tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post4018631709516232520..comments2023-11-03T08:03:15.599-05:00Comments on Killer Fiction: I Can Do Anything You Can Do Better...Kathy Bacushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07549844839816876766noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-55652464308044565202007-10-28T21:52:00.000-05:002007-10-28T21:52:00.000-05:00What better way to get you over to the Killer Fict...What better way to get you over to the Killer Fiction blog than by talking about you, Trooper 'Dee'??? Hehe!<BR/><BR/>And I'm really not all that sore a loser. You still have a nice head of hair--gray as it may be getting...!<BR/><BR/>You are so gonna make me pay the next time you see me, aren't you???<BR/><BR/>Thanks for stopping by, sis!<BR/><BR/>~Bullet Hole~Kathy Bacushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07549844839816876766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-14635073221606528282007-10-10T18:14:00.000-05:002007-10-10T18:14:00.000-05:00Kathy,What do you mean I'm built like a brick @##*...Kathy,<BR/>What do you mean I'm built like a brick @##** house??? It's all muscle, you know. As far as you being a poor winner, that is an understatement. Whether it was Yahtze, Parchessi or Pictionary, Kathy was horrible when she won. Thanks for turning me on to this, Kathy, so I can peak into your world, and catch up on what you are doing.Plus I need to see what you're saying about me!!!! I am so proud of you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-41425428387619475172007-10-05T18:30:00.000-05:002007-10-05T18:30:00.000-05:00Kathy... I have done a year of pre-med and now I a...Kathy... I have done a year of pre-med and now I am in my third year of med school... I still have a year and a half for being called M.D. :)) That is how the system works in parts of Canada. You can get in without a college degree.<BR/><BR/>It is extremely important to be competitive in high school, but maintaining good friendships always help!!Lilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16245892606482774038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-56790184218301231452007-10-05T01:38:00.000-05:002007-10-05T01:38:00.000-05:00Kathy - Not sure you can ever really turn off a tr...Kathy - <BR/>Not sure you can ever really turn off a true competitive streak but my strategy is just to remove myself from the situation. Only rarely do I play board games, cards, or team sports :) (I've never felt competitive over a puzzle!!!) I like solitary activities so that the only person I'm competing against is myself. <BR/><BR/>LOL on that submitting more articles thing, Christie! I have to work hard to ignore other writers who talk about how productive they are. I am a slow writer and was getting myself into a real state over how much I was "falling behind"!!Jenyfer Matthewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10769550148821002722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-18840742798619820142007-10-04T23:08:00.000-05:002007-10-04T23:08:00.000-05:00Kathy,I don't mean to be competitive, well maybe a...Kathy,<BR/><BR/>I don't mean to be competitive, well maybe a little - I finished your book!! I won't spoil it for anyone, but I will say I couldn't put it down. Now I can't wait for Anchors Aweigh, no pressure - insert smiley face. <BR/><BR/>I'll email you this weekend with bike ride ideas, surely there will be a "Lance Armstrong" guest appearence. I'm already laughing thinking about Tressa...<BR/>1. on a bike<BR/>2. being chased on a bike<BR/>3. staying on a bikeBrenda Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18018780048062124185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-78858982393383035192007-10-04T22:30:00.000-05:002007-10-04T22:30:00.000-05:00Kathy, I am so dang jealous! Have a great time at...Kathy, I am so dang jealous! Have a great time at the KOD retreat and you better come back with pictures and a full report.<BR/><BR/>~Gemma <BR/><BR/>P.S. Would it be a bad thing if I went out and bought a 1,500 piece puzzle now? ;)Gemma Hallidayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04677167276575234867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-3940980073603549922007-10-04T22:14:00.000-05:002007-10-04T22:14:00.000-05:00Thanks, Stacy! I am certainly looking forward to ...Thanks, Stacy! I am certainly looking forward to the retreat. Margie Lawson is a featured speaker and I'm excited about that. Plus, Erica Spindler will be there and a number of my favorite mystery suspense authors!<BR/><BR/>~Kathy who should be packing so she won't be up until the wee hours~Kathy Bacushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07549844839816876766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-48913710696768875312007-10-04T21:04:00.000-05:002007-10-04T21:04:00.000-05:00Have a great time at the retreat. Have to say I'm ...Have a great time at the retreat. Have to say I'm not really competitive.Stacy Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00057427848452822949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-36153853276344094162007-10-04T20:26:00.000-05:002007-10-04T20:26:00.000-05:00You're right on, Nathalie. Due to the nature of t...You're right on, Nathalie. Due to the nature of the beast, writing for publication is an extremely competitive endeavor and not for the faint of heart. Which is why I stand in awe of a community of professionals that go to such extremes to mentor and guide their very own competitors. I don't think that kind of generosity of spirit exists in many other professions.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for posting!<BR/><BR/>~Kathy~Kathy Bacushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07549844839816876766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-72515769516950484552007-10-04T20:20:00.000-05:002007-10-04T20:20:00.000-05:00I think you've found the key to making a competiti...I think you've found the key to making a competitive nature work, Lila. Knowing when to push that envelope (as in job advancement, etc.)and when to let it slide (if it's purely an ego trip.)<BR/><BR/>As with all things, moderation is probably the best bet.