tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551608342749773751.post3797180503010716765..comments2024-03-08T20:41:23.825-08:00Comments on Author Heather McCorkle: Monday's Muse~Dark ForestHeatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05130733681254163610noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551608342749773751.post-73743715240900121392010-12-28T10:28:42.484-08:002010-12-28T10:28:42.484-08:00Karlene, it's a shame the season for listening...Karlene, it's a shame the season for listening to Christmas music is so short! I look forward to it all year and hate to see it pass. I'm glad you enjoyed the picture!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05130733681254163610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551608342749773751.post-90832298701941400732010-12-28T09:32:27.756-08:002010-12-28T09:32:27.756-08:00Heather, I too have been listening to Christmas mu...Heather, I too have been listening to Christmas music. We will get back to normal soon. I love your picture. I could climb inside and hide from the world right now. Thank you for sharing it.Karlene Petitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17910702587514001827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551608342749773751.post-3658158921461513372010-12-28T08:30:17.049-08:002010-12-28T08:30:17.049-08:00Thank you Ian!Thank you Ian!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05130733681254163610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551608342749773751.post-18217140456604610292010-12-28T08:29:24.850-08:002010-12-28T08:29:24.850-08:00Thanks Amie! You're right, revising is a bit d...Thanks Amie! You're right, revising is a bit different. But your sticking with it and making progress, that's great! Yes, I'll raise my coffee mug to success for all in 2011!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05130733681254163610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551608342749773751.post-36356733515903826962010-12-28T08:27:46.991-08:002010-12-28T08:27:46.991-08:00Sweet Erica! I love it when the pictures I post ha...Sweet Erica! I love it when the pictures I post have that powerful of an affect! Thanks for coming back to read the post. ;)<br /><br />Shayda, that would be interesting if they came up with a personality test based on what style we prefer to write in! COngrats on your VCFA residency, that's going to be awesome!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05130733681254163610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551608342749773751.post-74774672676356919102010-12-28T05:47:40.755-08:002010-12-28T05:47:40.755-08:00bravobravoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551608342749773751.post-85278003417798864272010-12-28T02:40:26.959-08:002010-12-28T02:40:26.959-08:00So glad you liked The Hunger Games, and congrats o...So glad you liked The Hunger Games, and congrats on sticking to your goal and approaching 40K! Mine have been a bit nebulous--I'm revising, and don't have a set pace to work at, but I've stuck at it. Here's to success in 2011!Amie Kaufmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15116472165351759477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551608342749773751.post-43688122015506795982010-12-27T20:21:49.899-08:002010-12-27T20:21:49.899-08:00Oooh, creepy creepy picture! Love it.
Also, it...Oooh, creepy creepy picture! Love it.<br /><br />Also, it's funny you mention being a bit reluctant to read present tense. I have a few friends who absolutely HATE it. I remember it being a bit jarring when I first started reading it (mainly in my English courses during early college), but I think it's rapidly become my favorite tense to write it. I think those kinds of preferences are really interesting! There should be some sort of personality test for writers with those kinds of preferences.<br /><br />Writing goals aren't quite on hold, per-se, but have very specific start-dates! Also, I feel like I'm holding my breath a bit, here, before the new year. Lots of logistical things to sort through from now until early January--gearing up for my first VCFA residency. :)<br /><br />Congrats on your word count! It sounds like you've got a fantastic idea of where you're going with your WIP. I love those kinds of pivotal moments--those moments where you want to cackle/cry, "The plot THICKENS."<br /><br />Happy writing, and Happy New Year!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06089845691023125664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551608342749773751.post-16878648809635676412010-12-27T20:20:15.628-08:002010-12-27T20:20:15.628-08:00I hate to say it, but I didn't read your post....I hate to say it, but I didn't read your post.<br /><br />The picture was THAT. AWESOME. Thanks!!!<br /><br />(okay, I lied, I went back to read the post. but the picture was exactly what I needed. Thanks!)<br />ericaerica and christyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13074820593371226159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551608342749773751.post-18914103923579184162010-12-27T15:21:21.287-08:002010-12-27T15:21:21.287-08:00That's an excellent goal Michael! Go for it, y...That's an excellent goal Michael! Go for it, you can do it. Keep me updated on how it's going.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05130733681254163610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551608342749773751.post-76050315144346078092010-12-27T15:08:50.409-08:002010-12-27T15:08:50.409-08:00I didn't write nearly as much as I would have ...I didn't write nearly as much as I would have liked. I am trying to do the impossible and finish a 50,000 word first draft by mid January. I'm currently just over 12,000. I am doing my own NaNo thing. I just hope I am successful. I hope to do a post about it for moral support from our wonderful community.<br /><br />I could use all the positive wishes.'<br /><br />Congrats on being able to finish your goal. Yah, Heather!<br /><br />MichaelMichael Di Gesuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17047267262428143113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551608342749773751.post-5123823742992236132010-12-27T12:56:39.682-08:002010-12-27T12:56:39.682-08:00I know Lorelei, I love the imagery of that cover. ...I know Lorelei, I love the imagery of that cover. Congrats on reaching your goals! Best of luck with the rest, I'm sure you'll get there.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05130733681254163610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551608342749773751.post-53572430971656983882010-12-27T12:46:08.195-08:002010-12-27T12:46:08.195-08:00Voices of Dragons has a great cover.
