Framed!
It had to happen sooner or later. I've been brought in for questioning. Not only that, but they interrogated the dogs, the husband, and even the chickens.
I'm innocent, I tell ya.
Well...mostly innocent.
Stop over at Live Out Loud and see for yourself. I was so mistreated! Honestly, I thought she was going to resort to torture at one point. Live Out Loud (Jennifer) had me cuffed and sitting in front of a tv when she waved a gummy dvd of Jersey Shore before my eyes.
At least I think it was Jersey Shore. It had women with big hair and orange skin. :shudders: I cracked shortly thereafter.
Please leave a comment at Live Out Loud and be my character witness.
Tweet my innocence!
At least I think it was Jersey Shore. It had women with big hair and orange skin. :shudders: I cracked shortly thereafter.
Please leave a comment at Live Out Loud and be my character witness.
Tweet my innocence!
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I brought up something yesterday and I was shocked at the response I got from Greg. I mentioned how it would be nice if I could host a real writing retreat here at Casa Zannini during the winter when the rest of the country was freezing and he LIKED it.
Well, what he actually said was: "Sure, as long as I don't have to be here." LOL.
I only have two spare bedrooms--and possibly three if I bought a third bed. Extra folks would have to bunk at a hotel and commute to the country. I don't know what I would charge for two weeks in Texas Paradise either. I mean, there'd be room & board, chickens, dogs, and inspiration. And early SPRING. That should be worth something.
Maybe I'll think on it again come February or March.
What do you think? Do people still go on writing retreats?
What do you think? Do people still go on writing retreats?
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A long time ago, my parents had a house where there was a seperate apartment in the basement. They rented out the apartment to a single man, and everything was great. Then he moved out and my parents rented the apartment to a single woman. Turns out she was bi-polar and not taking her meds. She stole from my family, threatened them, and it was a nightmare. Thankfully, my mom threw her out as soon as we found some things missing.
Tracy Jo: Kudos to Live Out Loud for inviting me. :)
Dru: It's still a pipe dream, but I've often wished for a chance to work and critique with other authors in person. I did it once and it was the best writing experience I ever had.
I've never been to a writing retreat, would love to one day. You could always pitch tents in the yard for the overflow, LOL
Time to check out the interview.
Raelyn: Oh, I wouldn't want that many people. I have to feed them.
Sandra: Exactly. I was at one retreat where it was more or less communal. We ate, cooked, and lived with each other 24/7.
Off to visit Live Out Loud.
Oh, and I shudder at Jersey Shore too. Mostly because I'm a real Jersey girl, and no one I know looks or sounds like that!
Coyotes just aren't as much fun.
Ellie
As for the writer's retreat, I think it's a brilliant idea. I've suggested it to my father. He's got a lot of land and loves to build and is in the middle of nowhere - perfect for a writer's retreat.
You DO have to be careful of people. See if you can team up with a writer's organization, maybe they can vouch for their members. It'd certainly help to block nutjobs, I would think/hope.
Raelyn: Ah, exactly what I wanted to hear. LOL.
Shelley: And that was my thinking. It's so quiet out here and there aren't a lot of distractions--aside from the occasional chicken running into the house.
Barbara: You're always welcome, retreat or not.
Linda: I'll just give you the couch. I think it's waaay comfier than the beds.
Jennifer: This was fun, wasn't it? Interviews can be so dull. I like when we can spice them up. Thanks again for inviting me.
Now I'll go and read the interview.
Denise
Denise: I have a friend who rents a beach house in order to house in huge family reunions. Perfect.
Ref: hijinks
That's what I'm afraid of! LOL. I know the sort of characters who would take me up on my offer.
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