tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7328996877751363067.post8685472763500389135..comments2023-10-01T14:22:47.269+01:00Comments on A Likely Story: The Little Dog from NowhereTeresa Ashbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15350697922935549188noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7328996877751363067.post-55721020837710254502009-08-17T22:51:49.417+01:002009-08-17T22:51:49.417+01:008 to 10 - now I'm really in awe! That makes me...8 to 10 - now I'm really in awe! That makes me feel really inadequate - if I manage that many per month I'm patting myself on the back! Thanks for the encouragement re:TAB everyone - I'll keep plugging away!Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15580243616937466192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7328996877751363067.post-3563880012701296022009-08-17T08:59:13.104+01:002009-08-17T08:59:13.104+01:00The daft thing is, Geri, when my own kids were lit...The daft thing is, Geri, when my own kids were little and I had less time I used to write a great deal more than I do now. I used to write about six a week (oh my poor neglected offspring)<br />And all too often in the evenings I think oh bugger it and give myself the night off - far too often!Teresa Ashbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350697922935549188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7328996877751363067.post-30273295293060629892009-08-17T02:04:52.888+01:002009-08-17T02:04:52.888+01:008 to 10 is a lot! You obviously have a lot of sta...8 to 10 is a lot! You obviously have a lot of stamina to keep going in the evening after a long day with the grandchilden - though I expect writing comes as restful solace after being at others' beck and call throughout the day. I'm afraid all I do of evening is slump in front of the telly.Geraldine Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01575892095296317266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7328996877751363067.post-67628322384902861762009-08-16T13:27:10.603+01:002009-08-16T13:27:10.603+01:00It’s hard to say, Geri. It all depends how much ti...It’s hard to say, Geri. It all depends how much time I have to write and how knackered I am when I get to my desk in the evenings. <br /><br />It usually comes out about 8 to 10 a month and I try to include one longer length one in the mix.<br /><br />From memory I think it probably used to take me about the same as you to write a serial episode.<br /><br />I have four other works in progress (nothing to do with magazines) that I’m gradually getting on with. I try (but don’t always succeed) to do a bit on one or other of them every day.Teresa Ashbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350697922935549188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7328996877751363067.post-59640753621032482892009-08-16T09:22:55.440+01:002009-08-16T09:22:55.440+01:00Five???? How many stories do you write over a per...Five???? How many stories do you write over a period of a fortnight, Teresa, as a matter of interest, if you have had so many returned - and presumably a few accepted/ It takes me about five days to write an episode of a serial and usually about 7 days to write one of those long ones, like the one in this month's FF. I can write a 1000 or 2000 worder in about 3-5 days but for me that's quite unusual.Geraldine Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01575892095296317266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7328996877751363067.post-75154029606908846182009-08-15T09:28:22.624+01:002009-08-15T09:28:22.624+01:00And I had four, Lydia. As Teresa says, just keep t...And I had four, Lydia. As Teresa says, just keep trying.Sherrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18288574214855156268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7328996877751363067.post-34006764440697097702009-08-15T08:54:07.493+01:002009-08-15T08:54:07.493+01:00I loved your story, Bernadette. I really identifie...I loved your story, Bernadette. I really identified with it and I was there on that beach skimming stones (not that I'm any good at it!)<br /><br />Sorry about the return Lydia - I had five in the past week from them (and the postie hasn't been yet today!) and I know others have had them too. All I can say is keep trying.Teresa Ashbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350697922935549188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7328996877751363067.post-2308149272724539132009-08-14T22:54:24.788+01:002009-08-14T22:54:24.788+01:00I'll be sure to read the story, Teresa. Your d...I'll be sure to read the story, Teresa. Your dog stories often make me cry as I am a "dog-person" too. Right now I'm crying with frustration at yet AGAIN not making it with TAB (just had latest rejection). Really not sure what I have to do to please Nora. I'm not moaning - I'm just baffled! Anyway I look forward to reading your piece as always. Love the pics of your dogs - keep them coming!Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15580243616937466192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7328996877751363067.post-85886353708909830372009-08-14T18:23:30.604+01:002009-08-14T18:23:30.604+01:00Lovely story, Teresa, and how interesting to hear ...Lovely story, Teresa, and how interesting to hear about the inspiration.