tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133132309124375119.post776282665197305091..comments2024-03-26T07:33:18.502-04:00Comments on WordWranglers: What now?Margiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03843006118151762550noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133132309124375119.post-3704277149833130202014-12-09T13:25:00.666-05:002014-12-09T13:25:00.666-05:00I've tried that, Chrys, but have found out I n...I've tried that, Chrys, but have found out I need some down time. Even now, I'm struggling to get started. Even though starting new is exciting to me, it takes me some time to love the story.Liz Flahertyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06794565644883272260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133132309124375119.post-91303043356967600492014-12-09T12:34:37.535-05:002014-12-09T12:34:37.535-05:00Writing "The End" is exciting but afterw...Writing "The End" is exciting but afterward it's sad. A story you've slaved over is done. While there will be much editing time, it's not the same. I often miss my characters when I finish a story. But when I finish one, I immediately jump to the next. I find that helps a lot. Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133132309124375119.post-87754336735366025312014-12-09T06:53:25.099-05:002014-12-09T06:53:25.099-05:00Me, too, Margie, and I did even this time, but I&#...Me, too, Margie, and I did even this time, but I'm not sure where it's going!Liz Flahertyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06794565644883272260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133132309124375119.post-57713515424407506932014-12-08T21:57:38.937-05:002014-12-08T21:57:38.937-05:00I usually have something in the wings ready to get...I usually have something in the wings ready to get started and to jump into. It may not go far, but it serves the writing bug :)Margiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03843006118151762550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133132309124375119.post-91692990853104614792014-12-08T20:01:48.567-05:002014-12-08T20:01:48.567-05:00Thanks, Jannine. I know you're right about giv...Thanks, Jannine. I know you're right about giving it time!Liz Flahertyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06794565644883272260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133132309124375119.post-82857646503426920122014-12-08T20:00:59.911-05:002014-12-08T20:00:59.911-05:00There is that--sometimes more than others--but eve...There is that--sometimes more than others--but even then, I have the "what now?" thing going on. Plus I'm always afraid the book I finish will be the last one I write. Not sure why that is. Liz Flahertyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06794565644883272260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133132309124375119.post-50166732856386477632014-12-08T16:54:44.185-05:002014-12-08T16:54:44.185-05:00I finished the first book in a new series a couple...I finished the first book in a new series a couple of weeks ago. No rewrites until I get it back from my CP. Started book two--sort of. I've written a few pages but am having a hard time focusing. I think after writing The End, we need a little break. It's such an engrossing process that a time-out is almost a must. The good news is my house is fairly clean and decorated for the holidays, and I just finished my Christmas cards. Not a bad time of year to regroup! However, I'm about ready to dive back into writing--the plotting in my head is getting a little out of hand! You'll work your way back into the grove--just give it some time.Jannine Gallanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17692098634695675967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133132309124375119.post-83911262533266280082014-12-08T16:19:33.012-05:002014-12-08T16:19:33.012-05:00Perfect analogy. My books take about nine months, ...Perfect analogy. My books take about nine months, too. But I've never felt melancholy at the end--I'm usually elated that I actually made it!Alison Hendersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12725250883303287946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133132309124375119.post-76311563134249394282014-12-08T13:22:06.334-05:002014-12-08T13:22:06.334-05:00Thanks, Sandy. Thanks, Sandy. Liz Flahertyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06794565644883272260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133132309124375119.post-65361980790261894212014-12-08T13:13:28.551-05:002014-12-08T13:13:28.551-05:00I can relate to the pregnancy. The moment I push t...I can relate to the pregnancy. The moment I push the send button to submit, I go into labor. The delivery doesn't happen until I have the cover and release date.<br />Great post, Liz!Sandra Daileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08061923642210002206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133132309124375119.post-48219229421607566612014-12-08T10:53:25.198-05:002014-12-08T10:53:25.198-05:00I've never written a tragic ending, but as you...I've never written a tragic ending, but as you know, a beloved character did die in One More Summer. All this time later, I still mourn her, and wish the story would have written differently. Liz Flahertyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06794565644883272260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133132309124375119.post-3536064779819458642014-12-08T10:48:48.714-05:002014-12-08T10:48:48.714-05:00Gah. Had to delete and start again. Too many error...Gah. Had to delete and start again. Too many errors. Ha ha. <br />Anyway, what I mentioned was wondering what it would be like to write a tragic ending. Would you grieve for those characters for a long time? I think that's why I choose to write romance. I can kiss the characters goodbye, wave as they drive down the street to head off on the rest of their journey. But I do miss them. The house becomes too quiet for a while.Robena Granthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18389730409379890816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133132309124375119.post-42606759982843730912014-12-08T09:45:59.578-05:002014-12-08T09:45:59.578-05:00Exactly. I'm trying to write a series (the fir...Exactly. I'm trying to write a series (the first time I've done this), so I have to stop the protagonists in the next book from sounding just like the ones in the first. Just like raising kids--new adventures every day! Thanks for coming by, Luanna!Liz Flahertyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06794565644883272260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133132309124375119.post-28067986342639525512014-12-08T09:44:30.063-05:002014-12-08T09:44:30.063-05:00Thanks, Molly, and congrats on doing so well with ...Thanks, Molly, and congrats on doing so well with Nano!Liz Flahertyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06794565644883272260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133132309124375119.post-90637782893824738762014-12-08T09:43:58.911-05:002014-12-08T09:43:58.911-05:00You've captured the feelings perfectly, especi...You've captured the feelings perfectly, especially the "now what do I do?". At least with a baby you get cute little toes to kiss, and with kids home from school for the summer you have an excuse for field trips to the beach. (And, oh joy, you get to hear the dreaded "Mom, I'm bored.) My biggest problem with typing "the end" is getting the characters out of my head. I've grown to love them so much I just want the story to keep going, LOL! Which I guess is like sending a child off to college. You're so damn proud of what they've accomplished, and who they've become, but you still want to tuck them in at night.Luanna Stewarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11594016051931769407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133132309124375119.post-15028565266829649822014-12-08T09:26:59.490-05:002014-12-08T09:26:59.490-05:00LOL....first of all, congratulations!!! Secondly,...LOL....first of all, congratulations!!! Secondly, I've been dealing with 'NaNo hangover' this week...I finished one book mid-November and wrote four more chapters on another book until the 30th:) I'm hoping to get back to it this week and to type 'the end' by by Dec 31st:) Raising my current cup of coffee to you in honor, m'dear:) Looking forward to reading another fabulous Liz story!Molly Danielshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01488325587798390008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133132309124375119.post-92211229705407494002014-12-08T08:47:21.301-05:002014-12-08T08:47:21.301-05:00Thanks, Kristi. I'm still flailing!Thanks, Kristi. I'm still flailing!Liz Flahertyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06794565644883272260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133132309124375119.post-23173549449599513522014-12-08T08:31:18.976-05:002014-12-08T08:31:18.976-05:00I love writing The End, but it's definitely bi...I love writing The End, but it's definitely bittersweet. It means I don't get to play with the characters I've come to love, but they're happy so I'm happy... :D Like you I take a day or so to decompress and get out of that world. I'll read, watch a movie or play with RadioMan and bebe. And it won't take long for another story idea to start nudging me to open that new file.<br /><br />Great post, Liz!Kristina Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13674920511835640874noreply@blogger.com