Categotry Archives: Quick Quotes
Research
Me: I need the name of a little pocket pistol that a white supremacist in the woods would have in his pocket.Mr. Al: a derringer? Me: No that’s too Wild West. I’m not writing an historical here. Mr. Al: A derringer is Wild West? Me: It’s too classy for this guy. I need something modern. And small. Mr. Al: Right. A “pocket pistol.” Me: *arching an eyebrow enquiringly.* Mr. Al: I’m combing my hair here. See? See me combing my […]
Italian and Spanish
Natasia, our resident glob trotter who knows several languages, got to talking about English, Spanish, French, and Italian today. She said this: “When I go to Italy I speak Spanish with an Italian accent and they understand me, even compliment me on my Italian. LOL. It’s just singing Spanish.” The phrase “singing Spanish” struck me as profound. She still doesn’t see it, but maybe you do. 😀 Alice
My Mother Discussing Cranberry Sauce
Mom: Have you ever noticed how canned cranberry sauce turns a darker red when it’s been exposed to the air for a while? Me: Uh… yes? Mom: I was surprised to learn that home canned cranberry does the same thing. Me: And this is surprising because…? Mom: I know, it shouldn’t surprise me. I had hoped it (the cranberry’s sauce we had just canned) wouldn’t (change color) because commercial cranberry is exposed to such high heat treatments. *deep sigh* But […]
Book ideas are easy. Writing them is hard.
Clever octopus I’ve been thinking about writing a book from and octopus’s point of view. Maybe someday.
What Herb Are You Quiz
What herb are you? YOU ARE ROSEMARY Take this quiz! Quizilla | Join| Make A Quiz | More Quizzes | Grab CodeGo take the quiz, then come back and tell me what you are. Alice
"Can I Write?"
Writing a short story is like running a mile. Writing a novel is like a ten mile hike. Writing a novel others would like to read is like dancing the same ten miles with a genuine smile the entire time.
You Know You're in Montana
Things are a little different out West. People pride themselves on being strong in the face of advercity. A lot of them also take pride in their individuality, even when it takes the form of quirkyness. Strong and quirky. That’s Montana for you. I was scanning through the local radio stations when I ran across this: “… They are kind of an odd bunch. so I guess we have characters as well as character.” To me, it said it all. Alice
After Hearing About a Bicycle Near-miss
“He tells me EVERYTHING. You’d think he’d know better. There are just some things a son needs to protect his mother from.”
Regarding CRS Syndrome
Something Donna said about Can’t Remember Sh… Stuff Syndrome and being a writer: “Kind of an information overload phenomenon. My brain’s so full of ideas, it’s leaking random words. ” Alice
Overheard in the Kitchen Yesterday
Daddy: You had the biggest eyes when you were a baby, like those toys you have – The Littlest Pet Shop Pets. Daughter: Only I was cuter because sometimes the Littlest Pet Shop Pets are creepy.
Monotony and Writing
Monotony can be very good for writing. Muses talk louder when they don’t have to be heard over other things. Alice on FF 4/16/07
Quick Quote
Mr. Al regarding the need to delete scenes from our books: “It’s so hard to strangle our babie.”
