuckwads? I mean, thats the beauty of shock journalism, it's easy to do and give syou an outlet to vent, not to mention lots of traffic.
Comment by Bulamakanka
I can't pretend to know what you are talking about.
But as a writer you should never let a character get away.
A bad experience can lead to a great villain.
One of our exercises in school was to go to a reasurant and listen in to other peoples conversations. It was a study into human behaviour.
"Live and learn" is an old adage. But a writer should follow "Live and learn and take advantage"
You have learned something of human nature.
Now profit from it. Use what you have learned and make it work for you.
And finish that book.
Comment by Hope
Gifted Parenting
Comment by Ahmed
techy.Bytes
Video Gamer Kids
Little Green Foosballs
PolyKicks
Qwerk
Cinema Three
Comment by Deorre
Stress Alive
Man Lessons
Keep being you, please.
Comment by Ahmed
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Cinema Three
Comment by Hope
Gifted Parenting
Another powerful saying is "You did what you knew how to do. And when you knew better, you did better".
Comment by Soleil
soleil
KL: There are times when you give love and will never receive love in return. However, it is the not having any expectations to be loved back that makes the act of love so beautiful.
There will also be times when you give all that we can give and never receive anything in return.
It is the act of giving and not expecting anything in return that makes your act powerful.
Thoughts?
Comment by Andrea
Diet and Health
V8 Supercar Pitstop
I also love Hope's saying ... very appropriate and very true.
K.L. don't give your consent to feeling inferior because you're not inferior. You're a beautiful person and a fantastic writer. And if you're ever in doubt, read some of the comments you've received here and you'll feel so much better.
Don't forget, you don't have to give consent to feel good about yourself, you just do.
A.H.
Comment by DuskDevi
Rucks and Rolls
Rugby World Cup 2007
It's quite hard to not crack a joke right now...but I'll try.
All you need is love...tat tananana
All you need is love...tat tananana
Al you need is love...love...
Love is all you need.
And maybe a bestselling novel.
You have the former in loads.
The latter is just around the corner.
much love to you my GPMBL Angelsis
Dusk
Comment by dswhite
Age is Just a Number
Peace,
Dee
Comment by The Voices in my Head
The Voices in my Head
I believe I know the post you are referring to. I visited it and I left a comment that I do hope you did not take the wrong way. The comment I left was referring to the actual satirical nature of the post itself and not regarding any particular comments made in regards to it or any back and forth between the comments.
I have grieved the loss of Orble, as it was when I joined, as well. I am trying to focus on my writing now, as you are, and not only work seriously on it, but have fun with it. Let it become my joy here.
Rock on,
Voices~
Comment by Bryn
Horrorphile
Here's a little metaphor: sometimes in the busy traffic of life you might get sideswiped and need a little body work, sometimes you'll brush past someone and admire the fabric of their clothing, sometimes you'll spot a face in the crowd and wonder if you'll see that face again, sometimes you trip on the curb and stumble across the sidewalk, nearly fall, but regain your composure, smile, and continue walking, moving effortlessly back into the massive hustle and bustle that is the modern traffic of life ... online or offline ... Sometimes we fall, sometimes we stumble, sometimes some bastard rudely elbows us, but hey, we just gotta keep on truckin'.
Hope you can find a little rhyme or reason in my weekend ramblings ... lol
Cheers! (holding up a flute of pink champers to toast the festive season with you)
Comment by Lilla
Enviro Warrior
An Extra Ordinary Life
Dream Herald
...in response ... I am always here (and there), reading and voting... I just don't always comment because (a) I am not a great talker [more of a doer], and (b) time restraints... be assured I love your work and think you will go far if you keep at it and don't let the turkey's get you down... look for the good in the bad...
...another saying for you to digest...
"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great" - Mark Twain.
with love
Lilla...
Comment by Stanley
for the record i wouldn't. hope that helps.
