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#38089 - 07/26/04 04:10 AM
On becoming a Writer...
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When did you decide to be a writer and What inspired you to become a writer? :
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#38091 - 07/26/04 12:08 PM
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I've been writing since I was a teen - but was a "closet writer" for years before I had enough faith in my work to even SHOW it to anyone! But my serious writing began when I retired from working full-time. I got a computer and discovered the venue of ezines - submitted some of my poetry and short stories and they were well-received. That inspired me to try what I'd "secretly" always wanted to do which was write my own mystery novel. I guess I'd held it all inside so long that it was really "ready" to be written because it only took me three months to write it. In answer to the question WHY I became a writer - it was not only to express some of my inner feelings in a creative way....but also perhaps to prove something to myself.
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#38092 - 07/26/04 02:10 PM
Re: On becoming a Writer...
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Da Queen
Registered: 07/02/03
Posts: 12025
Loc: Alabama
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I began my writing career when my Daddy got sick and was diagnosed with Lewy-Body Dementia. The medical community was uninformed about this new dementia, as was the general public. So I decided to develop a brochure for families that were faced with LBD. After I did, I gave them to families I knew needed the information, and word got around I had literature on the disease. The State of Ala asked to have it, so I gave it to them to put on file. Then I felt the need to speak out more and wrote an article on it, sent it in to a local magazine. Two days later they called and wanted to print it. AND PAY ME! I said to myself, "People get paid to do this?" hm... They also asked if I had anything else. I lied and said, "oh yeah, plenty." They said send it in for review. I said, "huh?" So I quickly sat down at lunch, wrote about what I had done that very day, which was overeating at a buffet. "Puffy, the Buffet Slayer." They asked for more and the next thing I know, I'm writing for them monthly. Now I am their beloved humorist. Uh huh...sure am. Beloved. That's me all right. Every month they say, "Hey..girlfriend..we would LOVE for you to get your stuff here on time, k?" SEE? After relaxing with this gig, I ventured out into the internet and entered my Lunch Hour Specials into contest, other writing sites, etc. I picked up another column at Universal Publications, but after about six months, I dropped that column. I didn't like having to beg to get paid. They say that everyone has a talent. I've always wondered what my niche was in the world, and now I feel that it's writing. Some would argue that I'm wrong and need to stick with budget analyses...Like my boss. HA! Fat chance... I live, breathe and eat a lot when I'm writing and I would rather be writing than doing anything in this entire world. I write so much my family is gun-shy about talking to me. Nothing is sacred either. If my Mom calls and says, "you know, my hemmroids are killing me...she usually adds, AND DON'T YOU GO WRITING ABOUT IT EITHER!" Of course I make her no guarantees... Soooo...in closing I just want to thank everybody who made this possible...I did win something, right? JJ
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#38093 - 07/26/04 03:02 PM
Re: On becoming a Writer...
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Registered: 12/11/03
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Loc: Pennsylvania
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I began writing in earnest around the age of 32. I wanted to make a difference, make my voice known and create something of value.
With God's help, I think I have and to Him goes the glory!
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#38095 - 07/26/04 05:32 PM
Re: On becoming a Writer...
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Da Queen
Registered: 07/02/03
Posts: 12025
Loc: Alabama
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Dianne, Help me out here...how does one become an author before they are a writer? Yes, I'm partially blonde...why do you ask? JJ
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#38096 - 07/26/04 08:36 PM
Re: On becoming a Writer...
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Smilinize- great to know a teacher believed in you! I bet that alone has made a big difference! Pam- closet writer... and a mystery novel in just 3 months!!! Wow, girl. Good going! JJ-Writing about your father's disease... Have you considered writing a book about that disease altogether? If there isn't much info in a handy format, a book would definitely help so many! And I loved your article-"Puffy, the buffet slayer" Toni- "writing to make a difference" ... so inspiring; "giving God the glory", wonderful response! Dianne- "Author before writer"? I too need help grasping this one... please, help us out. Looking back... I've always loved to write,but never dreamed I'd become a writer. I wrote a few poems as a teenager (Closet writer too). After that, through life's ups and downs... Many times felt the urge to write, but resisted it... I never wanted to write sad and/or negative experiences and/or feelings. I slowly got back into writing due to my leadership in church: As the need arose for a variety of programs and different materials, I started writing youth and adult material that I used; as well as poetry and eventually many songs. Still, did not consider myself a writer. After some time, pastors, friends, church members, etc., urged me to make my writing available to them and others. Now, I'm commited to this work. I have a purpose. Writing to inspire is my goal. Praising God for what he's done for me, in me, and through me is what fuels me. All I've done, or will ever be able to do, I owe it to my Lord! Words can build or destroy. I pray my words help build a better world, for the glory of God. [ July 26, 2004, 01:53 PM: Message edited by: Songbird ]
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#38102 - 07/27/04 07:53 AM
Re: On becoming a Writer...
