tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-708002325097305405.post5752704844135348436..comments2023-11-26T23:31:37.468-05:00Comments on Novel Escapes: The Unfinished Work of Elizabeth D. by Nichole BernierNovelEscapeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02607229564049147637noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-708002325097305405.post-65903131600065326792012-06-27T07:25:01.767-04:002012-06-27T07:25:01.767-04:00Lydia — first, thank you for your thoughtful revie...Lydia — first, thank you for your thoughtful review. It means much to me hearing that my novel about friendship resonated for you, even if its view of relationships sometimes includes missed communication opportunities like ships passing in the night. <br /><br />And yet I feel a burden to right this view of motherhood I've left you with, or at least balance it. My five children are a tremendous blessing, and my experience mothering them has added depth, joy and maturity to my life — as well as making the most basic tasks into a three-legged race. Hands down, I wouldn't be the writer I am without them.<br /><br />For a more rounded glimpse at the humor and poignancy of parenthood, you might enjoy some of the blog pieces on my author site. <br /><br />http://www.nicholebernier.com/2012/05/07/the-one-who-wont-see-it/<br />http://www.nicholebernier.com/2012/03/27/hobbies/<br />http://www.nicholebernier.com/2012/03/04/on-rejection-and-the-beautiful-blueberry/<br /><br />Enjoy your summer of reading!<br />Best, NicholeNichole Bernierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10332906083219966402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-708002325097305405.post-32858597105423860782012-06-26T17:37:06.241-04:002012-06-26T17:37:06.241-04:00Wow, sounds like a really complex novel. Interesti...Wow, sounds like a really complex novel. Interesting that you talk about wanting to detonate your journals. I kept one for a number of years, then stopped because I felt I was just whining about my life (was I doing it wrong?). So, one day, I burned it in a symbolic gesture to erase all those negative thoughts. Now, I do have a notebook by my bed where I write ideas or crazy dreams, stuff like that, but no whining!Lucie Simonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17247183632927851199noreply@blogger.com