tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4163733401418146284.post8192682523298240067..comments2024-03-27T03:04:01.422-06:00Comments on Seasons of Humility: "I Have Confidence in Me"Amber Holcombhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15100265646497152198noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4163733401418146284.post-56054985080097179632014-08-06T23:18:12.264-06:002014-08-06T23:18:12.264-06:00Allison,
You are too kind!! I'm touched by yo...<b>Allison</b>,<br /><br />You are too kind!! I'm touched by your words and encouragement. ♥ I've definitely got my share of doubts in navigating this writing/publishing thing...but then, so do we all, right? It's a constant learning process. :) <br /><br />I read a great quote on Pinterest this evening - not sure to whom the credit goes, but here's what it says:<br /><br />"It's a terrible thing, I think, in life to wait until you're ready. I have this feeling now that actually no one is ever ready to do anything. There is almost no such thing as ready. There is only now."<br /><br />While I think preparation and quality control are very important, I do love the gist of this quote, that we can keep second-guessing ourselves right on through tomorrow and never reach a point of being "ready." Sometimes, you just have to seize the moment, take the risk, and learn as you go. :)<br /><br />Thank you again for your sweet comment!<br /><br />~AmberAmber Holcombhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15100265646497152198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4163733401418146284.post-24910575951839319292014-08-06T05:25:52.408-06:002014-08-06T05:25:52.408-06:00You've got this, Miss Amber! : D You are a c...You've got this, Miss Amber! : D You are a constant inspiration to aspiring writers like myself. Think of how you craft a character; their doubts only make them more lovable and human.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06401287896327956210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4163733401418146284.post-50487801829565589502014-08-06T00:16:39.046-06:002014-08-06T00:16:39.046-06:00Aunt Cindy,
Awww, thank you so much for taking th...<b>Aunt Cindy</b>,<br /><br />Awww, thank you so much for taking the time to encourage me like this! It's been an absolute pleasure working with you on projects, and I'm honored and humbled by all your generous words/compliments. ♥ <br /><br />God has been very good to me, and I'm blessed with coworkers and supervisors who are both thoughtful and understanding, while also trusting me to do the job I was hired to do. :) I'm grateful for the variety of opportunities God has given me - including the chance to work with fabulous authors like you!<br /><br />I'm sorry I haven't been better at emailing either... So no worries at all! I'll look forward to chatting with you soon when we both have the chance. Happy to hear that you're wrapping up Buckley's new book - not surprising that he wants to add "just a little bit" more. ;) Bet it will be awesome when all is said and done!<br /><br />Hugs & prayers back to you, my honorary aunt, and I'll talk with you soon!<br /><br />~AmberAmber Holcombhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15100265646497152198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4163733401418146284.post-32614283234638275522014-08-06T00:11:06.805-06:002014-08-06T00:11:06.805-06:00Emily,
It's always a comfort to know you'...<b>Emily</b>,<br /><br />It's always a comfort to know you're not alone in your feelings. Thanks so much for letting me know that you relate - I'm so glad you enjoyed the post! :) <br /><br />~AmberAmber Holcombhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15100265646497152198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4163733401418146284.post-4425819378700830322014-08-06T00:08:49.439-06:002014-08-06T00:08:49.439-06:00Rissi,
Thank you muchhly for the kind words, and ...<b>Rissi</b>,<br /><br />Thank you muchhly for the kind words, and for understanding! I was chatting with my supervisors about this the other day, and how it's like my personal blogging experience in that you'll never get anything posted if you're always second-guessing and worrying and wanting to show it to everyone before your post. You've just gotta do your best and realize that (at least in blogging) you can indeed make edits after the fact and then keep plowing ahead. ;)<br /><br />Thanks again for reading my post and offering such sweet encouragement!<br /><br />~AmberAmber Holcombhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15100265646497152198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4163733401418146284.post-1876309223826127182014-08-06T00:05:38.597-06:002014-08-06T00:05:38.597-06:00Ganise,
Thank you so much! I'm grateful for t...<b>Ganise</b>,<br /><br />Thank you so much! I'm grateful for those prayers, and for your faith in me. :) I'm glad you found the notes in this post to be good reminders! So nice to see your comments here, my friend.<br /><br />~AmberAmber Holcombhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15100265646497152198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4163733401418146284.post-67286873942431758572014-08-06T00:04:28.676-06:002014-08-06T00:04:28.676-06:00Meghan,
