tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1628814011025215047.post5778099408255051831..comments2023-11-30T07:21:38.040-08:00Comments on Writers in Residence: Another New Year’s Day by M.M. GornellBonnieShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12642142065722406733noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1628814011025215047.post-37986947153042803252015-08-30T08:49:23.287-07:002015-08-30T08:49:23.287-07:00Happy to do it.Happy to do it.Jacqueline Vickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17066655287551999883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1628814011025215047.post-71532049729029092522015-08-27T15:14:09.884-07:002015-08-27T15:14:09.884-07:00Oh Jackie, H., thank you!!!! You made my day...Oh Jackie, H., thank you!!!! You made my day...M.M. Gornellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05610211516010193111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1628814011025215047.post-46353830418469625202015-08-27T15:13:02.826-07:002015-08-27T15:13:02.826-07:00Yep.Yep.M.M. Gornellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05610211516010193111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1628814011025215047.post-75117763201612024142015-08-27T15:12:26.406-07:002015-08-27T15:12:26.406-07:00I agree completely, Jackie! You've hit the pro...I agree completely, Jackie! You've hit the production nail right on the head.Your "looking in from the outside comment" is just what I needed!M.M. Gornellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05610211516010193111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1628814011025215047.post-47771210366230313012015-08-27T11:57:59.247-07:002015-08-27T11:57:59.247-07:00I think we've all done an impressive job of mo...I think we've all done an impressive job of moving forward, if I do say so myself, especially as we have full lives. We probably all opted out of that driven world of madness called the corporate world, and here we are complaining that the lives we've chosen aren't more like that driven world of madness! After reading the comments, I think "I'm not doing enough" is a mind gremlin that we all need to abolish. It takes the fun out of what we ARE doing, no? Jacqueline Vickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17066655287551999883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1628814011025215047.post-10025286013625112912015-08-27T11:54:40.317-07:002015-08-27T11:54:40.317-07:00I agree. If you can get it out within the year, yo...I agree. If you can get it out within the year, you've done well.<br />Jacqueline Vickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17066655287551999883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1628814011025215047.post-85529208740015681262015-08-27T09:52:44.476-07:002015-08-27T09:52:44.476-07:00A book a year is wonderful, Madeline, when you con...A book a year is wonderful, Madeline, when you consider the time it takes to think up the ideas, do a little research, write the thing, rewrite, edit, rewrite, get a cover and back cover copy, send it off... and then market! Sheesh! You should get paid for a "full time job!"<br />I know a lot of writers who write a book a year, some more than that, like Sue Ann Jaffarian. But I remember what Sue Grafton said after putting out one book a year for so long. She was killing her self and not enjoying the writing. So now she produces a book every two years. She is on X in her alphabet mysteries, so only 2 more to go (4 years). After that? someone asked her. I'll be in my 80's!!! I'm not writing any more. (We'll see!)<br />Meanwhile, I so admire you for your out-put, quietly, steadily, and with such rich, meaty content. You go, girl!Jackie Houchinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01753758587434594531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1628814011025215047.post-4539188032653378582015-08-27T09:48:12.834-07:002015-08-27T09:48:12.834-07:00Thanks for stopping by, Patricia, and taking the t...Thanks for stopping by, Patricia, and taking the time to leave a comment! Much appreciated. Fingers crossed the ideas keep coming for the books. It's hard sometimes, rather play with dogs, garden, nap. Fortunately, or unfortunately depending on your perspective--never housework instead of writing! (smile) Continued success.M.M. Gornellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05610211516010193111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1628814011025215047.post-63105778735897508082015-08-27T08:42:03.512-07:002015-08-27T08:42:03.512-07:00I don't spend enough time writing either, but ...I don't spend enough time writing either, but I'd be very excited if I could say I finished one book a year....Patricia Stolteyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17192369425956406122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1628814011025215047.post-19143146411582699062015-08-27T07:43:54.577-07:002015-08-27T07:43:54.577-07:00Thanks for stopping by, Patricia. And ha! on the p...Thanks for stopping by, Patricia. And ha! on the promotions resolutions. Haven't found the "silver bullet" yet! You are so right, each of us has our own pace, and I'm thinking wish as I want to, I'm going to have to accept that pace.M.M. Gornellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05610211516010193111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1628814011025215047.post-52816234667786760912015-08-27T07:41:44.986-07:002015-08-27T07:41:44.986-07:00Thanks for the birthday "good cheer," Ro...Thanks for the birthday "good cheer," Rosemary! Cleaning and Cooking?!--what a marvel you are! (smile) Yes, thanks for mentioning driving, That's another one where I'm mentally writing. Problem is, I can't write anything down. Even bought a little hand held tape recorder--can't find now! Sigh! M.M. Gornellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05610211516010193111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1628814011025215047.post-24810831664793836312015-08-27T07:38:10.497-07:002015-08-27T07:38:10.497-07:00Thanks, Bonnie, for the birthday wish--now countin...Thanks, Bonnie, for the birthday wish--now counting backwards, as they say! Funny what we see when we stop and take a look at ourselves! And if it weren't for my dogs...