tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post7995930767170499541..comments2024-03-29T05:45:39.184-06:00Comments on Blood-Red Pencil: Seeking the MuseDanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14471919576687777886noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-34003367156329897382015-07-27T12:53:11.457-06:002015-07-27T12:53:11.457-06:00Thank you, Ernest, very happy to hear it!Thank you, Ernest, very happy to hear it!Jason P. Henryhttp://www.jasonphenry.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-88098425096236405572015-07-27T12:50:44.508-06:002015-07-27T12:50:44.508-06:00Thank you, Susan. I'm glad you enjoyed it. And...Thank you, Susan. I'm glad you enjoyed it. And you are most definitely welcome!Jason P. Henryhttp://www.jasonphenry.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-79534974340417859512015-07-26T11:35:28.433-06:002015-07-26T11:35:28.433-06:00My post on the muse is up (with all the good links...My post on the muse is up (with all the good links back to the BRP) at: http://patriciastolteybooks.com/2015/07/the-muse-who-is-she-anyway/Patricia Stolteyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17192369425956406122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-30403038520956539212015-07-26T10:21:02.775-06:002015-07-26T10:21:02.775-06:00LOL -- I just came back to pick up a quote for my ...LOL -- I just came back to pick up a quote for my own blog post and saw your reply, Jason. It truly is a small world! Patricia Stolteyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17192369425956406122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-30379169396701410392015-07-26T08:37:42.520-06:002015-07-26T08:37:42.520-06:00I enjoyed reading your post. Simply loved it.
per...I enjoyed reading your post. Simply loved it.<br /><br /><a href="https://personal-statement.clazwork.com/" rel="nofollow">personal statement writing</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04759284387283160370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-84785388747538403432015-07-25T11:51:41.943-06:002015-07-25T11:51:41.943-06:00Cara, I agree that newspaper experience helps us w...Cara, I agree that newspaper experience helps us with the discipline and the ability to prime the creative pump, so to speak. Most of the stories I wrote for the newspaper started out pretty bland and about three graphs in, is where it all started to click. Maryannwriteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09479027709233807149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-50169610015060518792015-07-25T11:47:20.649-06:002015-07-25T11:47:20.649-06:00One of my good buddies used to joke that when she ...One of my good buddies used to joke that when she got stuck in a story she would go wash dishes, or dust furniture, and doing that mindless work helped her get unstuck. I find that a quick walk works well, too. I'm allergic to housework. LOLMaryannwriteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09479027709233807149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-69498461802776686042015-07-25T04:59:34.139-06:002015-07-25T04:59:34.139-06:00Jason, I thoroughly enjoyed your post. Thank you.Jason, I thoroughly enjoyed your post. Thank you.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00706035540381019957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-43524609814302028212015-07-24T18:45:49.419-06:002015-07-24T18:45:49.419-06:00One things is certain about writers... we are a cr...One things is certain about writers... we are a creative bunch. Both when it comes to making up stories and excuses!Jason P. Henryhttp://www.jasonphenry.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-36090683466361403062015-07-24T18:27:43.265-06:002015-07-24T18:27:43.265-06:00Laughing at that one.
