tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7528372652947659182.post513274628433026259..comments2024-02-08T05:57:40.157-08:00Comments on The Writing Game: October #IWSG: It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year (to write murder mysteries)Jennifer Haweshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06303079974406921717noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7528372652947659182.post-1124988893864546232018-10-12T04:57:40.973-07:002018-10-12T04:57:40.973-07:00I need inspiration. Oddly, a red fox just walked t...I need inspiration. Oddly, a red fox just walked through our yard. We are smack dab in suburbia with little forest around. Maybe he was trying to tell me something?Tamara Narayanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03725262301091012950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7528372652947659182.post-11817517322266311802018-10-11T19:25:38.365-07:002018-10-11T19:25:38.365-07:00Sounds like a wonderful source of inspiration you&...Sounds like a wonderful source of inspiration you've found! And beautiful to boot! (or should I say boo for Halloween?)Loni Townsendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05126958230703180761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7528372652947659182.post-86290737301986825182018-10-10T12:19:19.350-07:002018-10-10T12:19:19.350-07:00An elementary school librarian would be a lovely j...An elementary school librarian would be a lovely job. My mom had worked in my elementary school's library. :)Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7528372652947659182.post-24327738468162816252018-10-05T18:59:06.126-07:002018-10-05T18:59:06.126-07:00I agree. Fall is the best time to write murder mys...I agree. Fall is the best time to write murder mysteries. i'm totally inspired and have a goal to write 100 pages this month. Best wishes with the new job.Stephen Tremphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10387553613827257304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7528372652947659182.post-39312203753957905112018-10-05T11:05:41.489-07:002018-10-05T11:05:41.489-07:00October, with its cooler weather, certainly makes ...October, with its cooler weather, certainly makes me want to sit in the house and write. And walk through the neighborhood. Lovely pictures. Good luck with the new job and new writing schedule.dolorahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715849844092553699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7528372652947659182.post-57397898733579987382018-10-04T18:14:25.918-07:002018-10-04T18:14:25.918-07:00October is completely inspiring to me too. Perfect...October is completely inspiring to me too. Perfect murder weather. Lol. Gwen Gardnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13132836346305559246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7528372652947659182.post-48324996832453267572018-10-04T17:49:03.324-07:002018-10-04T17:49:03.324-07:00Too bad the colors don't last longer. Thanks!Too bad the colors don't last longer. Thanks!Jennifer Haweshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06303079974406921717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7528372652947659182.post-87723145575950169882018-10-04T17:46:45.898-07:002018-10-04T17:46:45.898-07:00It's fun to run around town, playing in his fo...It's fun to run around town, playing in his footsteps!Jennifer Haweshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06303079974406921717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7528372652947659182.post-66711246226167246092018-10-04T17:45:37.985-07:002018-10-04T17:45:37.985-07:00Thanks!Thanks!Jennifer Haweshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06303079974406921717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7528372652947659182.post-11599683596394424602018-10-04T17:45:27.669-07:002018-10-04T17:45:27.669-07:00I agree. The heat saps the energy right out of me!...I agree. The heat saps the energy right out of me!Jennifer Haweshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06303079974406921717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7528372652947659182.post-50199639090783205352018-10-04T13:32:09.389-07:002018-10-04T13:32:09.389-07:00I'm also energized to write when fall rolls ar...I'm also energized to write when fall rolls around, but that may be because the kids go back to school and I finally have my normal writing schedule back. <br /><br />I am not so brave as to visit graveyards or haunted houses. Having all that imaginary spookiness in my head is scary enough for me.