Aw, it's hard, isn't it? To learn...<b>Meghan</b>,<br /><br />Aw, it's hard, isn't it? To learn to let some things go, and to learn what things you ought to stand up for (and when you ought to make a stand)... We're all growing and learning. I'm glad to hear you've been gaining confidence! :)<br /><br />Thank you for encouraging me and reminding me that God's in control of all this, and He's providing all I need. ♥ <br /><br />~AmberAmber Holcombhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15100265646497152198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4163733401418146284.post-79153013411604330582014-08-06T00:01:15.773-06:002014-08-06T00:01:15.773-06:00Miranda,
Well, glad I could answer some questions...<b>Miranda</b>,<br /><br />Well, glad I could answer some questions! ;) But sadly, I haven't received that email... Did you send it earlier today? Which email address did you send it to? Hopefully I'll get it soon!<br /><br />And aww, thanks for that vote of confidence, my friend! So glad you hired me and gave me the chance to work with you on <i>To Die Once</i>. :) *Hugs*<br /><br />~AmberAmber Holcombhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15100265646497152198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4163733401418146284.post-42516149022629651992014-08-05T19:45:28.181-06:002014-08-05T19:45:28.181-06:00Amber, my young friend,
After working with you on...Amber, my young friend,<br /><br />After working with you on four different projects, there's one (of many) thing(s) about you that really stood out to me -- you are a VERY quick learner! From the first time I watched you do a blog tour with KC, to the last blog tour you did for me, I could tell how much you had grown, and how much more you'd learned along the way. You're very sharp and mature beyond your years. And don't forget, your deep desire to do a good job is a "good" thing, and makes you even more valuable to your employer. <br /><br />Don't worry -- put yourself into God's hands and He'll walk with you through this entire learning process. He's obviously got big plans for someone like you! Someday, you'll look back on this time with happy memories!<br /><br />Also, I owe you a real email -- just finishing up the final chapts of Buckley's new book. Buckley, (being heavy into plotline twists, of course) has added a few extra chapters and expanded things a tad . . . You know how he is . . . Besides that, he's been working hard at growing his Pinterest following, in time for the release of his next book!<br /><br />Hugs and prayers from us all! Cindy Vincenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15344562680026397671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4163733401418146284.post-64852629509811944622014-08-05T14:44:39.836-06:002014-08-05T14:44:39.836-06:00I can definitely relate! Thank you for sharing thi...I can definitely relate! Thank you for sharing this post, Amber. =)Emily Ann Putzkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03663345569249469554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4163733401418146284.post-34399467982954821842014-08-05T10:32:33.091-06:002014-08-05T10:32:33.091-06:00Beautiful post, Amber - and yes, I can completely ...Beautiful post, Amber - and yes, I can completely relate! Keep at it, girl, you'll shine and do wonderfully. I love what you say about owning up to any mistakes and learning from them - that IS important. So long as we learn from our errors, it's okay to make mistakes. :)<br /><br />I know you'll be great. Rissihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11378400717440822186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4163733401418146284.post-5093656291505642142014-08-05T10:03:51.644-06:002014-08-05T10:03:51.644-06:00Very nice. Good reminders for the heart. I pray Go...Very nice. Good reminders for the heart. I pray God gives you the confidence and encouragement you need to continue. He -- and we-- believe in you :)Ganise Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07842222143939902393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4163733401418146284.post-85878379888282344352014-08-05T07:44:17.520-06:002014-08-05T07:44:17.520-06:00Oh, goodness, can I relate. I've been working ...Oh, goodness, can I relate. I've been working for almost three years at the same office, and it's taken me this long to let things go, stand up for myself when necessary {long story behind tht one} and just be confident in my abilities that *have* grown and are continuing to grow since I started.<br /><br />You've got this Amber--and God's got *you* and this job He's given to you. He is growing you, and teaching you through any mistakes you may make. <3Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4163733401418146284.post-54588025048516643292014-08-05T06:51:07.761-06:002014-08-05T06:51:07.761-06:00This answers (some) of the questions I wrote in th...<i>This</i> answers (some) of the questions I wrote in the email I sent you today. :)<br /><br />Also, I, Miranda, have confidence in you, too! For goodness sake! It's the reason I hired you to be the editor of my debut novel, isn't it? ;)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10623590205225572590noreply@blogger.com