Comments on: Research and the Contemporary Writer http://www.plotmonkeys.com/2009/04/22/researchand-the-contemporary-writer/ Testing the Plot Monkey Blog Wed, 08 Sep 2010 00:00:55 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Patricia Barraclough http://www.plotmonkeys.com/2009/04/22/researchand-the-contemporary-writer/#comment-113801 Patricia Barraclough Thu, 23 Apr 2009 01:53:22 +0000 http://www.plotmonkeys.com/?p=1715#comment-113801 A writer could ask me just about anything and chances are I would know a little about it. I'm interested in everything and have researched or tried a lot. However, I am an expert in absolutely nothing. I guess my answers and opinions would be worth a little and lead to more research - for both of us. A writer could ask me just about anything and chances are I would know a little about it. I’m interested in everything and have researched or tried a lot. However, I am an expert in absolutely nothing. I guess my answers and opinions would be worth a little and lead to more research – for both of us.

]]> By: Venus Vaughn http://www.plotmonkeys.com/2009/04/22/researchand-the-contemporary-writer/#comment-113797 Venus Vaughn Thu, 23 Apr 2009 00:00:38 +0000 http://www.plotmonkeys.com/?p=1715#comment-113797 Bermuda and crochet. I grew up in Bda, and I taught myself how to crochet. For all you authors writing island pieces, please know, hibiscus does not have a scent. It's big, showy, ornamental, and puts its pistil and stamen right out there for anyone to see. As far as bees are concerned, hibiscus don't need a scent. Bermuda and crochet.

I grew up in Bda, and I taught myself how to crochet.

For all you authors writing island pieces, please know, hibiscus does not have a scent. It’s big, showy, ornamental, and puts its pistil and stamen right out there for anyone to see. As far as bees are concerned, hibiscus don’t need a scent.

]]> By: Debbie http://www.plotmonkeys.com/2009/04/22/researchand-the-contemporary-writer/#comment-113796 Debbie Wed, 22 Apr 2009 23:21:51 +0000 http://www.plotmonkeys.com/?p=1715#comment-113796 Hi! Congrats Julie!!! :cheer: I am not sure what I am an "expert" on. Umm.....disfunctional families, disfunctional marriages... My kids said "being the best mommy in the world"! Isn't he a sweetheart. I would say lace, ribbon, crafts. I have quite a bit of experience there. Also, I pick up things quickly. Have a Wonderful Wednesday and Happy Administrative Assistants Day. Work really spoiled me today. :blushing: Hi! Congrats Julie!!! :cheer:

I am not sure what I am an “expert” on. Umm…..disfunctional families, disfunctional marriages…

My kids said “being the best mommy in the world”! Isn’t he a sweetheart.

I would say lace, ribbon, crafts. I have quite a bit of experience there. Also, I pick up things quickly.

Have a Wonderful Wednesday and Happy Administrative Assistants Day.

Work really spoiled me today. :blushing:

]]> By: Julie Leto http://www.plotmonkeys.com/2009/04/22/researchand-the-contemporary-writer/#comment-113795 Julie Leto Wed, 22 Apr 2009 21:11:46 +0000 http://www.plotmonkeys.com/?p=1715#comment-113795 You know, Paula, I think you're on to something. I also almost drowned when I was four (my father noticed immediately and went in after me) and as a result, didn't learn to swim until I was nearly ten. I've never been a really strong swimmer, either. We didn't have a pool until I was 13 and then, it was always filled with my brother's friends, so I didn't go in much myself. I also think I did drown in another life, but that's another story. :bigeyes: You know, Paula, I think you’re on to something. I also almost drowned when I was four (my father noticed immediately and went in after me) and as a result, didn’t learn to swim until I was nearly ten. I’ve never been a really strong swimmer, either. We didn’t have a pool until I was 13 and then, it was always filled with my brother’s friends, so I didn’t go in much myself.

