Pages

▼

Friday, 9 January 2015

Friend To Foe To Friend?



Despite being new to blogging, I won prizes.

One of my Social-Media 'friends' became my foe as she publicly accused me of plagiarism- that I have copied her ideas! 

I privately tried to reason it out with her that I never copy. 

She didn’t believe me & continued her allegations that affected my credibility. 
https://rochellewisofffields.files.wordpress.com/2014/12/begin-the-route.jpg
PHOTO PROMPT – Jean L. Hays; With permission from Friday Fictioneers
What next? Quit blogging?

I put in extra effort & wrote many blog-posts to prove to the world that I’m no plagiarist.

Now my novel has been published under my pseudonym.

The same lady is singing praises of the author’s original work!

A foe turned friend?


This post is amongst the WOW Posts here.


My 100 Words Story for- 
WOW- This post is a part of Write Over the Weekend, an initiative for Indian Bloggers by BlogAdda.
Friday Fictioneers- Begin The Route
Two Shoes Tuesday- Next

Have you ever faced unfair allegations? How did you deal with them? Please share in the comments below.
at

38 comments:

  1. Arpita Dash9 January 2015 at 18:38

    Amazing post Anita, I know you have that potential to convert anyone to your friend...

    ReplyDelete
  2. Sindhu Devi K9 January 2015 at 19:44

    Superb Anita! That shows the will to prove! Everyone faces challenges, but, how we take it makes the difference right?
    Now, I have a question, is this a fiction inspired by a true incident or not? Because, if it is a 100% true story, I want know about your novel...
    Waiting for your reply...
    TC! Keep smiling :)

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Anita Sabat10 January 2015 at 07:32

      Thanks for your appreciation, Sindhu. I agree with you that our attitude- how we react to challenges is important.
      You are intuitive! Yes, it's a true life incident, except for the last 3 lines :)
      I am yet to write a novel :) If & when I do, I hope to publish it in my name & of course, inform all my friends :)
      Thank you so much for your support!
      TC! Keep smiling :)

      Delete
    2. Sindhu Devi K10 January 2015 at 19:46

      Will wait for that day! Best wishes dear... Hey, thanks a lot for your encouraging words in my latest posts... They are precious to me! Happy weekend!

      Delete
    3. Anita Sabat24 March 2015 at 08:38

      Thanks Sindhu!
      Your words are precious to me too!
      Best wishes! God bless :)

      Delete
  3. Ravish Mani9 January 2015 at 21:40

    Wonderful Story in a very few words. I'm curious to know Is it true?

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Anita Sabat10 January 2015 at 07:34

      Delighted that you liked it, Ravish :) Yes, except for the last 3 lines!

      Delete
  4. Anonymous9 January 2015 at 22:29

    Simple and wonderful :) Loved a story after a while here ;) Best Wishes, Anita! (also, hoping that this is purely fiction :D )

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Anita Sabat10 January 2015 at 07:36

      Thanks for your appreciation, Shanx :)
      It's reality & fiction as the last 3 lines are fiction!
      Wish it was purely fiction! May no one face unfair allegations :)

      Delete
  5. Beloo Mehra9 January 2015 at 22:49

    Nicely done, Anita! A true story? :) If so, then congratulations are in order for the author's novel!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Anita Sabat10 January 2015 at 07:38

      Thanks Beloo. Yes, but for the last 3 lines :)
      I'll definitely inform when my novel is published!

      Delete
  6. Josie Two Shoes9 January 2015 at 23:57

    I loved this story, and the irony of the accuser offering praises for the novel actually written by the author she's attacked! Yes I have had this happen a couple times, and in both cases it really hurt my feelings because I love to write and would never need or desire to use someone else's words or story line, I'm sure that's true of you too! Sometimes we do come up with similar ideas or concepts, especially if we are familiar with the same experiences, etc. I am glad the writer (You?) did not give in and quit blogging or writing, that would be sad! I also wonder if such accusers are a bit jealous when someone writes well or does well with a post they've written so they feel the need to look for flaws do degrade it. Stand strong! You know in your heart what the truth is, proclaim it loudly and ignore those who would oppose you! :-)

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Anita Sabat10 January 2015 at 07:57