Comment by K.L. Almeroth
Motherhood
To Pilgrim,
Thanks for your words, and support.
A part of me gets over this....another part of me can never let go of my hurts. And, honestly, this really hurt. This really knocked me.
It sounds pathetic and stupid, but it really knocked me for a six (is this the saying????).
All this support really helps.
Thank you,
K.L.
Comment by K.L. Almeroth
Motherhood
Thank you, Tracy.
Your words are always welcome here!
K.L.
Comment by K.L. Almeroth
Motherhood
To Ahmed,
I must admit, this new side of your personality is really rather fetching....
Very romantic hero-like.
Thank you again for your support. The fact that you stood up for me, and for the whole issue at hand (of dissing a fellow writer publicly after she's given you her entire manuscript and trusted you with it), was really very heartwarming. I was so happy you did that.
K.L.
Comment by K.L. Almeroth
Motherhood
To Luke,
The fact that you seemed to derive such pleasure from the unprovoked attack on my writing, and on my personality in general, was very upsetting.
Please correct me if I'm wrong in how I interpreted your comments after my 'attack.' If this wasn't what you meant, or meant to convey, please tell me. But I have a feeling it was.
But to then jump on my site and to ponder whether I wrote this post for 'more traffic' or to make this some kind of community message board, really pisses me off.
I'm sorry, but it does.
I wrote this post immediately after reading what was said about me, and your comments and various other people's comments on the 'post in question.'
I was incredibly upset, more than I'm sure I'd be able to convey to you...
So upset that I sat down and wrote this post. I actually felt rather pathetic while I wrote it, almost like the nerdy girl who'd been dissed by the cool guys at school.
I was in pain, and humiliated, and torn to bits over my romance writing, which is almost as important to me as my daughter and husband and family, being torn to shreds, and for all the (Orble) world to see.
This was the only intention with my post.
To have my feelings, and my pain, and my reaction questioned really pisses me off.
I don't care about traffic on my site. I care about people getting what I'm writing.
You obviously don't get it.
K.L.
Comment by K.L. Almeroth
Motherhood
To Deorre,
Your comments touched my heart more than I can tell you.
Your support is really appreciated, and what you said.
Thank you so much,
K.L.
Comment by K.L. Almeroth
Motherhood
To Hope,
Thank you. It's very true.
I've allowed myself to be hurt....but I don't really know any other way.
My heart is always open. Sounds tragic, and pathetic, but true.
K.L.
Comment by K.L. Almeroth
Motherhood
To Soleil,
Your comment makes me cry...like I need any more of an excuse to cry!
I think it hurt so bad because trust was broken...and I considered this person who did this a friend.
Perhaps my expectations were too high...maybe I did expect too much, and do expect too much, of my friendships.
I don't know.
To say I'm not still upset over all this is a lie. But your support, and everybody else's, is heartwarming.
K.L.
Comment by K.L. Almeroth
Motherhood
My Orble's Angels,
(Who were most certainly patroling Orble that night!)
Love you girls.
What else can I say (except break out into song? I'll revert to S Club 7 again...and nobody wants that!)?
You two make me laugh, and cry (happy tears), and laugh again...get admitted into Hilarity wards...
I love you both to pieces.
Your fellow Angel (who perhaps is not quite as tough as I'd previously hoped)
K.L.
xoox
Comment by K.L. Almeroth
Motherhood
Hi Dee,
Thank you for your empowering words.
I think I do know my own worth (under all this blubbering this weekend)...
It's just tough when you're dealt a blow.
I'm still sad over it, more so because of the meanness of it all...
I can take critisicm (I hope!)...but I can't take outright nastiness.
And from a person I genuinely respected and cared about. That's what I'm having trouble dealing with.
Not so much my having my worth knocked (although that certainly hurt).
Thank you, Dee, for the support.
K.L.
Comment by K.L. Almeroth
Motherhood
To Voices,
I must admit, I felt you overlooked what was said about me, and didn't condemn your friend for saying it.
