tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8636538684242425730.post8112179563486848335..comments2023-08-17T12:10:18.931-07:00Comments on I'm Blogging Drowning Here!: Too Much DramaLorel Claytonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06749366331989131894noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8636538684242425730.post-82278745504140294572010-05-20T07:42:53.661-07:002010-05-20T07:42:53.661-07:00I'm with you- so long as the author lets me kn...I'm with you- so long as the author lets me know up front what kind of world we're in, I'm okay. However, if halfway through there are suddenly fairies or monsters, then I'm kind of ticked.Stephanie Thorntonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17437077559099315853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8636538684242425730.post-76758585548845937842010-05-18T18:40:47.104-07:002010-05-18T18:40:47.104-07:00Michele--I know from your posts how overwhelming y...Michele--I know from your posts how overwhelming your life is! I don't know how I'd cope if I were the one sick or in pain, like you, on top of the normal dramas. If you say it gets better, I believe it. And yes, at least writing is an outlet. Every experience makes the writing better. All for the writing...<br />Thanks so much for stopping by!<br /><br />LorelLorel Claytonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06749366331989131894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8636538684242425730.post-9600150106152758442010-05-18T04:08:43.559-07:002010-05-18T04:08:43.559-07:00I won't even try to tackle my own life through...I won't even try to tackle my own life through my books. At least I keep telling myself that. Except the one complete short story I've written (successfully) was self-reflective.<br /><br />Sooo...Life can be overwhelming. I have definitely been in a spot where everything around me seems a bit crazy. But it does eventually calm down--even if people themselves don't. Luckily, we have the outlet of writing. And it seems you have a supportive husband to turn to during crisis.<br /><br />You're right about the writing--no one would believe this crazy plot. :) But I did read a great post one time about suspending one's disbelief. I can't remember which blog, but it really stuck with me. A writer has to expect and hope a reader will suspend their disbelief to go along for the ride on which we're taking them.<br /><br />Michele<br /><a href="http://southerncitymysteries.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">SouthernCityMysteries</a>JournoMichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11170364981958685438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8636538684242425730.post-5979170661746290812010-05-17T02:27:09.354-07:002010-05-17T02:27:09.354-07:00Elizabeth--You summed up what I was trying to say ...Elizabeth--You summed up what I was trying to say so well! I'm glad you could make sense of my meanderings (and general venting). As for my mom's name thing--I really truly don't want to know. <br />And my brother is doing good. Thanks!<br /><br />DL--Gotta love it when international intrigue and super villains are way more understandable than our own dramas.<br /><br />Dezmond--You said so many nice things, I'm blushing and going "aw shucks", but thank you very much. It's either draw creative energy from chaos or let it win. I'm glad you have the same life philosophy.<br />btw I love you cool new profile pic!<br /><br />Niki--Thanks! Things have calmed down, but the rollercoaster never ends. More exciting that way, I guess. I'll stop by and visit you again soon :)<br /><br />Heather--Thanks for the encouragement. Yes, I think I would prefer all the drama be confined to the page!Lorel Claytonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06749366331989131894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8636538684242425730.post-86270884093355095742010-05-15T08:17:14.516-07:002010-05-15T08:17:14.516-07:00It somehow seems terribly unfair that real life is...It somehow seems terribly unfair that real life is more dramatic than our stories doesn't it? I've been there. Hang in there, eventually you will get to stop and take a breath.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05130733681254163610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8636538684242425730.post-7887635667376814232010-05-15T02:01:03.827-07:002010-05-15T02:01:03.827-07:00Hi Lorel, thanks for popping over and leaving a lo...Hi Lorel, thanks for popping over and leaving a lovely comment :o) <br /><br />I hope things are settling down for you and you can catch your breath!! What a awful time you've having. I often would like to escape to a deserted island for time-out. Would be wonderful hehe. Take care :o) XXAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8636538684242425730.post-15479966022598846262010-05-14T13:59:53.655-07:002010-05-14T13:59:53.655-07:00Very nice post, Lorel. You know that what makes a ...Very nice post, Lorel. You know that what makes a brave person is the difficult journey we have to cover each day. It seems you're extremely brave and decisive, and as such you are a beautiful role model for many lost people who just wander around not knowing what to do with their lives, what they want, where they are going. I love how you draw creative energy from chaos and difficult situations. That's my life philosophy as well :)DEZMONDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14127166104359407763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8636538684242425730.post-45140176370767444822010-05-14T05:42:55.083-07:002010-05-14T05:42:55.083-07:00I believe thats one reason why we 'escape'...I believe thats one reason why we 'escape' into our books...to imagine a world where there's some sense of order and scale. Even if it is world domination by evil-doers. :)<br /><br />Excellent post! Thanks for sharing.DL Hammonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02007260062331783715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8636538684242425730.post-6029653800039573442010-05-14T04:43:23.283-07:002010-05-14T04:43:23.283-07:00I think you've brought up a good point...that ...I think you've brought up a good point...that *life* isn't like our books! It's never as clean. And you're so right...with our writing, we have to have a main plot and subplots but with life, our subplots vie for main plot billing all the time.<br /><br />I think you could write a series based on your family. :) I'd love to hear why your mom has changed her name! Hope your brother will be well.Elizabeth Spann Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15625595247828274405noreply@blogger.com