tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551608342749773751.post398310255521765195..comments2024-03-08T20:41:23.825-08:00Comments on Author Heather McCorkle: Monday's Muse~Festive SpiritHeatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05130733681254163610noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551608342749773751.post-79322216077945052512010-12-21T08:33:26.167-08:002010-12-21T08:33:26.167-08:00Perfect timing then Karlene! :) Thanks for droppin...Perfect timing then Karlene! :) Thanks for dropping by!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05130733681254163610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551608342749773751.post-70737261407380278412010-12-20T22:59:06.623-08:002010-12-20T22:59:06.623-08:00Thank you for sharing the beautiful picture. I'...Thank you for sharing the beautiful picture. I'm late in the day arriving here... but well worth the wait. I can now go to sleep with dreams of sugar plums, and the holiday spirit you sent in your gift of love for the holidays to all.Karlene Petitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17910702587514001827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551608342749773751.post-73790704306641722202010-12-20T21:41:13.387-08:002010-12-20T21:41:13.387-08:00Tracy, I know exactly how you feel. It's hard ...Tracy, I know exactly how you feel. It's hard not to be distracted with all the holiday wonder and craziness. Vienna Teng huh? I'll have to check her out, thanks! <br /><br />Brenda, I wish I could write in first person. I'm starting to really enjoy reading it. I'm the opposite though, I always end up back in 3rd! LOL!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05130733681254163610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551608342749773751.post-85459388768929509592010-12-20T21:37:33.896-08:002010-12-20T21:37:33.896-08:00Michael, you were a decorator?! That's excelle...Michael, you were a decorator?! That's excellent! I should have been able to tell from your the fabulous pictures of your house. I'm so glad you decided to join the blogger community. Happy holidays to you too!<br /><br />Julie, I loved LOSING FAITH too! That was an excellent debut novel, the kind that makes you forget which POV it's written in because it's so good it doesn't matter.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05130733681254163610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551608342749773751.post-40507626696680328222010-12-20T21:26:13.325-08:002010-12-20T21:26:13.325-08:00I love Thomas Kinkaid. It reminds me of my grandmo...I love Thomas Kinkaid. It reminds me of my grandmother. I write in first person. I've tried third and then end up back in first. Who's on first? LOL I hope you have a Merry Christmas! :DBrenda Drakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01263237745979525170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551608342749773751.post-17321419211239828872010-12-20T19:58:01.662-08:002010-12-20T19:58:01.662-08:00My MCs just finished celebrating 4th of July and a...My MCs just finished celebrating 4th of July and a birthday. I am loving Vienna Teng on my writing playlist. She has such a soothing voice and I love the instrumentals that accompany her lyrics. <br /><br />I haven't done much writing this week, outside of prompts. I think I am too distracted with holidays and other family obligations. I hope after the first of the year I can get back into the groove of things.Ava Z.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14396315936946338742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551608342749773751.post-26103202137749351442010-12-20T19:36:00.264-08:002010-12-20T19:36:00.264-08:00Heather, LOVED that picture. Totally puts my in t...Heather, LOVED that picture. Totally puts my in the holiday mood.<br /><br />I'm reading "Losing Faith." Also told in first person present. I don't mind it if it's done well. Hunger Games is the only dystopian I've ever read, but I loved it.Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551608342749773751.post-72813788674774743472010-12-20T19:02:33.075-08:002010-12-20T19:02:33.075-08:00Hi, Heather,
I wish I had the time to read someth...Hi, Heather,<br /><br />I wish I had the time to read something inspiring. Soon, I hope. So busy finishing up with Christmas decorating. I'm glad you liked my place. Of course I'll decorate for you! If I'm out your way next Christmas. <br /><br />Decorating and Design is what I do professionally. Writing is a new calling.... I love it and it's all I ever think about. Blogging is also relatively new to me (only three months) I can't believe I missed out on if for so long!<br /><br />This community is beyond awesome.<br /><br />HAPPY HOLIDAYS HEATHER, to you and your family.<br /><br />MichaelMichael Di Gesuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17047267262428143113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551608342749773751.post-14967447191281509802010-12-20T18:28:58.434-08:002010-12-20T18:28:58.434-08:00Wow, four of them Kari, that's awesome! You kn...Wow, four of them Kari, that's awesome! You know, I think it has worked. I'm starting to love first person. The present tense may take longer to grow on me but for this series it is done in a fantastic manner!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05130733681254163610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551608342749773751.post-77655918846897749302010-12-20T18:27:37.562-08:002010-12-20T18:27:37.562-08:00It is beautiful isn't it Alissa? He was one ta...It is beautiful isn't it Alissa? He was one talented painter! It's good to mix genres up now and then. I just read an adult urban fantasy and loved it. It keeps things fresh!