Obviously it's not your place to do that...but I guess I kind of hoped you would.
I was disappointed, yes. But the whole thing was disappointing.
I'm glad you've clarifyed your feelings here. It helps, and I'm so glad you've done it.
K.L.
Comment by K.L. Almeroth
Motherhood
To Bryn,
The fact that you're drinking pink champagne says the world to me...and means the world to me!
And that you took the time to make such a lovely comment.
Thanks, Bryn. It's fully appreciated.
K.L.
Comment by K.L. Almeroth
Motherhood
P.S. The tough horror writer, drinking pink champagne???
Warms my heart. It really does! (Makes me laugh, too)
Comment by K.L. Almeroth
Motherhood
To Lilla,
Thank you so much...you do always know just what to say to inspire me, make me feel better, make me feel appreciated and loved!!
It's very sweet.
K.L.
Comment by K.L. Almeroth
Motherhood
To Stanley,
The fact that you cared enough to read and comment means everything to me.
Your words are much appreciated.
Thank you,
K.L.
Comment by K.L. Almeroth
Motherhood
George,
Whoops! Seemed to have missed you in the mass of comments...
Sorry about that! How could I forget you??
You make me laugh, George. It is always appreciated.
And, once again, you know how to help me in my writing, and help me move forward.
I can never thank you enough for all your wise, lovely words.
Thank you.
K.L.
Comment by Homer Joyce
If you stopped wasting your time being the No 1 Drama Queen on Orble, and went to a writing college, you would get your romance novel published. The foundations are there. You can write. But there is a difference between writing for publication and Vanity Publishing.
Orble is Vanity Publishing. It's where people like your mum and your best friends say to you. 'Your writing is great,' and you revel in it, but never get published in the real vicious hard-core badass world of publishing ....
The day will come when you will realise that I am trying to help you ... not knock you ...
What I have said to you is mild compared to what some publishers, agents and film people have said to me about my writing. And that was after writing college ...
Get over it.
Comment by Bulamakanka
Writers should stick together. It's hard enough to get published as it is with out being sniped at by others.
If I thought your work was not up to standard I would tell you to your face, honestly and up front. Including the reason why and if possible how to fix it.
BUT not in public.
George
Comment by Luke
Book Club
Old Movies
Cane Toad Warrior
To be honest I haven't read the above blog entry, nor do I know what other blog entry you're referring to. I'm not even commenting on you in particular, it's more a general observation about Orble and the proliferation of Orble-related posts lately... my opinion is that they're detrimental to what I thought Orble was about. It's just an opinion, and I'm entitled to it. I don't derive any particular pleasure or displeasure from it.
It's not an attack on you and I'm a little confused as to why you would interpret it in such a way... are you really that self-absorbed? I resent the implication that I would deliberately set out to 'attack' you when I don't even know who you are or what this blog is even about.
Comment by The Voices in my Head
The Voices in my Head
You are right in that it is not my place to say anything to said person for his comments or attacks. I have learned over the past couple of weeks to focus on the post and not the other comments being made.
You and I have not hung out, but I will tell you that I admire the drive you have. I do not have even one full manuscript ready to be turned in. You are knocking them out and sending them in.
Voices~
Comment by Ash
Australian Traveller
Flashes of memories
Crack open some of that pink champagne and hand me a glass s`il vous plait! I had a post today about betrayal too!! It is a sad, sad world when it comes down to others resorting to this kind of rubbish! But there are also more people out there with positive words that are encouraging and help to get you back on track.
Either that or I could give you the design of the voodoo doll im making for my betrayaliser (ha! new word there!)
Ash
Comment by K.L. Almeroth
Motherhood
To H.J.
'Not knock you.'
That's interesting. I believe your words were 'K.L. Almeroth can't write for shit....' and 'I do know she can't write for shit...'
And various other comments about my personality and who I hang out with.
I trusted you with my manuscript, and you posted these nasty comments about me on your site.
