tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post7996415867563838253..comments2023-09-05T04:45:06.546-07:00Comments on Talespinning: What comes next or snippety snippetsTricia J. O'Brienhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05993110400088806252noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post-79671109499339355682009-12-07T21:56:53.733-08:002009-12-07T21:56:53.733-08:00Shelli: indeed they do.
LiLa: He's the man, n...Shelli: indeed they do.<br /><br />LiLa: He's the man, no doubt about it.Tricia J. O'Brienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05993110400088806252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post-20268268344008022052009-12-07T19:18:57.306-08:002009-12-07T19:18:57.306-08:00Oh, that Neil Gaiman quote gives me chills. Perfec...Oh, that Neil Gaiman quote gives me chills. Perfection.lisa and laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18144863275895761642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post-2261700715659536562009-12-07T17:27:07.719-08:002009-12-07T17:27:07.719-08:00our books mirrors life.our books mirrors life.Shelli (srjohannes)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17123227845032402600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post-61549459768709434372009-12-07T10:39:12.420-08:002009-12-07T10:39:12.420-08:00Terresa: Me, too--our hero Gaiman. I love his voic...Terresa: Me, too--our hero Gaiman. I love his voice and diversity. Thanks ;)<br /><br />Eileen: Welcome! It's so nice to see you here, and, oh yes, I love hiking amongst those rocks. I love walking by the sea and in forests, too. Give me a connection to the planet and I'm happy.Tricia J. O'Brienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05993110400088806252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post-13167803152942786982009-12-07T07:48:39.091-08:002009-12-07T07:48:39.091-08:00Very cool rocks. We don't have anything like t...Very cool rocks. We don't have anything like that around here. You must love hiking there!Eileen Astels Watsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11098531184044931737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post-13398369420975931672009-12-06T23:55:32.309-08:002009-12-06T23:55:32.309-08:00As a Librarian and writer (and lover of story tell...As a Librarian and writer (and lover of story telling but just learning that craft), I enjoyed the Gaiman quote very much. He is one of my author heroes.<br /><br />PS: Enjoyed the snippets from your book. I'm hooked...."and what happens next?"*https://www.blogger.com/profile/06484208765656281917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post-51223158701222808122009-12-05T17:20:50.355-08:002009-12-05T17:20:50.355-08:00Abby: Oooo, thanks! I like him, too.
You must have...Abby: Oooo, thanks! I like him, too.<br />You must have a great imagination to see things in a popcorn ceiling. :) I love that you saw images in the rocks. Yes, there are heads at the top that I think belong to gingermen. But since we are writers we can see what we please, in my opinion.Tricia J. O'Brienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05993110400088806252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post-82847614285744483162009-12-05T13:27:21.777-08:002009-12-05T13:27:21.777-08:00Great snippet! Lots of insight into your character...Great snippet! Lots of insight into your character with just a little bit of dialogue. He sounds very endearing. <br /><br />I'm always seeing things that aren't really there. When I was a kid we had popcorn ceilings. I had a top bunk and used to just lay there, finding faces and creatures in the little blobs. <br /><br />In the rocks, I see a dinosaur head, and two, maybe three people standing side by side (are those your gingerbread men?), and a gorilla, already mentioned by someone else.Abby Annishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05543937393055900844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post-48081850831430851082009-12-05T11:59:54.193-08:002009-12-05T11:59:54.193-08:00Donna: ;)
Karen: Yay, another gingerman sighting!...Donna: ;)<br /><br />Karen: Yay, another gingerman sighting! I'm glad you like Samuel. He showed up in that story and quickly became a vital force.Tricia J. O'Brienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05993110400088806252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post-83888627497160818582009-12-05T10:17:55.854-08:002009-12-05T10:17:55.854-08:00I see the Gingermen! At least methinks I do-lol. I...I see the Gingermen! At least methinks I do-lol. I love Samuel's voice. Hope you get back to it soon. I know how it is to have to walk away or go insane.Karen Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15154015690643682525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post-77749999795981892842009-12-04T21:59:20.971-08:002009-12-04T21:59:20.971-08:00You tell'em, Samuel.You tell'em, Samuel.Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00744866369548747484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post-86836807378547593852009-12-04T20:36:26.606-08:002009-12-04T20:36:26.606-08:00Sherrie: It is a most excellent phone, indeed! And...Sherrie: It is a most excellent phone, indeed! And thanks for the interest in that story--I'm still working on it. ;)<br /><br />PJ: You are so right, having a favorite boulder is a great thing. I love to walk past it when the light is golden like that, and sometimes in winter you see pink mountains beyond it. Ah.Tricia J. O'Brienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05993110400088806252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post-56240450200852434862009-12-04T19:32:05.515-08:002009-12-04T19:32:05.515-08:00I love your snippet and I love that you have a fav...I love your snippet and I love that you have a favorite boulder. That is such a special thing!PJ Hooverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02602205868934777662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post-10144121222758957632009-12-04T16:33:06.750-08:002009-12-04T16:33:06.750-08:00Your cell phone takes much better pictures than mi...Your cell phone takes much better pictures than mine does. I love that we can see your shadow on the rock. And that your character came to life. So, then what happened?Sherrie Petersenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11670339498152684137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post-68659085385091809882009-12-04T15:06:51.569-08:002009-12-04T15:06:51.569-08:00Robyn: Oh, yes, 'twas my cell phone. I still a...Robyn: Oh, yes, 'twas my cell phone. I still am amazed it takes pictures like that, and it's so easy to carry in a pocket. Thanks for wanting more of the story, always helps a writer keep going.