tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4395293021442031324.post7196223029489012700..comments2023-11-03T04:40:00.257-05:00Comments on Author Jennifer Shirk's Me, My Muse and I: Writer Routine Wednesday: Nicola MarshJennifer Shirkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16970585847385511795noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4395293021442031324.post-23813566391199532652010-06-18T17:14:26.780-05:002010-06-18T17:14:26.780-05:00Congrats to Kellie!
And a huge thanks to Jennifer...Congrats to Kellie!<br /><br />And a huge thanks to Jennifer for having me, it's been fun :)Romance, Rumours and Rogueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11963588627159310121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4395293021442031324.post-54323259695179964912010-06-17T15:29:53.797-05:002010-06-17T15:29:53.797-05:00In all my excitement being here and reading the co...In all my excitement being here and reading the comments, I forgot to say I'm so glad you enjoyed Three Times a Bridesmaid...Jennifer!<br /><br />Bryce is a real charmer, isn't he? I loved writing him!Romance, Rumours and Rogueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11963588627159310121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4395293021442031324.post-32213163765808273212010-06-17T15:27:38.327-05:002010-06-17T15:27:38.327-05:00Heidi and Glynis,
definitely check out the Alphas...Heidi and Glynis,<br /><br />definitely check out the Alphasmart.<br /><br />Some people find it clunky to write on but it's brilliant for speed writing. I love it!Romance, Rumours and Rogueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11963588627159310121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4395293021442031324.post-80048782569921426942010-06-17T15:26:44.892-05:002010-06-17T15:26:44.892-05:00Heidi,
I'm sure that's going to happen to...Heidi, <br />I'm sure that's going to happen to me when my kids hit school. I'll be so used to daytime writing then I'll hit the bed early and make up for all those years of lost sleep :)Romance, Rumours and Rogueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11963588627159310121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4395293021442031324.post-39564915605319436662010-06-17T13:55:30.666-05:002010-06-17T13:55:30.666-05:00A great post and interview. Thanks for sharing. No...A great post and interview. Thanks for sharing. Not heard of an Alphasmart, will have to research that one. :)Glynis Peters https://www.blogger.com/profile/01175378917872403609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4395293021442031324.post-47598998257786252012010-06-17T11:22:26.588-05:002010-06-17T11:22:26.588-05:00What a great interview!! I loved the questions, an...What a great interview!! I loved the questions, and I always love seeing how different writers approach writing as a career. <br /><br />I used to write at night, too. After ten, because that's when the house was quiet. I was a night person, though. Now my kids are in school and I'm brain dead by nine. Luckily, I get time while they're in school to write!<br /><br />I need to go look up the alphasmart! How is it I'm a writer and have never heard of it??Heidi Willishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18420802651029097379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4395293021442031324.post-23978919313898676842010-06-17T05:23:35.439-05:002010-06-17T05:23:35.439-05:00Isn't Alphie the best, Sally?
For sheer speed...Isn't Alphie the best, Sally?<br /><br />For sheer speed, there's no better writing tool. I swear by mine :)<br />As you well know (the way I've raved over the years!!)Romance, Rumours and Rogueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11963588627159310121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4395293021442031324.post-88051940337745016402010-06-17T05:22:44.939-05:002010-06-17T05:22:44.939-05:00Thanks Laura, Karen and Kelly for stopping by too....Thanks Laura, Karen and Kelly for stopping by too.<br /><br />I love seeing how other writers work too, Karen. It intrigues me!Romance, Rumours and Rogueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11963588627159310121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4395293021442031324.post-40594901733456930932010-06-17T03:50:37.654-05:002010-06-17T03:50:37.654-05:00Great interview, Jennifer! I got an Alphasmart for...Great interview, Jennifer! I got an Alphasmart for Christmas and must admit its really useful. I'd read about Nic and her alphasmart ages ago, and it changes the way I write, going with me on school runs, sitting next to the bed, and even going out to the garden (weather permitting). Its a great way of upping the word count!Sally Clementshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00126442284080778860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4395293021442031324.post-36934312429278642312010-06-17T00:55:03.739-05:002010-06-17T00:55:03.739-05:00Fantastic interview! Thanks!Fantastic interview! Thanks!Kelly H-Yhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07324529762031928328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4395293021442031324.post-49450310978683536032010-06-16T21:20:05.963-05:002010-06-16T21:20:05.963-05:00Thanks to both of you for sharing this. I always e...Thanks to both of you for sharing this. I always enjoy seeing how other writers think and work.<br />Blessings,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4395293021442031324.post-72338429045835539012010-06-16T21:13:43.939-05:002010-06-16T21:13:43.939-05:00I love this weekly feature! It's always so int...I love this weekly feature! It's always so interesting to me how other writers work and spend their days!