That is not constructive criticism. It's just plain meanness. You didn't even do it to me! You did it in a comment to Luke.
Why didn't you just email me with your feelings? Why do it publicly, and in such a nasty manner?
I may be a drama queen....but at least I'm not out there belittling people, attacking their writing, their personalities.
If you can't say something nice here, H.J., don't come back. I didn't write this post to hear more negative vibes.
I wrote this cause I was hurting from your nastiness.
I'm just supremely pissed now.
K.L.
Comment by Luke
Book Club
Old Movies
Cane Toad Warrior
maybe you shouldn't make assumptions and presumptions before launching into a 12-paragraph diatribe how much I've hurt you... I've never made a comment to or about you before in my life. You just assumed whatever I wrote here or on HJ's blog was automatically about you (talk about vain!)
Comment by K.L. Almeroth
Motherhood
Luke,
It was in a comment to you from H.J. that these words were said about me...to deny you know anything about it is really quite weird. I'm looking at the print out of the page right now.
(Yes, I printed it out...petty? Self-absorbed? Perhaps. But at least I can remember what was really said)
You replied back, about parts of what H.J. was saying was arrogant, but then you mention 'fucking idiots.'
This is not self-absorption. I don't see anyone else here on this comment exchange that the two of you were talking about.
I'm sure you didn't mean me personally. It just looks that way.
The only reason I'm mad with you Luke, is because it appeared as if you derived pleasure from the nasty things said about me.
And that you've now come onto my post, when I was already down and hurting, and called me self-absorbed.
I don't think that's nice.
K.L.
Resident Self-Absorbed Drama Queen on Orble, and Member of the Nice Police.
Comment by K.L. Almeroth
Motherhood
Thank you, George.
I agree.
The fact that the little comment wasn't emailed to me personally, instead of being posted in a comment exchange, was what is so upsetting over it all.
Writers should stick together. Seems like it's a bitchy world out there in the writing world.
K.L.
Comment by K.L. Almeroth
Motherhood
To Voices,
Thank you for your words. I appreciate them.
People are telling me to get over this...and I am. But in another way, I'd like to know how people would feel if this had been done to them. If it was them being spoken of so harshly, and for everybody to see.
I don't think they'd like it. Not one bit.
Like I said, this was a post to help me feel better...and it did. Now I feel like this has sparked both the lovely people on Orble, and the Nasties.
I can't win. And it wasn't me that did anything wrong in the first place!
Except write a book. Does that make me a real writer all of a sudden? Cause I'm now getting hate mail?
I think it does. Is really rather heartwarming!
Thanks for your words, Voices.
You keep going with your writing, too.
K.L.
Comment by K.L. Almeroth
Motherhood
To Ash,
I saw your post...must say, I love the title!!!
Betrayal rocks!! (Both yours and mine! Sorry, but somebody's got to say something positive about my book.)
I will make my way over to your place, once this fight that seems to have erupted over my hurt feelings has ended.
(This is battle ground, this Orble Land)
I know, the positive words and feedback on here are wonderful...making me feel hugely better.
It's funny how the only nasty comments left on here were the ones involved in the whole thing in the first place...
Anyway, I'm going to try and stop being so vain and self-absorbed, and visit some (nice) people on Orble - including yourself!
K.L.
Comment by Luke
Book Club
Old Movies
Cane Toad Warrior
I can't be expected to have total recall of every comment I've made on a blog on here, I've made hundreds of comments on different blogs across orble. Believe it or not, you're not the centre of the universe.
Don't you have something better to do other than get all worked up about this stuff?
Comment by K.L. Almeroth
Motherhood
Luke,
You obviously had no idea what was being said in a comment written to you.
That's fine.
But to continue to be nasty...just stop.
Being upset about something that was publicly written about me, is not me being centre of the universe.
Although, I actually do believe I'm the centre of my universe. And my daughter's....and my husband.
