tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post7992190371571118706..comments2024-03-12T18:52:31.920-04:00Comments on Write with Fey: Age of InsecurityChrys Feyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comBlogger107125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-23239326743219093322019-09-16T10:44:12.631-04:002019-09-16T10:44:12.631-04:00Nope, not giving it away. ;)
It is fun to blow pe...Nope, not giving it away. ;)<br /><br />It is fun to blow people's minds. Especially when they think I'm 18 or YOUNGER.<br /><br />Thanks for your comment, Lisa!Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-8975034160975179382019-09-16T10:41:43.531-04:002019-09-16T10:41:43.531-04:00And I often feel ancient! lol
Thank you so much, ...And I often feel ancient! lol<br /><br />Thank you so much, Diedre!Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-65439394200284283032019-09-16T10:40:19.742-04:002019-09-16T10:40:19.742-04:00When I was little, I did go through a lot. And the...When I was little, I did go through a lot. And then again as a teenager. All of that aged my mind significantly. Then I had surgeries and stuff that aged my body. lolChrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-74323085033512736312019-09-16T10:39:34.279-04:002019-09-16T10:39:34.279-04:00At least I am not (only) 25. :)
Thank you, Victor...At least I am not (only) 25. :)<br /><br />Thank you, Victoria!Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-33704714123979665952019-09-16T10:39:03.336-04:002019-09-16T10:39:03.336-04:00Exactly! Thanks for commenting, Denise!Exactly! Thanks for commenting, Denise!Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-19953550960788035862019-09-16T10:38:43.333-04:002019-09-16T10:38:43.333-04:00Yes, that's another reason to love the IWSG. W...Yes, that's another reason to love the IWSG. We're all different. We live in different places, write in different genres, and our ages run the spectrum. Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-56365973879271247952019-09-16T10:37:41.503-04:002019-09-16T10:37:41.503-04:00Thank you so much! Your comment made me feel so mu...Thank you so much! Your comment made me feel so much better about all of this.Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-80542920432849022182019-09-16T10:37:19.540-04:002019-09-16T10:37:19.540-04:00It is insane the types of questions people think t...It is insane the types of questions people think they can ask authors.Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-78797475638072953812019-09-14T04:06:14.947-04:002019-09-14T04:06:14.947-04:00It's odd that people feel it's OK to ask a...It's odd that people feel it's OK to ask authors rude or personal questions eg how old are you, how much money you earn, do you have sex like your characters, when they wouldn't do that to other strangers, or even people they know quite well. Patsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12263765378083045973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-79573370070236927552019-09-10T08:48:37.013-04:002019-09-10T08:48:37.013-04:00Hi Chrys,
DON'T let it concern you! You a bri...Hi Chrys,<br /><br />DON'T let it concern you! You a bright and caring woman and that is all that matters! I was like you decades ago. I always looked many years younger and it did bother me at the time, especially because it did hinder my career at the time as well. I wasn't writing then. I was a male model in NYC. Then, they wanted men to look mature and sexy. I looked like a kid. Even in my 30's I modeled young menswear. I would have been perfect in todays marked, but back in the 70's and 80's they wanted Men, not boys. But the experiences I had introduced me into a fascinating world. I matured quickly which actually saved my life. I never got into COKE or other drugs because I saw the effect it had on others in the industry. Beautiful young people throwing their lives away and many overdosing. So sad. <br /><br />I also came to writing when I was in my late 40's... I felt OLD. I thought I had missed my time and now that I am WELL into my 50's, I still hope to sell one of my novels. I came close several times, and I hoping my latest will be my breakthrough novel. Time will tell. <br /><br />Always age is just a number! You are what is known as an "OLD SOUL." You lived many lives before this one and that is way you are wise beyond your years. I am as well. I remember saying to my parents an three-year-old that I wanted to go to Europe... what kid that age says such things? Especially back in the mid 1960's...<br /><br />SO don't let it get to you.Michael Di Gesuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17047267262428143113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-77201474147503010002019-09-09T18:34:56.623-04:002019-09-09T18:34:56.623-04:00Hmmm, after all this you're not going to give ...Hmmm, after all this you're not going to give it away--- LOL. I think of you as younger than me but not way younger. You have a mature personae and outlook on life. I can gather this from your writing. Your novels and blog couldn't be created by a child. I'm guessing you're in your 30's. <br />I used to get a similar reaction from people at my work. Everyone thought I was 10 years younger than my age. I still get it a bit but my looks have definitely matured making my age more obvious. Enjoy and embrace