tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8276394445294788649.post9134785665039333948..comments2024-01-05T05:16:17.187-05:00Comments on Leslie F. Miller: stepping away from the cakeUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8276394445294788649.post-17353212439056698142010-01-21T05:26:00.620-05:002010-01-21T05:26:00.620-05:00Really interesting book, moving away from baking a...Really interesting book, moving away from baking and moving towards eating :)<br /><br />Deb from <a href="http://www.cake-decoratingbooks.com/" rel="nofollow">cake decorating books</a>cake decorating bookshttp://www.cake-decoratingbooks.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8276394445294788649.post-24305583831744766472009-11-26T08:54:22.451-05:002009-11-26T08:54:22.451-05:00Leslie, I agree with Aunt Teena - I am continuousl...Leslie, I agree with Aunt Teena - I am continuously wowed by you. I can't wait to see more of your amazing photography, and I wish you the very best. You deserve it!<br /><br /> Just so you know, I too still tell everyone about your book. :)Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13577235368916791105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8276394445294788649.post-16442178255800606022009-11-26T08:52:07.608-05:002009-11-26T08:52:07.608-05:00I bought a copy of the book, and I enjoyed it. I ...I bought a copy of the book, and I enjoyed it. I too tell everyone about it! I can't wait to see more of your amazing photography. I agree with Aunt Teena - I am continuously wowed by you!!Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13577235368916791105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8276394445294788649.post-78212006857739117222009-11-20T01:44:51.051-05:002009-11-20T01:44:51.051-05:00Honey, you're artist and that means, to quote ...Honey, you're artist and that means, to quote Patti Smith, "An artist is somebody who enters into competition with God." That's right, this "always on", perfection business is a pain in the ass; just ask God or for that matter Patti: you think they got it right with the first try? Hell, no. You are creative, you are wonderful, you are what you are and an awful lot of us are extremely thankful for it. <br /><br />So, that's the pat on the back part of this comment. <br /><br />For the kick in the arse portion: stop your bitching and start producing. And don't stop. Many a rock and roll artist has played to a room full of empty seats; those with talent didn't stop, they just kept on playing.<br /><br />To expect anything less from you, who are so blessed in so many different ways, would be, well, being biblical and all of that, a sin.<br /><br />Enough said - can hardly wait until your next piece comes along.ODGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09463276621730789531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8276394445294788649.post-60537054393543876942009-11-18T20:07:39.205-05:002009-11-18T20:07:39.205-05:00I have two copies and love them both. I only bough...I have two copies and love them both. I only bought the one :-)<br /><br />I look forward to going with you on this new journey. I love your photography as well as your writing. <br /><br />xoxo<br />LysandraLysandra Cook Photographyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02282852449496189406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8276394445294788649.post-25010150907482985922009-11-17T20:54:28.103-05:002009-11-17T20:54:28.103-05:00I would love a copy, Leslie! You could put my name...I would love a copy, Leslie! You could put my name in your hat. After I got laid off and started doing per diem work I cut back on buying, so I did not get a copy but would love to have one. I think your writing is fantastic, and you are a darn good photographer too!<br /><br />Ava<br /><br />I forgot what my password was, so had to use ananymous until I remember!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8276394445294788649.post-37856166566079551282009-11-17T18:21:57.566-05:002009-11-17T18:21:57.566-05:00We all have to move on sometime, but I like the ne...We all have to move on sometime, but I like the new direction that you're headed - especially the "ruminating on shiny things" bit. Because I like shiny things. And I like ruminating on stuff.<br /><br />But, anyways, you wrote a good book. I liked it, and I want to get a copy for my Great Aunt, because she loves cake too.<br /><br />(And yay you on the weight loss. Reminds me I need to do something about my uhh... spare tire. Heh.)Brandon McKinneyhttp://www.flickr.com/photos/decrepit-telephone/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8276394445294788649.post-83981669296713700642009-11-17T18:20:41.225-05:002009-11-17T18:20:41.225-05:00It says less about you and more about the state of...It says less about you and more about the state of the publishing business, when a well written, entertaining book about <i>cake</i> for chrissake isn't as important as the rantings of a truly deranged politico.<br /><br />I'm afraid it really is about notoriety now. If you made insane statements in a campaign for public office, you'd be in your 43rd printing.<br /><br />Anyway, how many people ever even GET a book published at all?<br /><br />You're all you need to be. You're Leslie, and that's important. That's REALLY important. You rock hard, take no prisoners, and keep us all wondering what you'll do next.<br /><br />That fame and fortune stuff is so overrated.Gamma Infinitynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8276394445294788649.post-72145276736870368292009-11-17T15:21:09.318-05:002009-11-17T15:21:09.318-05:00Sweetie, I know you are ambitious, more than most ...Sweetie, I know you are ambitious, more than most of us. I know you've put a lot of effort and soul into your cake book. I know it was a subject dear to your heart. <br /><br />We all have our hopes and wishes, and it's a good thing that we do, even if they may be far-fetched and unlikely to come true. But just because your first one hasn't hit the best-selling charts that doesn't mean that you don't have it in you. And we, your readers and friends, know that you don't only have a great way with words, but also that you're a fighter. And you've learned the craft. Which is a great, maybe the best, condition for success.<br /><br />As for photos - the same applies. You're not famous. Making a living from photography is tough - particularly if you're not the one whose strengths lie in self-marketing. Which doesn't mean we shouldn't try. But just don't set your expectations too high. <br /><br />And please don't give up on your writing. I know you didn't say you'd do, but I still feel the need to say this. You're too good not to keep on trying.<br /><br />XOXOcybergabihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11046481296417994068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8276394445294788649.post-49062369760809493872009-11-17T12:34:41.511-05:002009-11-17T12:34:41.511-05:00Leslie...what you said is true. You're not fa...Leslie...what you said is true. You're not famous in other areas, so how would people know to read your book? I know it hurts you. I wish you could get joy, or at least satisfaction, from knowing you wrote a good book that people who've read it have enjoyed.<br /><br />You can do so many things so well. You have so much talent. Everyone who knows you, knows you. You might have to learn to be content to be appreciated by a smaller audience. Those of us who know you and have seen what you can do are WOWED by you.Aunt Teenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11697357692144705187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8276394445294788649.post-47644881208925699442009-11-17T12:32:50.538-05:002009-11-17T12:32:50.538-05:00Just don't step away from writing.
But I get...Just don't step away from writing. <br /><br />But I get this, and it is good to keep moving forward. Even back when I wrote my first few big feature articles, I'd be all about whatever-it-was way beyond when I should have been, and it stalled me and kept me from moving on to the Next Big Thing. I guess there's got to be some way to keep holding on to those shining moments of ours, while moving on and building too.<br /><br />I'll keep telling everyone about your book, too, no bribes necessary. Also, being "no Sarah Palin" is a huge point in your favor.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13738377880145008895noreply@blogger.com