<br />M.M. Gornellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05610211516010193111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1628814011025215047.post-51525982068050966042015-08-27T05:37:02.008-07:002015-08-27T05:37:02.008-07:00I'm a Book a Year writer too, Madeline, and I&...I'm a Book a Year writer too, Madeline, and I've had a couple of other authors tell me I need to produce MORE. I don't think so. Each of us writes at our own pace. The important thing is that we write.<br />As to promotions resolutions, I'll be looking forward to your post about that. I'll take all the tips I can get. :)Patricia Gligor's Writers Forumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16801554698484928100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1628814011025215047.post-13239462084380670182015-08-26T20:21:08.370-07:002015-08-26T20:21:08.370-07:00Oh, Mad - how I identify with this! "I'm ...Oh, Mad - how I identify with this! "I'm not writing enough" haunts me. I'm always writing things other than my next novel. And my 'observing' (or snooping, as Bonnie so aptly says), consumes a lot of time ,as I plot a thousand other books in my head. I don't have a dog - so mine is done at the gym or driving, cleaning, cooking and all those fun things. So I like the idea of a different New Year from which to start. I'll take that - thanks. Then I don't feel such a wastrel with my time. And belated Happy Birthday too! Rosemary Lordnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1628814011025215047.post-33095260879565971182015-08-26T18:44:27.640-07:002015-08-26T18:44:27.640-07:00Mad, this post really made me stop and think. I, t...Mad, this post really made me stop and think. I, too, wrestle with the "I'm not doing enough writing" conundrum, but if I count the time I spend observing (aka snooping) and pondering (like you, I get ideas when dog-walking), it looks a little better.<br /><br />PS Happy Birthday belatedly!BonnieShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12642142065722406733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1628814011025215047.post-25328188946234581612015-08-26T14:15:53.187-07:002015-08-26T14:15:53.187-07:00Thanks for stopping by, Paul. Always love hearing ...Thanks for stopping by, Paul. Always love hearing from you, and today is no exception. I wasn't sure if my post would hit a chord with anyone. And I think you're right, looking back, some of things I've done might surprise me. M.M. Gornellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05610211516010193111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1628814011025215047.post-36262290585172659172015-08-26T14:09:28.230-07:002015-08-26T14:09:28.230-07:00Thank you, "badge # 979," for stopping b...Thank you, "badge # 979," for stopping by and leaving such a thoughtful comment. I'm going to remember "big ideas fit into small language." Very nice.M.M. Gornellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05610211516010193111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1628814011025215047.post-28695215990906472612015-08-26T11:49:45.937-07:002015-08-26T11:49:45.937-07:00I try to do New Year's resolutions, too, Madel...I try to do New Year's resolutions, too, Madeline. Most usually I underestimate what I can do in a year writing-wise. I think most writers do. When I sit down and go over my goals at year's end, I find I've done so much more than I thought possible. Nice, thoughtful piece here. I'm sure most writers can relate. mindprinterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01874142522106185186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1628814011025215047.post-59645210818090031512015-08-26T11:15:04.979-07:002015-08-26T11:15:04.979-07:00Yes. Today, in the waiting for jury duty, I picked...Yes. Today, in the waiting for jury duty, I picked up an old New Yorker, April 7, 2014. Steven Soderbergh gave an interview about writing for everyday characters. He discussed how to make "big ideas fit into small language." It is a time consuming process of reflexion and writing. Thanks for the reminder to trust in the process.badge # 979https://www.blogger.com/profile/16976951837059816511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1628814011025215047.post-8456097933110088512015-08-26T10:25:56.480-07:002015-08-26T10:25:56.480-07:00Yes, Gayle, you're so right! Being able to rec...Yes, Gayle, you're so right! Being able to recognize and hear our own drummer! Hard to do sometimes. Thank goodness, there's New Year's.M.M. Gornellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05610211516010193111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1628814011025215047.post-35537690916950199842015-08-26T09:50:19.667-07:002015-08-26T09:50:19.667-07:00I have gotten to know a lot of writers out here in...I have gotten to know a lot of writers out here in Sunny California. One thing I learned was that we all hear a different drummer. Some writers have one book in them, some a dozen, some more, some less. But we all listen to that drummer and put words and ideas on paper. But sometimes we should take an objective look at ourselves and see not only what we have accomplished, but what we want deep down to accomplish. That might just be the motivation we need to turn out the next book... and the next. Great think piece. GBPoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12190573764848658894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1628814011025215047.post-74791247211623887082015-08-26T09:36:59.540-07:002015-08-26T09:36:59.540-07:00You're so right, Miko! So many ideas (not all ...You're so right, Miko! So many ideas (not all good ones!) have come to me on my morning walks with my dogs. Love the BIC principle!M.M. Gornellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05610211516010193111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1628814011025215047.post-8413749337227304332015-08-26T08:57:23.458-07:002015-08-26T08:57:23.458-07:00A book a year? Woman, you write. But I get your po...A book a year? Woman, you write. But I get your point. Writing encompasses more than Kate Thornton’s famous BIC (butt in chair) principle. So much of what goes into our books come from elsewhere, places we can only access or visit when we’re otherwise engaged – going for a walk, washing dishes, sitting in an airport lounge or restaurant. In other words, living our lives. Miko Johnstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02877203657513631557noreply@blogger.com