the youthful look, Chrys. You can blow people's minds with your unexpected wisdom and talent. Lisa Thomsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05310475781785711620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-23477803797613341632019-09-08T18:42:46.760-04:002019-09-08T18:42:46.760-04:00Not saying you're 20, just an example😉😉.Not saying you're 20, just an example😉😉.Murees Dupèhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11781339206465690961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-90987736059684378032019-09-08T18:41:36.012-04:002019-09-08T18:41:36.012-04:00That does suck. You have so much experience, and k...That does suck. You have so much experience, and knowledge of being an author. People forget that some people can go through a lot in a short time, and come out mature and wiser. Age has nothing to do with it. However life experience does. You can have experienced a lot more difficulties/ hardships in 20 years of your existance, than someone ever did in their 70 years of life. Don't let their ignorance upset you. You keep being you.Murees Dupèhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11781339206465690961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-86862135621015060302019-09-07T16:44:08.996-04:002019-09-07T16:44:08.996-04:00Wisdom is the important trait, Chrys. And you are ...Wisdom is the important trait, Chrys. And you are blessed with an abundance...even if you are [only] 25. More power to you! I hope you are well. You are always in my prayers.Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-51502398875813847352019-09-07T14:45:12.154-04:002019-09-07T14:45:12.154-04:00You're only as old as you feel, Lady Chrys. So...You're only as old as you feel, Lady Chrys. Some days I'm still 30, other days I'm 102 ; - ) It's wisdom; a category in which you happen to excel, that matters. <br />Congratulations on the award! This candid post on insecurity should win one too.<br />I bet horn-rimmed glasses and bright red lipstick would keep the skeptics at bay ;-)<br />Happy writing!diedre Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12772557495518846226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-7786843627713519502019-09-06T01:49:41.101-04:002019-09-06T01:49:41.101-04:00Ageism has no place in the writing world or any ot...Ageism has no place in the writing world or any other. With age comes more knowledge and experience, but youth has its good points too. Energy for one...Phew, I'm tired...Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-51913833327401371872019-09-05T13:08:13.269-04:002019-09-05T13:08:13.269-04:00I think it's so rude that people either badger...I think it's so rude that people either badgered you about your age or avoided talking to you. What on earth?? It's so odd to me as even if you were as young as you look, who cares? You're obviously a talented writer so that's really all that matters. People can be so strange. <br />I come at it from the other side as I worry about being too old. But it is great that we have such a wide range of ages here in IWSG land and no one seems to care.Julie Flandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05003737491313673214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-42112758834703996012019-09-05T12:06:40.725-04:002019-09-05T12:06:40.725-04:00Oh, heh, I grew up with rotary phones. When push b...Oh, heh, I grew up with rotary phones. When push buttons came out? That was high tech! LOL. Gwen Gardnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13132836346305559246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-6513234680827323552019-09-05T12:05:36.993-04:002019-09-05T12:05:36.993-04:00I feel like I'm being judged for being too old...I feel like I'm being judged for being too old to write young adult characters. Just keep doing your thing and being the best you. You're rocking it!Gwen Gardnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13132836346305559246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-57889237637533139492019-09-05T11:02:41.342-04:002019-09-05T11:02:41.342-04:00Ugh. That would've been annoying and even emba...Ugh. That would've been annoying and even embarrassing. Some old guys can be rather creepy to young women and even little girls. Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-19565989186628773052019-09-05T11:00:38.533-04:002019-09-05T11:00:38.533-04:00Eternal youth. I like that suggestion. ;)Eternal youth. I like that suggestion. ;)Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-66979217379770531032019-09-05T10:54:58.419-04:002019-09-05T10:54:58.419-04:00I know about correction tape. ;)
I know about correction tape. ;)<br /><br />Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-47622290344905806962019-09-05T10:54:18.220-04:002019-09-05T10:54:18.220-04:00Thank you, Adrienne! And good point.Thank you, Adrienne! And good point.Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-43942959755015825702019-09-05T10:53:49.293-04:002019-09-05T10:53:49.293-04:00Thank you!
And 100%!Thank you!<br /><br />And 100%!Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-42659420600021215602019-09-05T10:53:35.013-04:002019-09-05T10:53:35.013-04:00Thank you, Beverly!
Yes, what difference does it ...Thank you, Beverly!<br /><br />Yes, what difference does it make? :)<br />Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.com