Laughing at that one.<br />Polly Iyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05729656119287702191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-70917671798178761142015-07-24T18:04:00.230-06:002015-07-24T18:04:00.230-06:00Would be interesting to see what gets posted.Would be interesting to see what gets posted.Jason P. Henryhttp://www.jasonphenry.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-84217366927558140782015-07-24T18:01:52.923-06:002015-07-24T18:01:52.923-06:00She is definitely a tease. I used to fool myself w...She is definitely a tease. I used to fool myself with the whole writers block myth, but I finally trained myself to be able write as soon as my butt is in the chairJason P. Henryhttp://www.jasonphenry.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-87657794456820277092015-07-24T15:13:26.764-06:002015-07-24T15:13:26.764-06:00You know, we should do a post with pictures of our...You know, we should do a post with pictures of our respective muses if we have them. I actually have two. My book hero and Christopher Walken. LOL.Danihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14471919576687777886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-31496809465541694572015-07-24T15:12:34.873-06:002015-07-24T15:12:34.873-06:00Wicked bad, Jason! Hahahaha.Wicked bad, Jason! Hahahaha.Danihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14471919576687777886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-1506734857510257522015-07-24T14:38:33.658-06:002015-07-24T14:38:33.658-06:00Fun post, Jason. I don' t believe in writer...Fun post, Jason. I don' t believe in writer's block either. I learned to write in a newsroom, where saying, "Sorry I didn't finish the story, but I had writer's block," will get you fired. Igor Stravinsky seems to have best captured how inspiration works for me: "Just as appetite comes by eating, so work brings inspiration, if inspiration is not discernible at the beginning." Inspired or not, I just keep working until the muse shows up, that tardy little tease.Carahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04051728774050516027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-39383615185087207592015-07-24T14:31:47.277-06:002015-07-24T14:31:47.277-06:00Patricia, I will have to watch for your update so ...Patricia, I will have to watch for your update so I can read it!<br /><br />I think it's incredibly ironic that my ex is your muse! Small world. HAHA!Jason P. Henryhttp://www.jasonphenry.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-75010512319619989992015-07-24T14:27:59.353-06:002015-07-24T14:27:59.353-06:00You're welcome, Heidi. And thank you.You're welcome, Heidi. And thank you.Jason P. Henryhttp://www.jasonphenry.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-70872982318249838832015-07-24T14:04:47.354-06:002015-07-24T14:04:47.354-06:00Thank you, Linda! This was a fun one to write. And...Thank you, Linda! This was a fun one to write. And I have found inspiration in some of the unlikeliest of places..... including a porta-potty on the middle of a frozen pond! :)Jason P. Henryhttp://www.jasonphenry.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-17581736826102747282015-07-24T12:59:57.079-06:002015-07-24T12:59:57.079-06:00Excellent post, Jason! I'll be linking to it i...Excellent post, Jason! I'll be linking to it in my own weekend update.<br /><br />However, I do have a "muse." She looks like that green-faced wicked witch in Wizard of Oz, and she sits on my shoulder and pokes me in the head with the broom handle while viciously berating me. She never gives me ideas because I have plenty of my own, but she makes my life miserable when I'm not working on one of my writing projects.Patricia Stolteyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17192369425956406122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-11679975832225045892015-07-24T12:20:17.673-06:002015-07-24T12:20:17.673-06:00This is great, Jason. Thanks for sharing the aMUSE...This is great, Jason. Thanks for sharing the aMUSEment!Heidiwriterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02593338979995203659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-21371978042103956962015-07-24T11:45:37.085-06:002015-07-24T11:45:37.085-06:00Chris, you ARE our muse here at the BRP. :DChris, you ARE our muse here at the BRP. :DDanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14471919576687777886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-13940199293812316122015-07-24T11:36:01.883-06:002015-07-24T11:36:01.883-06:00I've never bought into the muse mentality, so ...I've never bought into the muse mentality, so I haven't had to deal with her nasty disposition. What I have dealt with is the place-your-posterior-in-the-chair-and-your-fingers-on-the-keyboard-and-write directive. Now! As you note, we live in a world filled with all manner of inspirations. All we need to do is pay attention, change the angle, and ask, "What if?" Thanks so much for visiting us, Jason. Love your article. :-)Linda Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16056682992943171805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-37479678630171976512015-07-24T11:10:21.692-06:002015-07-24T11:10:21.692-06:00You're welcome, Maryann. But it is truly my pl...You're welcome, Maryann. But it is truly my pleasure. I love the conversations here. I think people forget that it's okay to take a break. Sometimes you simply have to step away for a few then sit down and try again.Jason P. Henryhttp://www.jasonphenry.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-50133749582770487802015-07-24T11:05:29.217-06:002015-07-24T11:05:29.217-06:00Most important thing is to write the story. You ma...Most important thing is to write the story. You make all the necessary rule-based corrections later. Don't allow the creative energy to be disrupted.Jason P. Henryhttp://www.jasonphenry.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-33732832860088384302015-07-24T10:32:26.427-06:002015-07-24T10:32:26.427-06:00I've never used 'waiting for my muse' ...I've never used 'waiting for my muse' as an excuse for not writing, Jason ... I've used a thousand other things as excuses, just not that particular one. Christopher Hudsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03667548312923348614noreply@blogger.com