tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post3312002925126590757..comments2023-10-05T05:20:59.743-04:00Comments on Piedmont Writer: The Image of a Writer's LifeAnne Gallagherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05816355522284492131noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post-4110223125501410192012-09-04T20:48:46.693-04:002012-09-04T20:48:46.693-04:00...I adore your down to earth thinking, Anne ;)
T......I adore your down to earth thinking, Anne ;)<br /><br />The question asked was, how do writers without Scottish nannies pull it off? As soon as anyone figures it out, let me know!<br /><br />Something funny, and a bit cool...lately I haven't been explaining away my passion for writing, but rather answering the question, "so when's the next story coming out?"<br /><br />That's a fun one to answer ;)<br /><br />ElElliot Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06319271528871804399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post-22051912323071467382012-09-04T09:08:06.110-04:002012-09-04T09:08:06.110-04:00Sometimes after a research session, I do wonder if...Sometimes after a research session, I do wonder if Secret Service is going to show up at my door - I'm glad I'm not the only one!<br /><br />I think people are just jealous when we tell them we're writers - that's why they react so strangely. :)Susan Fieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02433408456603462774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post-68062596355487946352012-08-31T09:21:01.692-04:002012-08-31T09:21:01.692-04:00Honestly, I don't think people know what to sa...Honestly, I don't think people know what to say when you say you're a writer.<br />One time I was at the library and someone I knew walked up to me and asked what i was doing. I told her working on my book. So she says, "Awww...that's so cute."<br />Wha?<br /><br />So I guess we're unusual AND cute. LOLJennifer Shirkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16970585847385511795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post-68210842545433521332012-08-27T14:47:09.940-04:002012-08-27T14:47:09.940-04:00I don't tell a lot of people i'm a writer....I don't tell a lot of people i'm a writer. But that's probably because i don't get out much ;)<br />But when i do, i've only ever gotten support or interestSarah Ahiershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02795455714801965956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post-68691848731578332592012-08-26T15:19:42.223-04:002012-08-26T15:19:42.223-04:00Sorry, Anne, but I still have that other job - the...Sorry, Anne, but I still have that other job - the one that helps support my family since my writing isn't there yet. So I can't in good faith claim to be a writer first, though in my heart that's what I am.Wendy Ramer, Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17430380409796887696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post-74424683564854285322012-08-22T05:57:35.500-04:002012-08-22T05:57:35.500-04:00I rarely tell anyone I'm a writer outside of t...I rarely tell anyone I'm a writer outside of the writing community. People usually ask where I live and when I say in a nice countryside location with my own land (those who don't know me)will say but you don't sound Welsh. No I don't, I'm English I say, and they say "oh where from" and this is where I say "And You?". That's the key to let them talk about themselves and they forget what it was they asked you in the first place, then you move on! Too late they realise they missed their chance to pin me down. ;)<br /><br />best<br />F Francine Howarthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02326542867876257042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post-43177190157849393822012-08-21T19:03:36.396-04:002012-08-21T19:03:36.396-04:00No one ever seems surprised.
Especially when I g...No one ever seems surprised. <br /><br />Especially when I get to the 'poet and artist too' part. The poets were always the craziest of the lot (it's been documented).<br /><br />Thinking of you. You're not whining, and I am sorry things have been so rough. I hope you get a break from all that backbreaking work soon, and a little quiet time to yourself.<br /><br />xoxo<br />bruFebruary Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01078037856070486022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post-10294824671005519072012-08-21T17:44:35.580-04:002012-08-21T17:44:35.580-04:00it's funny, the more i write, the more i insis...it's funny, the more i write, the more i insist i am not a writer--great post!Lynn Proctorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16349867270815243053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post-59283388776062900312012-08-21T15:28:40.263-04:002012-08-21T15:28:40.263-04:00Not weird. Special. Writers view the world through...Not weird. Special. Writers view the world through the eyes of imagination and "what ifs", and I think that's a terrific thing. I don't think I've ever actually called myself a "writer", but everyone who knows me knows a couple of my pieces have been published, and that I spend an inordinate amount of time at the keyboard. That's fine. No need to label it. Cop-out? Maybe.Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post-86781959042644640402012-08-20T23:09:18.418-04:002012-08-20T23:09:18.418-04:00Great post! I have too much to say about it. Maybe...Great post! I have too much to say about it. Maybe we are weird, but one thing I suspect most people forget is that writing is art, and writers artists. This means that we didn't all have university jobs before our books were published, but that some were caterers and warehouse monkeys--like I currently am.Hannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936315047570120258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post-60565140250984743132012-08-20T10:28:51.137-04:002012-08-20T10:28:51.137-04:00The reaction I get when I tell someone I'm a w...The reaction I get when I tell someone I'm a writer? They usually tell me that they've always wanted to write a book, too, but couldn't find the time. I bite my tongue on that. If you really want to write, you'll find the time. <br /><br />But when I'm asked if I'm published, and I tell them, "Not yet," then they think I'm not a real writer. Oh well. Can't please everyone!<br /><br />Good luck on getting your house fixed up. My place is a mess, but it will be years (if ever) before I can afford to hire that maid! Man, I'd really like one of those!Stacy McKitrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07898731847653710759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post-76715310108731967642012-08-20T10:08:48.048-04:002012-08-20T10:08:48.048-04:00I guess I'm too old to care. Mostly I'm ar...I guess I'm too old to care. Mostly I'm around writers now who are friends and we all have the same types of problems.<br />Most of my other friends are just impressed that I can sustain a thought long enough to write it!<br />You are in the beginning of your career with a young one to take care of and life is difficult from all ends at that point. I'm at the other end of the spectrum and it no longer matters what people think or say.<br />And I never want to be on television wearing pearls and chiffon. I shudder!!! I remember those authors and those days. I'm all for just being who we are.<br />Cheers. May the rain stop and the day/days get better for you.<br />Blessings.B. WHITTINGTONhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10362600188243508446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post-11859739089591467512012-08-20T10:02:36.436-04:002012-08-20T10:02:36.436-04:00I get all kinds of reactions under the sun, but I&...I get all kinds of reactions under the sun, but I'm getting to the point where I don't care anymore how people react. They can sort out their own feelings for what I do. I have to sort out my own feelings for what I do, and that is enough to keep me busy.<br /><br />Perhaps you can take comfort in the fact that your words will live far beyond this woman after you're both gone, and your influence will most likely reach many more than hers ever will.<br /><br />Feeling unvalidated by people sucks, but as Eleanor Roosevelt always said, nobody can make you feel inferior without your consent. :)Michelle D. Argylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09696465137285587646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post-20396288897481957042012-08-20T10:02:03.439-04:002012-08-20T10:02:03.439-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Michelle D. Argylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09696465137285587646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post-59486573042175458782012-08-20T09:58:12.506-04:002012-08-20T09:58:12.506-04:00Where I live in London is chock full of creative t...Where I live in London is chock full of creative types, and I reckon nearly everyone and their dog are published writers (well, maybe not their dogs, but you get the picture). I'm just another one of the many. Talli Rolandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04780882465745107715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post-56557879111264711722012-08-20T09:41:42.421-04:002012-08-20T09:41:42.421-04:00Good grief! I can't believe how rude some peop...Good grief! I can't believe how rude some people can be. Or are they just ignorant/unenlightened? Over all I seem to have a good response when I tell people I write.<br /><br />I believe for the majority of us, writing is not a pretty sight because things like washing the clothes, mopping the floor and grocery shopping get in the way of our lounging about in our ermines and pearls and clicking at our keyboards with our manicured nails.Bish Denhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13359927719391990534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post-70710356021241434772012-08-20T09:37:33.540-04:002012-08-20T09:37:33.540-04:00Thanks Linda. Yeah, I wonder why we don't thin...Thanks Linda. Yeah, I wonder why we don't think we can "own" it -- the writing. Like it's some dirty little secret.Anne Gallagherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05816355522284492131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4174226224096540850.post-46603878114710063462012-08-20T09:33:18.807-04:002012-08-20T09:33:18.807-04:00Why is it so tough for a writer to own what s/he d...Why is it so tough for a writer to own what s/he does? Are we bashful? <br /><br />I mean, actors don't seem to have the same problem. An actor, even one who hasn't "made it" yet, is always "an actor who waits tables" or "an actor who moonlights at the dry cleaner's" or "an actor who makes ends meet by baby-sitting." But always an actor first. (Heck, I was an actor who day-lighted as a school teacher. *grin*)<br /><br />I think writers should take a lesson from that. You should put writing first in your own head. I'm glad you've done that. :)Linda G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04576828490765434497noreply@blogger.com