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Registered: 07/09/08
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Loc: Maryland
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Ok, here's my confession of a closet writer. I was raised on a college campus ans was alway intrigued by the arrangement of words and their varying meanings. Finally, in high school, I let it all out. During English assignment that required creative thinking/writing, my stories were always anticipated most. I loved writing twisted and emotional and even humorous stories. The emotional ones, unfortunately were based on many true personal experiences.
Soon, many of my classmates would come to me and ask just how I came up with stories like I could, so easily, quick. I'd just smile and cringe within knowing the real reason was that I'd somehow experienced what these interesting characters they loved/hated so much were very close.
I started keeping a diary. Sometimes I would revisit some of the issues in them. The entries were difficult for me to read. They were surreal alomst. Many were like reading what someone else had written about a girl far away somewhere.
I got married. My husband and I were sitting on my bed when he noticed my little red book sticking from benaeth my mattress. He did not respect my privacy and faught very had to get it from me. He would have divorced me for sure had he actually gotten the opportunity to read it (in hindsight, that wouldnt have been a bad thing, LOL)
We were getting ready to leave for a flight out of state the day he attempted to disrespect my wishes to read it. We were running late. I ran back inside of my house pretending to have left something. I went out the back way and set the book on fire. The pages wouldnt burn fast enough.
I had to stomp it out and take it back inside, then run back out to leave. It was years before I'd return back there where my diary was.
My brother told me that my grandmother was curious about some of the chain of events that took place in my life. He said that she opened the book, read and cried for hours and then some. He said that he had to take it from her and plead with her to get some rest and never open it again. I asked him to finish burning it for me. To my knowledge, he did.
Since then, I always felt like I was deprived all of the vital details describing my emotions as I lived the traumatic life. A teacher that had no control over my situation told me to do journal these experiences. She was the head of the fine arts dept on campus.
I cried when I thought about all that my grandmother had to endure as she found the details of what I'd experienced. I know that she must have felt guilty and very sad. I wish that she was here so that I could tell her that I didnt tell her the details because I loved her too much and I knew that she loved me too much and it would have only hurt her, maybe fatally with her diabetic condition.
Since she is no longer living, I would like to finish this life long book because the one that would have suffered will not now.
Wish me luck! I'm writing away on my first novel, finally!
Sugaree
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#38103 - 07/27/04 05:55 PM
Re: On becoming a Writer...
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JJ- Where is Evie? Sugaree: I wish you the best with your book. Seems you've been through so much Does writing help you heal? Chatty: Is it true? Do men turn to phone sex cause they are sooo lonely? How is your book coming along?
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#38105 - 07/27/04 08:36 PM
Re: On becoming a Writer...
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Da Queen
Registered: 07/02/03
Posts: 12025
Loc: Alabama
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Yuhoooooo....mouth of the south here! LALA pic is on the picture page! Another boomer beauty has been added!!!!!! I've got to ask ya...is this not the most lovely, inteligent looking women you ever did lay your peepers on or what? whoooo hooooo! Boomers rule! <especially da Queen...teehee> JJ
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#38106 - 07/27/04 08:49 PM
Re: On becoming a Writer...
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JJ: Thanks for the message. Thanks for telling us about Lala's picture. Another beautiful boomer!
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#38108 - 07/27/04 09:30 PM
Re: On becoming a Writer...
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Vicky: Isn't that great? You always knew you were a writer! Well, seems like you're an expert author, girl . Good going! Maybe you can share some tricks of the trade with those of us who are just starting to travel the writing path, huh? Pretty please? JJ- I e-mailed you. Thanks!!!
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#38110 - 07/28/04 02:07 AM
Re: On becoming a Writer...