I don't see anything wrong in that.
I've done nothing to you guys, so please kindly piss off.
K.L.
Comment by Luke
Book Club
Old Movies
Cane Toad Warrior
If you can't handle it maybe you shouldn't be here.
Comment by KylieW
Celebrity Obsession
It doesn't matter how many people tell you to 'get over it' or 'forget about what was said', the fact remains that you were hurt, and very deeply. You're entitled to wallow in that for a little while without regarding yourself as a drama queen.
But I know, that you are smart enough to know letting it affect you for too long is giving those people power over you. Undeserved power.
You are a true sweetheart whom I have never heard (or should that be seen?) say a bad word about anyone. That is a wonderful and rare quality (and one that I unfortunately don't generally possess), and one that I'm sure you will pass along to your children.
As you can see, you have many supporters here on Orble and can hold your head high.
So when you're ready, forget the nastiness and immerse yourself once again in Kit & Corky's world and get Betrayal out there for the rest of us to read. I'm getting impatient to read the whole story!
KylieW
Comment by Lilla
Enviro Warrior
An Extra Ordinary Life
Dream Herald
You missed a great viritual Orble Christmas Party over at Tracy's last night... I think it looks like turning into an all weekender if you get lonely...?
I awoke this morning from under a beautiful big old tree on the front lawn at Tracy's and had a radical idea for your Betrayal... why not post a page or two for us all to critique... go on... I bet we'll think it's fab!
How about the opening two pages and then a bit later and maybe the epilogue or something...? I am so dam curious as to this controversial script that I cannot stand to wait until it is published... at the very least you may garner some constructive criticism...?
what do you say, my sweet?
Lilla...
Comment by Ash
Australian Traveller
Flashes of memories
Comment by K.L. Almeroth
Motherhood
KylieW,
Thank you, my sweet girl, for your lovely words.
All I wanted on this site was to showcase my writing, and make other writing friends, and friends full stop.
This has all just been a nightmare. A virtual nightmare.
I have been hurt, yes, but I'm getting over it. Like you said, I should not allow these people any power over me.
You are completely right, Miss W!
Thanks for your unconditional support, right from day one.
It means the world to me.
K.L.
Comment by K.L. Almeroth
Motherhood
Hi Lilla,
That party of Tracy's sounded fab...I'm very sorry I've missed it!!!
Sorry about that! Has been a mad world here the past couple of days....lawns to mow....house to clean....rellies coming soon....fathers to pick up from their stranded boats....hate mail to respond to.
You know. The usual.
Actually, you will find a number of posts on Betrayal already....early on I did Betrayal Prologue, Betrayal Short Pitch, and Betrayal Somewhere in the Middle...
Have a look, and tell me what you think.
I'm toying with posting Betrayal: Near the End tonight.
Like a true author, or celebrity (hmm, I fancy myself as a bit of a celebrity...although, I'll keep my undies on, thank you very much), I'm thinking I may as well take advantage of all this, bad publicity or not!
Thanks for your kind words, as usual, Lilla.
Much love,
K.L.
Comment by K.L. Almeroth
Motherhood
Hi again Ash!
Your lovely face is always welcome here, my dear. Good to see you again.
Yes, I just mentioned to Lilla about my controversial manuscript being in my older posts...
I am thinking of sitting down tonight and posting another bit of Betrayal.
Why not? It can't get any worse (I should NOT have said that).
K.L.
Comment by Always Eighteen
Always Eighteen
K.L, you are one hot momma. I wish I had half the passion for writing as you do! My friends and I support you as much as you support the drinking of pink champagne.
Comment by K.L. Almeroth
Motherhood
To Always,
Your sweet, flirtatious words are welcome here any time, Always!
Thanks for that...it's lovely to know you support me, and your friends.
(I'm blushing.)
I'll be sure to toast you with some pink champagne!
Cheers Always!
K.L.
Comment by KarenC
Genghis Gal