tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5716972800400891639.post1226909061982071537..comments2018-10-26T02:51:43.582-07:00Comments on The journey toward publication: A Writer's Reality 101: The Story Behind the StoryLisa McLellanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06709890497955230135noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5716972800400891639.post-28858825003131488542010-06-23T08:39:38.664-07:002010-06-23T08:39:38.664-07:00Great interview Lisa and best wishes for you John-...Great interview Lisa and best wishes for you John-of-mystery. <br /><br />You're not alone in the secret writing life. Diane Gabaldon had a file on her computer named "Jamie" for several years while she was starting "OUTLANDER." Her husband was beginning to wonder.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5716972800400891639.post-87412763936040277662010-06-23T06:09:02.428-07:002010-06-23T06:09:02.428-07:00Jonathan, I am SOOOO not like that.
(please resp...Jonathan, I am SOOOO not like that. <br /><br />(please respond to this comment by writing my name and saying how great I am?).<br /><br />Btw, I was totally serious. You're an interesting guy and it was actually fascinating reading about the how and why of your novel and makes it that more intriguing to read now. If only I had a copy. :)gae polisnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10491813685110351809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5716972800400891639.post-52275875083103732652010-06-22T20:28:55.560-07:002010-06-22T20:28:55.560-07:00I love getting insight into why other writers writ...I love getting insight into why other writers write, because I’m not even sure why I do it myself. I love telling stories, but man this business is a tough slog. Thanks for sharing, Jonathan. And thanks for another great interview, Lisa.Jocelyn Rishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18141176507423961390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5716972800400891639.post-77873121481112660342010-06-22T18:49:09.407-07:002010-06-22T18:49:09.407-07:00Deb and Barbara - If you visit Stratford-Upon-Avon...Deb and Barbara - If you visit Stratford-Upon-Avon, you'll see me.<br /><br />Gae- The only reason I mentioned you was so that you WOULD read the interview. I know how you are.<br /><br />Tart- I see what you did there. Yep, you're right. Forget it. I'm gonna burn it and not try to get published. OR I could clarify by saying I wanted to see if I could COMPLETE the novel without anyone's attaboy. Could I just write for myself. Now that it's complete, it's showtime.<br /><br />JC- Can I come hide at your place? You can call me Al.Jonathan Spectrenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5716972800400891639.post-31374692131373184372010-06-22T18:04:18.963-07:002010-06-22T18:04:18.963-07:00Great interview. I just hope when Jonathan's,...Great interview. I just hope when Jonathan's, A.K.A. what's-his-name, wife finds out he can keep his real name and not have to go into hiding. One good thing - he'll have practice living by a different name when the authorities come to place him in witness protection.JC Phelpshttp://www.facebook.com/business/insights/?pages&i=116756508344894#!/pages/JC-Phelps/116756508344894?ref=tsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5716972800400891639.post-80640592260846254452010-06-22T14:39:18.763-07:002010-06-22T14:39:18.763-07:00Okay, I was GOING to ask if you were my brother in...Okay, I was GOING to ask if you were my brother in law, Dave, but he has no wife. That said-- YOUR WIFE DOESN'T KNOW?! Holy crap! You ARE secretive! (if highly amusing)<br /><br />I'd like to present this irony though... isn't getting PUBLISHED back to that approval thing *blinks innocently at destroying 'not approval seeking' dream*<br /><br />Sorry. I'm being rotten. I know you'd do the same for me though *wink*<br /><br />The BOOK sounds GREAT! And I love that the title is provocative, but it's just the name of a rock *snickers* (You don't sell any senator's wives do you? Make a horse a senator?) Anyway, I love your 'voice' (the funny smartass one) and between that and the basic plot, I'm sure it's a fabulous read.<br /><br />(thanks for the interview, Lisa!)Hart Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17599570189253229318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5716972800400891639.post-7796697843823078092010-06-22T14:20:03.041-07:002010-06-22T14:20:03.041-07:00omg, I'm mentioned. Thank GOODNESS i read the ...omg, I'm mentioned. Thank GOODNESS i read the f***ing interview!?!<br /><br />Actually (puts on sincere, serious voice) it was really interesting to read about your motivation, "Jonathan." We writers are an interesting, if heartfelt, group.<br /><br />Look forward to reading this.<br /><br />And, Lisa, you do great interviews. :)gae polisnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10491813685110351809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5716972800400891639.post-48141930549047871042010-06-22T13:41:42.477-07:002010-06-22T13:41:42.477-07:00Great interview, Lisa!
And great to hear from in...Great interview, Lisa! <br /><br />And great to hear from international man of mystery, JS. Some of the highlights of my short time in ABNA definitely included JS's wit and sense. As, too, with you, Lisa, and the other regulars mentioned here. Great, great gang.<br /><br />JS -- I wish you well and good luck. One question: that pic you included in your ABNA avatar -- who was that???<br /><br />BarbaraDeb and Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04444390852070865517noreply@blogger.com