tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post5782660697550259681..comments2023-09-06T05:48:05.398-06:00Comments on Terry's Place: Writing and MovingTerry Odellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11610682530545306687noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-42737069533511860032011-03-12T09:34:22.253-07:002011-03-12T09:34:22.253-07:00My thanks to all who left comments. I agree with V...My thanks to all who left comments. I agree with Vicki's comment about meeting my own ghost. She was younger, for sure. And it's amazing, looking back, how much has changed since I wrote those first books. My best to all of you.Marishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14714052867941990380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-69828374904986581412011-03-10T05:07:35.436-07:002011-03-10T05:07:35.436-07:00Great post Maris. Thanks for sharing. Looking ba...Great post Maris. Thanks for sharing. Looking back on early writing styles is incredibly illuminating. As you say your style changes as does the publisher's remit and word usage. <br />I love your comment, Vicki, 'Sometimes when I look back on my earlier writing, it's almost like meeting my own ghost!'<br />That says it all.Sherry Gloaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03143365764333974956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-91519819314632258022011-03-09T06:40:24.995-07:002011-03-09T06:40:24.995-07:00We often view aging as a complex process that comp...We often view aging as a complex process that compromises our physical abilities and leaves us subject to compressed discs and other annoying ailments. It's important to remember that aging also results in maturity and wisdom in our writing, our reading, and our everyday lives. Sometimes when I look back on my earlier writing, it's almost like meeting my own ghost! Moving is another opportunity to re-evaluate, isn't it? Some of the things found when emptying the house to move can also bring back the past. I hope you found some forgotten treasures, Maris. Perhaps there's a story in them!Vicki Maxahttp://www.pinehillsdogs.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-25031279252126786332011-03-08T21:42:15.499-07:002011-03-08T21:42:15.499-07:00Maris,
The adventures of the past year for you ha...Maris,<br /><br />The adventures of the past year for you have certainly been an exploration in change. Finding that 'block of time' with your name on it is 'on sabbatical' while you adjust to new friends and surroundings. <br /><br />So my friend, enjoy the moment. It's the journey that will add color and depth to that elusive block of time. I'm sure you will allow it back into your life when you are truly ready.Judy Joslinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-90980469328308360142011-03-08T17:49:35.157-07:002011-03-08T17:49:35.157-07:00I, too, cringe when reading earlier writings. I t...I, too, cringe when reading earlier writings. I think it is a common writer issue. I tell my students that all writers started where they are: seated in a classroom, learning how to properly use a semi-colon and how to deal with those pesky commas. As for the move, I made a major move nearly 13 years ago, and I'm STILL looking for that daily regular BLOCK of time that I can call my own. Hard to do when each day doesn't look like the one before it. Thanks for sharing, Maris.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-72338006486082656432011-03-08T12:05:05.720-07:002011-03-08T12:05:05.720-07:00Since you've discovered that your writing has ...Since you've discovered that your writing has evolved over the years, can you/ do you "update" those older books you now have control over? Are we getting a new version? <br /><br />So glad they're available now.Annette Briggsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-30227802245141934482011-03-08T11:53:02.208-07:002011-03-08T11:53:02.208-07:00Years and years ago, I was trying to write and mov...Years and years ago, I was trying to write and move (and even had an editor interested in my story). I was doing well with it, then a hurricane hit the week before I was supposed to move. I went into some type of stress-block and couldn't remember anything about my story. I finally told the editor I wouldn't be able to send the story. Eventually it all came back -- once the stress eased off.<br /><br />Recently, I've had to move twice in two years and I gave up writing during those moves. I was actually moving two houses each in two years, so it would double-trouble. I still have injuries that haven't healed. So I can empatize, Maris... totally.Darlenenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-25520495222976884112011-03-08T11:12:46.987-07:002011-03-08T11:12:46.987-07:00Thank you, Terry, for having me as a guest blogger...Thank you, Terry, for having me as a guest blogger. And my thanks to all who have left comments. Maybe it's misery loves company, but it's nice to know I wasn't alone last year with the frustrations of moving.Marishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14714052867941990380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-39125538618459978902011-03-08T08:33:59.217-07:002011-03-08T08:33:59.217-07:00I can relate to this, Maris. I took on the Octobe...I can relate to this, Maris. I took on the October Obsession last year and moved two weeks into it! Needless to say I didn't meet my goal, but came close. I agree, moving is hard on a writer. Great blog! Happy writing!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-36626352913024697072011-03-08T08:31:38.212-07:002011-03-08T08:31:38.212-07:00Maris, at least you can comfort yourself with the ...Maris, at least you can comfort yourself with the idea that the move is over at last.Margaret Fielandhttp://www.margaretfieland.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-69214870264641704052011-03-08T08:18:57.888-07:002011-03-08T08:18:57.888-07:00Not sure I'd want to do all that packing, Mari...Not sure I'd want to do all that packing, Maris! I'd rather just hibernate while the snow flies. My knees hurt no matter what the weather. Best wishes on new sales once your back list is in ebook format! Meg MimsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-12460738922078387892011-03-08T07:38:33.817-07:002011-03-08T07:38:33.817-07:00And we couldn't wait to get out of Florida!
Bu...And we couldn't wait to get out of Florida!<br />But all the moving hassles were the same.D2TM2https://www.blogger.com/profile/13670166329154081563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-70032969878833704672011-03-08T07:28:42.585-07:002011-03-08T07:28:42.585-07:00Enjoyed the read Maris. Your move to Florida sound...Enjoyed the read Maris. Your move to Florida sounds like the best thing you did. I too moved to Florida from Maine. Well, you have evolved and its sounds like your books too are now primed. Glad to hear your getting your books up as eBoooks. Good Luck!<br /><br />Author of The Greek Seaman eBook- on Kindle and the Nook.<br />http://jacquelinehowett.blogspot.comJacqueline Howetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13522485407848765933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-21227698107048203172011-03-08T07:10:57.024-07:002011-03-08T07:10:57.024-07:00I feel the same way about my writing from years ag...I feel the same way about my writing from years ago. It's amazing how our voice can change over the years. Good for you for brushing off and brushing up your older books to republish. :)Elizabeth Spann Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15625595247828274405noreply@blogger.com