<br />As our stories were next to each other in the mag, do you think they were happening at opposite ends of the same beach? I'll give you a fictional wave if I'm ever mentally down that way again, just in case!Sherrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18288574214855156268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7328996877751363067.post-84789113478403370342009-08-14T07:54:35.734+01:002009-08-14T07:54:35.734+01:00Thank you Tam. Tilly and Lillie - they'd even ...Thank you Tam. Tilly and Lillie - they'd even sound good!!<br /><br />Thank you Geri! I think I may dig out more black and white pics!<br /><br />Thank you, Suzanne.Teresa Ashbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350697922935549188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7328996877751363067.post-25966632290222349292009-08-13T22:20:01.235+01:002009-08-13T22:20:01.235+01:00Loved the story, Teresa. And both the photos are l...Loved the story, Teresa. And both the photos are lovely.<br /><br />XSuzanne Ross Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08561888635304578484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7328996877751363067.post-32387913802154051912009-08-13T18:13:11.122+01:002009-08-13T18:13:11.122+01:00Read and really enjoyed the story, Teresa. am alw...Read and really enjoyed the story, Teresa. am always interested to know where the inspiration for a particular story came from. And the black and white pic has such a nostalgic feel to it!Geraldine Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01575892095296317266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7328996877751363067.post-49140150823076373072009-08-13T17:09:58.966+01:002009-08-13T17:09:58.966+01:00Love the pic and how fab that you made it into a s...Love the pic and how fab that you made it into a story. Cute dog, too. I think she'd get on well with Lillie :-)Tamsyn Murrayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08041502244181924265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7328996877751363067.post-37106558817922086602009-08-13T08:10:47.711+01:002009-08-13T08:10:47.711+01:00Thank you, Sue.
Yes, genius, Lacey! Knew they cou...Thank you, Sue.<br /><br />Yes, genius, Lacey! Knew they could drive onto the beach and off again – hah! “We know what our car is capable of!” types ignoring the “We know what our beach is capable of!” locals!!<br /><br />MOB – furbaby! I love it! That’s just what she is!<br /><br />Oh Julie, thank you!<br /><br />I love black & white photos, Juliet. As you say, very evocative!<br /><br />It was taken by the photographer from the local paper, Lynette. It’s not the one that went in the paper though!!<br /><br />Thank you, Olivia. They used my own title which is unusual!Teresa Ashbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350697922935549188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7328996877751363067.post-70880527300004533612009-08-12T22:05:46.048+01:002009-08-12T22:05:46.048+01:00Can't wait to read the story Teresa. What a lo...Can't wait to read the story Teresa. What a lovely title - and a beautiful photo. <br /> xSheila Nortonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13997206301877289623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7328996877751363067.post-2863906910380618232009-08-12T20:47:31.162+01:002009-08-12T20:47:31.162+01:00Love the picture, Teresa. Do you think it might h...Love the picture, Teresa. Do you think it might have been take with a Box Brownie camera? We had one when I was a child. I loved those old black and white photographs, there's just something about them.<br /><br />I'll be sure to pick up a copy of September's Fiction Feast.Lynettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15676683696180035751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7328996877751363067.post-43581744370616600572009-08-12T19:26:54.423+01:002009-08-12T19:26:54.423+01:00There's just something about black and white p...There's just something about black and white photographs, isn't there? They somehow evoke more emotions.Juliet Boydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04388850310197925066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7328996877751363067.post-5423204326986619712009-08-12T16:25:35.964+01:002009-08-12T16:25:35.964+01:00What a wonderful photograph and fantastic story -...What a wonderful photograph and fantastic story - it made me want to cry when I read it. It was such a moving story.<br /><br />Julie xxJulie Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06546678603569056691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7328996877751363067.post-67026115599626498242009-08-12T16:19:25.284+01:002009-08-12T16:19:25.284+01:00How sooopah re the publication! Doggies, great we...How sooopah re the publication! Doggies, great wee things that grab yer heart. I love my two with a passion. Your furbaby looks like a wee darlin'.menopausaloldbag (MOB)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04320287770097378027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7328996877751363067.post-12741498855649216362009-08-12T10:44:53.104+01:002009-08-12T10:44:53.104+01:00Ha! The genius of the human race is right there on...Ha! The genius of the human race is right there on the beach ;) Congrats on the publication!Lacey Devlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05716109142743069204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7328996877751363067.post-30390825060532407102009-08-12T10:00:44.022+01:002009-08-12T10:00:44.022+01:00Well done on the story publication! Love the photo...Well done on the story publication! Love the photo of you sitting on the prom!Sue Houghtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14147561434172961209noreply@blogger.com