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Loc: Ohio, USA
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I was surfing the web, and saw a magazine for women in ministry that looked interesting. When I saw they had a page with the writers' guidlines on it, I checked it out. One of the topics sounded interesting. I thought, I can write about that! So I did. Never tried to submit anything before that. A couple weeks later, a couple started attending our church, and the woman mentioned she was a writer and moderated an on-line group. Don mentioned I had tried my hand at it (Boy was I experienced! LOL!) and she invited me to come to iVillage and check the group out. That's when I realized what a long shot it was to have something published! Just when I thought what a fool I'd been, I got a letter of acceptance along with a contract in the mail! I jumped around like a maniac all over the house. That was in January, 2003. The article came out in June, 2003, and I've been plugging away ever since. I'm so thankful to God I don't have to make a living at it! I started writing for children last summer, and that is so much fun. I'm having a ball. And writers (or authors! ) are the nicest people in the world. Donna
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#38112 - 07/28/04 03:41 AM
Re: On becoming a Writer...
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Chatty, You will be blessed by your decision and by your actions. Knowing God inside your spirit changes you and if you felt bad about the phone sex and the sex book, then it was not right and you should never again do it. God will bless you for respecting his child (you). In the Bible God SPOKE the world into existence. And in the beginning was the WORD and the WORD was God and the WORD was with God. That must mean that WORDS are very important. The words you SAY are very important, but they go into the air or over the phone lines and are gone. But the words you WRITE survive even your life on earth so they are even more important. In the original language of the Bible, the same "word" was used to mean both word and spirit. So if your words are your spirit and those words survive you, then in some ways your written words are your eternal spirit. And if not eternal, at least they survive your physical body.
I think God created sex and He loves it when we find joy in it, but when it is corrupted, it must make him sad. I am thankful for your newfound joy which I believe will be a "serendipitous" blessing in that it came from what appeared to be a curse. Love, Peace, and Joy will find you. smile
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#38113 - 07/28/04 03:58 AM
Re: On becoming a Writer...
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Chatty: I applaud your decision and will pray that God will help you stay true to it.
God bless you and bless others through your writing!
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#38115 - 07/28/04 03:54 PM
Re: On becoming a Writer...
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Donna: Interesting story. Wow! You did it right from the beginnig, girl!!
I don't submit regularly, thou I am looking for new soruces. Mostly, cause I was providing my local church of much needed material. 2003-2004 I submitted a number of devotionals for a women's devoional book, written by women. 7 of them will be published in the yearly book to be used during 2005-It should be in print fall 2004. The rest, they keep, to be used in a future devotional book.
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#38120 - 07/28/04 06:53 PM
Re: On becoming a Writer...
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Registered: 06/03/04
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Loc: Massachusetts, USA
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Smile, I'm kinda new to this field but... My very personal opinion regarding your motives or reason for writing: That's something only you and God know . Do you feel your purpose as a writer has been accomplished? I've read that a writer should strive to write something every day. But... it doesn't mean that if you don't write daily you're not a writer. Writing could be like any other hobbies: In my case, I have not done any crochet for some time. I still love it and will go back to it any time. The same goes for flower arranging and other crafts I love. But each activity gives me insights and helps me grow in one way or another. Maybe you need to give yourself some time... Maybe a change in scenery helps. Don't give up on yourself or your work. Stay positive! I'm sure the muse will pay you a visit when you least expect !!! NEVER GIVE UP! By the way, you have a great website! And from other threads I gather that you have your husband's support in this. That is a blessing! Hope this helps a bit. I'm sure the experienced writers will have much more to offer.
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#38122 - 07/28/04 09:40 PM
Re: On becoming a Writer...
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Smile: I totally agree with you on creating. Our Creator gave us the capacity to "create", in a smaller scale, of course. Only He can create something out of nothing. It's up to us to use it for His glory or not. I understand your point of view in writing to impress (publishers and so on...) Maybe if you view if differently... as writing to "touch" , instead of "impress" it'll help? And then, remember that for everything there is a process that must be followed. If we want to get published in certain publication, we must follow their guidelines and comply. The way I see it, as long as it is not in conflict with my beliefs, as long as it will not dishonor my Creator, as long as my words can touch someone and/or inspire them in some positive way... it might be worth it! I know how awful it is to have to start over when you know you've done your best(crafting is a teacher)! I guess, as writers, we need to understand that just because a publisher wants it a certain way, doesn't mean our original work isn't good. It just doesn't serve their purpose or agenda at the time ? What doesn't work for one, may very well be "just what the Dr. ordered" for another. Don't be so harsh on yourself and don't doubt that God gave you a wonderful gift! Happy writing!
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#38123 - 07/29/04 12:48 AM
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quote: Originally posted by Sugaree: Smile, I agree with JJ that you'd make a great life coach.
Sugaree and JJ, Are you guys smoking something?
