tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119319671954219731.comments2023-10-06T04:46:49.053-07:00Pen to Publish: Natalie C. MarkeyNatalie C. Markeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02072742456716618116noreply@blogger.comBlogger160125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119319671954219731.post-7064329653464774982012-03-14T15:22:05.149-07:002012-03-14T15:22:05.149-07:00This is so dead-on! I raise rare corals and seahor...This is so dead-on! I raise rare corals and seahorses in a 60-gallon aquarium that I keep in my writing office. Watching the seahorses definitely keeps me sane and improves my writing too!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119319671954219731.post-33895839358896538932012-03-14T11:20:07.120-07:002012-03-14T11:20:07.120-07:00I love the bunny picture and know your little rabb...I love the bunny picture and know your little rabbits will love you back.Man Candy Fanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09542364196870106590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119319671954219731.post-22187064501615547982012-03-09T04:55:18.766-08:002012-03-09T04:55:18.766-08:00I don't listen to the flight attendent anymore...I don't listen to the flight attendent anymore. I fly a lot so I have it a bit memorized - I think. Maybe next time I'll listen closer.LM Prestonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16624508396760965680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119319671954219731.post-25757704767093758302012-03-07T16:22:54.958-08:002012-03-07T16:22:54.958-08:00Wow. I've never thought of reading my MS aloud...Wow. I've never thought of reading my MS aloud to my toddler daughter. Might be fun! I've been planning to do a read-aloud draft soon anyway.<br /><br />As for how my daughter has helped me with writing, well, now that I have her I appreciate my writing time and use it much more wisely. (So says someone who SHOULD be writing now instead of reading blogs!)Caryn Caldwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15338655819410392107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119319671954219731.post-88100217106095711322012-03-07T07:05:54.639-08:002012-03-07T07:05:54.639-08:00These are great tips. I read outloud to my family ...These are great tips. I read outloud to my family all the time - especially when we're all trapped in the car together.LM Prestonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16624508396760965680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119319671954219731.post-6200873728170814202012-02-29T19:12:16.660-08:002012-02-29T19:12:16.660-08:00Hi, I'll leave a comment.:) I used to be so or...Hi, I'll leave a comment.:) I used to be so organized, a few children ago. Now, I'm homeschooling kid #5 (8) and kid #6 (10) while kid #2 lives here with his wife and 2 yo and baby on the way and kid #3 lives here too. The older ones are in college and working so that leaves me to cook and shop for us all. And I have 3 dogs, 2 cats and 2 gerbils. I often get up at 3:30 or 4 am but I still struggle to get my list complete for the day. Oh-dark-hundred is also not my best writing time but it is literally the only quiet time I have. :) things should calm down in a year as they finish college and move back out, but hanging on for another year and getting a consistent schedule is intimidating.Diana Laynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10587827703774325716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119319671954219731.post-89439278996642984752012-02-21T18:04:47.899-08:002012-02-21T18:04:47.899-08:00This post has emphasized for me the need to establ...This post has emphasized for me the need to establish a good routine around my writing. Right now, I'm all over the place - sometimes I write in the morning, sometimes in the evening, and it always leaves me feeling as if I haven't accomplished what I wanted to. I think a daily routine - every day from 5:15-6:45, for example - will help with that.Ishta Mercuriohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17776946702988283453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119319671954219731.post-26947809559061526432012-02-15T07:13:33.025-08:002012-02-15T07:13:33.025-08:00I will have to try Evernotes. Thanks for following...I will have to try Evernotes. Thanks for following and I LOVE your user name. That is how I think when I plot and brainstorm :-)Natalie C. Markeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02072742456716618116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119319671954219731.post-57368911883294654292012-02-13T05:32:28.427-08:002012-02-13T05:32:28.427-08:00Just found you through an RWA email on courses! Lo...Just found you through an RWA email on courses! Looking forward to,following you. I'm also an IPad writer who has discovered Evernotes.Kathy Damp/Kathleen Damp Wrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04758791666744575408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119319671954219731.post-54411128027752504712012-02-08T23:08:33.393-08:002012-02-08T23:08:33.393-08:00Really interesting and amazing post that is thanks...Really interesting and amazing post that is thanks for sharing.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.steroidstobuy.com" rel="nofollow">Anabolic Steroids</a>Kamranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13200142323848203060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119319671954219731.post-32832684379548731742012-02-08T17:56:28.782-08:002012-02-08T17:56:28.782-08:00The class sounds great! And I didn't write whe...The class sounds great! And I didn't write when my kids were toddlers, maybe because it was way too much.LM Prestonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16624508396760965680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119319671954219731.post-61957938117009997242012-01-27T07:38:35.195-08:002012-01-27T07:38:35.195-08:00I exercise to Brian. I prefer the same writing loc...I exercise to Brian. I prefer the same writing location so I can keep notes. maps and storyboard pinned up within easy view. I always love hearing about every writer's different strategies!Natalie C. Markeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02072742456716618116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119319671954219731.post-87574788371323250992012-01-27T05:44:36.201-08:002012-01-27T05:44:36.201-08:00As long as I'm exrecising every day I stay on ...As long as I'm exrecising every day I stay on point. Other than that I like to write in different places/locations so my mind stays stimulated.Brianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01729160423552151869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119319671954219731.post-6217459907726525162011-11-16T14:34:20.865-08:002011-11-16T14:34:20.865-08:00Thanks for the link love! :)
