tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5254902043762303002.post5854654797701852849..comments2024-03-18T02:28:27.075-07:00Comments on Nancy S. Thompson: The Origins BlogfestNancy Thompsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05735642863696266005noreply@blogger.comBlogger56125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5254902043762303002.post-45939865284781662432012-02-17T12:33:29.844-08:002012-02-17T12:33:29.844-08:00What a fabulous story of how your love for writing...What a fabulous story of how your love for writing developed! I love when powerful ideas hit you out of the blue like that. Good luck with your writing.Shalleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09907680428735740943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5254902043762303002.post-42320919986867379172012-02-15T09:35:37.657-08:002012-02-15T09:35:37.657-08:00Wonderful story of your journey into writing! Thos...Wonderful story of your journey into writing! Those rare, miraculous sunny days can be life-changing here in the Seattle area . . . I agree.Tyrean Martinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15356604721537744361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5254902043762303002.post-49384905789709539362012-02-15T08:58:08.900-08:002012-02-15T08:58:08.900-08:00Congratulations for winning the second entry. woul...Congratulations for winning the second entry. would it be just a coincident that you turned to being a writer?Jeremy Bateshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00877532315856151843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5254902043762303002.post-73157329926638053102012-02-15T07:47:23.851-08:002012-02-15T07:47:23.851-08:00This story was very authentic and entertaining, as...This story was very authentic and entertaining, as well. Good luck in your endeavors ...Jackie Jordanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04337167666859961439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5254902043762303002.post-59768113078120352282012-02-15T04:20:45.699-08:002012-02-15T04:20:45.699-08:00This is a great story, Nancy!! I'm so glad the...This is a great story, Nancy!! I'm so glad the writing bug bit you and you churned this thing out! Sounds like it was meant to be. :) As for writers who have only started recently, I've actually noted during this blogfest that there are quite a few writers who've only started in the last few years. To me, that's really recent 'cause I'm one of those who's been writing since before I can remember. So you're not alone!<br /><br />A lot of those who have recently started seem to also have already got published, so it does happen!Trishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16927558937796802496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5254902043762303002.post-42789534423214670072012-02-14T17:49:23.291-08:002012-02-14T17:49:23.291-08:00That is an aweosme story!!! Those 'what if'...That is an aweosme story!!! Those 'what if's and 'how's and 'i wonder's are so much fun to work with! :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5254902043762303002.post-33763409053216282312012-02-14T16:01:30.157-08:002012-02-14T16:01:30.157-08:00I love that you say writing has given you a dream ...I love that you say writing has given you a dream of your very own. I kind of feel that way. :o) And it was Madonna's "Give it to Me" that finally got me of my butt. I'd been writing for everybody else up to that point. Why wasn't I writing for myself? Why work for someone else to do what you can do right now? :o) <3LTMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05239077455322030275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5254902043762303002.post-58580660126396017092012-02-14T14:47:44.753-08:002012-02-14T14:47:44.753-08:00It is a crazy party month here in Bloggyland. Nice...It is a crazy party month here in Bloggyland. Nice that you were inspired by a song that way. One of my stories was, too. I heard the line, "The war is over and the good guys lost." Made me think. Love when that happens.M Paxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096697282530998519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5254902043762303002.post-89501084277094535682012-02-14T11:37:08.067-08:002012-02-14T11:37:08.067-08:00That's brilliant. I love the way the novel cam...That's brilliant. I love the way the novel came to you. Gotta like that!Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5254902043762303002.post-59862123158082839042012-02-14T10:07:19.983-08:002012-02-14T10:07:19.983-08:00I love when inspiration strikes like that - best f...I love when inspiration strikes like that - best feeling ever!Tasha Seegmillerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11489911822054861132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5254902043762303002.post-83628556632849314772012-02-14T08:51:19.405-08:002012-02-14T08:51:19.405-08:00Wow! A newbie! You go girl. What strikes me as mos...Wow! A newbie! You go girl. What strikes me as most important is that you acted on inspiration when it came to you. So many push those thoughts aside, believing they are too busy being busy to do anything with that flash of insight. My hat's off to you.Bish Denhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13359927719391990534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5254902043762303002.post-9755650422405511222012-02-14T05:05:34.753-08:002012-02-14T05:05:34.753-08:00Wow, that is amazing Nancy. Sometimes the lyrics ...Wow, that is amazing Nancy. Sometimes the lyrics creep up, camoflaged by the music and give us a decent whack before we see them coming. I have no doubt The Mistaken is a wonderful read - I was cruising with you with the top down - so the book is sure to grab the reader's attention. May this year bring with it the fulfillment of your aspirations and may the writing process of the Parasite be one of great joy and excitement.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5254902043762303002.post-28794012571091008972012-02-14T04:53:06.242-08:002012-02-14T04:53:06.242-08:00Absolutely wonderful origins story, Nancy! I love...Absolutely wonderful origins story, Nancy! I loved it! Much success with the novels and with all your writing! You've a new follower!StratPlayerCJFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07341440379767694905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5254902043762303002.post-21069172416826720472012-02-14T01:27:03.747-08:002012-02-14T01:27:03.747-08:00You did the right thing after finishing your first...You did the right thing after finishing your first novel--starting your second!!!