Wait a minute... What am I saying? Of course I can be a life coach. I could send you guys out there to get tackled and I could sit on the bench and yell directions. If things worked out, I could carry the trohpy.
I'm getting into this life coach thingy. Yep. I could do it. smile
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#38124 - 07/29/04 12:55 AM
Re: On becoming a Writer...
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quote: Originally posted by Songbird: Only He can create something out of nothing.
Thank you songbird. Those are very helpful words. Writing is probably the artform closest to God's own creativity. God "spoke" the universe into existence and "in the beginning was the word," etc. When you paint or sculpt or craft, you have a material thing created by God with which to work. In writing, you only have the creativity God has placed in your mind. smile
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#38125 - 07/29/04 01:56 AM
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quote: Originally posted by smilinize:
Writing is probably the artform closest to God's own creativity. God "spoke" the universe into existence and "in the beginning was the word," etc. When you paint or sculpt or craft, you have a material thing created by God with which to work. In writing, you only have the creativity God has placed in your mind. smile
Smile: I love the way you put it! I was writing something similar in my previous reply, but erased it... post was too long?
Anyway... Words are a beautiful and powerful gift from God. They can either help heal or sicken others. They can build or destroy . So, why not strive to create a positive influence with our God-given words? [ July 28, 2004, 07:12 PM: Message edited by: Songbird ]
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#38130 - 08/01/04 06:33 PM
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Queen, let me tell you... I was able to get in touch with Ms. Evie! Thanks to you!!! Already making arrangements to get her book! Friends helping friends, huh? You're a great friend! God bless !
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#38133 - 08/03/04 06:37 AM
Re: On becoming a Writer...
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I've returned from vacationing and trying to catch up with you lovely ladies. I've always written, but not seriously until just a couple of years ago. I was praying and asked God what I should write about. He immediately responded with "Me."
I couldn't resist and started learning technique and what I was good at. My dream is to write fiction novels with an underlying Christian theme that will intrigue the reader without being "in your face." I also like to do humor. I've had a couple things published but no pay yet.
And of all the weirdest things - I got hired part-time as an editor with Mundania Press who published Vicki's "Not Without Anna", which I've read by the way - but to top it off, Bob Sanders assigned me her book to write a press release for inclusion in the Barnes & Noble package. So, here I am writing this PR and thinking that author's name is familiar and it was driving me nuts. HA HA! She's here at Boomers!
Hi Vicki! Talk about a small world.
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#38134 - 08/03/04 06:35 PM
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Small world it is, Dian! God bless your work! JJ- Let me tell you that I've already sent for my copy of Evie's fundraiser book and I've totally enjoyed her emails.
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#38138 - 08/04/04 02:15 AM
Re: On becoming a Writer...
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My local library had Vicki's book and I read it from there. Great book. I hope my PR sells many more copies!
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#38140 - 08/12/04 08:55 PM
Re: On becoming a Writer...
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Hi Ladies,
I'm new here and I found it very interesting to find out about your individual inspirations to write, how you got started, etc.
I've written always, always, always. As a person who has OCD, I found writing calming and therapeutic. Much of what I wrote for years and years was very dark.
I have always been someone that enjoyed laughing and making other people laugh, though. In a crowded room, I am always the one that is telling some story making everyone laugh. (Even though I might have been crying at home.)
And then!!!!
I woke up one morning and I had my fill of writing about the pain and tragic circumstances of my life. I started writing and as the keys were clicking, I was laughing.
It felt good! I haven't looked back.
I am an unpaid, unknown writer who dreams of the big time, but will continue to write even if I have to feed my family government cheese for the rest of my life. It's a "got to" kind of thing.
I'm sure you all understand that.
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#38142 - 08/13/04 02:16 AM
Re: On becoming a Writer...
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Back in school, I was always writing: writing the lessons the teacher taught us that day, even if it was on the closet doors in my room (with chalk). I wrote little poems, greeting card material; and I recall writing a never-ending love story in my early teens. I just lost most of my writing, because we were always moving. During summers I would write the longest letters to my girlfriends, I mean HUGE! After I got married, it all wound down. I stopped writing. Hmmm... I wonder why ? I did miss writing, but I always kind of ignored the whole thing until recently. Now, how I wished I had written about my kids, and so many other experiences !! Now I do feel it's a must!!! But I mostly write to encourage and inspire others.
