tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7842990939186042342.post336945536479967393..comments2024-03-17T09:15:36.598+00:00Comments on Christine Murray: A new way of writingChristine Murrayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08168406879681616375noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7842990939186042342.post-16227597769943241332011-08-11T09:37:01.693+01:002011-08-11T09:37:01.693+01:00@Mooderino: That's exactly it. With a bit of h...@Mooderino: That's exactly it. With a bit of hair and make-up (maybe not so much, now that I think about it) I could have passed for an extra in a zombie movie by the end of the day.<br />@Jeana: It's really hard, I appreciate that now. And then you feel so guilty for wanting them to fall asleep so you can write!<br />@Krista: Thank you! You're a sweetheart.<br />@Julie: I'm in awe of how you manage to juggle everything that you need to. Seriously in awe.<br />@Catherine: I know that logically, but the follow through isn't my strong point!<br />@Heather: Thank you, I really enjoyed it!<br />@Caitlin: Glad I'm not the only one who skips the chores! Creativity before cleanliness, eh?<br />@Alleged: It was completely different! But lovely in the most exhausting way you can imagine.<br />@Kelley: Thanks for stopping by! Organisation is definitely the key, and if only organisation was my strong point then I'd be sorted!<br />@Kate:Thank you! Nice to meet you, and congratulations on getting an agent!Christine Murrayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08168406879681616375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7842990939186042342.post-35100694753926829812011-08-11T02:06:25.062+01:002011-08-11T02:06:25.062+01:00Hi Christine,
My name's Kate, and I'm a n...Hi Christine,<br /><br />My name's Kate, and I'm a newly-agented YA author from Utah. I just wandered across your blog and I thought I'd say hi! I love this post...I'm always amazed by writers who can juggle so many obligations. Personally, I try to outline extensively before starting my stories so I can prevent writers block. That way, my brief writing periods are more productive.<br /><br />Looking forward to more of your posts!Kate Courseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00800553702363940973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7842990939186042342.post-69702356472270418392011-08-09T16:04:07.376+01:002011-08-09T16:04:07.376+01:00I have friends with kids who write, but the time p...I have friends with kids who write, but the time periods definitely suffer. A lot of them write at work or write down tidbits like you said. It takes a ton of focus. Nice blog, btw. <3 a new followerKelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03237422917705115205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7842990939186042342.post-18289937292662161242011-08-09T05:15:22.468+01:002011-08-09T05:15:22.468+01:00Christine--I gave you a little award today--stop b...Christine--I gave you a little award today--stop by my blog to check it out! http://www.gypsyjulesinmysoul.blogspot.comjulie feddersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06621537183935460781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7842990939186042342.post-19692323701396313452011-08-09T04:06:48.675+01:002011-08-09T04:06:48.675+01:00Sounds like you had a lot of fun. I'm sure the...Sounds like you had a lot of fun. I'm sure the atmosphere is completely different than what you are used to while writing, but I hope you enjoyed it. :)Alleged Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04869021184116123477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7842990939186042342.post-45044009694292910342011-08-09T01:52:19.956+01:002011-08-09T01:52:19.956+01:00What a great gift to give to foster a child!
But ...What a great gift to give to foster a child!<br /><br />But it takes a lot of organization. I have my own schedule for writing. After my daughter is finally tucked into bed I have to race through chores to get to the point where I can write. And sometimes, the chores are just skipped entirely.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12146136846875431598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7842990939186042342.post-21722077190702771812011-08-08T22:44:44.059+01:002011-08-08T22:44:44.059+01:00I imagine it is very hard to write and take care o...I imagine it is very hard to write and take care of small children. I was wondering how the placement was going for you. I am so glad you had an enjoyable time with the little one. Good luck with writing this week!!<br /><br /><br />heatherHeatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18184342717608985185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7842990939186042342.post-30155372265249166152011-08-08T20:01:06.765+01:002011-08-08T20:01:06.765+01:00You have to get organized. Strategize time for wor...You have to get organized. Strategize time for work, and get rest just before that.Catherine Stinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08131569196977321229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7842990939186042342.post-90989945627220222142011-08-08T16:37:15.819+01:002011-08-08T16:37:15.819+01:00I try (not always successfully) to balance a full ...I try (not always successfully) to balance a full time job, 2 preschool age boys, family obligations, and all those other things that make life what we know it. Writing does take a knock when the other things heat up, despite my efforts to schedule dedicated time for it (usually when everyone else is sleeping!) There's not enough hours in the day! I so admire you taking the time to bring a child into your home, though. It'll change you, make you see life in a completely different way.julie feddersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06621537183935460781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7842990939186042342.post-52177536675945702422011-08-08T16:27:47.485+01:002011-08-08T16:27:47.485+01:00I've spent many long evenings watching my litt...I've spent many long evenings watching my little siblings and they wear you out. It does make writing difficult, but I bet you will get the hang of it someday. I'm glad that you enjoyed your time with the little girlie. :) It's also nice to have you back blogging.Krista McLaughlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09230770035490273428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7842990939186042342.post-39480902896821691502011-08-08T15:18:34.398+01:002011-08-08T15:18:34.398+01:00The only time I can write is when my 9-yr-old is a...The only time I can write is when my 9-yr-old is at school and my 4-yr-old at preschool, which is about 4 hours a week. I can't write if I know that my daughter's just around the corner just waiting to interrupt me. It is hard! I'm counting down the days for my kids to go off to school again!Jeanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06578083950272411338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7842990939186042342.post-8891736476221075202011-08-08T12:00:41.382+01:002011-08-08T12:00:41.382+01:00There's something about having kids to looka f...There's something about having kids to looka fter that leaves you unable to function even when they've gone to sleep. You could be writing, or reading or even watching tv, and yet you find yourself sat staring at a wall. <br /><br />mood<br /><a href="http://moodywriting.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Moody Writing</a><br /><a href="http://twitter.com/mooderino" rel="nofollow">@mooderino</a>mooderinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01523337588830695638noreply@blogger.com