tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2967179224372520114.comments2024-01-12T02:52:06.482-06:00what women writeUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2787125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2967179224372520114.post-26240702382561093882015-05-01T04:35:19.032-05:002015-05-01T04:35:19.032-05:00We appreciate your support and well wishes, Cindy!...We appreciate your support and well wishes, Cindy!Joan Morahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03152990243138876941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2967179224372520114.post-70179186572728013682015-05-01T04:33:42.046-05:002015-05-01T04:33:42.046-05:00Thank you, Debra!Thank you, Debra!Joan Morahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03152990243138876941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2967179224372520114.post-56088704124427502452015-04-30T21:00:18.761-05:002015-04-30T21:00:18.761-05:00Thank you all for many inspiring posts and for giv...Thank you all for many inspiring posts and for giving us a glimpse into your writing journeys.<br />Best wishes!Cindy Angell Keelinghttp://cindyangellkeeling.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2967179224372520114.post-45748596018851364232015-04-29T21:54:31.026-05:002015-04-29T21:54:31.026-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Debrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04461118873891208168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2967179224372520114.post-50163948956714879352015-04-29T21:54:15.201-05:002015-04-29T21:54:15.201-05:00Thank you for your many fine posts! I've enjo...Thank you for your many fine posts! I've enjoyed following you and wish you all the best in your endeavors!Debrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04461118873891208168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2967179224372520114.post-65560811350877171912015-04-06T22:27:06.793-05:002015-04-06T22:27:06.793-05:00Well written. I finished this book in one sitting....Well written. I finished this book in one sitting. I love the history, I am seventy years old and had never heard of the orphans trains, and neither had any of my friends.<br />The best way to learn history, with a great story as the backdrop!Best Reviews for Westport Fishing Charter Captain Don Davenporthttp://www.oceansportfishing.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2967179224372520114.post-66354436629511531362015-02-27T16:00:49.081-06:002015-02-27T16:00:49.081-06:00I love that you found that perfect book, Julie. I&...I love that you found that perfect book, Julie. I'm sure it was just waiting for you! Glad to hear the new manuscript is moving right along. Can't wait to read it! Pamela Hammondshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18267333699680840984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2967179224372520114.post-36925824663425351522015-02-24T09:47:40.445-06:002015-02-24T09:47:40.445-06:00Joan, thank you so much for including The Promise ...Joan, thank you so much for including The Promise in this wonderful post. I'm always baffled when weather isn't a factor in novels, and you'll find a place for it in your story. Imagine being poor and not able to afford a winter coat. Imagine not being able to buy snow boots for your children or unable to buy coal to heat the house. Weather can drive motive. <br /><br />As luck would have it, I'm in Utah's canyon country researching the next novel that takes place in 1887 during a blizzard. It snowed while I'm here and believe me, it impacts behavior. Brrr.....<br /><br />Best of luck, Joan! Ann Weisgarberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11220698901977906665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2967179224372520114.post-37051897915361729882015-02-16T20:02:12.661-06:002015-02-16T20:02:12.661-06:00You're welcome, Elizabeth. I recently watched ...You're welcome, Elizabeth. I recently watched a movie called CHEF and found it refreshing to see Sofia V. play a really good role where she was so much softer than her Modern Family character. <br /><br />Thanks for mentioning Burroway's book. I will definitely check it out, because that is one I don't have. <br />Pamela Hammondshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18267333699680840984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2967179224372520114.post-53642850449635081042015-02-16T14:45:40.100-06:002015-02-16T14:45:40.100-06:00Thanks, Elizabeth. I appreciate your feedback. I t...Thanks, Elizabeth. I appreciate your feedback. I try to see the good in most situations, and I do feel for an author who is widely criticized, regardless of her financial success. <br />Pamela Hammondshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18267333699680840984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2967179224372520114.post-66095076634202352842015-02-16T14:38:37.272-06:002015-02-16T14:38:37.272-06:00Interesting perspective, Pamela. You're the fi...Interesting perspective, Pamela. You're the first writer I've heard say that we've won anything via 50 Shades of Grey, and I commend your courage!G. Elizabeth Kretchmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11031873582372854614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2967179224372520114.post-55210855849486297872015-02-12T11:04:36.180-06:002015-02-12T11:04:36.180-06:00Thanks for posting this Pamela. I, too, had a simi...Thanks for posting this Pamela. I, too, had a similar experience lately watching Wild Card with my 18-year-old son. I didn't care whatsoever about the characters. Worse, Sofia Vergara played a bit part of a bimbo, and I'd like to think beautiful, rich, successful actresses could do more to promote the well being of women in our society these days. By the way, I also like Janet Burroway's craft book, Writing Fiction, for characterization techniques.G. Elizabeth Kretchmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11031873582372854614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2967179224372520114.post-70275855676811111512015-02-07T09:07:46.844-06:002015-02-07T09:07:46.844-06:00I thought you'd like that song, Vaughn! I am s...I thought you'd like that song, Vaughn! I am so jealous that Therese and Sean saw them live.