tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1135194497307080856.post7490774963840472544..comments2023-09-06T05:28:26.542-06:00Comments on David Powers King: IWSG: Happy New Year, Winners, and Opening Up!David P. Kinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17259276981865439853noreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1135194497307080856.post-69169597372436129192014-01-12T17:51:12.675-07:002014-01-12T17:51:12.675-07:00You're such an enigma! Okay, so you're not...You're such an enigma! Okay, so you're not. I think your personality comes out in your blog posts, no matter the subject matter. But I do know what you're talking about. I blogged for 5 years before I even showed my face.<br /><br />So it looks like you're making 2014 the year of "strengthening connections." I think that's a great thing.Jay Noelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04757777693161610861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1135194497307080856.post-71731185529427993392014-01-12T17:29:43.390-07:002014-01-12T17:29:43.390-07:00Yes! We want to know more about the REAL, DPK. Giv...Yes! We want to know more about the REAL, DPK. Give the people what they want! :) Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15747144518868320969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1135194497307080856.post-82962751043718131762014-01-11T22:10:22.743-07:002014-01-11T22:10:22.743-07:00I feel like I am missing some sort of liverwurst/j...I feel like I am missing some sort of liverwurst/jellyfish reference here... <br /><br />I think it's good for an author to be able to open up on their blog so that readers can get to know them. Of course there is the risk of coming across as egotistical and self-important, but I think as long as you don't overdo it... I guess a lot of people share life lessons and whatnot on their blogs, so maybe it wouldn't come across badly like that at all. <br /><br />Have a great New Year, David :) Bonnee Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01513268628209169538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1135194497307080856.post-12208348119793646682014-01-11T20:31:53.020-07:002014-01-11T20:31:53.020-07:00I hope I don't talk TOO much about myself. It ...I hope I don't talk TOO much about myself. It is such a hard balance, but if a reader is going to keep coming around I think they want to know the author they are reading. It sounds like you have a plan that will work. Good luck. Leanne ( http://readfaced.wordpress.com/ )Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1135194497307080856.post-48292739368302425332014-01-11T12:12:14.193-07:002014-01-11T12:12:14.193-07:00I've noticed that I tend to steer away from bl...I've noticed that I tend to steer away from blogs that do nothing but promote other writers or people's projects. The really enjoyable ones are the ones that connect on a personal level with their readers. It's easy as a blogger, though, to want to help support others so it's an easy trap to fall into.Alyson Burdettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16916059117572619004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1135194497307080856.post-88538881653195340362014-01-10T19:43:53.305-07:002014-01-10T19:43:53.305-07:00It took me a long time to start a blog for that ve...It took me a long time to start a blog for that very reason. I am generally a pretty private and shy person. The idea of starting a blog terrified me. I don't like talking about myself and it took me years to even start sharing my writing. Honestly, if I hadn't met two incredible fellow writers at a writers conference (namely you David and Leigh Covington) I probably never would have had the courage to start. You were extremely kind to a complete stranger. You gave me your card and I've been a fan ever since. I don't think you should ever worry about sharing more about who you are. We get a pretty good idea of your personality through your posts and it could only create even more loyalty from fans by connecting with them on a deeper level.<br />I look forward to learning more:)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03392878549560521780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1135194497307080856.post-42823404831077502402014-01-10T13:52:14.351-07:002014-01-10T13:52:14.351-07:00I have mixed feelings, I both love and hate myself...I have mixed feelings, I both love and hate myself, and usually whenever I go to far in one direction, the other side of me pulls me back. I used to have the vocal (on my blog) rants about how narcissistic I have to be in order to keep blogging, but eventually, I figured that while I need attention, I don't have to compromise my rather bipolar feelings about talking about myself in order to do it. So now, if I feel like I really need to talk about me, I will. No worries.<br /><br />So here's to getting to know you. Rusty Carlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09887821877521181811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1135194497307080856.post-18862903905581302322014-01-09T23:35:04.414-07:002014-01-09T23:35:04.414-07:00I have a hard time talking about myself sometimes,...I have a hard time talking about myself sometimes, too, but I love seeing others talk about themselves on their own blogs. It helps make them stand out from other bloggers and gives their posts personality!Heather R. Holdenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04309060285955963459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1135194497307080856.post-14743700609963397222014-01-09T18:06:59.763-07:002014-01-09T18:06:59.763-07:00I think it would be great to know more about you. ...I think it would be great to know more about you. Besides, that is the only way to get to know the person behind the writer's cloak. Dragon hugs!Al Diazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08107619009321980764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1135194497307080856.post-34529828496558356192014-01-09T12:33:49.452-07:002014-01-09T12:33:49.452-07:00Every successful artist needs to show off their pe...Every successful artist needs to show off their personal side. I am sure your writing will flourish. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10304701332216772385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1135194497307080856.post-29562287134329372272014-01-09T09:31:25.486-07:002014-01-09T09:31:25.486-07:00The key is telling stories. It doesn't matter ...The key is telling stories. It doesn't matter if they're about you or not.Andrew Leonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13964775673414653644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1135194497307080856.post-68115238836763324982014-01-09T09:18:29.895-07:002014-01-09T09:18:29.895-07:00Happy 2014!