Your picture...Voices of Dragons has a great cover.<br /><br />Your picture for inspiration is great. Spooky.<br /><br />Good job in reaching your goal. My goal was to read through, do some edits in my second novel in one week and did so. Now it's on to third novel and get some stuff edited out/in the first 80 pages, which is as far as I've gotten. Now two more weeks to work on this book. I'm hoping to get a lot done.Lorelei Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03294047277447613989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551608342749773751.post-45852261225277127922010-12-27T11:58:27.747-08:002010-12-27T11:58:27.747-08:00So true Natalie! I didn't even notice it after...So true Natalie! I didn't even notice it after the first chapter.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05130733681254163610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551608342749773751.post-7822065803891375652010-12-27T11:11:53.500-08:002010-12-27T11:11:53.500-08:00I sometimes have an issue with books that are writ...I sometimes have an issue with books that are written in the present tense too! Like you said with Hunger Games (which I loved) though, when a book is just that good, you tend to forget about it!Natalie https://www.blogger.com/profile/15879112865868418812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551608342749773751.post-66910779894736101242010-12-27T11:07:48.403-08:002010-12-27T11:07:48.403-08:00Thank you so much Kari, on all counts! Wow! I'...Thank you so much Kari, on all counts! Wow! I'm off to check your blog and my email!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05130733681254163610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551608342749773751.post-20856775731486994022010-12-27T10:45:25.621-08:002010-12-27T10:45:25.621-08:00Golden Eagle, it was much the same with me. A nice...Golden Eagle, it was much the same with me. A nice quiet holiday left me lot's of time to write. Glad you liked the picture!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05130733681254163610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551608342749773751.post-10582187344189328392010-12-27T10:43:47.604-08:002010-12-27T10:43:47.604-08:00Congrats on your word count! And you always find t...Congrats on your word count! And you always find the BEST pictures--they make me want to read your WIPs. (Also, you just won my 'Tis the Season giveaway, so look out for an email!)Karihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14270376783948053881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551608342749773751.post-59094818294643663362010-12-27T10:23:59.608-08:002010-12-27T10:23:59.608-08:00I kept writing throughout the holidays, and didn&#...I kept writing throughout the holidays, and didn't have much trouble . . . but Christmas was pretty quiet this year. :)<br /><br />I love the picture!Golden Eaglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08721520451194318436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551608342749773751.post-58029557438495566332010-12-27T09:58:16.070-08:002010-12-27T09:58:16.070-08:00I know what you mean Lisa, I'm the same way! I...I know what you mean Lisa, I'm the same way! I would go insane if I stopped writing. People would beg me to start again! LOL! Thanks. :)Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05130733681254163610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551608342749773751.post-36316198446650543092010-12-27T09:50:42.633-08:002010-12-27T09:50:42.633-08:00LOL, me stop writing? That's unpossible! He ...LOL, me stop writing? That's unpossible! He he he. Little Simpson's humor mixed in there. Seriously though, I'm glad you're right on track with your goals. Great pic!Lisa Gail Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03648323153868702165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551608342749773751.post-32224277737586396672010-12-27T09:37:57.868-08:002010-12-27T09:37:57.868-08:00Linda that's fantastic! Congratulations on get...Linda that's fantastic! Congratulations on getting so close to finishing your revisions! I can hardly wait until we can start talking historicals too!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05130733681254163610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551608342749773751.post-81654941338034617992010-12-27T09:36:13.886-08:002010-12-27T09:36:13.886-08:00A. Gray, I say go for it! I've come across a f...A. Gray, I say go for it! I've come across a few agents who love retellings of fairy tales!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05130733681254163610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551608342749773751.post-88414850902820989222010-12-27T09:34:21.460-08:002010-12-27T09:34:21.460-08:00Christopher, that's a shame you had to put you...Christopher, that's a shame you had to put your writing on hold but that's often the case with the holidays. After reading The Hunger Games I know what you mean about present tense. I wouldn't let it hold me back from reading a novel now! I don't mind it at all anymore.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05130733681254163610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551608342749773751.post-26724856280809365032010-12-27T09:11:27.156-08:002010-12-27T09:11:27.156-08:00That dark forest is a gorgeous metaphor for your p...That dark forest is a gorgeous metaphor for your protag's dark turning to the point of no return. Wow. congrats on 39K words—that is fantastic! I'm actually going to achieve my writing goal of finishing revisions by Jan. 1, I'm almost certain. Fingers crossed. Can't wait to start talking with you about our historicals, Heather.Linda Grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18001433214194860481noreply@blogger.com