tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post6999505058063059890..comments2024-03-18T01:49:03.153-06:00Comments on Blood-Red Pencil: Whoosh...That was my deadline!Danihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14471919576687777886noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-62803380190985262932014-07-31T09:33:28.704-06:002014-07-31T09:33:28.704-06:00My first Daisy book was Mourning Wedding. Enjoying...My first Daisy book was Mourning Wedding. Enjoying that, I glommed the back list and soon caught up with current releases. I just read Gone West, another satisfying experience. I still have Heirs of the Body to look forward to.<br /><br />I commiserate with your creative, health, and personal problems. I too underwent considerable angst when I failed to complete important projects because of advancing age, infirmity, etc.<br /><br />For me, it does not matter how long it takes you to complete a book. I care that the completed work live up to your usual standards.<br /><br />Regards,<br />Kay Webb HarrisonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-49595617721765653722014-07-15T05:30:01.402-06:002014-07-15T05:30:01.402-06:00I understand your health reasons as I have similar...I understand your health reasons as I have similar problems. I do enjoy TousSaint books.Betty Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17101347044373274853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-73965181626374174862014-07-13T15:47:25.406-06:002014-07-13T15:47:25.406-06:00Thanks Carola for all the many books you've gi...Thanks Carola for all the many books you've given all of us - your "eager readers". I always look forward eagerly to your next book - whether it takes a year, or two, or longer. I'll be one of the many faithfully waiting. Life never seems to slow down, though I've noticed I definitely have. If someone had told me ten years ago (I'm now almost 53) that I'd have to have neck/back surgery, carpal tunnel, and look forward to cataract surgery in a couple more years I would have laughed myself silly. It's no longer silly, just a bit painful. Be well, stay safe, and I very much look forward to reading your next book in the (hopefully) not too distant future. Annenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-70374816545079425672014-07-11T16:22:44.913-06:002014-07-11T16:22:44.913-06:00Thank you, Lark. It will come, eventually!Thank you, Lark. It will come, eventually!Carola Dunnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16796872169346386593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-6353372209996965002014-07-10T10:02:14.824-06:002014-07-10T10:02:14.824-06:00I hadn't considered that particular aspect of ...I hadn't considered that particular aspect of a long-running series, but it makes perfect sense. And I'm sorry to hear of your health woes and those of your dog. My sympathies, and while I can't promise to "contain myself in patience," I certainly understand why you are writing more slowly, and I'll be ready and eager when the next book comes out. I've been a fan for a long time; that's not going to change just because the books are a bit farther apart!Lark @ The Bookwyrm's Hoardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08639732368395025578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-28711958513228495112014-07-08T22:33:59.733-06:002014-07-08T22:33:59.733-06:00I've gone way over my self-imposed deadline of...I've gone way over my self-imposed deadline of May 1st, but it still feels ick, even though I'm not letting anyone down but myself.Elle Carter Nealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02266309723919011181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-26627343252524928812014-07-08T11:55:54.496-06:002014-07-08T11:55:54.496-06:00I've missed my last few deadlines as well. Nev...I've missed my last few deadlines as well. Never seems to be enough time and weird stuff just keeps popping up.Jodi Carmichaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00744726333983892310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-9198662570488216282014-07-08T08:29:52.788-06:002014-07-08T08:29:52.788-06:00The muses are sadly put out by the vagaries life t...The muses are sadly put out by the vagaries life throws at us. I love long series, like Anne Perry's Thomas and Charlotte Pitt. Keeping it fresh is important. I imagine after 21 books, I'd need a long vacation!Diana Hurwitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18216220574149672733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-31450752650216815172014-07-08T07:40:11.963-06:002014-07-08T07:40:11.963-06:00It would be so much easier if we could just punch ...It would be so much easier if we could just punch a time clock; set our assistant(s) on the task of finding several previously unused "permutations of plot, character, motive, mode of death, and so on"; and put our 8 hours in writing productively and without interruption. But the routine of a writer is so rarely this simple and well organized. As noted above, life gets in the way, sometimes hurling such a multitude of diversions and digressions in our paths that we even forget (temporarily, of course) that we are writers -- with deadlines. The challenge is to get past all the interferences and embrace the joy that comes with creative expression (often no small task in itself). Love the reality of this post, Carola. You've nailed it!Linda Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16056682992943171805noreply@blogger.com