I also think I did drown in another life, but that’s another story. :bigeyes:

]]> By: Leslie Kelly http://www.plotmonkeys.com/2009/04/22/researchand-the-contemporary-writer/#comment-113794 Leslie Kelly Wed, 22 Apr 2009 20:42:46 +0000 http://www.plotmonkeys.com/?p=1715#comment-113794 I am definitely saving a link to this post and SO plan to hit all of you guys up if I ever need to pick your brains. :dancebanana: :o :hugging: :partygroup: I am definitely saving a link to this post and SO plan to hit all of you guys up if I ever need to pick your brains. :dancebanana: :o :hugging: :partygroup:

]]> By: Carol R http://www.plotmonkeys.com/2009/04/22/researchand-the-contemporary-writer/#comment-113793 Carol R Wed, 22 Apr 2009 20:40:58 +0000 http://www.plotmonkeys.com/?p=1715#comment-113793 Anything you need to know about retail I'm your girl. Been in the biz longer then I care to say but am glad to be gainfully employed. Anything you need to know about retail I’m your girl. Been in the biz longer then I care to say but am glad to be gainfully employed.

]]> By: Paula R. http://www.plotmonkeys.com/2009/04/22/researchand-the-contemporary-writer/#comment-113792 Paula R. Wed, 22 Apr 2009 20:38:07 +0000 http://www.plotmonkeys.com/?p=1715#comment-113792 Hi everybody, I hope that everyone is having a wonderful day...it is pretty rainy here in NE Connecticut, but it is not so cold... Jules, I popped over to Blaze authors...I really enjoyed your blog over there...thanks for the history lesson too... If a writer needed to talk to me, I feel like I could be a good font of information on anything except the sexy stuff you guys write...not that comfortable talking about that stuff...I could be a great resource on basketball, learning languages, Jamaica, NYC, being a soldier, being a good reader, etc... Good luck finding info on boating...I am with you on the whole boat thing...I don't hate them, but I fear them...I think a lot of this fear is grounded in my inability to swim very well and almost drowning when I was too young...I have been on a cruise, but my heart was palpitating so hard every time I went on deck, especially for the drills...the funny thing is that I used to love going on boats...I love the way they rock with the motion of the waves and just the feeling of freedom it gives...I still fear them though... Peace and love, Paula R. Hi everybody, I hope that everyone is having a wonderful day…it is pretty rainy here in NE Connecticut, but it is not so cold…

Jules, I popped over to Blaze authors…I really enjoyed your blog over there…thanks for the history lesson too…

If a writer needed to talk to me, I feel like I could be a good font of information on anything except the sexy stuff you guys write…not that comfortable talking about that stuff…I could be a great resource on basketball, learning languages, Jamaica, NYC, being a soldier, being a good reader, etc…

Good luck finding info on boating…I am with you on the whole boat thing…I don’t hate them, but I fear them…I think a lot of this fear is grounded in my inability to swim very well and almost drowning when I was too young…I have been on a cruise, but my heart was palpitating so hard every time I went on deck, especially for the drills…the funny thing is that I used to love going on boats…I love the way they rock with the motion of the waves and just the feeling of freedom it gives…I still fear them though…

Peace and love,
Paula R.