<br />Keep at it and your dream of publication will come true. Persistence is the name of this game.Civil War Horror (Sean McLachlan)http://civilwarhorror.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5254902043762303002.post-85565866504784097952012-02-13T23:59:36.015-08:002012-02-13T23:59:36.015-08:00I also love how your book was inspired by a song! ...I also love how your book was inspired by a song! I'm looking forward to reading The Mistaken, and I'm sure it will be a hit! You also don't have to worry about the soundtrack when it becomes a movie! Congrats and I'm off to read your second round! JulieEmpty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5254902043762303002.post-23711567335269533852012-02-13T23:31:35.736-08:002012-02-13T23:31:35.736-08:00Hey,
Whatchatalking about Willis, er I mean Nancy...Hey,<br /><br />Whatchatalking about Willis, er I mean Nancy!!!<br /><br />Dude-ette, that is a friggin' *awesome* origins... OMG I'd offer free Electric Slide lessons to get such an idea as you did...<br /><br />Thass some powerful mojo going on in your head.. you go, girlfriend :)Mark Koopmanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03634424953074803816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5254902043762303002.post-12743093681957061302012-02-13T20:51:14.718-08:002012-02-13T20:51:14.718-08:00Love, love, LOVE this "origins" tale. I ...Love, love, LOVE this "origins" tale. I especially relate to feeling "possessed." Sometimes, I think of writing as channeling! lol "The Mistaken" sounds very interesting. Anything inspired by 30 Seconds to Mars has got to be fabulous! You have a new follower (me!). :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13160671849686091948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5254902043762303002.post-87442753743000997242012-02-13T20:48:26.035-08:002012-02-13T20:48:26.035-08:00Well you were meant to be a writer because you are...Well you were meant to be a writer because you are so fabulously talented. I can't wait for The Mistaken to be on the shelves (the regular ones and the "e-shelves" for all the world to see how amazing you are!) I love when a book comes to you whole. I also love that feeling of someone standing over your shoulder whispering in your ear. As you know, I felt that way about Claire! Great post!Lisa Reganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12899014095250160853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5254902043762303002.post-24323946445002002182012-02-13T20:09:51.095-08:002012-02-13T20:09:51.095-08:00Wow that's a great story. I'm intrigued by...Wow that's a great story. I'm intrigued by your story. You'll have to let me know when it's out so I can read it. Now I'm going to have to go look up that song. :)Jessica Salyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00227752359369023249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5254902043762303002.post-84000997034735231282012-02-13T19:32:42.509-08:002012-02-13T19:32:42.509-08:00It doesn't matter when you start, once the wri...It doesn't matter when you start, once the writing 'bug' gets you, there's no turning back. Thanks for stopping by my blog. I'm glad you did!prerna picketthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06207620652405474672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5254902043762303002.post-49124034175539350472012-02-13T19:22:05.413-08:002012-02-13T19:22:05.413-08:00Oh what a great way to start writing. And like you...Oh what a great way to start writing. And like you said, has similarities to my story. I also like 30 Seconds to Mars. I will have to read your book when it comes out if the MC is a Brit living in CA! Scribd is great - I wrote a blog post about how to start if you want to check it out. I am a new follower :)Claire Hennessyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16576410137759875223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5254902043762303002.post-25204659584144362372012-02-13T19:20:38.959-08:002012-02-13T19:20:38.959-08:00What a great origins story. I love hearing how peo...What a great origins story. I love hearing how people get inspired through other creative mediums. Oh, and can I say just how jealous I am that you got into Cupid's contest? :DJasmine Walthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01802723505443235517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5254902043762303002.post-50372974954299400182012-02-13T19:02:22.881-08:002012-02-13T19:02:22.881-08:00That's a great story on how you came to write!...That's a great story on how you came to write! Sometimes those characters just beg to be let out and put down on paper.Abby Minardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11963640263845561309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5254902043762303002.post-59116192571986859762012-02-13T18:49:10.156-08:002012-02-13T18:49:10.156-08:00Oh!!! I love that particular song, and I have a sp...Oh!!! I love that particular song, and I have a specific character I think about when I hear it! That's such a very cool origin story, and ... *fist bump* here's to us late bloomers! What we lack in writerly longevity, we make up for in intensity.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06636585111057799728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5254902043762303002.post-21337633880845990642012-02-13T18:45:25.704-08:002012-02-13T18:45:25.704-08:00I love your picture of the angel whispering into t...I love your picture of the angel whispering into the ear of the writer. I wish I had more moments like those!<br />My novel, as well as my writing impulse, came from a song as well, although I had to struggle for a while until I got it close to what I wanted!<br /><br />The song is the well-worn (I like to think) classic 'Hotel California'. The line is<br />"We haven't had that spirit here since 1969" <br />It started there, and as much as the story has changed, that line still epitomizes what I am trying to get across.<br /><br />For me, without music, there would be no writing. Great post! I'm already following, but now I'm also a fan. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com