tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4804142297590807485.post183423122703138165..comments2023-10-14T10:14:51.072+02:00Comments on NOW CLOSED: Discovering Diamonds: A SAD (and difficult) ANNOUNCEMENTHelen Hollickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04292983846350273039noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4804142297590807485.post-62162133988641606472022-08-02T19:55:47.587+02:002022-08-02T19:55:47.587+02:00It was never anything but rewarding and fun to wor...It was never anything but rewarding and fun to work with you and the crew and with you on the bridge there was never even a hint of mutiny. Onwards and upwards my dear friend and shipmate!! xxxAnnie Whiteheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11028691371545306450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4804142297590807485.post-75315417541361962602022-08-02T15:17:29.662+02:002022-08-02T15:17:29.662+02:00thank you Juliethank you JulieHelen Hollickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04292983846350273039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4804142297590807485.post-56255984767723152232022-08-02T15:17:10.985+02:002022-08-02T15:17:10.985+02:00Laugh - not exactly retiring - just working on my ...Laugh - not exactly retiring - just working on my own books (to be honest I think DDRevs would be the easier option! :-)Helen Hollickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04292983846350273039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4804142297590807485.post-39057707254318083632022-08-02T15:15:59.715+02:002022-08-02T15:15:59.715+02:00thank you Amy, I have a list of at least 8 books I...thank you Amy, I have a list of at least 8 books I want to write!Helen Hollickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04292983846350273039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4804142297590807485.post-31613551700587710452022-08-02T15:14:45.719+02:002022-08-02T15:14:45.719+02:00thank you so much Joanthank you so much JoanHelen Hollickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04292983846350273039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4804142297590807485.post-80125582137807896602022-08-02T15:14:08.658+02:002022-08-02T15:14:08.658+02:00thank you, yes I got to the point where I realised...thank you, yes I got to the point where I realised that I couldn't do it allHelen Hollickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04292983846350273039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4804142297590807485.post-64953466590385603642022-08-02T15:13:25.086+02:002022-08-02T15:13:25.086+02:00thank you, sadly the majority of authors don't...thank you, sadly the majority of authors don't do so, which was always so frustratingHelen Hollickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04292983846350273039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4804142297590807485.post-62559789166006151812022-08-02T15:12:09.974+02:002022-08-02T15:12:09.974+02:00thank you, I'm OK - just can't continue do...thank you, I'm OK - just can't continue doing everything :-(Helen Hollickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04292983846350273039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4804142297590807485.post-53489346630768101492022-08-02T15:11:25.950+02:002022-08-02T15:11:25.950+02:00thank you so much Ruththank you so much RuthHelen Hollickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04292983846350273039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4804142297590807485.post-65914113155584200062022-08-02T15:11:01.280+02:002022-08-02T15:11:01.280+02:00well, I tried my best to be of use! :-)well, I tried my best to be of use! :-)Helen Hollickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04292983846350273039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4804142297590807485.post-137281674648962532022-08-02T15:10:28.343+02:002022-08-02T15:10:28.343+02:00thank youthank youHelen Hollickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04292983846350273039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4804142297590807485.post-65541322553724155612022-08-02T15:10:09.982+02:002022-08-02T15:10:09.982+02:00thank you - and all the best for future books!thank you - and all the best for future books!Helen Hollickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04292983846350273039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4804142297590807485.post-79334689959150848532022-08-02T15:09:25.627+02:002022-08-02T15:09:25.627+02:00Thank you Elizabeth - I'm so pleased we have &...Thank you Elizabeth - I'm so pleased we have 'met'!<br />Helen Hollickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04292983846350273039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4804142297590807485.post-23848408304638179392022-08-02T15:08:44.992+02:002022-08-02T15:08:44.992+02:00thank you Gerithank you GeriHelen Hollickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04292983846350273039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4804142297590807485.post-32840135913825410922022-08-02T15:08:06.634+02:002022-08-02T15:08:06.634+02:00thanks Cathy - I was truly fortunate the day I ...thanks Cathy - I was truly fortunate the day I 'met' you!Helen Hollickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04292983846350273039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4804142297590807485.post-88979749101772597372022-08-02T15:07:03.889+02:002022-08-02T15:07:03.889+02:00Thank you BillThank you BillHelen Hollickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04292983846350273039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4804142297590807485.post-2232461532469338332022-08-02T15:06:38.112+02:002022-08-02T15:06:38.112+02:00Thank you Loretta
