Moejoe.. Please come back - Page 2

Moejoe · 10-23-2009, 02:47 PM

Just a quick note, because it would be unfair to leave people wondering.

My decision to leave the forums had nothing at all to do with Patricia, she was just unlucky enough to be in her wrong place at my wrong time.

There will be no more stories, that part of my life is over and done with. Whatever you read is all there is. I destroyed everything, all backup copies, all works in progress, the whole thing. I won't be writing any more fiction, not even the NaNoWriMo event which I'd planned on.

I've given up tilting at windmills. Passion, integrity, joy and any of the other more noble sentiments surrounding the writing of fiction don't mean much in the world. And I'm too tired now to convince myself otherwise.

Thankyou all for reading, for your continued support of independent writers and for your concerns. I'll still continue to cruise by here from time to time to catch up on Sigil and Calibre and the goings on in the Lounge, but my involvement will be minimum at best. I just don't have the time anymore.

Yours
Moejoe

*When life gives you lemons, make a really scrunchy face*

phenomshel · 10-23-2009, 02:53 PM

*blink*

Bilbo1967 · 10-23-2009, 04:09 PM

*blink* indeed!

A great shame in my humble opinion but we must respect his decision. I'd imagine it was harder for him than us.

desertgrandma · 10-23-2009, 04:32 PM

I wonder, Moejoe, if you realize something.

You never never know when what you say, write, or do will affect someone you will never meet, in a positive manner.

There aren't enough lights in the world.

Don't extinguish your light.

Moe The Cat · 10-23-2009, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moejoe

Just a quick note, because it would be unfair to leave people wondering.

Thanks for letting us know that you're okay and you'll still be around (in a reduced capacity). I respect your decision and wish you the best in all your future endeavours.

Keep listening to Joni and Rickie!

Moe

Patricia · 10-23-2009, 05:33 PM

Moejoe, if ever there was a born writer, it is you.

I actually have tears in my eyes when I read that you had destroyed your work. You may need a sabbatical - particularly if other things are going on in your life - but don't rule out writing forever.

dreams · 10-23-2009, 06:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by desertgrandma

I wonder, Moejoe, if you realize something.

You never never know when what you say, write, or do will affect someone you will never meet, in a positive manner.

There aren't enough lights in the world.

Don't extinguish your light.

What a beautiful thing to say, desertgrandma.

Moejoe, thank you for coming back to post and let us know what is going on.

I have to just say that I for one am one of those whom you have touched with your writing. I am very sad that you will not be writing and sharing the wonders of your gift to create a story from an idea, a word, a slip of found paper, or a suggestion.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Patricia

Moejoe, if ever there was a born writer, it is you.

I actually have tears in my eyes when I read that you had destroyed your work. <snip>

I felt the same, Patricia, but...

I never say never, and I believe there is always hope.. so, I will be looking for that next story.

zelda_pinwheel · 10-23-2009, 08:02 PM

moejoe, thank you for stopping in to reply. it's good to hear from you, although the news is not particularly joyous. i'll try to respect your decision, as moe has said, but...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Patricia

Moejoe, if ever there was a born writer, it is you.

I actually have tears in my eyes when I read that you had destroyed your work. You may need a sabbatical - particularly if other things are going on in your life - but don't rule out writing forever.

...i couldn't have said that better than patricia did, but that's exactly how i feel.

at least, don't lock the door and throw away the key. i will treasure all the stories i've stockpiled all the more now and hope that one day you'll choose to share them (and hopefully others as well...) with the world again. take some time now, take all the time you need, but some doors shouldn't ever be locked. i've got an endless supply of hairpins, in case you ever might feel the need for one.

cbell · 10-23-2009, 08:12 PM

Moejoe, I've read and enjoyed every one of your stories at Feedbooks. I'm very sad to see that you (and PJ Lyon) are no longer there.

Thankfully, I have a backup of all your ebooks - if you come to regret burning them, contact me.

I've seen you encouraging other authors here and I've admired your incredible book covers, created so generously for people you don't know.

I hope that you will find great happiness in whatever you choose to do

Peverel · 10-23-2009, 09:18 PM

Thank you for the wonderful reads, the inspiration and your unique sense of humour. I appreciated it all and look forward to your drive by visits.

But most of all I wish you happiness and contentment, Hats off to your Sir, may life bring you all the challenges you relish and all the 'moments' you deserve

PennyPie · 10-24-2009, 04:36 AM

My gollly...I leave for a few days & all of a sudden there seems to be a small tear in the very fabric of Mobile Read....What the HECK is going on here!!! I want MoeJoe BACK!!! Please, please reconsider.....you're one of my very favorites. Just like clashes in the workplace, or wherever groups of folks spend lots of time together, thing blow over & get back to normal. I hope you'll reconsider, MoeJoe. PLEASE come back to the fold.

columbus · 10-24-2009, 05:11 AM

Moejoe I am sad to hear your decision, you will be greatly missed here. Thank you for keeping us up to date I hope you continue to do so.

We can only guess at what prompted this, but remember life is like the weather - there are grey and stormy days, when you can only stay under cover. But then along come the bright sunny ones!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moejoe

*When life gives you lemons, make a really scrunchy face*

*When life gives you lemons, get some sugar and water and make lemon squash.*

Then sit in the sun and enjoy it.

PennyPie · 10-24-2009, 05:17 AM

MoeJoe, I somehow missed your post...whatever is going on in your world, I'm sorry you feel you can't write anymore. All artists have feelings of futility at times.

Quote:

Originally Posted by desertgrandma
I wonder, Moejoe, if you realize something.

You never never know when what you say, write, or do will affect someone you will never meet, in a positive manner.

