tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83528601653366510.post5972754112606894665..comments2024-01-03T04:03:15.300-05:00Comments on S.P. Bowers: BooksS.P. Bowershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09746614009206426805noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83528601653366510.post-84470095401523433692015-05-14T04:06:49.240-04:002015-05-14T04:06:49.240-04:00Oh, yes! This is how I feel about reading too. I f...Oh, yes! This is how I feel about reading too. I feel 'off' if I haven't been able to devote regular time to reading.Deniz Bevanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17134553551048836979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83528601653366510.post-38002131361366810942015-05-08T16:40:57.777-04:002015-05-08T16:40:57.777-04:00I *have* to read *every* day! There's no denyi...I *have* to read *every* day! There's no denying that. Writing...that's debatable, but I seem to write nearly every day. I'm in the query mode myself, and I find it tedious. But [sigh] it's necessary for my next step. I can't wait until I get that going and I get to start the *next* book!Zan Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13403563510118660546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83528601653366510.post-8920635131639234552015-05-08T11:06:28.778-04:002015-05-08T11:06:28.778-04:00The business side of writing can kill the joy of t...The business side of writing can kill the joy of the actual writing. It is good to slow down and regroup every now and then. <br /><br />Anne Tyler's books take my breath away. She could captivate me with a story about making a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. She's got a magical style. Elizabeth Seckmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045076826326574984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83528601653366510.post-6005638060583596722015-05-07T20:28:19.832-04:002015-05-07T20:28:19.832-04:00Thanks for the suggestion! Thanks for the suggestion! S.P. Bowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09746614009206426805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83528601653366510.post-89113614284180635532015-05-07T20:25:04.338-04:002015-05-07T20:25:04.338-04:00It's hard enough to do, if we're miserable...It's hard enough to do, if we're miserable the whole time there's no point.<br />S.P. Bowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09746614009206426805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83528601653366510.post-33549002597123829982015-05-07T16:48:20.054-04:002015-05-07T16:48:20.054-04:00Yes, we're at less than two weeks. Unfortunate...Yes, we're at less than two weeks. Unfortunately, our house hasn't sold yet so we're moving into a tiny apartment. Should be fun. :)<br />S.P. Bowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09746614009206426805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83528601653366510.post-87103945532846283112015-05-07T16:12:53.609-04:002015-05-07T16:12:53.609-04:00It has occurred to me that there are easier things...It has occurred to me that there are easier things I could try for instead of being a published author. But for me, writing isn't a choice. Like the way it is for you, writing is part of who I am. <br /><br />A book I read recently that I enjoyed is Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty. The person who recommended it said that if I like Gillian Flynn and Agatha Christie, I'd like this book too.Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00912167351889969855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83528601653366510.post-36884734924661096642015-05-06T23:37:16.195-04:002015-05-06T23:37:16.195-04:00Making those changes will help enormously. Sometim...Making those changes will help enormously. Sometimes I even change WHERE I write. That also can help. Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83528601653366510.post-41693071604137953912015-05-06T20:26:39.739-04:002015-05-06T20:26:39.739-04:00I'm happy for you, Sara. No--I'm thrilled....I'm happy for you, Sara. No--I'm thrilled. Your attitude is awesome, and your words resonate. I want that good-feeling back. Joylene Nowell Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04497637513532136615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83528601653366510.post-3437916021436220122015-05-06T17:31:22.164-04:002015-05-06T17:31:22.164-04:00Putting aside time for fun writing and reading...t...Putting aside time for fun writing and reading...that's exactly what I need to do. It sounds like a micro vacation I can have everyday. :) Elise Fallsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14734537117333738468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83528601653366510.post-85090910405640429282015-05-06T15:26:50.340-04:002015-05-06T15:26:50.340-04:00Really beautifully said. Thank you for the reminde...Really beautifully said. Thank you for the reminder! It's essential to find the joy in writing again, especially amidst the drudgery of trying to get published, marketing, editing - all the things we have to do that have nothing to do with what we love and are good at. Liz Blockerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16160510626027597666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83528601653366510.post-76540538353231595672015-05-06T10:08:16.563-04:002015-05-06T10:08:16.563-04:00SO happy to hear that reading in such an inspirati...SO happy to hear that reading in such an inspiration to you. I was for me once, but now I find I am very antsy and can't concentrate when I read. I guess my lie is too insane to settle down to read. Too much buzzing in my head to accomplish other things.<br /><br />I hope to get back to reading and ENJOYING it some day.Michael Di Gesuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17047267262428143113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83528601653366510.post-13301731977674112102015-05-06T09:23:54.363-04:002015-05-06T09:23:54.363-04:00I have to step back from my writing often, because...I have to step back from my writing often, because of other duties in life like work and being a good mom. It happens sometimes. That's great that books are helping you relax. I'm getting back into reading more too.Natalie Aguirrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03756087804171246660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83528601653366510.post-53674063294644342902015-05-06T08:40:40.253-04:002015-05-06T08:40:40.253-04:00Spesh,
Good to see you back online. Do you have a...Spesh,<br /><br />Good to see you back online. Do you have a moving date now? Reading is escape into reality...well, the one that sometimes we'd prefer than our actual one. :0) I'm happy to hear you've rediscovered it. Hold on to it during these next few months. Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15552562324530415062noreply@blogger.com