tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post3872083490672143971..comments2023-06-18T06:35:42.729-04:00Comments on Christian Writer/Reader Connection: The Gravy's Dripping Off My PlateSusan J. Reinhardthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-18173973200212601452011-04-06T12:39:09.756-04:002011-04-06T12:39:09.756-04:00Hi Gina -
LOL! Not a bad attempt at all. :)
Bles...Hi Gina -<br /><br />LOL! Not a bad attempt at all. :)<br /><br />Blessings,<br />SusanSusan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-11367308877084641002011-04-05T22:02:16.444-04:002011-04-05T22:02:16.444-04:00I love your husband's creativity. I need to ju...I love your husband's creativity. I need to juice up my creativity because I've been editing so long all I have left of lemon rinds. See! My BAD attempt at getting the juices flowing!!Gina Conroyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13647753231391009981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-34217993729023123012011-03-31T20:03:59.452-04:002011-03-31T20:03:59.452-04:00Hi Eileen -
So nice to see you around the blogosp...Hi Eileen -<br /><br />So nice to see you around the blogosphere again. :)<br /><br />With any writing skill, it means practice. I try to work with one scene and bring it to life. Reading also exposes me to techniques I haven't used before.<br /><br />I'll pop over to your place soon.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />SusanSusan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-85948251347949756792011-03-31T17:49:50.813-04:002011-03-31T17:49:50.813-04:00Now you've got me really thinking. For me to d...Now you've got me really thinking. For me to do what you've described here with words would take a very long time. That describes my editing world--never ending. I can't think of an example I have right now, but something to help in this vain would be to use onomatopoeia words when possible, like zip, swoosh, boom, bang, meow.Eileen Astels Watsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11098531184044931737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-65781725004837066622011-03-30T16:52:11.494-04:002011-03-30T16:52:11.494-04:00Hi Jean -
Oh, I like that quote! I thought immedi...Hi Jean -<br /><br />Oh, I like that quote! I thought immediately of Jesus viewing Jerusalem and mourning.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-58651690114181406432011-03-30T13:36:49.505-04:002011-03-30T13:36:49.505-04:00I always enjoy your similes and metaphors, Susan. ...I always enjoy your similes and metaphors, Susan. I like this one from Thomas Wolfe:<br /><br />"He was like a man who stands upon a hill above the town he has left."<br /><br />It makes me wonder what the man is thinking as he stands there. Is he happy to have left the town, or does he regret leaving?<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Jeanjean Fischernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-18454348917844082282011-03-29T21:29:30.163-04:002011-03-29T21:29:30.163-04:00Hi Maria -
As a non-fiction writer, I learned to ...Hi Maria -<br /><br />As a non-fiction writer, I learned to use fiction techniques. When I implemented them, my work started getting published. <br /><br />Whether we write fiction, non-fiction, or both, we can all benefit from creating visuals for our readers.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-4920582003053602072011-03-29T20:06:10.900-04:002011-03-29T20:06:10.900-04:00When I read a book, good descriptions are an impor...When I read a book, good descriptions are an important part of capturing my attention. Love the expression your husband used! Great mental picture (and appetizing, too!) You've got me thinking of expressions that I can use - even as a non-fiction writer. <br /><br />Also wanted to respond to your comment over at Life Lessons: You bring up a great point - performing daily maintenance is so very important to make the pruning process a bit easier! I'll be sure to let Precious know that you think she's gorgeous - I'm sure she'll wag her tail furiously in response! Have a beautiful week full of God's blessings!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11475395753533265087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-53569478334659916492011-03-29T15:07:32.495-04:002011-03-29T15:07:32.495-04:00Hi Jaime -
Ah, the power of suggestion! The phras...Hi Jaime -<br /><br />Ah, the power of suggestion! The phrase often has the same effect on me.<br /><br />Now, let's get the reader salivating. :) <br /><br />Blessings,<br />SusanSusan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-66472760128301291142011-03-29T15:05:55.101-04:002011-03-29T15:05:55.101-04:00Hi Stephen -
Do you see the action in your mind l...Hi Stephen -<br /><br />Do you see the action in your mind like a movie? I do. <br /><br />Lots of explosions, huh? Your book sounds action packed. :)<br /><br />Blessings,<br />SusanSusan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-30462738535183729242011-03-29T15:03:27.456-04:002011-03-29T15:03:27.456-04:00Hi Carla -