]]> By: Alannah http://www.plotmonkeys.com/2009/04/22/researchand-the-contemporary-writer/#comment-113789 Alannah Wed, 22 Apr 2009 18:20:47 +0000 http://www.plotmonkeys.com/?p=1715#comment-113789 Way to go on the 50 classes!!! Hubby and I had been living together about 6 months when he decided he wanted a sailboat. One that could be restored. After much searching he found a wreck of a boat that had been abandoned (basically). He found the owner in SC, called him up and bought the boat. We had to pump 80 gallons of water out of it before we could even untie it from the dock. Then we spent 5 1/2 months reconditioning it. The only screws that didn't come out of that thing were the ones that held the toerail to the hull. Every night and every weekend that he was off. Prior to that I had never been sailing. The first day we took it out, it was a wild, blustery day. I HATED IT!!! I hate everything about sailing. I hate how slow it is. I hate healing over. I HATE tacking when the boom swings around. Oh, did I mention I get motion sick? We kept it long enough to have to deal with it through 3 hurricanes and then finally sold it. Hubby would love to have another one. And he can. Just don't expect me to step foot on it. There's a book called "This Old Boat" and it has a wealth of information in it. Maybe you could find a cheap, used one to have as a handy reference. I don't think I'm expert at anything but I worked in advertising for 12 years. I worked for an entertainment company that did haunted houses. I'm married to a funeral director who's willing to share information. Oh, and I know tons about NASCAR. :laughat: I'm a huge redneck and that's probably where I'm most knowledgeable. Way to go on the 50 classes!!!

Hubby and I had been living together about 6 months when he decided he wanted a sailboat. One that could be restored. After much searching he found a wreck of a boat that had been abandoned (basically). He found the owner in SC, called him up and bought the boat. We had to pump 80 gallons of water out of it before we could even untie it from the dock.

Then we spent 5 1/2 months reconditioning it. The only screws that didn’t come out of that thing were the ones that held the toerail to the hull. Every night and every weekend that he was off. Prior to that I had never been sailing.

The first day we took it out, it was a wild, blustery day. I HATED IT!!! I hate everything about sailing. I hate how slow it is. I hate healing over. I HATE tacking when the boom swings around. Oh, did I mention I get motion sick? We kept it long enough to have to deal with it through 3 hurricanes and then finally sold it. Hubby would love to have another one. And he can. Just don’t expect me to step foot on it.

There’s a book called “This Old Boat” and it has a wealth of information in it. Maybe you could find a cheap, used one to have as a handy reference.

I don’t think I’m expert at anything but I worked in advertising for 12 years. I worked for an entertainment company that did haunted houses. I’m married to a funeral director who’s willing to share information. Oh, and I know tons about NASCAR. :laughat: I’m a huge redneck and that’s probably where I’m most knowledgeable.

]]> By: Donna M http://www.plotmonkeys.com/2009/04/22/researchand-the-contemporary-writer/#comment-113788 Donna M Wed, 22 Apr 2009 18:09:48 +0000 http://www.plotmonkeys.com/?p=1715#comment-113788 P.S. Congratulations on 50 Jazzercise classes. Keep up the good work. :cheer: :mickey: P.S. Congratulations on 50 Jazzercise classes. Keep up the good work.
:cheer: :mickey:

]]> By: Donna M http://www.plotmonkeys.com/2009/04/22/researchand-the-contemporary-writer/#comment-113786 Donna M Wed, 22 Apr 2009 18:08:39 +0000 http://www.plotmonkeys.com/?p=1715#comment-113786 :waving: Hi Julie, Am I an expert on anything? Not to sure about that. I've lived in northern California for a little over 40 years which means I know quite a bit about this area. I am also a native Oregonian a wonderful state. Both places have awesome natural beauty which I love. There is the wisdom that comes from living on this planet for many years. I can recommend that anyone appreciate your family, your friends and to live well which doesn't mean spending lots of money or trying to keep up with everyone else. :partygroup: This is an interesting subject Julie. Thanks for making us think about what we know well. :monkey: :waving: Hi Julie,
Am I an expert on anything? Not to sure about that. I’ve lived in northern California for a little over 40 years which means I know quite a bit about this area. I am also a native Oregonian a wonderful state. Both places have awesome natural beauty which I love. There is the wisdom that comes from living on this planet for many years. I can recommend that anyone appreciate your family, your friends and to live well which doesn’t mean spending lots of money or trying to keep up with everyone else.
:partygroup:
This is an interesting subject Julie. Thanks for making us think about what we know well. :monkey:

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