tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1557553146904120545.comments2011-02-10T22:49:20.861-06:00The DreamweaversThe Dreamweavershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06246619358652574834noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1557553146904120545.post-17384607687363427562011-02-10T22:49:20.861-06:002011-02-10T22:49:20.861-06:00Yay! So exciting! I loved that book, it was awesom...Yay! So exciting! I loved that book, it was awesome :) Can't wait to hear how it goes!Altahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10580961314303398204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1557553146904120545.post-74235704840346941532011-01-18T13:14:07.751-06:002011-01-18T13:14:07.751-06:00Nice post there, girly :) I think it's great y...Nice post there, girly :) I think it's great your stories multiply like bunnies :DAltahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10580961314303398204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1557553146904120545.post-55517689718943038672010-11-25T12:15:44.042-06:002010-11-25T12:15:44.042-06:00Congrats you three!
Happy release day Claire!Congrats you three!<br />Happy release day Claire!Altahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10580961314303398204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1557553146904120545.post-87494898289520340162010-11-21T08:57:12.858-06:002010-11-21T08:57:12.858-06:00Oh, I am so sorry for your loss. I will pray that ...Oh, I am so sorry for your loss. I will pray that your pain is eased, because I know that it is real and deep. Some believe that animals do not have a soul, but I disagree. Dogs are my passion. I know that the creatures we invite into our hearts return the love tenfold. So, I'm glad that you had the blessing of feeling that love, girl. I also know you understand that and will call to mind the beautiful moments when the loss seems overwhelming: ) Thinking of you. JanetThe Dreamweavershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06246619358652574834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1557553146904120545.post-32697878663983542992010-11-19T23:31:17.359-06:002010-11-19T23:31:17.359-06:00Piece of cake? HA!
But like you, I wouldn't ...Piece of cake? HA!<br /><br />But like you, I wouldn't trade it for the world either.Claire Ashgrovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07314691430076316516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1557553146904120545.post-90278020995337524442010-11-12T14:36:12.202-06:002010-11-12T14:36:12.202-06:00I am so excited for you! You will charm her socks ...I am so excited for you! You will charm her socks off! JanetThe Dreamweavershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06246619358652574834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1557553146904120545.post-25105537656193290712010-11-05T11:42:26.330-05:002010-11-05T11:42:26.330-05:00New book is the reward for finishing the previous ...New book is the reward for finishing the previous one :) It's so fun to see an idea take off and watch where it goes :)Altahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10580961314303398204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1557553146904120545.post-52642264754920839492010-11-05T04:08:47.793-05:002010-11-05T04:08:47.793-05:00Very true, Dyann. Particularly the kill 'em o...Very true, Dyann. Particularly the kill 'em or save 'em part. I killed one character I dearly loved. Thankfully a beta-reader cried over it ;)<br /><br />Usually I save 'em. But that's me being sappy. Occasionally though, they have to get the axe.Claire Ashgrovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07314691430076316516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1557553146904120545.post-80398891807879123422010-11-04T10:15:34.405-05:002010-11-04T10:15:34.405-05:00Great post :)
I've had strange looks while dis...Great post :)<br />I've had strange looks while discussing characters in public. I've found the phrase - It's okay, I'm a Writer - works well. In fact, I want it on a t-shirt :)<br />Sorry you had to kill someone :(<br />Happy writing!Altahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10580961314303398204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1557553146904120545.post-71554533253458473032010-10-29T14:37:57.003-05:002010-10-29T14:37:57.003-05:00You're funny! Umm, just between us... doesn&#...You're funny! Umm, just between us... doesn't looks funny, too: ) But I still love yoooouuu.The Dreamweavershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06246619358652574834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1557553146904120545.post-76185805699654673492010-10-29T12:26:08.462-05:002010-10-29T12:26:08.462-05:00As an example of my last statement...dang it, I mi...As an example of my last statement...dang it, I misspelled always...Altahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10580961314303398204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1557553146904120545.post-2612854049502115282010-10-29T12:24:50.811-05:002010-10-29T12:24:50.811-05:00Nothing wrong with putting away a book that's ...Nothing wrong with putting away a book that's not working for you. Not with all the choices there are. It took me a long time not to feel bad about that. But I realized, the irritating book was gobbling up the time I could have spent on a good book, and it was time to move on.<br /><br />I will say, being in a crit group, well, it's ruined some books for me. When I see things in the published book I'm holding, that I've been pinged for, it's kind of irritating.