tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8797742184466184860.post3161849284329622227..comments2023-10-16T04:45:51.436-05:00Comments on This writer's life: Finding HeartNancy J. Parrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10107417252662717576noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8797742184466184860.post-49982678866609452392009-10-16T08:53:45.040-05:002009-10-16T08:53:45.040-05:00Thanks, Allie- yes, I think we are the same in tha...Thanks, Allie- yes, I think we are the same in that process. Cheers~Nancy J. Parrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10107417252662717576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8797742184466184860.post-85995861738540482692009-10-15T20:11:36.213-05:002009-10-15T20:11:36.213-05:00I approach everything from the character and then ...I approach everything from the character and then things kind of fall into place a little at a time as I get to know my character better. I think it's similar to what you're talking about. <br /><br />That puppy is SO adorable!!!Alliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16603700427096296937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8797742184466184860.post-68866764564840670022009-10-13T08:53:42.050-05:002009-10-13T08:53:42.050-05:00Hi Jane, thanks for stopping by. Yes, that is what...Hi Jane, thanks for stopping by. Yes, that is what happened to me, as well. That's how I learned the hard way to think about theme early on. Glad you found yours!Nancy J. Parrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10107417252662717576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8797742184466184860.post-16431921532607413262009-10-12T18:59:29.268-05:002009-10-12T18:59:29.268-05:00When my editor asked me to send her a couple of se...When my editor asked me to send her a couple of sentences summing up the theme of my book, I reacted as you described so well, by saying "Oh no, I don't have one." But it's true, after thinking about it, I realized I had several. Your idea of finding the theme during the revision stage makes good sense.Jane Kennedy Suttonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12519340747761460017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8797742184466184860.post-31492473584102881532009-10-12T08:55:40.281-05:002009-10-12T08:55:40.281-05:00Thanks, Pamala!
Marilyn, thank you for your inspir...Thanks, Pamala!<br />Marilyn, thank you for your inspiring words.<br />Sia, thanks! I'll check out Amazon today. Oh, and a share button...darn, now I have to figure out something new- lol- but will get right on it!<br />Hi Linda, thanks for commenting. I agree- each reader finds their own themes in a book.<br />Cheers!!Nancy J. Parrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10107417252662717576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8797742184466184860.post-91275771044343256302009-10-12T08:41:23.958-05:002009-10-12T08:41:23.958-05:00I think what's even more amazing in a story, i...I think what's even more amazing in a story, is when different people pick up different themes--something close to their own heart--when they all read the same book. <br /><br />Great blog.Linda Kagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00259042112816376940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8797742184466184860.post-64250790249480340072009-10-11T21:02:41.067-05:002009-10-11T21:02:41.067-05:00And Nancy? Get a share button for your blog. You c...And Nancy? Get a share button for your blog. You can post it right under each article that you write.<br /><br />Why? How can I share it with the networks unless you do? Now I have to do it manually. All that work, sigh...<br /><br />Hugs to you~Sia McKye~https://www.blogger.com/profile/08470562659597351033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8797742184466184860.post-61402288680377118102009-10-11T20:59:49.161-05:002009-10-11T20:59:49.161-05:00Some really good thoughts, Nancy. I agree, sometim...Some really good thoughts, Nancy. I agree, sometimes we don't realize the *theme* of our work, but trust me, it's there and once we identify it, it does help with the pitch.<br /><br />Glad to know I'm not the only one that's considered camping out here on your blog space.<br /><br />Oh, btw, I posted a review of Mr. Charming on Amazon. It should be viewable tomorrow, I imagine. :-)~Sia McKye~https://www.blogger.com/profile/08470562659597351033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8797742184466184860.post-77561039190689474132009-10-11T20:42:55.346-05:002009-10-11T20:42:55.346-05:00That just may be the cutest dog ever. I've bee...That just may be the cutest dog ever. I've been interrupted by family a few times tonight when I was about to leave a comment, and twice someone looked over my shoulder and said, "Oh, what a sweet puppy!" I know I just want to hug him :).<br /><br />Thanks for the lovely post and for mentioning my book, Nancy! And thanks again for being at that talk... I think having time to go over a manuscript again and again is what gives a story its layers. I might have a vague idea of a story's theme when I start, but there's so much I don't know until I've written to the end of the first draft and revised a number of times. Sigh. I just don't think there's *any* aspect of this writing gig that's easy...Marilyn Branthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05303846770348840645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8797742184466184860.post-47265111263306876802009-10-11T18:20:50.550-05:002009-10-11T18:20:50.550-05:00Nancy, I should just buy real estate here on your ...Nancy, I should just buy real estate here on your blog because I'm always tempted to just set up camp and stay. Especially since you always impart some knowledge that I desperately need or want. Once again, I appreciate you sharing with the rest of us. Can't wait to see you tomorrow and get my signed copy of MR. CHARMING.<br /><br />*waves*Pamala Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12823051545160002135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8797742184466184860.post-47342059676710017452009-10-11T13:42:48.219-05:002009-10-11T13:42:48.219-05:00Thanks!Some people like you, L. Diane, are really ...Thanks!Some people like you, L. Diane, are really good at the human factor- me, I have to hunt around for it....lol.<br /><br />Cheers!Nancy J. Parrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10107417252662717576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8797742184466184860.post-79024293010097396002009-10-11T13:37:21.100-05:002009-10-11T13:37:21.100-05:00The human element is usually the very first thing ...The human element is usually the very first thing I create in a story.<br /><br />And that puppy with the heart-shaped patch is adorable!L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.com