<BR/><BR/>~Kathy~Kathy Bacushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07549844839816876766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-30023287293296307762007-10-04T20:17:00.000-05:002007-10-04T20:17:00.000-05:00One of my daughters (the puzzle one actually) want...One of my daughters (the puzzle one actually) wants to go the pre-med route like you, Lily. I would think a competitive drive would have to be compulsory in that environment and would make for some highly skilled medical professionals. <BR/><BR/>~Kathy~Kathy Bacushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07549844839816876766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-63442319759894514412007-10-04T19:01:00.000-05:002007-10-04T19:01:00.000-05:00Competition varies with my mood... I am extremely ...Competition varies with my mood... I am extremely competitive when I am in a bad mood or when I want to prove to the world that I can do something. But I guess being competitive is a must for writers... it seems to be a tough world out there!Nathaliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14127290110025040083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-64643545353160434712007-10-04T18:55:00.000-05:002007-10-04T18:55:00.000-05:00I know I am quite relaxed. I am only competitve on...I know I am quite relaxed. I am only competitve on important things like getting a job or a rewarding projet for example, but not htat much that it would make me detestable.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-70979551745166035052007-10-04T18:54:00.000-05:002007-10-04T18:54:00.000-05:00I am super competitive in everything... and I know...I am super competitive in everything... and I know I am a bit obsessive... comes with the description of a med student.Lilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16245892606482774038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-9551533920471604242007-10-04T17:58:00.000-05:002007-10-04T17:58:00.000-05:00Kathy,I don't know . . . I'm basically a coward. ...Kathy,<BR/><BR/>I don't know . . . I'm basically a coward. <BR/> <BR/>Crime Scene ChristieChristie Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13838947086349600665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-30718440077462919612007-10-04T17:40:00.000-05:002007-10-04T17:40:00.000-05:00I dunno, Christie. For a eensy little gal, I betc...I dunno, Christie. For a eensy little gal, I betcha you'd give me a run for my money!<BR/><BR/>~Bullet Hole~Kathy Bacushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07549844839816876766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-19052470161425307812007-10-04T17:38:00.000-05:002007-10-04T17:38:00.000-05:00Oooh, thanks so much, Virginia. You're so sweet....Oooh, thanks so much, Virginia. You're so sweet. Sometimes I really need to hear that my best is okay.<BR/><BR/>The thing about writing and working full time and going to school and having a family is finding you don't have enough time to do it all. Something has to give. In my case, I'd rather it be the promotion than the writing. Uh, or the kids.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for reminding me to focus on the things I actually do accomplish and not dwell on the things I didn't manage to get to.<BR/><BR/>~Kathy~Kathy Bacushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07549844839816876766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-26297233085724407992007-10-04T17:32:00.000-05:002007-10-04T17:32:00.000-05:00I can so relate to Monica, Faye.About the KOD pics...I can so relate to Monica, Faye.<BR/><BR/>About the KOD pics--fair warning--I'll only post ones that are flattering to me. So there may not be all that many for me to share.<BR/><BR/>~Kathy the unphotogenic~Kathy Bacushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07549844839816876766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-423505391402788202007-10-04T17:31:00.000-05:002007-10-04T17:31:00.000-05:00Kathy...Hmmm.... If I do one up you on the prize,...Kathy...<BR/><BR/>Hmmm.... If I do one up you on the prize, I'd say our readers will come out the winners. :-) <BR/><BR/>And seriously, I'm wishing I could win your prize. But because I know I can't... I picked up your book at B&N today. Can't wait to get into it.<BR/><BR/>And I'm with you, competition can be a great thing, but taken too far it can bite. And besides, I don't think trying to one up an ex pistol-toting trooper is smart. :-)<BR/><BR/>Crime Scene ChristieChristie Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13838947086349600665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-78076175064616638912007-10-04T17:29:00.000-05:002007-10-04T17:29:00.000-05:00Yes, Estella! A comrade!My family swears the only...Yes, Estella! A comrade!<BR/><BR/>My family swears the only thing more annoying than me losing is me winning. Snort.<BR/><BR/>~Kathy~Kathy Bacushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07549844839816876766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-41706613605650296082007-10-04T17:27:00.000-05:002007-10-04T17:27:00.000-05:00Sounds like we're in good company, Christie, as je...Sounds like we're in good company, Christie, as jenyfer is also on the record as being a fierce competitor.<BR/><BR/>I'd just like to switch it off now and then.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the post, jenyfer!<BR/><BR/>~Kathy~Kathy Bacushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07549844839816876766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-26212304249314129722007-10-04T17:26:00.000-05:002007-10-04T17:26:00.000-05:00Hey! We all have performance anxiety from time to ...Hey! We all have performance anxiety from time to time. I think the thing to do is just do the best you can, which you do a wonderful job. Just hang in there and bring on the books. <BR/><BR/>We are all competitive to a certain degree, so your not by yourself.Virginiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06924888528166831610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-28985063982903680062007-10-04T17:22:00.000-05:002007-10-04T17:22:00.000-05:00OMG, if I ever started with eBay, I'd be in seriou...OMG, if I ever started with eBay, I'd be in serious trouble, Christyjan. <BR/><BR/>And I'm really looking forward to talking shop with fellow writers in Omaha.<BR/><BR/>~Kathy~Kathy Bacushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07549844839816876766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-86655803493526300852007-10-04T17:11:00.000-05:002007-10-04T17:11:00.000-05:00Great post, Kathy! I'm not as bad as you with the...Great post, Kathy! I'm not as bad as you with the competition thing, although I have my Monica Geller moments. LOL.<BR/><BR/>Have fun at KOD. I'm looking forward to the pics and the recap!<BR/><BR/>FayeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542417548623715196.post-58024394695433587202007-10-04T14:36:00.000-05:002007-10-04T14:36:00.000-05:00I am competetive also. I cannot stand to lose at a...I am competetive also. I cannot stand to lose at anything, and if I do---look out the next time.Estellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04199693275287344161noreply@blogger.com