<br />I've spent so much time in edits on my first book, as well as contests, and crits for others, that my mind doens't leave crit mode behind so easily - the switch is alwasy in the on position. It's made me a pickier reader.Altahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10580961314303398204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1557553146904120545.post-760518723281048502010-10-22T23:00:29.820-05:002010-10-22T23:00:29.820-05:00Um. Clean? Eeegads. Thank you... but no :PUm. Clean? Eeegads. Thank you... but no :PClaire Ashgrovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07314691430076316516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1557553146904120545.post-57310129423324920962010-10-21T21:59:00.480-05:002010-10-21T21:59:00.480-05:00I think it's good to take a break every now an...I think it's good to take a break every now and then and just unwind. Read some books you've been dying to read. A good book always inspires me :)<br />Watch movies with the kids, play with the giant puppy. Climb a tree. All sorts of things you can do before Nov 1 :) But if you get really bored, I'll help you out. I have a house that needs some cleaning. I'd be more than willing to let you work off your idleness here if you need to ;)Altahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10580961314303398204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1557553146904120545.post-52865822852647668452010-10-20T09:29:26.907-05:002010-10-20T09:29:26.907-05:00Wait...you guys don't eat bon-bons? Crap. I kn...Wait...you guys don't eat bon-bons? Crap. I knew I was doing something wrong...<br />And the quill and parchment are out too? No wonder it takes me so long!<br />Great post!<br />AltaAltahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10580961314303398204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1557553146904120545.post-50193425762805735162010-10-19T02:03:20.664-05:002010-10-19T02:03:20.664-05:00Oh hey, Dyann, it gets worse! Check out this link...Oh hey, Dyann, it gets worse! Check out this link on Jodan Summer's Blog.<br /><br />http://www.jordansummers.com/2010/10/15/the-future-is-so-bright-well-have-to-wear-shades/Claire Ashgrovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07314691430076316516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1557553146904120545.post-51723103586221847192010-10-15T12:50:53.150-05:002010-10-15T12:50:53.150-05:00You're an accomplished chef - don't you ha...You're an accomplished chef - don't you have a utensil, like a mallet, to take after some toes? That's plain silly to think authors don't work, even if we are doing what we love.<br /><br />J.The Dreamweavershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06246619358652574834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1557553146904120545.post-57701253877241199422010-10-14T14:12:20.491-05:002010-10-14T14:12:20.491-05:00Good post! I've seen established authors on tw...Good post! I've seen established authors on twitter say being an author is the toughest job they've ever had, and some of them have held some tough jobs. It's not the writing, necessarily, it's everything else.<br /><br />Promotional tools: I tweet, I blog, I have a FB page, and some friends made a FB fan page for me. The fact that I'm an aspiring author usually comes up in conversation as well.<br />On the website front, I'm holding off (and by that I mean - where's the time and how do I do it!) on the website until I'm a little closer to actually shopping around for someone to take me on. I feel like my writing needs to mature a little before I go knocking on doors and email address asking if anyone's interested in taking me on. When I get closer to that point, then it's website time.Altahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10580961314303398204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1557553146904120545.post-50628405628401461942010-10-12T11:00:41.352-05:002010-10-12T11:00:41.352-05:00I can't work without my music. I find pieces t...I can't work without my music. I find pieces that evoke emotion, especially ones I feel that drive me on and help me put those feelings into words. My belly dance music is perfect for the sex secenes -- boy howdy-- and what would I do without Immediate Music to spur me on in those tense battles. Nazareth and Abney Park add a touch that can't be beat for tough or poignant moments. Everyone's taste differ but it's the way we communicate the music in our work. Gotta love my playlists!Dyann Love Barrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06891900989047496518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1557553146904120545.post-4721742789135275322010-10-08T09:56:28.597-05:002010-10-08T09:56:28.597-05:00I've started listening to music too. Like you,...I've started listening to music too. Like you, it's music I don't normally listen too, so it wouldn't distract me :) Now, I find, I like a new genre of music....<br />Not sure if the plan backfired, or made me better well-rounded music wise. Guess only time will tell!<br />-AltaThe Dreamweavershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06246619358652574834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1557553146904120545.post-25937733527443227442010-10-08T03:47:06.159-05:002010-10-08T03:47:06.159-05:00I'm proud too! And I'm giggling.I'm proud too! And I'm giggling.Claire Ashgrovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07314691430076316516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1557553146904120545.post-16277053190737409682010-10-07T13:59:41.046-05:002010-10-07T13:59:41.046-05:00I'm so proud of you Dyann! I knew you could do...I'm so proud of you Dyann! I knew you could do it :)<br />Hey, you're ahead of me in the game. I still need to get a website, and I haven't even thought of trailers yet...probably because I don't have a website ;)<br />Happy blogging!<br />-altaAltahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10580961314303398204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1557553146904120545.post-25375643294274126922010-10-07T10:45:52.857-05:002010-10-07T10:45:52.857-05:00Ahh, I'm proud of you! And I feel your pain. P...Ahh, I'm proud of you! And I feel your pain. Peter at Kensington confirmed the necessity of authors maintaining a website and blog. My daughter, Meghan, has already informed me that we are building a website when she comes home for Thanksgiving break. Thank God she has learned how at KU Media Center job. But she'll still make me do the work; )The Dreamweavershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06246619358652574834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1557553146904120545.post-55393590950280694362010-09-24T23:08:35.143-05:002010-09-24T23:08:35.143-05:00congrats on all those stars! WTG :Dcongrats on all those stars! WTG :DAltahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10580961314303398204noreply@blogger.com