Friday, May 9, 2025

Saying Goodbye

 

by Diana McCollum

 "Every new beginning comes from some other beginning's end." - Unknown

As we all say goodbye to Romancing the Genres which has been a beautiful uplifting blog,

We say hello to a new beginning, one that will be different for each of us.

I remember quite clearly when Judith and Sarah asked if I would like to be part of their team of bloggers. Saying yes and beginning this journey with them and the other members of this blog was a bit intimidating because of the level of talent of the other bloggers, but I did it.  I've learned so much about, and from, my fellow bloggers.

I will miss reading the daily posts. Even though I didn't always comment, I tried to always read the posts.

I met Paty Jager after winning a prize on her blog post. I was new to OR and didn't know anyone. She lived in the next town over and we met at StarBucks in Bend, OR, so I could receive my prize. I'll always be grateful for her friendship.

As to what I'll be doing? I may blog more for Windtree Press and/or on my own website: https://dianamccollumauthor.com/

I have taken up painting these last few years and really enjoy it. So I will continue taking classes and making art.

I plan on continuing writing. For now, short stories. I'll have another one coming out in the fall in the Windtree Press Anthology. I have two partial finished novels I plan to work on also.

I'll miss you, fellow bloggers and visitors!

Take care wherever life takes you. Each day is a new beginning, make the most of it!!!

 Diana McCollum



9 comments:

  1. It's been a delight to read your blogs and get to know you, Diana. Take care.

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    1. You take care too, Lynn, up there in the great state of Alaska!

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  2. Diana, It was my gain to meet you. I have enjoyed our friendship even though it is from afar now.

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    1. Me too! You introdued me to other writers in the area and Central Oregon Writers Assoc.

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  3. I remember Sarah and Judith discussing starting it at RWA many years ago…what a wonderful accomplishment it is giving a voice to so many and offering authors support.

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  4. Thank you Sarah! I can't wait to see what you will be doing.

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  5. We wouldn't have gotten as far as we did without you, Diana. Thank you for all the time, effort, energy and creativity you gave to this project.

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  6. Thank you Judith! I appreciate you so much.

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  7. You have been a wonderful inspiration to me. I shall visit you at Windtree Press. So sad this parting.

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