I like getting to know other bloggers...Happy 2014!<br /><br />I like getting to know other bloggers so I'm looking forward to these posts!Samantha Mayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09370961661054617338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1135194497307080856.post-62247520876623309952014-01-09T06:31:47.471-07:002014-01-09T06:31:47.471-07:00I should probably worry about talking too much, ab...I should probably worry about talking too much, about myself that is, but I don't. Writing comes from the soul, from who you are, and this life is all about finding meaning through sharing ourselves with one another. Those deep and personal experiences are the moments you connect most powerfully with friends and readers. So, no, I don't worry about sharing too much of myself. Unless I haven't had my cheese for the day. ;)<br /><br />Looking forward to it!Crystal Collierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03912469552483168148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1135194497307080856.post-20035133781373054772014-01-09T06:27:35.108-07:002014-01-09T06:27:35.108-07:00ah, at least we can see your photo, Dave, there ar...ah, at least we can see your photo, Dave, there are so many bloggers who hide behind impersonal avatars and you communicate with them for years but still have no connection with them since you've never actually seen their face at least on a picture. DEZMONDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14127166104359407763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1135194497307080856.post-76358591153607573432014-01-09T05:30:23.476-07:002014-01-09T05:30:23.476-07:00I'm the same, I don't like to share too mu...I'm the same, I don't like to share too much about myself, because I think it makes me seem a little big-headed. It's an introvert thing, I guess :)Laura Clipsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02748489198957473503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1135194497307080856.post-44459322883606948842014-01-09T04:36:03.476-07:002014-01-09T04:36:03.476-07:00Happy New Year! I don't share that much about ...Happy New Year! I don't share that much about myself either though I do put little updates sometimes at the top of my posts. You're right that it's important to share personal things too.Natalie Aguirrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03756087804171246660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1135194497307080856.post-11875160549801186662014-01-09T03:35:24.453-07:002014-01-09T03:35:24.453-07:00It is a hard step, I mostly talk about things I am...It is a hard step, I mostly talk about things I am thinking on my blog. I think though that letting people know about you is a great way for them to get interested in your writing. Good luck on this years blogs. Brandon Axhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027731412064014586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1135194497307080856.post-31206869916538793122014-01-09T01:53:04.542-07:002014-01-09T01:53:04.542-07:00I'm not great at talking about myself, particu...I'm not great at talking about myself, particularly when it comes to my writing. I never feel confident that I know what I'm talking about, and I never praise myself no matter how (supposedly) deserved it is.<br /><br />I look forward to learning more about the Powers King.<br /><br />Happy 2014.Heather Muskhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06401981352369837021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1135194497307080856.post-16181586532665785482014-01-09T00:40:59.960-07:002014-01-09T00:40:59.960-07:00It doesn't come naturally to me either but I a...It doesn't come naturally to me either but I actually like to know a bit about a person. I think a little personality on a blog is a good thing. Look forward to learning a little more about you, David.Suzanne Furnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00908200156114453054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1135194497307080856.post-82987460448964835302014-01-09T00:26:49.402-07:002014-01-09T00:26:49.402-07:00I was just blogging about how I'm concerned ab...I was just blogging about how I'm concerned about sharing TMI on the Internet, and yet at the same time, I admitted that I am drawn to writers who do take the extra mile to share personal details about themselves. While I allude to my private life outside of my writing life, I also try to be mindful of the all the different age groups, and parents, teachers, and librarians, that might come to my blog someday if I get published, considering that I want to write for children. <br /><br />I think it's great that you're planning to share more about yourself, David. =)Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00912167351889969855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1135194497307080856.post-91432780920782157632014-01-08T23:58:13.414-07:002014-01-08T23:58:13.414-07:00DPK!
Wishing you and yours a HNY :)
OK, enough w...DPK!<br /><br />Wishing you and yours a HNY :)<br /><br />OK, enough with the letter-thingies, LOL.<br /><br />It would be fun and interesting to know more about you, so I would say bring it ON, man - but only to where you feel comfortable... you know your Knights will easily spot if you fake it to make it :)<br /><br />I think it's good for us writers to lay a few blemishes out there anyway. People (future readers) know we're not perfect, so let's show them... they may even relate and become more loyal :)<br /><br />(Although, as a Knight, I don't know what more I can do... a Lordship perhaps in the Berkshires, perchance to dream?)<br /><br />Cheers and all the best for '14 :)Mark Koopmanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03634424953074803816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1135194497307080856.post-54289765681813544292014-01-08T23:32:21.349-07:002014-01-08T23:32:21.349-07:00My life is kinda boring; I prefer hearing others t...My life is kinda boring; I prefer hearing others talk. More fodder for the next story idea, you know :)<br /><br />It will be good to get to know you better David.<br /><br />......dholedolorahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715849844092553699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1135194497307080856.post-24541861964854120462014-01-08T22:30:48.880-07:002014-01-08T22:30:48.880-07:00I often worry that when I talk about myself, no on...I often worry that when I talk about myself, no one will be interested in what I have to say, but my supportive readers are good at alleviating that concern. I think it would be good to throw a little personal stuff into the mix. The key is to find the right balance.L.G. Keltnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07624902347418621283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1135194497307080856.post-16624463475121667522014-01-08T22:29:39.563-07:002014-01-08T22:29:39.563-07:00you know, our blog posts today definitely go hand ...you know, our blog posts today definitely go hand in hand!! imagine that? birds of a feather? idk...are you peacock-ish? Learning about others is fabulous, and doing it on a blog for all to see...even better!Tammy Theriaulthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13128574900510175415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1135194497307080856.post-38400626020345618692014-01-08T21:03:40.863-07:002014-01-08T21:03:40.863-07:00I forgot to say, THANK YOU for my prize!!!
Thank y...I forgot to say, THANK YOU for my prize!!!<br />Thank you very, very much!!!!!!<br />:)Remembering Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14760441035721518260noreply@blogger.com