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05130733681254163610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551608342749773751.post-49331394518944831572010-12-20T17:36:41.033-08:002010-12-20T17:36:41.033-08:00I love Thomas Kinkaid's paintings! We have thr...I love Thomas Kinkaid's paintings! We have three or four of them (or at least, my parents do). <br /><br />Perhaps The Hunger Games will actually help you cultivate a tolerance for first person?? Although I agree, present tense will never be anything but annoying!Karihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14270376783948053881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551608342749773751.post-68623178352936305322010-12-20T17:13:11.726-08:002010-12-20T17:13:11.726-08:00I love that picture. I've always loved the way...I love that picture. I've always loved the way the warm glow of house lights look on a cold winter evening. <br /><br />Right now, I'm changing thing up and reading a book for grown ups, American Rust by Philipp Meyer. I'm not too far into it, but so far I'm enjoying it.Alissahttp://alissagrosso.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551608342749773751.post-88992369824153369512010-12-20T16:58:31.718-08:002010-12-20T16:58:31.718-08:00I've heard great thins about that one too Stin...I've heard great thins about that one too Stina. I can hardly wait to hear what you think of it!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05130733681254163610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551608342749773751.post-30154515616170325572010-12-20T15:21:40.774-08:002010-12-20T15:21:40.774-08:00Yay! You're enjoying The Hunger Games. I'm...Yay! You're enjoying The Hunger Games. I'm reading Matched. Another YA dystopian novel in first person present tense. :)Stinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11415189347501942340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551608342749773751.post-25379092223888795582010-12-20T11:11:01.788-08:002010-12-20T11:11:01.788-08:00I know exactly what you mean Shannon! The holiday ...I know exactly what you mean Shannon! The holiday spirit is strong this year and I'm loving every moment of it too!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05130733681254163610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551608342749773751.post-29875878496356822162010-12-20T11:01:11.515-08:002010-12-20T11:01:11.515-08:00That picture is perfect! Lately I've been insp...That picture is perfect! Lately I've been inspired by the whole holiday spirit--it's everywhere this year, and I love it! :-)Shannon O'Donnellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17299313309059235876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551608342749773751.post-57440282426953375962010-12-20T10:53:00.078-08:002010-12-20T10:53:00.078-08:00Poor Lisa, finding time to do much of anything whi...Poor Lisa, finding time to do much of anything while the kids are out of school is a challenge! Perhaps if they crash and sleep after their sugar rush from all those holiday cookies... ;)<br /><br />Me too Golden Eagle, I love the instrumental holiday music. I've been listening to a lot of it lately too! I love Asimov, always a good read!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05130733681254163610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551608342749773751.post-76512663071316307572010-12-20T10:50:36.911-08:002010-12-20T10:50:36.911-08:00It has been tough to find time to write hasn't...It has been tough to find time to write hasn't it Lola?! Tis the season. Great point, present tense has to be done brilliantly to work. Happy holidays to you too!<br /><br />You're welcome Lorelei! Happy holidays and happy re-writing!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05130733681254163610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551608342749773751.post-9046952249543811582010-12-20T10:26:07.592-08:002010-12-20T10:26:07.592-08:00That's a great picture! Very Christmas-y. :)
...That's a great picture! Very Christmas-y. :)<br /><br />I've been inspired by the music that's playing right now--a collection of instrumental Christmas songs. As for books, I'm reading <i>The Positronic Man</i> by Isaac Asimov right now.Golden Eaglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08721520451194318436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551608342749773751.post-86969688875246328372010-12-20T10:17:22.938-08:002010-12-20T10:17:22.938-08:00I need to read some books backed up on my TBR list...I need to read some books backed up on my TBR list. You think my kids will let me while they're off of school? Ha! I really am dreaming now!Lisa Gail Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03648323153868702165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551608342749773751.post-65585376338979187762010-12-20T10:15:08.277-08:002010-12-20T10:15:08.277-08:00Thank you Heather for posting this. I love the pic...Thank you Heather for posting this. I love the picture!<br /><br />Inspiration comes in so many guises for me. Mainly when I think about the character I'm trying to write about. Who they remind me of, what sort of person they are, and what sort of problem they will give my protag.<br /><br />This week, just knowing I'm off work for 21 days--not worried about being unemployed because we applied for it--I'm looking forward to being able to do re-writes on the second novel.<br />Happy Holidays!Lorelei Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03294047277447613989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551608342749773751.post-43947523966542878112010-12-20T10:06:17.665-08:002010-12-20T10:06:17.665-08:00There's not been time for me to write lately, ...There's not been time for me to write lately, so I won't offer up any creative inspiration today.<br /><br />But, I agree with you...the Hunger Games books did suck me in. I like first person, but present tense must be done well for me not to be bugged by it. It does work for urgency, and thus, I believe it suited HGs. <br /><br />Merry Christmas, Heather. :)<br />Warm hugs,<br />LolaLola Sharphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14394765053485642935noreply@blogger.com