Great advice! I'll have to follow it. :)

2009-09-03T11:58:37.883-04:00

Thank you Patti. Good to see I'm actually maki...

2009-07-16T15:47:23.732-04:00

Thank you Patti. Good to see I'm actually making some sense.
Far as Springsteen goes, I know him well. I have the pleasure of living in a city where you're exposed to everything from a young age.
And for the criticism... Yeah, 70% of the time, folks don't know what they're talking about. It's not like a listen that much anyway.

And I'm sure Poe had similar experiences to mine... in the mental hospital anyway.

Good post. I have to admit your name gives me vis...

2009-07-15T13:48:43.329-04:00

Good post. I have to admit your name gives me visions of 'wolfman fairies dressed in drag for homicide', but at your ripe age, you may not be Springsteen fan or have a clue what I'm talking about. He's an excellent wordsmith and I recommend reading his lyrics if you get a chance.

Your first point is a really good one, and although I've known this all along, it's never really been spoken or presented has it? Well not straight forward, it's one of those "big writer secrets" "they" never tell you about. Very good advice.

Your second point--ah the corn reapers. I've been writing about those for years. Oh they're disguised as helpful articles about toothbrushes, healthcare and gold trading, but it's still just a damn corn reaper isn't it? I've recently been renewing my passion for fiction. I feel like the new kid on the block again.

Accept criticism. I did a recent blog post asking writers if they had what it takes to handle rejection and the like. But criticism comes with the territory, and some people have no clue how to properly deliver the axe of that chopping block.

Nothing wrong with me? Whatever do you mean? I picked the term eccentric writer so people would know why I had my quirks. Now they can look at me with that still puzzled look, scratching their chins, but saying to themselves, "Oh that explains it. She's a writer." I love it. Embrace the quirky weirdness that makes us who and what we are. Oh, and there really is nothing wrong with us--as long as you ask another writer, or musicians, they're a quirky bunch too--and I happen to be married to one. Our home reeks of eccentric personalities, but to us--it's just normal.

The mental hospital--oh there's some good writing. I think that may be how Poe came up with all his creepy tales. Very good. I love Poe, you may have to consider shadowing him.

I live in an apartment complex--and if it wasn't so hot here in hillbilly hell--I might go out and watch the neighbors. But then again, I don't care for that corn reaper hillbilly storyline. On the other hand, if you read "True Grit", it was about these kind of folks and it became a movie. Hmmmm, I may have to rethink this--when winter gets here. :)

And last, but definitely not least, welcome to Milliville, it's not exactly a sane place, but it is a fun place. Glad you could share a bit of your life with us. Hope to see you again soon.

Patti

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Great advice! I'll have to follow it. :)

Thank you Patti. Good to see I'm actually maki...

Good post. I have to admit your name gives me vis...