On being a writer in an over-connected world

[rolanni]

Cyberspace is too much with me. Aside from the grouchy declaration this morning on Facebook that I was retiring from the intertubes, I got nothin'.

Steve, however, has this.

Comments

[jonquil.livejournal.com]

If "the intertubes" includes LJ, then goodbye, and take care of yourself, and I'll miss reading what you're up to.

[ariaflame.livejournal.com]

We're hoping that it's a temporary break you need, but take whatever time you need in any case. We understand and while we will miss your updates, we hope you feel less beleaguered soon.

[dmellieon.livejournal.com]

Truly sorry to see you go! Though, I can relate, Facebook just got to be too demanding. I've only been in twice since Christmas and the last time was today to read your post because you mentioned it in LiveJournal. Thank you for giving us a glimpse into the life of a working and published author. You will be missed from the the "intertubes" - never doubt it. But, like Er Thom and Val Con, we will wait for your return - never entering your name into the list of the dead.

Safe lift Pilot Rolanni ...

[(Anonymous)]

I'm not on Facebook, so I only respond to what I see here.

I am grateful that you live in a part of the world where don't have to work 7 days a week just to eke out bare physical survival and choose to spend time writing Liadan comfort stories and shepherding them to a form I keep re-reading. Thank you for sharing what you have and letting me into your created and real-time world.

The duty of co-pilot for the creationship of the Liaden universe is clear - take care of the pilot. Do what you need to do. Know that you are loved and treasured, that what you have done is enough. (Like you need permission to be as you like in your own life !!)

Generic Reader

[(Anonymous)]

I'm sorry you feel you have to go. I don't comment often but I check in here most days and I've enjoyed your comments and glimpses of another world. Keep well and safe and please keep writing.

Melvyn

[(Anonymous)]

I would never, never, ever want people to talk to me as an author. So I'm glad you do at all!!!

~Lizah C

[(Anonymous)]

Sob..you don't know how many times I have gotten through my day job by checking in on your website. Thank you, thank you, thank you for all that you have written. I hope at some point you will feel inspired to write a blog again. You have made a difference in my life with your books, and with your daily musings. The only upside is that perhaps you will have more time to write what I happily pay to read. I even buy copies to give to others... thank you. Kathy F. in California