<br /><br />Shannon: Ooo, that's interesting. I'm going hunting for some pictures.<br /><br />Karen: Oh, Yeah! You see the gingermen! Thanks!Tricia J. O'Brienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05993110400088806252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post-83676904952723294522009-12-04T14:31:05.151-08:002009-12-04T14:31:05.151-08:00I see gingermen in the boulders! Maybe even a ging...I see gingermen in the boulders! Maybe even a gingerbaby. :) Thanks for sharring. Loved the snippet.kahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10789825860272178765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post-65237517318891907692009-12-04T14:30:08.040-08:002009-12-04T14:30:08.040-08:00The boulders remind me of Rockbiter from The Never...The boulders remind me of Rockbiter from The Never-ending Story. They look like Rockbiter with a pet rock dog. :)Shannon O'Donnellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17299313309059235876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post-9731494953847113762009-12-04T13:49:34.289-08:002009-12-04T13:49:34.289-08:00I love this story bit. It makes me want more!! And...I love this story bit. It makes me want more!! And more! Come on now. And what breathtaking photos. Did your phone take those? I wanna phone like that. Hey! Hubby!! Christmas is coming. WOOHOO. :)Robyn Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17356555082768185840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post-25428846329604513802009-12-04T11:28:17.070-08:002009-12-04T11:28:17.070-08:00Yvonne: Ha, pregnant women everywhere. I know what...Yvonne: Ha, pregnant women everywhere. I know what you mean about being inspired in new settings or taking our own for granted. I saw a photo of a tiny village in the Himalayas and wondered if the people who live there become immune to the majesty that is their front yard. Perhaps they get used to it but still have ah moments. <br /><br />Andrea: Glad you like it! I thought I had an original thought last night and was shocked to find revision repose on another blog this morning, so it may be just its time to come forth. It's a good fit, in my mind.<br /><br />Carrie: Sorry, I just had to Krump ya. ;) Thanks for liking what you found. I'm still working on the what happened...Tricia J. O'Brienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05993110400088806252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post-53166301393324788832009-12-04T09:51:36.103-08:002009-12-04T09:51:36.103-08:00Dang it, I was coming over here to make your life ...Dang it, I was coming over here to make your life difficult after your KRUMP suggestion on my blog... but then you have these gorgeous photos and evocative snippets...<br /><br />...and then what happened?CKHBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17741681893677604323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post-33607191233701420222009-12-04T08:56:17.081-08:002009-12-04T08:56:17.081-08:00I am stealing revision repose. It is one of the gr...I am stealing revision repose. It is one of the greatest phrases I've encountered, it must be mine. Mine!Andrea Cremerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03326332737401772239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post-48458388284412596142009-12-04T08:16:39.550-08:002009-12-04T08:16:39.550-08:00Hi Tricia,
Yes, when I'm steeped in a characte...Hi Tricia,<br />Yes, when I'm steeped in a character I see him/her everywhere. It's kinda like being pregnant and then noticing all these pregnant women!<br /><br />I once drove a detour through downtown Detroit with ANTICIPATION because that was where my character grew up. It was the oddest thing....I wasn't nervous at all. I liked it. All the fear I would normally have felt was gone. That is just one of the reasons I love writing.<br /><br />I love your boulder boy and your WIA sounds interesting.So what happens next?? ha<br /><br />Your location reminds me of Palmdale where my sister lives. It is a fertile ground for writing. Whenever I visit I feel like my muse is exploding inside. Then I wonder about that....maybe it is just the different surrounding. I mean, wouldn't someone find my setting inspirational? That which I take for granted? The empty cornfields with their shorn husks lying on the ground, the black woods in the distance bare of leaves, the spattering of snow in the grass still green from summer...<br />Just a thought.Yvonne Osbornehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18212188414972694795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post-84926490957316522792009-12-04T08:15:34.102-08:002009-12-04T08:15:34.102-08:00Stephanie: Toes on a foot rock! Whoa, that's i...Stephanie: Toes on a foot rock! Whoa, that's imaginative.<br /><br />Bish: I love what people are seeing in those boulders, and thanks so much for wanting to know what happens. Sometimes a nudge is all we need. :)<br /><br />Liza: Gorilla, well, maybe that's the rock that resembles a dragon head to me. This is fun, and thanks for the kind words.<br /><br />Shelley: Oh, goodey, he's alive! Really, your words mean a lot to me today. Thanks!Tricia J. O'Brienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05993110400088806252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post-12425662933340915612009-12-04T06:14:42.864-08:002009-12-04T06:14:42.864-08:00I love Samuel.
He is, in just a snippet, a very...I love Samuel. <br /><br />He is, in just a snippet, a very real, very alive character.<br /><br />It is amazing how, in such a short snippet, you've given us so much.<br /><br />Shelleystoryqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07039684494823420722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post-79858663339432108312009-12-04T04:52:36.644-08:002009-12-04T04:52:36.644-08:00I see a gorilla...but that's the fun of all th...I see a gorilla...but that's the fun of all this. We all see things (and write about them) differently. I loved your snippet...love the voice.Lizahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16170701034715108039noreply@blogger.com