And yes, I need my ...Thanks for the link love! :)<br /><br />And yes, I need my beta readers. I'm one of those who doesn't always get down on the page what's in my head, and they're great at catching those near-misses. :)Jami Goldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00957122956518765455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119319671954219731.post-84894535356188946092011-11-16T11:03:44.228-08:002011-11-16T11:03:44.228-08:00Yes, I love using beta readers. I focus on 2 types...Yes, I love using beta readers. I focus on 2 types. Authors and a sample from my book's audience. Thanks for sharing your reasons for using beta readers.LM Prestonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16624508396760965680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119319671954219731.post-72576167437389764352011-11-16T09:01:55.122-08:002011-11-16T09:01:55.122-08:00Natalie - My book club was invaluable in reading m...Natalie - My book club was invaluable in reading my first novel. They all liked the novel, yet every last one of them said the ending was weak. Since I knew how they had reviewed books in our meetings, I trusted their advice. We rarely ALL love a book, so when they all agreed about needed changes, I made them. The ending is so much stronger now. Great reminder!Julie Gloverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14750682989494250914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119319671954219731.post-25143467582764830352011-10-26T08:49:34.844-07:002011-10-26T08:49:34.844-07:00Oh my gosh! Are we really less than two months awa...Oh my gosh! Are we really less than two months away from Christmas?!! I'm a little panicked now, Natalie. Can I skip the shopping and go back to my scene? Do you think the family would understand?Julie Gloverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14750682989494250914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119319671954219731.post-79077716957080354982011-10-20T09:18:22.299-07:002011-10-20T09:18:22.299-07:00Certainly is a solid plan. I know I've learned...Certainly is a solid plan. I know I've learned a great deal about pacing and even the subtlety of elements through movies, shows and especially modern stories/games like Alan Wake. These are successful for a reason, why wouldn't we draw on their techniques? Great one Natalie.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01046515540256155412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119319671954219731.post-55223551635459375362011-10-19T18:21:40.376-07:002011-10-19T18:21:40.376-07:00For you Julie!
http://www.examiner.com/budget-eve...For you Julie!<br /><br />http://www.examiner.com/budget-events-in-houston/texas-renaissance-festival-delivers-again-reviewNatalie C. Markeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02072742456716618116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119319671954219731.post-90666535780735161072011-10-14T07:48:21.717-07:002011-10-14T07:48:21.717-07:00You'll be less than a couple of hours from me!...You'll be less than a couple of hours from me! I've been to the Renaissance Festival several times, but not recently. I'm hoping to go this year. Be sure to have a turkey leg; they are amazing! I hope you can post a link to the Examiner article in the future. Have a great trip! I hope we can have some nice weather for you.Julie Gloverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14750682989494250914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119319671954219731.post-61977521397014097622011-10-12T16:10:40.457-07:002011-10-12T16:10:40.457-07:00Mine is shorts a tshirt and socks :-D but I dress ...Mine is shorts a tshirt and socks :-D but I dress up for my day gig. When I write I'm on vacation.LM Prestonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16624508396760965680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119319671954219731.post-54497029795496540832011-10-12T07:34:44.919-07:002011-10-12T07:34:44.919-07:00My high school choir teacher was a brilliant in ma...My high school choir teacher was a brilliant in many ways. One interesting thing, though, was that she DEMANDED that all of her students try out for region choir and wear suits and dresses to the tryout. Mind you, you're in a room with 1-3 judges who are sometimes hidden behind a partition. Most of the other high school students were in jeans and shirts, but I think making us dress up forced us to realize the significance of what we were doing. We ended up with a very high percentage of kids from our school in region choir. Maybe our director's dress code was part of the reason.<br /><br />I dress up for things now with the same attitude. (Although I am wearing exercise pants & a tee as I write, since I'm doing my work-out next.)Julie Gloverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14750682989494250914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119319671954219731.post-48856293529794809222011-10-07T10:06:58.274-07:002011-10-07T10:06:58.274-07:00Isn't that the truth? I hated hearing the news...Isn't that the truth? I hated hearing the news about Steve Job's passing but hearing his speech was powerful for me. <br /><br />And your blog post are always great Jami so it's easy to share the love! <br /><br />NatalieNatalie C. Markeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02072742456716618116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119319671954219731.post-64883754055376200422011-10-07T09:24:48.918-07:002011-10-07T09:24:48.918-07:00Yes, I love this concept! I can see how everythin...Yes, I love this concept! I can see how everything in my life has led me to this point and I feel so blessed, even by the bad things. I wouldn't trade my life for the world. :)<br /><br />And thanks for the link love!Jami Goldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00957122956518765455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119319671954219731.post-26544938186139940092011-10-05T17:20:59.617-07:002011-10-05T17:20:59.617-07:00Thank you so much for the link. I appreciate it! ...Thank you so much for the link. I appreciate it! And yes, it's so hard to know when we're *really* ready. :)Jami Goldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00957122956518765455noreply@blogger.com