talk to me?

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[QUOTE] Sesh, I really admire anyone who can just create a whole new world or person that seems so real that it touches you or makes you think on a whole new level.  I have an idea for a book that I'd like to write one day, but so far it's just an idea.  When I think about where to begin, I get overwhelmed.  I think it takes enormous talent to truly be a writer.  Its more than just words; I think it's the creativity and vision that really makes a novel great.
Posted by lindseyann410[/QUOTE]

I get overwhelmed too, so I just pick a starting place and go from there. I try not to think too much of the details, figuring they'll work themselves out along the way. And usually, they do. 

So, horrible confession. A lot of other writers annoy me. I don't enjoy talking to a lot of them (I'm not talking about you, just in general). When I was at the book event last weekend, I talked to so many authors who said, "Oh, I just had this idea one day and figured I'd write a book. I figured it wouldn't be that hard, so now I'm just doing this (the event) to see how much money I can make."

God, that pisses me off so much. If you say that, then you don't deserve to be called an author. You're just a money-grubber. Even David Morrell said that people who write just to be rich and famous are the worst kind of writers out there. And it discredits people who do it because they love it. On the flip side, I love talking to people who are in it for the story. Like you said, creating the new world and taking readers on a journey into a different life.

number55

My favourite part might be the 'regrets please call us'...um, yeah, no.

Blueyed228

So my sister is in the Cape with her SIL.  Her SIL lives up the street from me.  She let her son stay home alone.  He is 17.  They just called and want me to drive by her house to make sure there isnt some monster party going on.

Ugh, I feel like such a rat, lol.  Would you do it?

Blueyed228

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[QUOTE]My favourite part might be the 'regrets please call us'...um, yeah, no.
Posted by number55[/QUOTE]

Or the" BYOB if you want" part

number55

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[QUOTE]So my sister is in the Cape with her SIL.  Her SIL lives up the street from me.  She let her son stay home alone.  He is 17.  They just called and want me to drive by her house to make sure there isnt some monster party going on. Ugh, I feel like such a rat, lol.  Would you do it?
Posted by Blueyed228[/QUOTE]

<div>On a Thursday night?</div><div>
</div><div>I would do it, but I am used to ratting on teenagers. Its part of my job.</div>

Blueyed228

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: talk to me? : On a Thursday night? I would do it, but I am used to ratting on teenagers. Its part of my job.
Posted by number55[/QUOTE]

Its school vacation week

Blueyed228

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[QUOTE]I'd go a quick drive by, Blue.
Posted by ILoveMilkDuds[/QUOTE]

Thats what im thinking.  He is a cool kid.  I dont think he would be that dumb.  But he is a popular kid, so who knows.

celticmyss

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[QUOTE]So my sister is in the Cape with her SIL.  Her SIL lives up the street from me.  She let her son stay home alone.  He is 17.  They just called and want me to drive by her house to make sure there isnt some monster party going on. Ugh, I feel like such a rat, lol.  Would you do it?
Posted by Blueyed228[/QUOTE]

<div>Eh, I don't know. On the one hand, she shouldn't have left him alone if he was untrustworthy. On the other hand you don't want anything crazy happening. I'd probably do it and then only rat them out if there were a lot of people there. Not if there was one unexpected car in the driveway. </div>

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Blue, I would. But I get a kick out of busting irresponsible teens who think they can pull one over on people. Or adults, for that matter.

lindseyann410

Wow, I can't imagine someone writing just for the money could actually write something worth reading!  I think a book without any heart or soul in it would just suck.

Honestly, I think anyone who gets into it for the money is kind of an idiot.  I know it can super hard to actually get published.  And when an unknown person finally does get published, they barely make a profit.  At least on the first book. 

And I definitely don't consider myself to be much of a writer, so no offense taken.  It is a skill I'd like to work on though.

number55

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: talk to me? : Its school vacation week
Posted by Blueyed228[/QUOTE]

<div>oh, yeah, that makes way more sense. </div>

Blueyed228

Ok, im gonna take the dog and do a drive by.  If its a bash, ill bust in with Gia and throw the smack down, lol.

Or ill just keep driving.  Either way.  Be back in 10 min!

number55

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: talk to me? : Or the" BYOB if you want" part
Posted by Blueyed228[/QUOTE]

<div>See, that almost doesn't surprise me, because let's be fair, she is having a shower for a second kid, that she is throwing for herself.</div><div>
</div><div>But the regrets thing? I mean, you invite your whole FB list via FB and you expect them to tell you if they aren't coming? How the eff is she even going to plan in terms of food? Or do you think she might not even provide that?</div>

SEWF

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[QUOTE]Ok, im gonna take the dog and do a drive by.  If its a bash, ill bust in with Gia and throw the smack down, lol. Or ill just keep driving.  Either way.  Be back in 10 min!
Posted by Blueyed228[/QUOTE]

<div>Is it wrong that I hope there's a party going on?</div>

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[QUOTE]Wow, I can't imagine someone writing just for the money could actually write something worth reading!  I think a book without any heart or soul in it would just suck. Honestly, I think anyone who gets into it for the money is kind of an idiot.  I know it can super hard to actually get published.  And when an unknown person finally does get published, they barely make a profit.  At least on the first book.  And I definitely don't consider myself to be much of a writer, so no offense taken.  It is a skill I'd like to work on though.
Posted by lindseyann410[/QUOTE]

Well, I'm sure they could, but still. It annoys me. But there are a lot of crappy writers out there (she said hoping she's not one of them...).

