tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14366870.post6853581894828208979..comments2023-07-03T08:50:54.449-04:00Comments on Reading, Writing, & Stuff That Makes Me Crazy: Welcome Guest Blogger: Abbey MacInnisMarianne Arkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00934613403368823760noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14366870.post-616296494422332102008-11-06T09:30:00.000-05:002008-11-06T09:30:00.000-05:00If deadline = muse, then yup, waiting for the muse...If deadline = muse, then yup, waiting for the muse will definitely get you motivated!! :)<BR/><BR/>ChristineAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14366870.post-9093704695304866532008-11-05T21:23:00.000-05:002008-11-05T21:23:00.000-05:00Hey my writing partnre in crime, that's a really a...Hey my writing partnre in crime, that's a really awesome story about that villain. :-)<BR/>Anna Kathryn, I know how that is. I think, in those cases, like the one you're going through, the story's always simmering even if we're having trouble with it. I've went through that myself. You'll figure it out. :-)<BR/>Debra, I love when hearing a song inspires me! It sometimes just takes a line or two, and I'm off and running. :-)<BR/>I have to thank Marianne for having me here today, and for all these great comments. :-) This was fun. :-)Abbey MacInnishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09325736247602709848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14366870.post-12061458382952846862008-11-05T16:37:00.000-05:002008-11-05T16:37:00.000-05:00HI Abbey! I do so enjoy getting inspired by everyd...HI Abbey! I do so enjoy getting inspired by everyday life. It's music that usually does it for me.Debra St. Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07154130275058459169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14366870.post-41552389807736642142008-11-05T16:15:00.000-05:002008-11-05T16:15:00.000-05:00I never thought about if I had a muse or not, so I...I never thought about if I had a muse or not, so I guess that means I don't really believe in it. And if I do have one, she's sure deserted me this year...lol. I'm not sure where I get my inspiration for my stories....of all the ones I wrote, I can't say I looked at something and said, hey...that'll work. Maybe I've just forgotten that 'ah, ha' moment, though. <BR/><BR/>There is one wip I'm trying to work on, that I got inspired by the song "Last Name." I'm still trying to work out the kinks in it...so no muse working there either.<BR/><BR/>Great blog. Thanks for sharing.<BR/><BR/>Anna KathrynAnna Kathryn Lanierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10607469543348819190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14366870.post-76645792765639037692008-11-05T15:46:00.000-05:002008-11-05T15:46:00.000-05:00Hi hon (from your writing partner in crime ;-)). C...Hi hon (from your writing partner in crime ;-)). Cool post. I can really, truly say that I've only had one muse.<BR/>When researching local Ohio lore, I came across a snippet about a nineteenth century counterfieter who was also the Sherrif of a local township. The guy sounded really interesting to me, so I researched him some more, and he turned into my villain for my Ohio Historical romance- The Locktender's Daughter. Now when I found out exactly where this gentleman was buried, of course I had to pay my respects. That's the only time though, but interesting enough is that he ended up being my favorite villain out of everything I've written ;-). Probably because he was so real<BR/>;-D.Marguerite Arotinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09402913883467001945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14366870.post-45422323403151844372008-11-05T11:50:00.000-05:002008-11-05T11:50:00.000-05:00I don't think I'd get any books written either if ...I don't think I'd get any books written either if I'd relied on my muse. :-)<BR/>Miss Mae, I'll friend you instead. Sorry about that.<BR/>I was pretty tickled myself when I came up with the idea for Daisy's backstory and character. :-)<BR/>Congrats, Marianne on the award. :-)<BR/>Miss Mae, why wouldn't you consider yourself a writer? You're inspired by something, even if you aren't sure what it was exactly that inspired you. lol If it ain't broke, don't fix it is what I say. :-) Sometimes, I don't know where some of my ideas come from either. :-)Abbey MacInnishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09325736247602709848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14366870.post-8403435990968717152008-11-05T11:14:00.000-05:002008-11-05T11:14:00.000-05:00Abbey, I tried to friend you at MySpace and it wan...Abbey, I tried to friend you at MySpace and it wanted either your last name or addy for confirmation. It wouldn't take Macinnis!<BR/><BR/>So, please friend me instead...<BR/><BR/>http://www.myspace.com/missmaeauthor<BR/><BR/>and<BR/><BR/>http://www.myspace.com/monamurphyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14366870.post-1789287854333243352008-11-05T11:08:00.000-05:002008-11-05T11:08:00.000-05:00The funny thing is, I never knew "Muses" existed u...The funny thing is, I never knew "Muses" existed until I became a "writer." (Is it okay if I call myself that?)<BR/><BR/>I just get a bee in my bonnet...okay, an idea bouncing around in my mind...and I go with that. Not a Muse, and probably not inspiration either...LOL...<BR/><BR/>Good post, Abbey. Thanks for sharing! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14366870.post-54359524203329225162008-11-05T08:40:00.000-05:002008-11-05T08:40:00.000-05:00My Muse is with me, but I don't depend on her. LOL...My Muse is with me, but I don't depend on her. LOL! I usually gain inspiration from reading or just getting a change of scenery where I write.<BR/><BR/>PS. I gave Marianne an "award".Jennifer Shirkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16970585847385511795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14366870.post-56995557276748987542008-11-05T08:18:00.000-05:002008-11-05T08:18:00.000-05:00Delighting Miss Daisy sounds wonderfully romantic....Delighting Miss Daisy sounds wonderfully romantic. Best of luck with it. <BR/><BR/>I enjoyed this post very much. Agree with you on the muse thing. *G* If I waited for a Muse to show up I don't think I'd have written even one book.Sarita Leonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09236262575377618259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14366870.post-64499658287920966442008-11-05T06:55:00.000-05:002008-11-05T06:55:00.000-05:00Hey Abbey. I'm with you. I don't buy into the whol...Hey Abbey. I'm with you. I don't buy into the whole Muse-thing. But there are moments I definitely feel inspired and I have to go with it. I love how you came up with Daisy's profession. Now that was inspired.Cindy K. Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05744687227710149449noreply@blogger.com