<br /><br />I have to compose in silence, but the music is still there in my head.Kim Bullockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06100854132576647442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2967179224372520114.post-57672268439733769282015-02-07T07:44:22.984-06:002015-02-07T07:44:22.984-06:00Great song, great list, Kim! Music very often prov...Great song, great list, Kim! Music very often provides a breakthrough for me. If I need immersion and it's not coming, I turn to my playlists. vaughnroycrofthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01548482765292623807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2967179224372520114.post-35060565840294336852015-02-01T14:51:19.851-06:002015-02-01T14:51:19.851-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.Deb Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150905901806177065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2967179224372520114.post-19604771558935582102015-02-01T14:50:55.175-06:002015-02-01T14:50:55.175-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.Deb Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150905901806177065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2967179224372520114.post-73287666822955547892015-01-27T23:20:57.200-06:002015-01-27T23:20:57.200-06:00Hi Susan, could you share a little about your expe...Hi Susan, could you share a little about your experience at UT so far? It's on the top of my wish list and I would appreciate any first hand experience you could offer. Thanks!Glennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06053638037117006250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2967179224372520114.post-18103949954593134942015-01-23T08:54:59.668-06:002015-01-23T08:54:59.668-06:00I've already pre-ordered this book, and am loo...I've already pre-ordered this book, and am looking forward to it even more based on your take, Kim. Thanks! vaughnroycrofthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01548482765292623807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2967179224372520114.post-89053204674088870302015-01-17T16:49:01.509-06:002015-01-17T16:49:01.509-06:00Thank you for mentioning my book on this wonderful...Thank you for mentioning my book on this wonderful list. I've read many of these, too, including DEPLOYMENT, WONDER and ALL THE LIGHT WE CANNOT SEE. Those would all be on my own best-of list, too. Happy Writing!! Karen Harringtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13425141684712829990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2967179224372520114.post-30211325210552594002015-01-05T22:48:10.082-06:002015-01-05T22:48:10.082-06:00That's a great writing method, Kim. I trust yo...That's a great writing method, Kim. I trust you also keep your phone out of your reach, too. If you can stay focused on the work, that is certainly key! Pamela Hammondshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18267333699680840984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2967179224372520114.post-4784883626038027612015-01-05T21:10:54.645-06:002015-01-05T21:10:54.645-06:00What really helps me is that I have a laptop stric...What really helps me is that I have a laptop strictly for work. I never set up e-mail on it, and I have never logged into social media there either.Kim Bullockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06100854132576647442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2967179224372520114.post-36167259773261397822014-12-21T12:59:49.082-06:002014-12-21T12:59:49.082-06:00Just your cousin checking in - You definitely have...Just your cousin checking in - You definitely have had a busy year. When do we get a hint as to what your next book is going to be about? Wishing you and the family a Very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15775632755186192668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2967179224372520114.post-17664081975979358262014-12-18T09:58:08.479-06:002014-12-18T09:58:08.479-06:00Love the BookLove the BookAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04209938137561723836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2967179224372520114.post-55746436430004195502014-12-12T08:51:09.474-06:002014-12-12T08:51:09.474-06:00I think a lot of us who were in Salem are going th...I think a lot of us who were in Salem are going through something similar. We had such a life-altering experience and practically drowned in all the creative energy. Then we leave there and it's like someone pulled the plug on the ocean and it all drained away. Not only that, but no one who wasn't there will fully understand the magic of all it. I've tried to explain and failed miserably.<br /><br />I keep waiting to miss everyone less, particularly my ModSquad family, and it's not happening.<br /><br />It makes perfect sense why you'd want to prefect the thing you are working on first. You are learning to apply what you know. If you can train yourself now, you can follow through on the new strategy the rest of the way through. It could be you will have less editing to do later that way.<br /><br />Oh, and it WAS flowing. Then I came home and ran into that brick wall called Christmas.Kim Bullockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06100854132576647442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2967179224372520114.post-50506595625718903522014-12-12T08:40:21.150-06:002014-12-12T08:40:21.150-06:00I think I've been wondering what will release ...I think I've been wondering what will release that flow again. 'Space' is probably not my lacking. Unless it's giving myself the space to run free. I think I've stilted myself. I want to apply every damn thing I've learned on every damn sentence. And that's no way to draft. <br /><br />In spite of that stutter stop-and-start, some good things are coming of my (perhaps overly) cautious approach. For example, Wednesday I started a new POV for a big scene (the fact that I'm on the epic climax of this ms isn't helping), and overnight I knew it was all rubbish. I was *telling* and it lacked the kind of conflict that would keep pages turning. Hell, it was even boring me. Rewrote it yesterday, introducing a new character, and *showing* my POV character's conflict through their rivalry. My gut tells me it was the right thing to do. Should I have plowed on, and left that kind of work to re-revision? Not sure, but I think not. It's going to have an effect on the whole series of scenes that make up the conflict. So maybe this one's just going to be a slow slog to the end. <br /><br />I'm very happy that it's flowing for you! Thanks for your honesty here. Looking forward to reading the new version, Kim! vaughnroycrofthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01548482765292623807noreply@blogger.com