Comments on: Failure, Betrayal & Setbacks—Sometimes the Only Way Out is THROUGH https://authorkristenlamb.com/2017/02/failure-betrayal-setbacks-sometimes-the-only-way-out-is-through/ Author, Blogger, Social Media Jedi Fri, 24 Feb 2017 20:30:23 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.8 By: Adam https://authorkristenlamb.com/2017/02/failure-betrayal-setbacks-sometimes-the-only-way-out-is-through/#comment-71164 Fri, 24 Feb 2017 20:30:23 +0000 https://warriorwriters.wordpress.com/?p=20959#comment-71164 One of the great riddles is how we need to strive with all our might to succeed, but also…not accept failure, but recognize the inevitable and essential-ness of it.

]]> By: Top Picks Thursday! For Writers & Readers 02-23-2017 | The Author Chronicles https://authorkristenlamb.com/2017/02/failure-betrayal-setbacks-sometimes-the-only-way-out-is-through/#comment-71163 Thu, 23 Feb 2017 18:02:22 +0000 https://warriorwriters.wordpress.com/?p=20959#comment-71163 […] can be a mentally and emotionally grueling journey. Kristen Lamb explores how to deal with and learn from setbacks, Elizabeth S. Craig has time savers for writers, Chuck Wendig urges us to write unafraid, and […]

]]> By: Don Massenzio https://authorkristenlamb.com/2017/02/failure-betrayal-setbacks-sometimes-the-only-way-out-is-through/#comment-71162 Wed, 22 Feb 2017 19:58:24 +0000 https://warriorwriters.wordpress.com/?p=20959#comment-71162 Reblogged this on Don Massenzio's Blog and commented:
Check out this post from Kristen Lamb’s blog on how to power through setbacks and failure.

]]> By: Author Kristen Lamb https://authorkristenlamb.com/2017/02/failure-betrayal-setbacks-sometimes-the-only-way-out-is-through/#comment-71161 Wed, 22 Feb 2017 13:35:55 +0000 https://warriorwriters.wordpress.com/?p=20959#comment-71161 In reply to Jade M. Phillips.

Awwww you are making me cry (((((HUGS)))). Trust me, y’all have helped me as much if not more. This has been the worst five years of my life in maybe ways and being here, connecting with all of you has often been the only thing to keep me going. Lots and lots and lots of love!

]]> By: Jade M. Phillips https://authorkristenlamb.com/2017/02/failure-betrayal-setbacks-sometimes-the-only-way-out-is-through/#comment-71160 Wed, 22 Feb 2017 07:34:19 +0000 https://warriorwriters.wordpress.com/?p=20959#comment-71160 Kristen, you say it how it is. I LOVE that. I NEED that. And so many other people do too. Everybody hurts sometimes… (Bad REM reference) But I also, like you, found my true calling of writing through a series of unfortunate events. I went to college to get my degree in interior design. I was hot. I was on the ball. I was the best designer in town. I even opened my own business that turned out to be pretty awesome. Then, after the birth of my daughter, I got sick. Very sick. Sick to the point that my husband had to lift me out of bed to take me to the bathroom. I wanted to die. For real. Long story short, I became disabled. I still am to this day. BUT… I was determined to make lemonade out of lemons. That’s the old adage, right? So I said that I would write a book. And I did. Was it good? Yes. Was it professional and great? No. That’s why I’ve spent the last 7 years of my life striving to be a better writer. I’ve taken classes. I’ve cried. I’ve written the words of my stories in my own blood. And then I’ve taken those stories and lit a match to them. Why? Because I need to be better, I need a drive that forces me onward despite the crap that has rained down on me and the betrayal and doubt my family has poured upon me like a cheap salad dressing. I know I can do this, and you are the person I look to for inspiration. Your advice is like a healing balm to a solitary author’s skin. It’s sweet and inspirational and soothing. Thank you for the countless hours you put into your work, your blog, and your need to help others. You have aided me beyond words, and many other voiceless authors out there as well. You keep doing you. Because without an advocate of your standing, we would all feel alone. And we are not alone, betrayal or otherwise. We are strong and passionate and deserve to be treated the way a true professional is treated. With respect. Again, thank you. And one day, some of us will finally rise above and see the true fruits of our labor. If only we can hang in there…

]]> By: ellenchauvet https://authorkristenlamb.com/2017/02/failure-betrayal-setbacks-sometimes-the-only-way-out-is-through/#comment-71159 Sat, 18 Feb 2017 21:02:18 +0000 https://warriorwriters.wordpress.com/?p=20959#comment-71159 Reblogged this on Erotic Vampire and commented:
Words of wisdom from the invincible Kristen Lamb. Thanks again Kristen for a post that came at the perfect time.

]]> By: AskDaralynn https://authorkristenlamb.com/2017/02/failure-betrayal-setbacks-sometimes-the-only-way-out-is-through/#comment-71158 Sat, 18 Feb 2017 14:29:13 +0000 https://warriorwriters.wordpress.com/?p=20959#comment-71158 What a great read. The title is something we all can relate too for sure.

]]> By: Micki Peluso https://authorkristenlamb.com/2017/02/failure-betrayal-setbacks-sometimes-the-only-way-out-is-through/#comment-71157 Fri, 17 Feb 2017 22:47:18 +0000 https://warriorwriters.wordpress.com/?p=20959#comment-71157 Reblogged this on mallie1025 and commented:
Good advice in this blog

]]> By: lalouziane https://authorkristenlamb.com/2017/02/failure-betrayal-setbacks-sometimes-the-only-way-out-is-through/#comment-71156 Fri, 17 Feb 2017 18:27:09 +0000 https://warriorwriters.wordpress.com/?p=20959#comment-71156 Reblogged this on Swamp Sass and commented:
We all have setbacks. It’s how we handle them that makes the difference. Thanks for this reminder.

]]> By: lalouziane https://authorkristenlamb.com/2017/02/failure-betrayal-setbacks-sometimes-the-only-way-out-is-through/#comment-71155 Fri, 17 Feb 2017 18:26:09 +0000 https://warriorwriters.wordpress.com/?p=20959#comment-71155 This is a great post. We all have setbacks. We all have problems. How we decide to deal with those problems makes all the difference. Great post!

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