<br />Tanya Mirandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05993489244795453045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7528372652947659182.post-50142883177949497372018-10-04T09:58:59.285-07:002018-10-04T09:58:59.285-07:00That tree is amazing! Glad to hear about your new ...That tree is amazing! Glad to hear about your new job, and getting 5K into a new story is an excellent start. I sure do love this month as well. :)David Powers Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10942728197352977520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7528372652947659182.post-21045009171500590452018-10-04T01:11:32.218-07:002018-10-04T01:11:32.218-07:00Hi Jennifer, 5000 words into your new story is too...Hi Jennifer, 5000 words into your new story is too good. Congratulations on your new job. Hugs.Rachna Chhabriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16900999965919504282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7528372652947659182.post-46642581999723609572018-10-03T19:43:52.168-07:002018-10-03T19:43:52.168-07:00Hi Jennifer, October inspires me to visit Mark Twa...Hi Jennifer, October inspires me to visit Mark Twain's old stomping grounds. Maybe buy it if I had the spare $$$. Stephen Tremphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10387553613827257304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7528372652947659182.post-77030404921934858312018-10-03T18:23:04.637-07:002018-10-03T18:23:04.637-07:00Congrats on the job. Librarians rock!Congrats on the job. Librarians rock!Liz A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16531953467834426316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7528372652947659182.post-2482853090056415922018-10-03T17:59:19.156-07:002018-10-03T17:59:19.156-07:00I love this time of year. Summer's heat makes ...I love this time of year. Summer's heat makes me sluggish. Come fall and I'm energized. Wishing you lots of energy. Good luck carving out writing time.Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7528372652947659182.post-63764930294925683422018-10-03T17:54:31.786-07:002018-10-03T17:54:31.786-07:00It brings back wonderful fall memories for me as a...It brings back wonderful fall memories for me as a kid. That's why I enjoy writing middle-grade!Jennifer Haweshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06303079974406921717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7528372652947659182.post-5482015473158251642018-10-03T17:53:50.908-07:002018-10-03T17:53:50.908-07:00It's been a challenge, but I'm getting use...It's been a challenge, but I'm getting used to being back in the classroom!Jennifer Haweshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06303079974406921717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7528372652947659182.post-20806951571909051222018-10-03T17:43:11.042-07:002018-10-03T17:43:11.042-07:00What is it about October that energizes and inspir...What is it about October that energizes and inspires writers? The light shift is certainly a factor. The expectation of new weather and cozier inside time has to be included. I also think the myths of the ancients help. I can't consider October without thinking about Persephone. cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7528372652947659182.post-64897158972541950542018-10-03T17:01:50.593-07:002018-10-03T17:01:50.593-07:00Hi Jennifer - that's great you've got the ...Hi Jennifer - that's great you've got the new job - bet it will be fun and lead onto other greater things in due course. Library settings would be fun for various stories ... and certainly tickle the brain cells - good luck and enjoy life - cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7528372652947659182.post-70573943226327124222018-10-03T14:52:52.942-07:002018-10-03T14:52:52.942-07:00Ha! My stories send me to some pretty creepy place...Ha! My stories send me to some pretty creepy places. At least, I can read anytime I want--on the job. Because it's my job. LOL.Jennifer Haweshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06303079974406921717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7528372652947659182.post-53384602698777845012018-10-03T14:51:50.093-07:002018-10-03T14:51:50.093-07:00I've debated for years to get back in the clas...I've debated for years to get back in the classroom. This job is as big as a commitment as a full-time teacher. So, it's perfect for me! Jennifer Haweshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06303079974406921717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7528372652947659182.post-63247432030430815742018-10-03T14:50:52.862-07:002018-10-03T14:50:52.862-07:00Oooh!! Fog!! Yes, please. Mine too. I can crank ou...Oooh!! Fog!! Yes, please. Mine too. I can crank out an entire novel during fall.Jennifer Haweshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06303079974406921717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7528372652947659182.post-43963754834513169872018-10-03T14:50:13.577-07:002018-10-03T14:50:13.577-07:00I will!I will!Jennifer Haweshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06303079974406921717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7528372652947659182.post-83971587240786332018-10-03T14:50:02.785-07:002018-10-03T14:50:02.785-07:00Same!! I could never get bored writing stories set...Same!! I could never get bored writing stories set in fall.Jennifer Haweshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06303079974406921717noreply@blogger.com