tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855283511538601375.post1316625223256505483..comments2024-03-16T07:27:27.752+00:00Comments on Novel Points of View: Do we make luck - or is luck pure chance? by Jenny HarperRae Cowiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10213969901991611348noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855283511538601375.post-30229020512611407822014-08-09T16:30:22.655+01:002014-08-09T16:30:22.655+01:00Thanks Jan! [blushes...]Thanks Jan! [blushes...]Jenny Harperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16721428313351462045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855283511538601375.post-82805425388091435622014-08-07T09:07:14.961+01:002014-08-07T09:07:14.961+01:00I agree with all of the above - but you haven'...I agree with all of the above - but you haven't mentioned 'talent' and you have that in abundance.Rosie Dean Musingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00988165538579214367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855283511538601375.post-59829756386893063752014-07-31T14:17:44.808+01:002014-07-31T14:17:44.808+01:00Thanks! Guess you fall into the 'you make your...Thanks! Guess you fall into the 'you make your own luck' camp then!Jenny Harperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16721428313351462045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855283511538601375.post-76674653610247743742014-07-31T13:26:22.081+01:002014-07-31T13:26:22.081+01:00Congratulations - I have to agree with Linda here!...Congratulations - I have to agree with Linda here! You obviously deserve your 'luck.'Guernsey Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10351729766544892085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855283511538601375.post-7501562380309192552014-07-29T15:50:23.685+01:002014-07-29T15:50:23.685+01:00That's a great formula, Linda! I'll hang o...That's a great formula, Linda! I'll hang onto that! Thanks.Jenny Harperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16721428313351462045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855283511538601375.post-27318117176663410592014-07-28T21:10:56.997+01:002014-07-28T21:10:56.997+01:00Hard work AND talent, PLUS positive thinking = luc...Hard work AND talent, PLUS positive thinking = luck, Jenny - well that's what I was told when I couldn't believe my luck finding a publisher! Great post and long may your beacon shine....:)Linda Mitchelmorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10948518126405880012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855283511538601375.post-91119019910491062912014-07-28T11:58:36.300+01:002014-07-28T11:58:36.300+01:00Thanks Rosemary. You have too!Thanks Rosemary. You have too!Jenny Harperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16721428313351462045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855283511538601375.post-89107994867123223102014-07-28T09:22:35.602+01:002014-07-28T09:22:35.602+01:00I tried to leave a comment yesterday but it seems ...I tried to leave a comment yesterday but it seems to have disappeared! You've shown how much hard work, serendipity and a modicum of luck go hand in hand at times, Jenny! Rosemary Gemmellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09311840205603508422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855283511538601375.post-40497462865463575302014-07-27T21:54:45.592+01:002014-07-27T21:54:45.592+01:00Sometimes it's a fine balance, isn't it? W...Sometimes it's a fine balance, isn't it? We all work hard (well, most of us do), but sometimes there is that little extra bit of being in the right place at the right time too...Jenny Harperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16721428313351462045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855283511538601375.post-69109783974561190212014-07-27T21:53:25.030+01:002014-07-27T21:53:25.030+01:00And look what came out of it - not only a fantasti...And look what came out of it - not only a fantastic experience, AND what you contributed to the health of women there, but a couple of great books as well!Jenny Harperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16721428313351462045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855283511538601375.post-67859751969182212672014-07-27T15:35:37.006+01:002014-07-27T15:35:37.006+01:00I completely agree Jenny. This is not just true in...I completely agree Jenny. This is not just true in writing, but in life. People often say how lucky Dave and I are to live in our wonderful house - and we are lucky but it's also taken LOTS of hard work (actually it still does!). So pleased you've got the 'luck' you deserve.Gill Stewarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03139563775181908912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855283511538601375.post-72858788864974835332014-07-27T10:39:33.637+01:002014-07-27T10:39:33.637+01:00Great post, Jenny and I totally agree with what yo...Great post, Jenny and I totally agree with what you say, especially about being open to opportunities - and, of course, the hard work!<br />I spent ten years working in Pakistan and Afghanistan, whcih came about totally by chance and my willingness to grab an opportunity. Mary Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14688996930245857265noreply@blogger.com