tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-764237570467034909.post447215879038023934..comments2024-03-28T20:19:16.805-04:00Comments on Vicki Lane Mysteries: FAQ - Reading While WritingVicki Lanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08114677510459055768noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-764237570467034909.post-5632427963588995152010-08-17T18:22:23.648-04:002010-08-17T18:22:23.648-04:00This pieces of advice are very useful, Vicki. it i...This pieces of advice are very useful, Vicki. it is always interesting to learn how writers write.<br />As you say, in the end there is no substitute for actually sitting down and putting words on paper.Frikohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04277167831642088694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-764237570467034909.post-85119875464924998392010-08-17T18:12:27.255-04:002010-08-17T18:12:27.255-04:00Elora, the TV is beneath the bookshelves, behind t...Elora, the TV is beneath the bookshelves, behind the second set of doors from the right. John swings that rocking chair around to watch.Vicki Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08114677510459055768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-764237570467034909.post-22427411924613748522010-08-17T17:21:48.804-04:002010-08-17T17:21:48.804-04:00This was a very interesting post with interesting ...This was a very interesting post with interesting tid bits of information. Thanks!Deannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17137773126591638229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-764237570467034909.post-24901490781122479142010-08-17T14:31:01.296-04:002010-08-17T14:31:01.296-04:00Thanks so much, Vicki! My husband was very please...Thanks so much, Vicki! My husband was very pleased you listed Patrick O'Brien's Master and Commander series among your favorites!<br /><br />One of my writing favorites is called Becoming a Writer by Dorthea Brande. I discovered her book years ago and re-read it periodically. It ws originally published in 1934. I LOVE this book! It addresses some of the obstacles we encounter whether seasoned or novice fiction writers...There is a chapter on using one's sub-conscious mind, which I found particularly engaging. So, if that's your living room....may I be so bold as to ask where is the TV you don't watch but John does? :-))<br /><br />EloraElorahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04579555623060708938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-764237570467034909.post-11623548078586933642010-08-17T13:48:46.329-04:002010-08-17T13:48:46.329-04:00Another great peek into your writing style : )Another great peek into your writing style : )Tipperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11714281090985487356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-764237570467034909.post-53504688595440908592010-08-17T13:23:38.744-04:002010-08-17T13:23:38.744-04:00Catalyst and Martin -- Elizabeth George calls is &...Catalyst and Martin -- Elizabeth George calls is 'bum glue' and, yes, it's the first and greatest commandment.<br /><br />Miss Yves -- I've always been a fan of John Updike's work.<br /><br />Brian -- I'm open to questions for this FAQ series of posts.<br /><br />Helen -- The pic is of our living room/main room and the books are an old set of The Harvard Classics which belonged to John's father. I rarely look into them as the print is small. And I have a lot of what they cover duplicated in single books. <br /><br />I'm embarrassed to sat that the main reason they're there (when I have books piled in closets for want of shelves -in spite of the fact that we have bookshelves in almost every room) the reason, I say, is that they provide a really nice back drop for that white horse which is one of my favorite things.<br /><br />Mountainwoman -- SHE WALKS THESE HILLS is my favorite McCrumb title.<br /><br />Tammy -- FAIR AND TENDER LADIES is my favorite Lee Smith book. <br /><br />And those shelves are just a part of the whole. In our bedroom are autographed books that I don't want to lend oot, in the hall by the guest room are mysteries and recent acquisitions; in my work room are my old favorites, books for research about western NC, and books on quilting and painting and writing; John's room has lots of political and ecological nonfiction, along with biographies and how to books; the loft room above our living room has children's books, gardening books, books about other places, and a lot of books from my grandmother's youth.<br /><br />Yes, we live in a kind of library.Vicki Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08114677510459055768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-764237570467034909.post-41314470717540321252010-08-17T13:10:50.295-04:002010-08-17T13:10:50.295-04:00That looks such a cosy room, I may well fall aslee...That looks such a cosy room, I may well fall asleep on that big sofa - no reading or writing for me!jennyfreckleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12221511824958069710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-764237570467034909.post-50647244084976926452010-08-17T12:04:25.445-04:002010-08-17T12:04:25.445-04:00Love the first picture. I'm afraid I shameles...Love the first picture. I'm afraid I shamelessly enlarged the pictures to see what titles you have on your shelves. The who room looks so warm and inviting..a great place to relax with a good book. Not sure I've read any of Lee Smith's work...will have to check it out.