tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4955548665653773708.comments2024-03-16T11:38:39.317-04:00Author Jean DavisJean Davishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02047709505502621618noreply@blogger.comBlogger3163125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4955548665653773708.post-44123195184974229122024-03-16T11:38:39.317-04:002024-03-16T11:38:39.317-04:00Hi Jean - yes many congratulations and enjoy Alma ...Hi Jean - yes many congratulations and enjoy Alma Con - all the best - Cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4955548665653773708.post-74965347756376940902024-03-14T20:23:09.303-04:002024-03-14T20:23:09.303-04:00Thank you!Thank you!Jean Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02047709505502621618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4955548665653773708.post-7119721196822595192024-03-14T19:16:01.559-04:002024-03-14T19:16:01.559-04:00Congratulations, Jean!!Congratulations, Jean!!Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4955548665653773708.post-91388163952055315952024-03-09T02:52:29.788-05:002024-03-09T02:52:29.788-05:00Happy Birthday! Glad everyone was ultimately okay ...Happy Birthday! Glad everyone was ultimately okay at the gathering. We had someone at a writing conference have a massive asthma attack from airborne mango. Luckily, we had actually held a "CSI" type program and there was a paramedic present. Any other night it would have gone differently.Shannon Lawrencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00934641808195675935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4955548665653773708.post-29285809581401531042024-03-07T23:26:06.238-05:002024-03-07T23:26:06.238-05:00Having a program help with keywords doesn't so...Having a program help with keywords doesn't sound terrible. Good idea! Actually creating for me is a deal breaker though. <br /><br />Great news on the series! Congratulations!Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01991284033585769232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4955548665653773708.post-63669764730877019012024-03-07T12:39:52.452-05:002024-03-07T12:39:52.452-05:00I kinda figure if AI is here, make it work for us ...I kinda figure if AI is here, make it work for us and assign it some of the time consuming chores. As we all seem to agree, I draw the line at asking AI to take over the creative side. That's up to us and where we grow as writers.Lynnhttps://la-vita.us/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4955548665653773708.post-50859547762920769702024-03-07T11:01:11.095-05:002024-03-07T11:01:11.095-05:00First of all, belated birthday wishes, second than...First of all, belated birthday wishes, second thanks so much for dropping by my page, and third #theresistanceTWWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15883841292987180140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4955548665653773708.post-44702260819724130732024-03-07T10:36:18.790-05:002024-03-07T10:36:18.790-05:00HA! I took the red AND the blue pill. ;)HA! I took the red AND the blue pill. ;)Jean Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02047709505502621618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4955548665653773708.post-26358495947593985072024-03-07T09:08:50.155-05:002024-03-07T09:08:50.155-05:00I think you've hit the nail on the head. Even ...I think you've hit the nail on the head. Even some of the more laborious chores are still enjoyable to do when it's your own work.<br />Thanks for co-hosting this month :)Jemima Petthttps://jemimapett.com/blog/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4955548665653773708.post-49076589596718184722024-03-07T08:31:34.167-05:002024-03-07T08:31:34.167-05:00I'm also enjoying the milder winter because ne...I'm also enjoying the milder winter because next year we could be buried in feet of snow. <br />I'm with you. What is the fun of writing if we're not the ones doing the writing? Even if I whine about it, I enjoy the process of it. Elizabeth Seckmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045076826326574984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4955548665653773708.post-65733818591966216742024-03-07T08:24:40.083-05:002024-03-07T08:24:40.083-05:00Given the number of in-person events you attend ev...Given the number of in-person events you attend every year, you are far ahead of the curve proving that you are a real person. I've even seen you face to face many times! Unless we are all living in a simulation, in which case all bets are off.John Winkelmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01714207853243965580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4955548665653773708.post-53352815481046578732024-03-06T18:42:30.897-05:002024-03-06T18:42:30.897-05:00That's the new slogan: "AI Responsibly&q...That's the new slogan: "AI Responsibly" :) I like it! I love seeing all your new books, I will probably never catch up on reading all of them, but I'm going to try! So keep going!!Steph W.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17928781539295600653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4955548665653773708.post-89338393367770632942024-03-06T17:34:30.384-05:002024-03-06T17:34:30.384-05:00Happy Birthday. I have used Grammarly, but that is...Happy Birthday. I have used Grammarly, but that is as far as I go. I'll do it all myself.Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4955548665653773708.post-61341506562961852712024-03-06T16:48:11.586-05:002024-03-06T16:48:11.586-05:00Happy Birthday, Jean! That's great that the wo...Happy Birthday, Jean! That's great that the women's conference went well. I agree that Al can be a tool and use it to help write articles for my job.Natalie Aguirrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03756087804171246660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4955548665653773708.post-17024549159618481962024-03-06T16:36:47.192-05:002024-03-06T16:36:47.192-05:00I use Grammarly for editing my writing. It catches...I use Grammarly for editing my writing. It catches a bunch of overlooked or sloppy punctuation, spacing, and lazy words, but their suggestions on anything else they're not that greatLeigh Caronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06442390316771811017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4955548665653773708.post-53094209719335483252024-03-06T16:30:59.031-05:002024-03-06T16:30:59.031-05:00Happy Birthday month, Jean! #theresistance - haha...Happy Birthday month, Jean! #theresistance - haha! Right on, write on. Thanks for helping me believe there is such a thing. Real Writers Unite! Thanks for co-hosting ;-)diedre Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12772557495518846226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4955548665653773708.post-26320507750920141862024-03-06T15:49:23.129-05:002024-03-06T15:49:23.129-05:00Happy March birthday. Thanks for hosting this mont...Happy March birthday. Thanks for hosting this month. I agree with you on using AI as an aid to writing, a tool rather than the creator.Olga Godimhttps://olgagodim.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4955548665653773708.post-76984493994064847012024-03-06T15:19:44.909-05:002024-03-06T15:19:44.909-05:00Thanks for co-hosting today! And Happy Birthday! I...Thanks for co-hosting today! And Happy Birthday! I have a trusty synopsis template example I use so using AI to help with that is unnecessary. Besides, although I'm fine using Grammarly, ProWriting Aid and Hemingway App, I wouldn't use AI for any part of the creative writing process.Lidyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04185947128989933152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4955548665653773708.post-74414506510061854372024-03-06T15:12:43.291-05:002024-03-06T15:12:43.291-05:00Happy March birthday as well as other holidays in ...Happy March birthday as well as other holidays in the month - enjoy all the shenanigans! This was a measured and insightful post - thanks!PJ Colandohttps://www.pjcolando.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4955548665653773708.post-11269819243947602932024-03-06T14:43:15.521-05:002024-03-06T14:43:15.521-05:00Happy Birthday, Jean! I have a birthday in March ...Happy Birthday, Jean! I have a birthday in March too. Here's to great birthday celebrations! 🥂. Thanks for co-hosting today. Have fun visiting around.Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4955548665653773708.post-78102217110301028772024-03-06T12:44:21.303-05:002024-03-06T12:44:21.303-05:00Happy Birthday, Jean! I hope you have a good one. ...Happy Birthday, Jean! I hope you have a good one. Thanks for co-hosting IWSG. I'm with you on AI. Creativity belongs to humans. AI can help with facts and research. Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4955548665653773708.post-66956822015393315742024-03-06T12:15:23.021-05:002024-03-06T12:15:23.021-05:00Happy Birthday Ms Davis. Looks like we are general...Happy Birthday Ms Davis. Looks like we are generally on the same page regarding AI. The kicker will be when the programs are sufficiently advanced that certain types of readers will be attracted to the books. However, I find there's a certain quality of energy, something hard to describe, when considering a purchase of something that was hand-made versus mass produced through automation. That being said, I wouldn't turn up my nose if a Lamborghini landed in my driveway, LOL.F. Stonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16241888058278268890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4955548665653773708.post-84214405503508368952024-03-06T12:01:16.431-05:002024-03-06T12:01:16.431-05:00I agree! AI has it's place and I think using i...I agree! AI has it's place and I think using it in data type situations (looking for key words, helping identify SEO keyphrases, helping my spelling) are all reasonable. It's when it begins to steal work to create financial gain for others and writing junk that reflect poorly on the majority of authors that I have some real ethical and legal concerns. <br />Thanks for the post and co-hosting today! Miffie Seidemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17636176229500076338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4955548665653773708.post-10934295520783681102024-03-06T11:44:07.331-05:002024-03-06T11:44:07.331-05:00Agreed! I'm not going to use AI for my books, ...Agreed! I'm not going to use AI for my books, book covers, anything. Happy Birthday month!Marie Andreashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11422636765580836358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4955548665653773708.post-78971401150353378102024-03-06T11:12:19.197-05:002024-03-06T11:12:19.197-05:00There's a definite need for a 'series bibl...There's a definite need for a 'series bible' to keep track of all that stuff. Having the same editor do the whole series has been invaluable. Jean Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02047709505502621618noreply@blogger.com