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Sunday, July 28, 2019

SAYING GOODBYE by Cheryl Pierson

Hi everyone! This is a sad post for me to write, but it's time. I've put it off for the last couple of months, but it seems that today is "the day" -- this is my birthday, too, and it just seems right to do it today.

I've got two massive writing projects facing me and I am having trouble carving out the time I need--so something has to go, and blogging at so many places is something I am going to have to cut back on. I've been here for such a long time--I feel like I'm leaving "home"--but right now there is just no other way around it for me.

Thanks so much for having me as part of your wonderful blog, Caroline, and thanks to all my fellow bloggers from days gone by through present day. So many faces have changed, but I love knowing that we are all part of this big wonderful sisterhood of writers--women who write about romance in the old west!
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17 comments:

  1. Arletta DawdyJuly 28, 2019 at 1:58 PM

    I will miss your talent on this blog, Cheryl.

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  2. Alicia HaneyJuly 28, 2019 at 5:10 PM

    "Happy Birthday!" You will be missed in the blog, but your books will keep coming! God Bless you my friend.

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    1. Cheryl PiersonJuly 28, 2019 at 9:21 PM

      Thank you, Alicia! I hope to have time to write more --gotta cut back on some other things to make the time for that, unfortunately.

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  3. Elizabeth ClementsJuly 28, 2019 at 7:26 PM

    For a few second I was really scared, Cheryl, with those words "saying goodbye". However, I'm happy to read that you're taking time out for your writing projects. That's great news and more power to you for knowing some things have to give to make room for other things. I've found that with every decade I've undergone a change as I realize what was important during that phase isn't as meaningful anymore. I'll still always want things but now now I ask myself do I want it or need it. And all I really need now is family and friendship. And of course groceries. But the pretty shiny things that used to make my eyes sparkle with want...well, I just open my jewellery box and take out a ring or a broach and that suffices the "want" part. I look forward to reading more of your wonderful stories, Cheryl.

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    1. Cheryl PiersonJuly 28, 2019 at 9:22 PM

      Elizabeth, that is so true. Isn't it funny how things change throughout our lives? Right now, my wants and needs are coinciding with writing time--I want it and I need it. So I have to figure out a way to carve that time out and make it happen. Thanks for commenting today!

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  4. Nan O'BerryJuly 28, 2019 at 7:41 PM

    I will miss your blog but I do understand. Happy Trails.

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  5. Sarah J. McNealJuly 28, 2019 at 8:29 PM

    I completely understand how hard it is to research and write blogs every month at several places while attempting to write your stories (and these two massive projects you have planned)...and lest we forget, you co-own and run a publishing company that is growing rapidly. You do have to have some time to eat and sleep, too.
    I always enjoy your blogs, but I know you have to make sacrifices. I wish you well and look forward to these new books you have planned, so get crackin'!

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    1. Cheryl PiersonJuly 28, 2019 at 9:24 PM

      Girl, I am! LOL Crackin', I mean! LOL I'm looking forward to having some time to just try to write and get these projects moving along. Thanks so much for stopping by!

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  6. Lyn HornerJuly 29, 2019 at 11:24 AM

    Cheryl, you have been a valued member of our band here on Sweethearts, and I'm sad to see you go, but I understand. Time is a precious commodity for authors, and sometimes we must give up one activity to make time for another. Best wishes for your continued success.

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    1. Cheryl PiersonJuly 29, 2019 at 9:22 PM

      Thank you, Lyn! I hate to leave, too, but gosh, until someone figures out how to add more hours to each day, I don't know what else to do. LOL Love you all and I've sure enjoyed my time here "amongst ya"--thanks so much for your kind words!

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  7. Cheri Kay CliftonJuly 29, 2019 at 6:21 PM

    We authors can all relate to what you have said, Cheryl. Sorry to see you go, but understand. Happy birthday and Happy writing!

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    1. Cheryl PiersonJuly 29, 2019 at 9:22 PM

      Thanks, Cheri. I know--time is the one thing we all need more of, for sure. Much love to everyone! XOXO

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  8. Kaye SpencerJuly 30, 2019 at 5:58 PM

    Cheryl,

    On the road of life, sometimes we have to take a detour in order to get where we want to go. Happy writing! *hugs8

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    1. Cheryl PiersonJuly 30, 2019 at 9:13 PM

      YES! I guess that's what's happened to me, Kaye. Boy, have I had a lot of detours! LOL Thanks, my friend!

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  9. Renaissance WomenAugust 3, 2019 at 11:02 PM

    You will be missed, but we have to follow our guts and hearts. Wishing you the very best in all you do. Here's to the future. Doris

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