<br />TammyTammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02131066591477169851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-764237570467034909.post-27135660442584538852010-08-17T09:39:46.839-04:002010-08-17T09:39:46.839-04:00Fascinating stuff, Vicki. Great advice. Your place...Fascinating stuff, Vicki. Great advice. Your place looks so cozy. Perfect tranquil setting for writing.Tess Kincaidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04889725786678984293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-764237570467034909.post-36513646979325085052010-08-17T09:33:34.321-04:002010-08-17T09:33:34.321-04:00I guess you have found that the hardest thing for ...I guess you have found that the hardest thing for people to do is sit down and write<br />but it's as old as dirt<br />writer's write<br />and read<br />good adviceSuzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10329289442910294160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-764237570467034909.post-70489964517128655602010-08-17T09:29:29.732-04:002010-08-17T09:29:29.732-04:00I somehow expected you to read British mysteries a...I somehow expected you to read British mysteries and humor, although I have no idea why I should think that. I also love Lee Smith and I do think the two of you have similar styles. I've never read Sharyn McCrumb, but will definitely pick up one of her books.<br /><br />I enjoy the insight into the workings of a writer.NCmountainwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00615765649828716560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-764237570467034909.post-84749293974626680722010-08-17T08:45:23.120-04:002010-08-17T08:45:23.120-04:00Of all the photos you've posted of your home, ...Of all the photos you've posted of your home, I love the pic of the den. Such a lovely room. May I ask - to the left of the sailboat there are two shelves of reddish-brown books. What are those?Helen Tnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-764237570467034909.post-61072517221556228132010-08-17T08:30:16.078-04:002010-08-17T08:30:16.078-04:00Nice insight into the writer's world. Thank y...Nice insight into the writer's world. Thank you.Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17692541935507155362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-764237570467034909.post-82186523966327487632010-08-17T06:45:43.496-04:002010-08-17T06:45:43.496-04:00nice. like the list of books...i like bird by bird...nice. like the list of books...i like bird by bird and on writing...will check a few of those others out...really enjoy this getting into your writers mind...Brian Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00722940075884718007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-764237570467034909.post-32953179588209685122010-08-17T04:31:13.394-04:002010-08-17T04:31:13.394-04:00Interesting!
I love your librairy, so broad and c...Interesting!<br />I love your librairy, so broad and confortable !The timber used is very cheerful.<br />During my holidays, I read Updike's books-father and son-Miss_Yveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11558587966129386283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-764237570467034909.post-90496817133604413032010-08-17T02:43:48.862-04:002010-08-17T02:43:48.862-04:00I agree, Vicki. Like any craft, writing has to be ...I agree, Vicki. Like any craft, writing has to be learned. Most established authors will sing from the same songsheet. The playwright, Alan Bleasdale, once advised me, 'backside on chair, fingers on keys. And write something, because ideas only get read after you've written them down'.Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13494219959077922220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-764237570467034909.post-82434971422654739642010-08-17T01:01:27.147-04:002010-08-17T01:01:27.147-04:00Good advice and recommendations -- thanks -- barba...Good advice and recommendations -- thanks -- barbaraFolkways Note Bookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07168881905408345126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-764237570467034909.post-46418286124561463922010-08-17T00:50:46.298-04:002010-08-17T00:50:46.298-04:00Good advice, Vicki. Years . . no, decades ago, I ...Good advice, Vicki. Years . . no, decades ago, I read some advice on writing. The author said it's a simple rule: place ass on chair in front of typewriter! Of course, now it would be "keyboard" but the principle remains the same.Catalysthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03804837416104556928noreply@blogger.com