Honestly, in today's time, it's actually more worthwhile to just self-publish. Even publishing companies don't do much for you anymore other than get you listed with major distributors, which you can do yourself if you know how. And because of that, people publish any and everything trying to make a quick buck.

But those who take it seriously, I like talking to them. They are my kind of writers.

Blueyed228

So, Im pretty sure I just got busted.  They live on a cul de sac and I drove down it and did the circle. He was in his driveway with his buddy.  No party, just 2 cars, but they both turned around to look at my car.

Luckily the have a huge lawn with a bridge thing, so its not like he saw me, but they definitely turned around.

Rat fail.

Blueyed228

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[QUOTE]Blue what kind of car do you have?
Posted by edielaura[/QUOTE]

I have a small SUV.  A Tucscon (its going away soon for a new one!). 

lindseyann410

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: talk to me? :  Honestly, in today's time, it's actually more worthwhile to just self-publish. Even publishing companies don't do much for you anymore other than get you listed with major distributors, which you can do yourself if you know how. And because of that, people publish any and everything trying to make a quick buck. 
Posted by Seshat411[/QUOTE]

<div>Ah, the double edge of self-publishing.  Great for struggling writers to get out there, but that also means there's a lot more junk out there.</div><div>
</div><div>That is helpful information for if I ever get my butt in gear and manage to produce something that doesn't suck, so thanks! :)</div>

Anysunrise

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: talk to me? : I have a small SUV.  A <strong>Tucscon </strong>(its going away soon for a new one!). 
Posted by Blueyed228[/QUOTE]

Do you like it? I've been thinking about what kind of car I want to get, and I'm leaning towards that one.

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: talk to me? : Ah, the double edge of self-publishing.  Great for struggling writers to get out there, but that also means there's a lot more junk out there. That is helpful information for if I ever get my butt in gear and manage to produce something that doesn't suck, so thanks! :)
Posted by lindseyann410[/QUOTE]

I know a crapton about it, so if you're ever curious, just let me know.

cheeseandrice

oh man. I decided to start Divergent and see if liked it... totally hooked already. Sesh- your series has me totally sucked in. I want #3 dammit. I also cried reading HP (and when it was over.) I inhaled the whole series in like a week (while working full time), so it was my alternate reality for that week. That happens a lot when I read though. H gets so annoyed because I completely check out from reality, and it takes me awhile to readjust after I put a book down.

Blueyed228

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: talk to me? : Do you like it? I've been thinking about what kind of car I want to get, and I'm leaning towards that one.
Posted by Anysunrise[/QUOTE]

I do.  Im only getting rid of it because we are trying to have a kid.  Its too small for a stroller in the trunk area.  Plus, since we most likely are going to be doing IVF soon, and with my risk for multiples already, I need something bigger.

But since Im not pregnant yet, and we dont know whats going to happen, we are kind of in limbo on to what to get.

Its a great car though.  Gas is really good, it rides well, lots of room for non baby stuff.

lindseyann410

Haha.  Too bad you didn't make a good spy, Blue.  I wonder if there are classes for that.  If there were, I would take them.  It would be fun to have some sneaky spy skills.  I've got the ninja roll down, so now I need to level up.

lindseyann410

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: talk to me? : I know a crapton about it, so if you're ever curious, just let me know.
Posted by Seshat411[/QUOTE]

<div>Thank you so much for the offer; that's really generous!</div>

Anysunrise

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: talk to me? : I do.  Im only getting rid of it because we are trying to have a kid.  Its too small for a stroller in the trunk area.  Plus, since we most likely are going to be doing IVF soon, and with my risk for multiples already, I need something bigger. But since Im not pregnant yet, and we dont know whats going to happen, we are kind of in limbo on to what to get. Its a great car though.  Gas is really good, it rides well, lots of room for non baby stuff.
Posted by Blueyed228[/QUOTE]


Awesome, thanks! Brandon drives an Accord, so I wanted an SUV for our second car for the space, but I've been trying to find something with decent fuel economy, so +1 for the Tuscon.

number55

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[QUOTE]Hey Steph, how are you feeling?  Still having morning sickness?
Posted by edielaura[/QUOTE]

<div>Trying to get pregnant edie. Trying.</div><div>
</div><div>edit: I suck, I read Blue, not steph.</div>

cheeseandrice

That is not the kind of car is picture you having, Blue.

number55

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[QUOTE]oh man. <strong>I decided to start Divergent and see if liked it... totally hooked already</strong>. Sesh- your series has me totally sucked in. I want #3 dammit. I also cried reading HP (and when it was over.) I inhaled the whole series in like a week (while working full time), so it was my alternate reality for that week. That happens a lot when I read though. H gets so annoyed because I completely check out from reality, and it takes me awhile to readjust after I put a book down.
Posted by Steph+J[/QUOTE]

<div>
</div><div>I loved Divergent. Loved, loved, loved. </div>

Blueyed228

Numbers- are you actively trying now?

number55

i don't know what kind of car I pictured blue having. Maybe a Lincoln. I have no idea why. Like a Lincoln SUV.