tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034944370161032319.post499768243250004471..comments2023-05-06T05:29:31.469-04:00Comments on The Knotted Thicket: Life is like a box of low-fat yogurt.K.C. Shawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12467201304235217944noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034944370161032319.post-10042672293346006082010-01-27T17:27:49.731-05:002010-01-27T17:27:49.731-05:00As soon as the weather warms up here, I plan to do...As soon as the weather warms up here, I plan to do a lot of walking and hiking to get in shape. If we had a gym or something nearby I'd probably look into that, but unfortunately we're gym-less. I prefer hiking anyway, though.<br /><br />You might end up being one of those rare lucky people who love doing synopses! In which case, can I hire you? :)K.C. Shawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12467201304235217944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034944370161032319.post-62530173892995598252010-01-27T10:08:36.007-05:002010-01-27T10:08:36.007-05:00I know how you feel. I've got a closet full o...I know how you feel. I've got a closet full of cute clothes I haven't been able to wear in a handful of years. Someday soon, I'm hoping to change all that. I'm eating healthier and I'm shopping around for a good exercise program that will keep me interested.<br /><br />I understand about the synopsis, too. I've never written one, but I'm terrified of trying when I eventually get one of my stories ready to publish.LMEighmyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00703680464130959812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034944370161032319.post-60043190694890080122010-01-27T06:53:38.553-05:002010-01-27T06:53:38.553-05:00Oh, if you only knew the misery involved in writin...Oh, if you only knew the misery involved in writing a synopsis and query! It's far easier to write the book itself.K.C. Shawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12467201304235217944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034944370161032319.post-85382106293389124482010-01-27T00:39:22.716-05:002010-01-27T00:39:22.716-05:00It kills me that you can cheerfully grind your way...It kills me that you can cheerfully grind your way through a long work like this, then get the shivers thinking about writing a one-paragraph summary.<br /><br />Actually, on reflection, that sounds pretty healthy: you still care about <i>what</i> you're writing, more than <i>that</i> you're writing. So good for you. :)Richardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00190211511966499616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034944370161032319.post-46231116011156081552010-01-26T23:29:40.748-05:002010-01-26T23:29:40.748-05:00Danielle--I raise a carton of yogurt to you as a t...Danielle--I raise a carton of yogurt to you as a toast! (No butter on that toast, please.)<br /><br />BT--Oh, don't worry, I couldn't possibly lose the curves if I tried. I'd just like to have a waist again. :)K.C. Shawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12467201304235217944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034944370161032319.post-1993943763896502952010-01-26T22:18:51.874-05:002010-01-26T22:18:51.874-05:00Just don't loose all the curves - a real woman...Just don't loose all the curves - a real woman has shape and substance a real man can put his arms around.<br /><br />And the story will sell - eventually...BThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15170193722932454605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034944370161032319.post-74547038532013714642010-01-26T21:57:06.555-05:002010-01-26T21:57:06.555-05:00I'm right there with you. I've started a &...I'm right there with you. I've started a "healthy eating plan" - so far so good.Danielle Birchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11796467053451208102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034944370161032319.post-13034038402896714072010-01-26T20:32:50.537-05:002010-01-26T20:32:50.537-05:00It certainly can't hurt with the TKD either, I...It certainly can't hurt with the TKD either, I'm sure.<br /><br />Bell-Men still needs some work before I even think about agents. And then I have to *shudder* write a synopsis.K.C. Shawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12467201304235217944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034944370161032319.post-54106916871008740872010-01-26T18:47:13.635-05:002010-01-26T18:47:13.635-05:00Trying to learn it more or less for Mikey's sa...Trying to learn it more or less for Mikey's sake: at some point he's going to want to know more about where he came from, and I'd like to help with that. Besides it's kind of fun.<br /><br />Totally psyched that you've rounded off Bell-Men! Now where are all the good agents when you need them?Richardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00190211511966499616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034944370161032319.post-14993632897363461372010-01-26T16:35:23.712-05:002010-01-26T16:35:23.712-05:00Aaron--Delayed gratification, my bane.
Jamie--I a...Aaron--Delayed gratification, my bane.<br /><br />Jamie--I actually like animal crackers too. The only problem is I always end up singing that awful Shirley Temple song "Animal crackers in my soup," and I only know two lines of the song anyway, and it's really annoying.<br /><br />Cate--I actually have lost, thrown out, given away, or otherwise ceased to own a lot of my really cute clothes. That just means I get to buy new clothes when I get skinny again!K.C. Shawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12467201304235217944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034944370161032319.post-41126258472328085602010-01-26T12:56:35.372-05:002010-01-26T12:56:35.372-05:00Diet... I knew there was something I was supposed ...Diet... I knew there was something I was supposed to be doing in January. My little skirts have disintegrated they've waited so long for me to give up chocolate. :(Cate Gardnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05634397106201021055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034944370161032319.post-66262398554978566302010-01-26T09:01:37.581-05:002010-01-26T09:01:37.581-05:00I am sure there is a fantastic market that is just...I am sure there is a fantastic market that is just waiting for a story like yours- Even if it isn't around just yet. p.s. I like animal crackers and have just discovered I have none in the house.Jamie Eyberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05875759697016701358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034944370161032319.post-70451285454028348172010-01-26T07:57:26.564-05:002010-01-26T07:57:26.564-05:00Dieting and writing are all about delayed gratific...Dieting and writing are all about delayed gratification. We all must have super-human patience at times.<br /><br />Win/win, like Jeremy wrote.Aaron Polsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15173267932358617304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034944370161032319.post-31393799439672800222010-01-26T07:13:54.818-05:002010-01-26T07:13:54.818-05:00Jeremy--I'm glad I never started smoking. Givi...Jeremy--I'm glad I never started smoking. Giving up chocolate and ice cream is hard enough, and they're not even really addictive. Good for you for quitting.<br /><br />Natalie--Yikes, I hope that's not the real problem behind my lackluster wordcounts lately!<br /><br />Lertulo--Oh, are you learning Korean? How cool! Is Mikey teaching you? :)<br /><br />Alan--Thanks! I suspect it's a bit of a stretch to compare the two, but the emotional impact is pretty similar.K.C. Shawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12467201304235217944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034944370161032319.post-5423514745557159682010-01-26T05:26:52.637-05:002010-01-26T05:26:52.637-05:00Hey, I like that metaphor (or was it an analogy......Hey, I like that metaphor (or was it an analogy...) of dieting compared to selling stories. Great post.Alan W. Davidsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17067022519729701245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034944370161032319.post-84424175360196503782010-01-26T01:39:00.607-05:002010-01-26T01:39:00.607-05:00No giving up! Only losers quit.
Which reminds me...No giving up! Only losers quit.<br /><br />Which reminds me, I haven't studied my Korean yet today. Grrr....Richardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00190211511966499616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034944370161032319.post-9791524281180877822010-01-26T00:45:26.408-05:002010-01-26T00:45:26.408-05:00I can't diet, many of my stories rely on large...I can't diet, many of my stories rely on large amount of dairy ; )Fox Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05487359877190292039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034944370161032319.post-52471739879202377072010-01-25T23:10:37.816-05:002010-01-25T23:10:37.816-05:00It's a win/win situation.
You've come way...It's a win/win situation.<br /><br />You've come way too far to stop subbing stories. Keep at it.<br /><br />(I quit smoking and smell much better this year than I did last.)Jeremy Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09052579570290251380noreply@blogger.com