tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post315069957298157715..comments2023-11-18T03:15:19.102-06:00Comments on Straight From Hel: Morgan Mandel on Life Altering EventsHelen Gingerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-50485537323212488062012-06-15T13:00:34.842-05:002012-06-15T13:00:34.842-05:00I agree Morgan. Sometimes your life can change in ...I agree Morgan. Sometimes your life can change in a moment without you even being aware of the moment or change. That has happened to me. It was only later that I realized my world had stopped for a few seconds without me knowing it.Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03171630819400384478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-72071159994118014082012-06-15T11:43:08.657-05:002012-06-15T11:43:08.657-05:00Very true, Lisabet,
You may not know at the time ...Very true, Lisabet,<br /> You may not know at the time that you are experiencing a life altering event until later in retrospect.<br /><br />Morgan Mandel<br />http://morganmandel.blogspot.comMorgan Mandelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10118929301591850918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-75849631257148652922012-06-14T22:03:03.365-05:002012-06-14T22:03:03.365-05:00Hi, Morgan,
Excellent post.
Not every life-alter...Hi, Morgan,<br /><br />Excellent post.<br /><br />Not every life-altering event is negative. And sometimes you don't know that something is "life-altering" until after the fact. In 1998 I was traveling and picked up a book by Portia da Costa in a hotel in Instanbul. That book inspired me to write and submit my first novel. I never expected it to be accepted - but Lisabet Sarai wouldn't exist if I hadn't read that used book.Lisabet Saraihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05162514190572269660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-32522004246046626542012-06-14T21:24:11.553-05:002012-06-14T21:24:11.553-05:00Mona,
I think almost every writer has those doubt...Mona,<br /> I think almost every writer has those doubts and wonders if it's time to give up, but there's something that tells us to keep going anyway.<br /><br />Morgan Mandel<br />http://morganmandel.blogspot.comMorgan Mandelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10118929301591850918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-36721175850167645602012-06-14T21:23:21.126-05:002012-06-14T21:23:21.126-05:00Lawna,
Your friend sounds so inspiring. What a wo...Lawna,<br /> Your friend sounds so inspiring. What a wonderful attitude!<br /><br />Morgan Mandel<br />http://morgansbooklinks.blogspot.comMorgan Mandelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10118929301591850918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-58151382398049108462012-06-14T21:20:39.811-05:002012-06-14T21:20:39.811-05:00What a great post Morgan. It seems that I go throu...What a great post Morgan. It seems that I go through life-altering events every five years. So far I've managed to bounce back. Now I'm wondering if I should stop writing, but that terrifies. It would be the ultimate turning-point.Mona Riskhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14923883333893160794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-12935312428398399762012-06-14T20:56:04.419-05:002012-06-14T20:56:04.419-05:00What a wonderful blog post. A very good friend of ...What a wonderful blog post. A very good friend of mine was recently diagnosed with cancer. I have to say how wonderful he's been. He's been positive the whole time. Happy and joyful. He said life is too precious not to enjoy every moment of it and that he wouldn't want to be sad! He told me he's loved every moment of his life to date and wasn't about to start feeling differently.<br /><br />He made me think differently. He's so right! Be happy everyday!Lawna Mackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16064289314080926026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-45522686916052527422012-06-14T20:40:24.082-05:002012-06-14T20:40:24.082-05:00It's sad how some employers show no finesse wh...It's sad how some employers show no finesse when it comes to letting employees go.<br /><br />Morgan MandelMorgan Mandelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10118929301591850918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-65858710817603937292012-06-14T16:37:31.285-05:002012-06-14T16:37:31.285-05:00This was not a life-altering event, but surely a c...This was not a life-altering event, but surely a career-altering one. I had just returned home form a speaking engagment about my work for a Texas publication, particularly a column I had written for a numer of years, when my editor called to say he was dropping the column. Just like that. Not even time to say goodby to all the readers. I used to get lots of letters based on what I wrote about and I really felt bad for all those faithful readers who may have wondered why I just left. This was a new editor, and that often happens when a new person steps into a job. Lost one of my major PR clients the same way. So happy to be out of that business.Maryannwriteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09479027709233807149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-19504748057092979702012-06-14T16:27:03.341-05:002012-06-14T16:27:03.341-05:00Lots of sad experiences shared here, then there...Lots of sad experiences shared here, then there's that fun one - first taste of ice cream!<br /><br />Morgan Mandel<br />http://morganmandel.blogspot.comMorgan Mandelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00885472833094930724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-67849678970014748482012-06-14T15:07:53.700-05:002012-06-14T15:07:53.700-05:00It is amazing how things change your life unexpect...It is amazing how things change your life unexpectedly. Having children. Losing family. Moving. Marrying. Leaving home. Getting sick. Your first job. Your first taste of ice cream. Some are big moments. Some are quiet. We are what we experience.Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03171630819400384478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-6054466760856751402012-06-14T13:58:12.933-05:002012-06-14T13:58:12.933-05:00My father died when I was 11 and it had a huge imp...My father died when I was 11 and it had a huge impact on my life, mostly in terms of how I was raised.L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-1423968074016222962012-06-14T13:54:55.825-05:002012-06-14T13:54:55.825-05:00Robyn,