Keeping alert to repeated phrases, att...Hi Carla -<br /><br />Keeping alert to repeated phrases, attention can yield some unusual comparisons, metaphors, and similes. <br /><br />Maybe you can use some of your son's favorite sayings. :)<br /><br />Blessings,<br />SusanSusan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-65533251725753197062011-03-29T11:17:38.488-04:002011-03-29T11:17:38.488-04:00well, you definitely succeeded in making me hungry...well, you definitely succeeded in making me hungry for some gravy :)Jaime Wrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07768583469408522818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-11692282683175580492011-03-29T02:03:10.658-04:002011-03-29T02:03:10.658-04:00Since I have a lotof action and fights and explosi...Since I have a lotof action and fights and explosions then yes, the reader needs to hear and feel the action. I use all five sense to help build a cinematic experience for the action scenes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-72791562109501515202011-03-28T21:43:30.198-04:002011-03-28T21:43:30.198-04:00My oldest son has this same uncanny ability. I nee...My oldest son has this same uncanny ability. I need to take a lesson from this. Thanks for your ever challenging points to ponder!Carla Gadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01793809172905144101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-74014337990853882082011-03-28T20:18:38.538-04:002011-03-28T20:18:38.538-04:00Hi Quiet Spirit -
I never heard that saying befor...Hi Quiet Spirit -<br /><br />I never heard that saying before. My grandmother liked to describe heavy rain as, "it's raining cats and dogs."<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-48878308258433040832011-03-28T20:16:51.060-04:002011-03-28T20:16:51.060-04:00Hi Kathleen -
Oh my, he hated writing. He left th...Hi Kathleen -<br /><br />Oh my, he hated writing. He left that to me, including our business correspondence.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-50838917019800425552011-03-28T20:15:46.341-04:002011-03-28T20:15:46.341-04:00Hi Hilary -
Yes, there's something to be said...Hi Hilary -<br /><br />Yes, there's something to be said for being active instead of idle. :)<br /><br />Blessings,<br />SusanSusan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-7791531984446523872011-03-28T20:14:39.538-04:002011-03-28T20:14:39.538-04:00Hi Karen -
Right now, mine is all over me and on ...Hi Karen -<br /><br />Right now, mine is all over me and on the floor!<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-9350726710944155132011-03-28T19:06:47.647-04:002011-03-28T19:06:47.647-04:00You know, I actually look for unusual ways to expr...You know, I actually look for unusual ways to express the usual. Typically I make things up as I go. <br /><br />The overflowing gravy is a vivid word picture. I'm thinking your late hubby would have been a fabulous blogger!<br /><br />Hugs, <br />KathleenKathleen https://www.blogger.com/profile/05245926913888212148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-63183806544330438852011-03-28T18:04:37.732-04:002011-03-28T18:04:37.732-04:00A very good description of what is going on in my ...A very good description of what is going on in my life, if I don't stay on top of things. And sometimes I don't.<br /><br />An old expression is "busy as a cat in a room full of rocking chairs."quietspirithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06086016141181470311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-38674628221166986952011-03-28T17:18:42.532-04:002011-03-28T17:18:42.532-04:00Hi Susan .. that's a good phrase .. I think I ...Hi Susan .. that's a good phrase .. I think I am in that state now .. still at least the plate is overflowing! Better than desperately licking it clean .. <br /><br />Cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-49095373693813783222011-03-28T16:49:59.642-04:002011-03-28T16:49:59.642-04:00I like that! Some weeks I feel like the gravy is d...I like that! Some weeks I feel like the gravy is dripping down the side of the tablecloth too. :) Good food for thought! <br />Blessings,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-90209129802660343312011-03-28T16:26:03.012-04:002011-03-28T16:26:03.012-04:00Hi Nancy -
Listen to people around you. You'd...Hi Nancy -<br /><br />Listen to people around you. You'd be surprised at some of the things they say or repetitive expressions they use. :)<br /><br />Blessings,<br />SusanSusan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-10921880726150039252011-03-28T16:24:56.367-04:002011-03-28T16:24:56.367-04:00Hi Marja -
I can see the bicycle theme used in ma...Hi Marja -<br /><br />I can see the bicycle theme used in many applications. Have you thought about writing a devotional?<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-11234191382553157312011-03-28T15:12:13.794-04:002011-03-28T15:12:13.794-04:00I do like expressions that make you see a picture ...I do like expressions that make you see a picture in your mind. Your husgand's is very vivid. I can't say that I can come up with anything quite as good.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15163662759281341381noreply@blogger.com