<br /><br />Thanks for another terrific interview, Jennifer. I'm looking forward to reading Nicola's novels!Laura S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13934230198562773803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4395293021442031324.post-76880102985084945412010-06-16T20:16:30.097-05:002010-06-16T20:16:30.097-05:00To all the familiar faces here who read my books a...To all the familiar faces here who read my books and enjoy them...love you! :)Romance, Rumours and Rogueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11963588627159310121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4395293021442031324.post-22434538530724921402010-06-16T20:16:00.788-05:002010-06-16T20:16:00.788-05:00With the transition from plotter to pantser, it ev...With the transition from plotter to pantser, it evolved naturally.<br /><br />I think the more confident I became in my writing, the easier it was to let my characters direct the flow of the story rather than me controlling it.Romance, Rumours and Rogueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11963588627159310121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4395293021442031324.post-62890554427996988452010-06-16T20:15:17.705-05:002010-06-16T20:15:17.705-05:00Hi everyone,
I've had so much fun reading all...Hi everyone,<br /><br />I've had so much fun reading all your lovely comments.<br /><br />A few quick asides...writing at night isn't from choice, it's from necessity :)<br />Running around after kids keeps me pretty busy all day so my only writing time is night. When they're at school, that will change.<br />And I'll finally get a decent night's sleep again :)Romance, Rumours and Rogueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11963588627159310121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4395293021442031324.post-74984585197987100552010-06-16T19:19:06.055-05:002010-06-16T19:19:06.055-05:00Thanks for a great interview, Jennifer. I really e...Thanks for a great interview, Jennifer. I really enjoyed learning about Nicola's writing schedule. It proves that all writers face challenges with balancing life and art. Excellent post!Roxyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09787088898112141579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4395293021442031324.post-53985987361088576052010-06-16T18:00:13.624-05:002010-06-16T18:00:13.624-05:00I’m giving you a blogger award because your blog’s...I’m giving you a blogger award because your blog’s one of the best that I’ve read. :)<br />http://parafantasy.blogspot.com/Ezmireldahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04217164955411191307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4395293021442031324.post-19761170664168933542010-06-16T17:00:04.837-05:002010-06-16T17:00:04.837-05:00I always enjoy Nicola's books, and these two s...I always enjoy Nicola's books, and these two sound like they won't disappoint either. I can't decide which story appeals more, the rekindled teenage crush, or the retired ballerina heroine.Summerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02365036136540209176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4395293021442031324.post-69552903591923551792010-06-16T16:59:27.095-05:002010-06-16T16:59:27.095-05:00I'm a reader not a writer and I just love Nico...I'm a reader not a writer and I just love Nicola's books. Great interview Jennifer! Great going Nicola with two books published this month!! You must be one busy mum.Snookiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03226704973141415914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4395293021442031324.post-63960903705212933642010-06-16T15:21:49.332-05:002010-06-16T15:21:49.332-05:00Nicola - You're my hero!!! I try to start writ...Nicola - You're my hero!!! I try to start writing once kiddos are in bed (since my day job occupies me 9-5) but generally fail miserably. I envy your disclipline.<br /><br />Great interview, Jennifer!<br /><br />MarcyMarcyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12503232778367844297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4395293021442031324.post-61322528130152037492010-06-16T15:20:15.177-05:002010-06-16T15:20:15.177-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Marcyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12503232778367844297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4395293021442031324.post-62416279711724089622010-06-16T15:13:02.619-05:002010-06-16T15:13:02.619-05:00I love this series. It's so nice to be able t...I love this series. It's so nice to be able to see how professionals do it. Although I AM in bed by 8:30. <br /><br />Great job, Thanks Nicola, Thanks Jennifer.Anne Gallagherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05816355522284492131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4395293021442031324.post-68829600664354013902010-06-16T15:00:23.449-05:002010-06-16T15:00:23.449-05:00I thought I was weird for starting my writing arou...I thought I was weird for starting my writing around 9 p.m. Glad to know I'm not the only one. ;)Reneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10661396654827059313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4395293021442031324.post-30461352703692190562010-06-16T14:50:20.836-05:002010-06-16T14:50:20.836-05:00I love this series of blog posts. Honestly, I thin...I love this series of blog posts. Honestly, I think it's great to hear Nicola call herself a full time mum and a part time writer.Isabelle Flynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15723646696636188061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4395293021442031324.post-7529254288672857442010-06-16T14:45:05.713-05:002010-06-16T14:45:05.713-05:00Great post, Jennifer. Interesting that Nicola wri...Great post, Jennifer. Interesting that Nicola writes for the Romance and the Presents line, from pretty tame to pretty sexy!<br /><br />Most interesting, however, was Nicola moved from being a plotter to a pantser. I usually hear writers say the opposite. I'm wondering how that transition took place.PatriciaWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04572087157439187319noreply@blogger.com