It goes to show how adversity can strength...Robyn,<br /> It goes to show how adversity can strengthen a person. Your life is that much better and fulfilling from caring for your son and seeing him become more independent.<br /><br /> I'm glad you enjoy my writing, Robyn. Authors never get tired of hearing that readers appreciate what they write!<br /><br />Morgan Mandel<br />http://morganmandel.blogspot.comMorgan Mandelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10118929301591850918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-15452758516371663232012-06-14T13:38:54.330-05:002012-06-14T13:38:54.330-05:00Wow! Great conversation. I love what you say here:...Wow! Great conversation. I love what you say here: "Each of us face countless life altering events. Ranking number one has to be being born in the first place." Beautiful and so true! My life altering event happened after I was grown. My sweet son was born with a very rare brain disorder. It changed my life, but for the better, though I lived in fear for him, he has been such a blessing to me. He's now gown and doing wonderfully. He still sees lots of doctors and he will never drive a car, but he can read and write and have conversations with people. Yippee!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love your stories in The Corner Cafe. You are a wonderful writer. Will look for Forever Young on Amazon. *waves peace sign*Robyn Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17356555082768185840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-1937208494123117372012-06-14T13:36:43.111-05:002012-06-14T13:36:43.111-05:00Moving across the country was a life-changing even...Moving across the country was a life-changing event for me and my wife. There are so many other events that caused my life to turn in a new direction.<br /><br />Thanks, Helen and Morgan.Bob Sanchezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08350825385315155962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-13668456732487560992012-06-14T13:13:23.784-05:002012-06-14T13:13:23.784-05:00Getting fired, moving, those seem to crop up for m...Getting fired, moving, those seem to crop up for many as life altering events! <br /><br />Morgan Mandel <br />http://morganmandel.blogspot.comMorgan Mandelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10118929301591850918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-7002634167272498832012-06-14T13:13:09.852-05:002012-06-14T13:13:09.852-05:00All those experiences we have often provide inspir...All those experiences we have often provide inspiration for our writing, whether we want them to or not. And writing can be cathartic, so it probably is a good thing, right?<br /><a href="http://cverstraete.com" rel="nofollow">In Miniature Style II</a>CA Verstraetehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00824300762520579768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-58400741002351767262012-06-14T12:51:10.009-05:002012-06-14T12:51:10.009-05:00Many initial kernels of story ideas derive from li...Many initial kernels of story ideas derive from life-altering events in my life. Without them, without those experiences that move us and make us think and feel, I think it would be difficult to write. My moves from my hometown of Baltimore to Chicago, New Jersey, Louisiana (especially LA), and Texas, were definitely life-altering events for me that made me think about character and setting more in my stories.Shonell Baconhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04827197354857197637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-11560521980215738572012-06-14T12:26:16.844-05:002012-06-14T12:26:16.844-05:00I know just how Alex feels - life wouldn't be ...I know just how Alex feels - life wouldn't be normal without something life-altering happening. A biggie for me was getting fired from a big corporation after practically giving them my life's blood. I will never work for anyone except myself after that. Indie forever! It's why self-publishing holds such allure for me. Nice post, you two!Danihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14471919576687777886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-57252864906863605482012-06-14T12:09:19.732-05:002012-06-14T12:09:19.732-05:00Wow, Some of you have really gone through some ver...Wow, Some of you have really gone through some very life altering events, some good, some bad!<br />A husband trying to kill you! That's horrible!<br /><br />Marian's Mom's loss of part of her vision from a stroke in 2005 and regaining some back after hitting her head yesterday, that one started out bad and got better!<br /><br />Thanks for sharing. I'll stop by more to see what else has happened to people. <br /><br />Morgan Mandel<br />http://morganmandel.blogspot.comMorgan Mandelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10118929301591850918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-19734018488698744532012-06-14T11:58:05.304-05:002012-06-14T11:58:05.304-05:00Morgan,
Thank you for sharing your thoughts abut ...Morgan,<br /><br />Thank you for sharing your thoughts abut life changing both fictional and autobiographicalRosemary Morrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11246565740097088493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-75106174946256281882012-06-14T11:13:06.632-05:002012-06-14T11:13:06.632-05:00Wonderful post, Morgan. I'm in the middle of a...Wonderful post, Morgan. I'm in the middle of a change now. I'll be leaving my current employment at the end of the month. It's time for me to work outside of the home for a while. I'm not sure what God has planned for me, but I'll pray on it and see what happens.<br /><br />I picked up a copy of this most <i>The Corner Cafe</i> the other day. Hope I get a chance to read it soon. Feel free to let me know if you would like a spot on my blogs at some point.<br /><br />Wishing you the best,<br /><br />CherylCherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03470069911115912344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-58568970081013686212012-06-14T11:02:15.487-05:002012-06-14T11:02:15.487-05:00Every day is a life-altering event, it seems! Let...Every day is a life-altering event, it seems! Let's see... finding out that your then-husband was trying to kill you. Yep. Big turning point, that one.silferthttp://stitchtunes.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-11565552594166291662012-06-14T09:35:58.453-05:002012-06-14T09:35:58.453-05:00These events worm their way into my stories whethe...These events worm their way into my stories whether I want them to or not.Patricia Stolteyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17192369425956406122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-89009035448895129892012-06-14T09:35:45.262-05:002012-06-14T09:35:45.262-05:00Thank you Celia. I'm glad you enjoyed Gila Mon...Thank you Celia. I'm glad you enjoyed Gila Monster!<br /><br />Hi to all. <br /><br />Both of Morgan's stories are great reading. I especially liked The Closing of the Corner Cafe. It was such a great ending to the book.Helen Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.com