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#38143 - 08/13/04 03:36 AM
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When I was a kid I used to start writing these really great stories, that I was sure we're going to be great novels, and then I'd get bored with them and quit which is why I totally admire authors who write novels when the longest thing I can manage is a short, short story.... As a teenager, full of a great deal of the usual teenage angst, I wrote a lot of poetry. Then I fell in love, got married, had kids, lost the angst and developed sleep deprivation and didn't have time for a whole lot of writing. The writing flame was rekindled when I became involved in editing our church newsletter, and decided I needed to do a really good job of it, so I had to take a writing course, and the rest is history... I enjoy the writing, I'm thrilled to death when something I write gets published somewhere (anywhere) and I really glow when someone tells me they like something I've written. I'm only starting to really let myself call myself a "writer" now. Its a crazy, frustrating, fulfilling, passion consuming obsession that we writers have, isn't it?
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#38144 - 08/13/04 04:49 AM
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How interesting! You all have such interesting stories to tell. I am feeling like the only non-writer here (not that I am feeling left out or any of that nonsense). It was fun reading all the posts.
Man, I want some chocolate cookies and milk! And I wish it was white gravy Wednesday at KFC because I didn't make it to white gravy Wednesday yesterday... Not doing well on my diet...can ya tell? Chicken...I want fried chicken..gimmee fried chicken. I don't want any of those little weasly green salads. I want chicken and gravy and mashed potatoes and corn on the cob and then maybe some weasly green salad. And then! A big old piece of ripe watermelon....I think I need to eat dinner, but...
I digress.
Cousin Chatty, thank you for two things: 1. Always being ready to put in a plug for my illustrating...you sweet thing you. 2. Inviting me to be a part of Boomers.
(kisses and hugs)
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#38145 - 08/13/04 02:36 PM
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Da Queen
Registered: 07/02/03
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LALA, you are sooo important to this board. Not only are you witty, charming, and hold great insights, but you are an illustrator for pete's sake! I would sell my left boob to be able to draw period! My stick people don't even like themselves. I admire anyone with that kind of talent. Soooo....what I'm saying is you don't have to be a writer to be here OR an illustrator or anything thing else for that matter. You just gotta be a woman (see? the word says WHOA MAN)and you gotta abide by the golden rule...Do unto da Queen, like well, like...she's royalty. WHAT? Okay...okay... SO GLAD YOU ARE HERE! JJ
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#38147 - 08/13/04 05:19 PM
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Lala: You are special because you are a women. The illustrator in you is a plus! No need to be a writer ! Evie: Thanks for inadvertently anwsering some of my questions, regarding why I didn't write much after I got married and had kids, one right after the other (talk about sleep depravation , huh?) At least I don't feel as guilty now .
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#38148 - 08/13/04 08:53 PM
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It's all about "seasons of life" or "a time and purpose for everything" - now as my boys are older, more independent and pretty much sleep through the night (its just getting them to go to bed) I have more time to be creative you gotta embrace the season of life you're in!
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#38149 - 08/13/04 08:55 PM
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Loc: Nipigon, Ontario Canada
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ok folks, just reading lala's post again - someone want to explain to me what is "white gravy"????
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#38150 - 08/13/04 09:56 PM
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Evie, Take the fried chicken "drippings" add flour, salt and pepper and milk to the skillet and stir until smooth, thickened and so delicious I can't believe I am sitting at this computer not making fried chicken, white gravy and mashed potatoes. La PS In Woodland, CA at Don's Diner on Wednesdays (what is it with Wednesdays and fried chicken) they prepare a soup called "Cream of Fried Chicken Soup". I suspect it is just chunks of fried chicken and potatoes wallowing around in a healthy bath of white gravy. Yummy delish! Mmmm, yum delish!
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#38151 - 08/13/04 10:01 PM
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Loc: Nipigon, Ontario Canada
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sure sounds good - I think I just gained five pounds reading about it....
'scuse me, I have to wipe the drool off my keyboard........
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#38153 - 08/14/04 02:21 AM
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Loc: Florida
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I think we're still talking about being a writer here, although somehow we veered off onto men and sex which is infintely more interesting. :-)
I have been writing ever since I could hold a pencil. I remember the thrill of holding one of those thick pencils they used to use to teach kids to write with way back when, and how awesome it felt to make marks on the paper. Perhaps I just didn't have enough to do at home, who knows! Anyway, I managed to get some little poems published in my home town paper when I was in first grade, although there wasn't much happening in that little town with one stop light so they probably printed my poems just to take up space. But I knew from the get-go that I was addicted to seeing my byline in print.
Sincerely, Kelly
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