This is so true....I'm thinking 'The butterfly effect': The butterfly in the jungle causing a tsunami halfway around the globe. You never know when your small 'wing flapping' will be the catalyst for something bigger than yourself.

I hope that your life's situation will change and you will begin 'flapping' again. Art, in all it's forms, is so important in the world.
You will be missed by so many.

GeoffC · 10-24-2009, 07:32 AM

moejoe

whatever life be doing to you at this moment, remember we are here.

your generosity, and the illuminating visions created by you, with your work, will remain a source of joy.

life is really too short for such a long word as "never".

"blinks"

kazbates · 10-24-2009, 10:28 PM

MoeJoe, There are so many things I would like to say about not giving up hope, etc., but since I don't know what trials and tribulations you are facing in your life, I feel unqualified to comment.

God speed in whatever new endeavors take you away from your writing and MR. Just know that we are here to lend an ear and to provide a virtual hug should you need one.

Kaz

10-23-2009, 02:47 PM	#16
Moejoe Banned Posts: 5,100 Karma: 72193 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: South of the Border Device: Coffin	Just a quick note, because it would be unfair to leave people wondering. My decision to leave the forums had nothing at all to do with Patricia, she was just unlucky enough to be in her wrong place at my wrong time. There will be no more stories, that part of my life is over and done with. Whatever you read is all there is. I destroyed everything, all backup copies, all works in progress, the whole thing. I won't be writing any more fiction, not even the NaNoWriMo event which I'd planned on. I've given up tilting at windmills. Passion, integrity, joy and any of the other more noble sentiments surrounding the writing of fiction don't mean much in the world. And I'm too tired now to convince myself otherwise. Thankyou all for reading, for your continued support of independent writers and for your concerns. I'll still continue to cruise by here from time to time to catch up on Sigil and Calibre and the goings on in the Lounge, but my involvement will be minimum at best. I just don't have the time anymore. Yours Moejoe When life gives you lemons, make a really scrunchy face

10-23-2009, 02:53 PM	#17
phenomshel ZCD BombShel Posts: 4,793 Karma: 8293322 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: The Frozen North (aka Illinois, USA) Device: iPad, STB Kindle Oasis	blink

10-23-2009, 04:09 PM	#18
Bilbo1967 Not scared! Posts: 13,424 Karma: 81011643 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Midlands, UK Device: Kindle Paperwhite 10, Huawei M5 10	blink indeed! A great shame in my humble opinion but we must respect his decision. I'd imagine it was harder for him than us.

10-23-2009, 04:32 PM	#19
desertgrandma Enjoying the show.... Posts: 14,270 Karma: 10462843 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Arizona Device: A K1, Kindle Paperwhite, an Ipod, IPad2, Iphone, an Ipad Mini & macAir	I wonder, Moejoe, if you realize something. You never never know when what you say, write, or do will affect someone you will never meet, in a positive manner. There aren't enough lights in the world. Don't extinguish your light.

10-23-2009, 05:33 PM	#21
Patricia Reader Posts: 11,504 Karma: 8720163 Join Date: May 2007 Location: South Wales, UK Device: Sony PRS-500, PRS-505, Asus EEEpc 4G	Moejoe, if ever there was a born writer, it is you. I actually have tears in my eyes when I read that you had destroyed your work. You may need a sabbatical - particularly if other things are going on in your life - but don't rule out writing forever.

10-23-2009, 08:12 PM	#24
cbell Frenetic Posts: 590 Karma: 8181 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Australia Device: iLiad V2	Moejoe, I've read and enjoyed every one of your stories at Feedbooks. I'm very sad to see that you (and PJ Lyon) are no longer there. Thankfully, I have a backup of all your ebooks - if you come to regret burning them, contact me. I've seen you encouraging other authors here and I've admired your incredible book covers, created so generously for people you don't know. I hope that you will find great happiness in whatever you choose to do

10-23-2009, 09:18 PM	#25
Peverel Still Easily Confused Posts: 889 Karma: 505319 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hampshire/Berkshire/Surrey - yes I am that big Device: Kindle	Thank you for the wonderful reads, the inspiration and your unique sense of humour. I appreciated it all and look forward to your drive by visits. But most of all I wish you happiness and contentment, Hats off to your Sir, may life bring you all the challenges you relish and all the 'moments' you deserve

10-24-2009, 04:36 AM	#26
PennyPie Cocoa & Toast...mmmmmm... Posts: 275 Karma: 1000 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ohio Device: Sony PRS-700, iPhone	My gollly...I leave for a few days & all of a sudden there seems to be a small tear in the very fabric of Mobile Read....What the HECK is going on here!!! I want MoeJoe BACK!!! Please, please reconsider.....you're one of my very favorites. Just like clashes in the workplace, or wherever groups of folks spend lots of time together, thing blow over & get back to normal. I hope you'll reconsider, MoeJoe. PLEASE come back to the fold.

10-24-2009, 07:32 AM	#29
GeoffC Chocolate Grasshopper ... Posts: 27,599 Karma: 20821184 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Scotland Device: Muse HD , Cybook Gen3 , Pocketbook 302 (Black) , Nexus 10: wife has PW	moejoe whatever life be doing to you at this moment, remember we are here. your generosity, and the illuminating visions created by you, with your work, will remain a source of joy. life is really too short for such a long word as "never". "blinks"

10-24-2009, 10:28 PM	#30
kazbates Wizard Posts: 2,627 Karma: 406616 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northern Virginia Device: SurfacePro, SurfaceBook 2	MoeJoe, There are so many things I would like to say about not giving up hope, etc., but since I don't know what trials and tribulations you are facing in your life, I feel unqualified to comment. God speed in whatever new endeavors take you away from your writing and MR. Just know that we are here to lend an ear and to provide a virtual hug should you need one. Kaz

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