tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6950498413200460263.comments2014-06-11T07:09:50.649-05:00Mind Blowing BlogKarolynSherwoodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16909453067692382579noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6950498413200460263.post-23949906563415685292011-09-23T09:39:18.804-05:002011-09-23T09:39:18.804-05:00Research is one of my favorite parts of writing! A...Research is one of my favorite parts of writing! And traveling to Jackson, Wyoming, seems like a wonderful way to make sure you draw the readers in. Great post!Julia Munroe Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09798422149542791454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6950498413200460263.post-16634038937448894342011-08-18T17:05:12.130-05:002011-08-18T17:05:12.130-05:00As the partner of the ex-wife in this story, I jus...As the partner of the ex-wife in this story, I just have to say, it was an amazing week with a true family in every sense of the word, with a group of people who really love and care for one another, including, if I may be so bold, my partner and her ex-husband. While there certainly isn't any movement on their parts for reuniting as a married couple, the love they share for one another is obvious, appropriate, sweet. And that Karolyn and I can embrace one another with nothing but warm feelings, is a tribute to maturity, love, and grace. (Besides, she's great!)<br /><br />I'm so happy to be a part of this family, a family that chooses to do it differently, and to let the past be the past, and find love in the present.<br /><br />Jason WestonJason Westonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05189849285659186199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6950498413200460263.post-39895619484616683082011-08-10T10:26:51.459-05:002011-08-10T10:26:51.459-05:00Thanks for the comment, Sharon. Interesting though...Thanks for the comment, Sharon. Interesting thought about the last point: How many ways can a story be told? What would it be like to take a classic work and change the POV? It would be drastically different, but not necessarily bad. Those are decisions we writers need to make. They could be the difference between a good book and a great book.KarolynSherwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16909453067692382579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6950498413200460263.post-32160154623891663362011-08-09T12:35:48.359-05:002011-08-09T12:35:48.359-05:00Now that's great question: How did I find my v...Now that's great question: How did I find my voice? Or better yet...have I?<br /><br />My very first novel (sitting patiently and waiting for a real huge edit) was written in third person:female protagonist...<br /><br />My second novel (now being edited) is in first person POV, something I never imagined even attempting...but somehow, it seemed to work.<br /><br />I also have another novel in the works...with the same POV...both of these are female protagonists.<br /><br />Then one day, while showering...I imagined a story written by a male in first person!!! So far, I have only about 5 pages...and I may end up changing the POV before I get too far into it. (can I think like a man?) <br /><br />So, back to your question...I can honestly say, I don't even know if I've found my "voice" yet...or perhaps I will keep trying my hand at all of them and see which seems best. (Could it be possible to do all and the stories still turn out good?) I have read many authors who have done several...just sayin.<br /><br />Your last question...Is the POV predicated by the story or the author?<br />Definitely the story. Which is probably why I've done so many...the characters tell the story, I'm just the lady at the keyboard! :)<br /><br />SharonSharon Ricklinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07593982360066406207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6950498413200460263.post-17687529584781460402011-07-28T17:38:56.969-05:002011-07-28T17:38:56.969-05:00I love this and have seen it played out before. G...I love this and have seen it played out before. Great perspective (and well written). I had no idea that a former LHS grad was an author. I am terminally addicted to reading. I am excited to check out your work! (Scott Pelham)Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03830530457998159768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6950498413200460263.post-39051582286311549892011-07-07T17:17:19.463-05:002011-07-07T17:17:19.463-05:00Karolyn, you did it! And it was fun to read, too!
