I just wanted to say a few quick words of gratitude to all my readers today for the kind and lovely compliments you paid me for my #TwitterFiction story, “Molly to the Rescue”! Many of you on Twitter followed the story there, and I got some awesome Retweets and Favorites from you! And those of you not on Twitter who read it later shared about it on Facebook and even on your own blogs! I am so flattered and honored that you enjoyed my story enough to give it shoutouts.
The thing about writing is that it is done in a vacuum, and even when you put it out there, sometimes there is little or no feedback. And while writers write because they have to, the whole purpose of the written word is to communicate. The highest compliment you can pay a writer is to say you heard what they were saying and it touched you. My human has written since she was 7 and she has written as a profession since 1986, so she has been doing it long enough to know that unsolicited compliments only happen when people are really passionate about something they read. She takes it for granted now that she will get very little feedback for her efforts, or mine — so we were both really blown away by how much everyone enjoyed the simple little story of a kitty who got lost. And even happier that several of you shared about Citrus, the real life “Red Boy” who needs a home.
So thank you again. I am a very lucky kitty to have so many enthusiastic readers!
That’s great Sparkle! We’re working on catching up with the Blogs we follow so we’ll have to check it out while catching up 🙂
Molly To The Rescue is a pawesome story Sparkle, and you should be proud. 💜
We loved the story, Sparkle and also that it is helping to find that beautiful cat Citrus a home too!
Wes thoroughly LOVED the the story!!! We thinkit had everything one wants is a ripping good tale. Mes can see it as a kids book.
Kisses
Nellie
Thanks again Sparkle – if there is any good news for Citrus, will you let us know??
We REALLY loved your story, Sparkle. You reeled us right in and we were actually really happy we waiting to read it until parts 1 AND 2 were posted! Otherwise, it would have been a sleepless night!
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Sparkle, my human and I are very grateful for you and your human! Y’all are the best! Love, Pippy the Feline Yogini & Meow and Namaste! 🙂
I always compliment a good story or image. We appreciate the hard work that goes into it since TW tries but can’t do it.
Sparkle, your human is a super talented writer and we always enjoy her stories and your posts! Our mommy has always wanted to write a book but she’s afraid to even try because of her fear of failure. Maybe she’ll finally attempt it this year.
Me and mum really enjoyed the story and look forward to more.
We did enjoy that story.
It kept us in suspense wondering what would happen.
Purrs Georgia and Julie,
Treasure, JJ
and Angels Tiger and Tillie
Was a great story and glad to share Citrus. Hope he finds a forever home.
TBT promises ta read us the new story real soon. We have gotten a bit behind iin things again…
Yous are very welcome Sparkle & Janiss..we is hoping that Citrus can get a furever home from all the sharing of the story..we is keeping our paws crossed fur him.. 😀
Sparkle, my mum is a writer too and she knows exactly how your human feels.
She hasn’t read your story to me yet, because as you know she has been ill with the flu and is trying to catch up with everything. She’s really looking forward to reading it and will do so over the next couple of days 🙂
mom has been up to her eyeballs but promised to read it to us over the weekend!!
Ahhhhh Sparkle you are very welcomed. It was a great story and mom and I are believers in supporting our furiends
Hugs madi your bfff
You are a very special kitty with a wonderful human Sparkle
Oh! We’ll have to go back and read it! We bet it’s great! Sparkle, I had a dream about you. You had an ice box and people thought you were being archaic. Weird, right? – Crepes
It really was great. Your hoomin has talent!
That was really a nice story Sparkle!
I had a busy couple of days, so I haven’t had a chance to read the story, but I definitely will.
I’m a writer, too, and I know how much it means to get unsolicited comments about my writing. It is so nice when your audience hears you and engages with you about what you’ve written! 🙂
You and Sparkle are real pros at writing!
We enjoyed the story and Mum hopes you’ll write some more.
Luv Hannah and Lucy xx xx
Well, it was a great story and well deserved all those compliments. So get busy and write another one. Take care.
You’re welcome! We really enjoyed it!
#1 says she has a real treat in store. She has been so busy since her return, catching up, that she has not yet been able to read the story. We are glad it has found such an appreciative audience. And we of course LOVE red boys!
Purrs,
The Chans
you’re welcome Sparkle,we just loved it,xx Speedy