tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594341074652821017.post3409420405961508612..comments2023-08-14T10:44:59.007-04:00Comments on Novel Spaces: And On the Day After, the Writer Rested...for A Bit.KeVin K.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14792797517571690942noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594341074652821017.post-22287261529073301492013-01-22T08:09:10.052-05:002013-01-22T08:09:10.052-05:00In my downtime I like to travel to new places but,...In my downtime I like to travel to new places but, failing that, a couple days at the beach reading great books followed by a film festival I throw for myself do almost as well.Eugenia O'Nealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10387352519341205107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594341074652821017.post-43800170180288986032013-01-21T10:13:42.991-05:002013-01-21T10:13:42.991-05:00@Cally - I'm like you, in that I don't rea...@Cally - I'm like you, in that I don't read fiction in the same genre I'm writing <i>while</i> I'm writing, and it's nice to catch up on some of that between projects. I don't take off quite that much time, as there's always something waiting in the wings, but I like you're thinking! I did do something similar at this point last year, which was a refreshing change, but I started getting twitchy after a bit and had to "get back to it."Dayton Wardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14579725240702685223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594341074652821017.post-15535350720036792512013-01-19T17:09:48.660-05:002013-01-19T17:09:48.660-05:00Like you I have a full time job and a family that ...Like you I have a full time job and a family that need tending to when I'm not writing so I write after dropping my son off at the childminder (in the 45 mins before I start work) and during my lunch break (I'm too knackered in the evenings!). I celebrate with champagne and a couple of months off writing. I try to use the time off to recharge my creative batteries. I don't read fiction in my genre when writing so make up for it when I'm 'off'. I also watch lots of DVD boxed sets!CL Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04650291635298634215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594341074652821017.post-12725716556031242322013-01-19T16:31:27.418-05:002013-01-19T16:31:27.418-05:00Congrats on putting your latest to bed, Dayton.
...Congrats on putting your latest to bed, Dayton. <br /><br />I almost always just need to say 'ditto' to Charles' comments. I need to be <i>down</i> for my downtime, starting off with the aforementioned coma wherein I attempt to reset my internal clock and make up for lost sleep.<br /><br />When my head clears I go to a little place on the water called Cafe del Mar and knock back a few with a friend who just happens to be my best writing buddy and first reader. (In case he's reading this, my friend doesn't drink. I handle the alcohol, he handles the tea.)Liane Spicerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05035607144500219524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594341074652821017.post-41851479910038625012013-01-17T20:39:33.064-05:002013-01-17T20:39:33.064-05:00@Charles - For me, "vacation" to places ...@Charles - For me, "vacation" to places like Panama City or Hawaii means a lot of sitting on beaches, reading and napping while someone brings me drinks. Yes, there's sightseeing and whatnot, but I get to that...you know...later :)Dayton Wardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14579725240702685223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594341074652821017.post-40094620657703662172013-01-17T18:51:06.796-05:002013-01-17T18:51:06.796-05:00Shoot, I just write a blog..you are too advanced f...Shoot, I just write a blog..you are too advanced for me :). I was reading Comfort Spiral & wanted to check your blog out, since as it happens, the comment you left is exactly what a friend of mine was saying about raising her son.<br /><br />Your comment:The most frightening thing in my life is that I might fail to provide my son with the tools he needs to survive and thrive.<br /><br />Well put, Charles.~Mary <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594341074652821017.post-54837721364338763492013-01-17T16:51:43.469-05:002013-01-17T16:51:43.469-05:00I wish I could write professionally because I so m...I wish I could write professionally because I so much love to write, but writing is very different from the business of writing. I very much like your new blog photo, by the way.Snowbrushhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00436087215476479042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594341074652821017.post-36034824851978324472013-01-17T14:15:56.031-05:002013-01-17T14:15:56.031-05:00I drink beer in the tub, and then (after getting o...I drink beer in the tub, and then (after getting out of the tub), I bid on vintage 3D cameras on e-bay. It's a really bad ritual - I know. William Doonanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07540517192121681243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594341074652821017.post-22461414390008853572013-01-17T11:50:29.513-05:002013-01-17T11:50:29.513-05:00I prefer my downtime to be truly down, resting and...I prefer my downtime to be truly down, resting and relaxing at home, reading, playing video games, walking. Taking trips doesn't relax me, although they do feed my brain pretty well.Charles Gramlichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02052592247572253641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594341074652821017.post-46013644365318900852013-01-17T10:27:28.306-05:002013-01-17T10:27:28.306-05:00You are busy-- the happy dance was well deserved. ...You are busy-- the happy dance was well deserved. Congratulations on its completion and on having new projects already lined up. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com