...Karolyn, you did it! And it was fun to read, too!<br /><br />Also, you own no kind of obligation to me. I may have lost, but she extended four more critiques so I got one anyway. We're square. But if you feel you must, owe away! I'll cash every check you feel like writing. :)Whack-A-Musehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06553352834386338629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6950498413200460263.post-83362303946255636752011-06-29T09:18:23.751-05:002011-06-29T09:18:23.751-05:00This is awesome. Love this. And agree. Hate cheate...This is awesome. Love this. And agree. Hate cheaters/cheating.Marcus Stricklinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01846755448694397566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6950498413200460263.post-52974718237110629322011-06-23T10:41:39.655-05:002011-06-23T10:41:39.655-05:00You brought up an excellent point about why it is ...You brought up an excellent point about why it is so important to have character arc. When we have characters that never change, learn, grow or mature, it registers as inauthentic and we lose the ability to connect with the reader. Yet, that connection is vital for good fiction.<br /><br />Great post.<br /><br />Kristen LambAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6950498413200460263.post-28934253622848182312011-05-19T10:55:25.889-05:002011-05-19T10:55:25.889-05:00That's exactly why I'm torn. I don't t...That's exactly why I'm torn. I don't think there's any doubt I have ADHD, but do I WANT the cure? Perhaps a little craziness is good for a novelist!KarolynSherwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16909453067692382579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6950498413200460263.post-33429619547377895122011-05-19T10:39:31.228-05:002011-05-19T10:39:31.228-05:00Interesting. Very interesting. I took my son to a ...Interesting. Very interesting. I took my son to a doctor's appointment a few weeks ago and HIS pediatric doctor told me that I display symptoms of ADHD, based on just our interaction. Without even examining me. Which in hindsight is kind of funny. Then I told him what I do (work at home, write) and he simply said "That's why." So apparently it is a common trait amongst writers. So I don't want to stifle the creative process so I refuse to get checked, and just let me brain run wild.Marcus Stricklinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01846755448694397566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6950498413200460263.post-87910264335737305072011-05-16T16:19:44.200-05:002011-05-16T16:19:44.200-05:00Interesting question. I'm curious as to how ma...Interesting question. I'm curious as to how many people are actually interested in presenting the "true" them to the public.Larassahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01069418040083447764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6950498413200460263.post-79277189448660103382011-05-07T09:46:32.977-05:002011-05-07T09:46:32.977-05:00Thank you, Marcus. Glad you enjoyed it.
Paris Hil...Thank you, Marcus. Glad you enjoyed it.<br /><br />Paris Hilton is the obvious example of people who have so much money that they fail to do anything of significance on their own. I thought of her, too. I suppose everything is relative, but I am the kind of person who can't sit still, not even on a beach! I always need to be reading or writing at the very least, but I know not everybody is like that. Money can truly kill a person's ambition.<br /><br />This idea, of how money effects creativity, could go on and on and on. I feel like I just scratched the surface. <br /><br />Thanks for your comments.KarolynSherwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16909453067692382579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6950498413200460263.post-87228807369378881202011-05-06T14:37:01.365-05:002011-05-06T14:37:01.365-05:00What a great post! Man this certainly has me think...What a great post! Man this certainly has me thinking. I often think that money squelches the highest talent because MOST that have it don't know how to struggle and work through adversity to achieve what they want (i.e. the Paris Hilton's of the world). The ones that do not have it and are forced to work and experience life, and struggle, often will appreciate the journey and when they get where they want to be in life, often times turn and help others who are struggling up the ladder. \<br /><br />Again, great post!Marcus Stricklinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01846755448694397566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6950498413200460263.post-88605529250930735702011-04-23T21:48:15.402-05:002011-04-23T21:48:15.402-05:00Hi there! I admire you for making a tough decision...Hi there! I admire you for making a tough decision. If you have a first draft and you need that recharge, go for it! I do think the time comes when it feels like we're beating our little writerly heads against a brick wall. The important thing it to be moving FORWARD.Stephanie@thecrackedslipperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01304153990360275910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6950498413200460263.post-69057271352045823172011-04-21T16:48:48.873-05:002011-04-21T16:48:48.873-05:00he's so cool...he's so cool...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03659391041910783170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6950498413200460263.post-87744688239602225872011-04-06T10:25:18.397-05:002011-04-06T10:25:18.397-05:00I can't wait for April 15th to come and go so ...I can't wait for April 15th to come and go so I can get my own fresh start! I love what I do but damn, I'm tired :)<br /><br />I love the new blog, this way it'll be much easier to stay in touch.<br /><br />PavAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03659391041910783170noreply@blogger.com