      Thank you for sharing your experience & insights, Josie :)
      I share your feelings that I'll never want to take anyone's ideas. If & when I have been 'inspired', I always mention & link my source at the end.
      Coming up with similar ideas or concepts is possible as we share the same world! I have noticed this especially in the case of picture-prompts. Bloggers from different parts of the world come up with similar plots seeing the same photo! Doesn't mean that they have copied the idea! Plus, there are no prizes & no winners for submitting to such writing prompts. They are purely for the love of writing.
      Normally, I don't read the works of others before submitting my entry. If & when I do, & if I notice any similarity, I challenge myself to think different and present a unique story that no one can even think! :)

      You are very right that we know the truth. The non-believers don't deserve our explanation, time or attention! Better to channelize our energy to do what we love- write! Negativity like jealousy & slander can ruin one's image.
      I believe in the power of truth and that truth will triumph one day...

      Delete
  7. Rochelle Wisoff-Fields10 January 2015 at 00:13

    Dear Anita,

    Some people are neither friend nor foe, just ones to watch out for.

    Shalom,

    Rochelle

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Anita Sabat10 January 2015 at 07:58

      That's so true, Rochelle!
      Thanks for sharing this. Indeed we need to watch out :)
      Best of luck to all!

      Delete
  8. K.A. Acharya10 January 2015 at 00:17

    The irony! Very well-written, Anita. Is this real or fiction? Such baseless accusations are too common.
    If, it's real, would love to read your novel.
    Have a great year ahead!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Anita Sabat10 January 2015 at 08:00

      Delighted that you liked it, Kiran :)
      It's a mix of both! last 3 lines are pure fiction as I am yet to write a novel. I hope to publish in my real name when I write one :)
      Thanks for your interest, support & motivation :)
      Thanks. Have a wonderful year ahead!

      Delete
  9. Linda Kay10 January 2015 at 03:57

    Clever, very clever.

    ReplyDelete
  10. Vinitha10 January 2015 at 14:42

    Good story, Anita. As always, you know well to turn anything into a good story or a good friend. ;)

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Anita Sabat26 March 2015 at 08:57

      Thank you so much for your kind words & appreciation, Vinitha :)

      Delete
  11. Bikram10 January 2015 at 16:11

    you will find such expereinces in life.. people are weird..

    have i experienced this oh yes .. if you read my old posts you will see that too.. 2012 was such a year ...

    good one Anita..

    Bikram's

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Anita Sabat26 March 2015 at 08:58

      True Bikram!
      Glad you got over it.
      May we all have the power to carry on :)
      Thanks.

      Delete
  12. Ashwin Kumar10 January 2015 at 20:01

    Wonderful story, Anita!

    ReplyDelete
  13. Ankita 11 January 2015 at 01:22

    Hi Anita

    Happy new year!!

    Congrats on the novel! what is the name of your book, do share with us :)

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Anita Sabat26 March 2015 at 09:00

      Happy New Year, Ankita :)

      This is a Fiction. Yet to write a book! Will share info when I do!
      Congrats to you :)

      Delete
  14. preethi11 January 2015 at 11:03

    hey!! been long...nice post as always..missed several, will try to catch up. nice take on the prompt. and good luck to you. am sure you will be out with your book soon :)

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Anita Sabat26 March 2015 at 09:01

      Thanks Preethi!
      Great to hear from you! Please keep visiting :)

      Delete
  15. Cifar11 January 2015 at 15:21

    well written , one can steal your writing but not your ideas and talent

    My WOW post Prisoner No. 142

    ReplyDelete
  16. MeenalSonal11 January 2015 at 20:06

    Very positive approach in such situations Anita. And you are correct many picture prompts can lead in similar thinking and very true that generally after submitting entry, we read the rest of entries.
    When u publish novel, share few copies with us :)

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Anita Sabat26 March 2015 at 09:03

      Thank you so much for your kind words, support & inspiration, MeenalSonal :)
      I'll definitely do so!

      Delete
  17. Deboshree16 January 2015 at 15:54

    Quite a story and a very unique take on the prompt. Well done.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Anita Sabat26 March 2015 at 09:04

      Thanks for visiting & for your appreciation, Deboshree! :)

      Delete
  18. Rajeev Moothedath31 August 2017 at 16:56

    Very nice...Yet jealousy in real life can be very messy!

    ReplyDelete
  19. Purba chakraborty31 August 2017 at 20:27

    Jealous in social media is so common these days. A nice story on the prompt.

    ReplyDelete

Your words mean a lot to me.