Thank you Loretta<br />Helen Hollickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04292983846350273039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4804142297590807485.post-24500131678647910922022-08-02T15:04:50.167+02:002022-08-02T15:04:50.167+02:00Thank you so much for all you've done, Helen. ...Thank you so much for all you've done, Helen. I hope your increased efforts for your writing are rewarding in all kinds of ways. Julie Bozzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06801874620808987173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4804142297590807485.post-7272783863603553462022-08-01T20:21:49.710+02:002022-08-01T20:21:49.710+02:00Don't be sad, Helen, be proud; this whole ente...Don't be sad, Helen, be proud; this whole enterprise has been a resounding success. It gives me pride that I was part of it and was able to make occasional 'umble contributions to the reviews over the last few years. Enjoy your 'retirement' and keep in touch. JJ TonerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4804142297590807485.post-71831747059718932402022-08-01T18:45:04.187+02:002022-08-01T18:45:04.187+02:00Helen, I'm so grateful to you for all you'...Helen, I'm so grateful to you for all you've done to lift up and support indie authors. It's been a tremendous amount of work over many years, and has benefited so many people. It's been a delight and an honor to see my books recognized and appreciated by your reviewers--and I know the DD stamp of approval has helped me succeed as an indie author. I hope you'll now have more time to focus on your own writing and marketing, along with all the other things you love doing. Big, big thanks and appreciation to you! All my best, Amy MaroneyAmy in PDXhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02469970985871871401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4804142297590807485.post-36277859317537102302022-08-01T12:17:47.708+02:002022-08-01T12:17:47.708+02:00I too am very sorry that you are having to close t...I too am very sorry that you are having to close the site, Helen but I can appreciate what an enormous amount of work you have had to do to maintain its high standard and realise that there comes a point where you have to prioritise what you are able to do. I'm sure you will remain in touch with all your writer friends and I hope you know what a support and help you have been to so many of us over the years. Look forward to more Helen Hollick books being published.Joan Fallonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4804142297590807485.post-70162831999389356952022-08-01T00:46:56.099+02:002022-08-01T00:46:56.099+02:00I know from my years running the Alfie Dog Fiction...I know from my years running the Alfie Dog Fiction download site how hard it can be to balance your own work. You have done an amazing job and I as an author will always be grateful for your work. Good luck with your own projects and thank you. Rosemary J Kindnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4804142297590807485.post-80421382571353600922022-07-31T23:41:20.933+02:002022-07-31T23:41:20.933+02:00I am always proud to display my Discovering/Discov...I am always proud to display my Discovering/Discovered Diamonds logos - they are very valued and will continue to be so. Take care Helen, and many thanks for the excellent support you have given to indie authors. Nancy Jardine Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12728672581776531161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4804142297590807485.post-29317766103026454722022-07-31T22:18:51.180+02:002022-07-31T22:18:51.180+02:00Helen, I am sorry to read about your health issues...Helen, I am sorry to read about your health issues. I am keeping you in my healing prayer intentions. Wishing you the very best as you focus on writing more fabulous stories. God Bless. Mary AnnMary Ann Bernalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18303334056002197894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4804142297590807485.post-28398600699154534212022-07-31T21:58:02.621+02:002022-07-31T21:58:02.621+02:00Helen, you have provided encouragement and support...Helen, you have provided encouragement and support to so many of us, and I have always been in awe of you! This is sad news but absolutely the right thing to do. The site is a marvellous resource and I hope you enjoy being able to focus on your own writing. <br />Ruth Downie Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com