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| Author, Marilyn Meredith |
Patricia posed this
question, and it has certainly made me think. Writing impacts my life in many
ways.
Besides the fact I’ve always felt like I “have to”
write, it certainly fills up time. For me, the creation process works best in
the early morning hours, so I always rise early, and if I don’t have any other
pressing projects, writing is what I will do.
She also asked if writing is an escape and the answer
is yes and no. Because there is so much craziness going on in the world today,
it is comforting to retreat into the imaginary place that I’ve created and know
that I do have partial control. I say partial, because sometimes my characters
take off in ways I hadn’t planned.
However, the one constant is whatever the bad guy has done, he’ll get
his comeuppance by the time the story is over.
Frankly, I do enjoy inhabiting the world I have
created, even if it’s only for short periods every day. I don’t sit at the
computer working on my manuscript for more than a couple of hours or so because
I have so much else going on in my life. Not anything terribly exciting, mind
you, but I have a husband and a big family and I enjoy spending time with them.
I must admit I do enjoy the fact that at least in this
small area of the country I occupy, people know I’m a writer.
Another big plus with being a writer is I have many
friends who are writers too, and when we get together it is great fun
discussing writing and all the things that go along with it.
I’d like to hear from some of my other writer friends
about how writing impacts their lives.
Marilyn
Seldom
Traveled Blurb:
The tranquility of the mountain community of Bear
Creek is disrupted by a runaway fugitive, a vicious murderer, and a raging
forest fire. Deputy Tempe Crabtree is threatened by all three.
Marilyn Meredith’s Bio:
Marilyn has had so many books published, she’s lost
track of the count, but it’s getting near 40. She lives in a community similar
to the fictional mountain town of Bear Creek, the big difference being that
Bear Creek is a thousand feet higher in the mountains. She is a member of
Mystery Writers of American, three chapters of Sisters in Crime, and is a board
member of Public Safety Writers of America.
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I'm so happy to be here and visiting with you today. Patricia is one of my friends I've not met in person but I feel like I know her well. If we got the chance to be together, I'm sure we'd not run out of things to talk about.
ReplyDeleteI feel the same way about you, Marilyn. And, I love your books!
DeleteFirst of all, I love Tempe Crabtree! I usually don't spend more than two hours of writing each morning either but I do spend a lot more time thinking about it. (If that makes any sense.)
ReplyDeleteYes, I spend a lot of time thinking about what is coming next--and something things I've left out or need to change.
DeleteWhat a great and thought provoking question, Patricia!--And a couple of your statements, Marilyn, certainly hit a chord with me.
ReplyDeleteGreat post. (though sorry to see you leave the desert (smile))
Hi, Madeline, how sweet of you to come and visit.
ReplyDeleteGreat post, Marilyn! I have to admit that writing offers me a bit of an escape, plus it fills my days (whether I'm writing or thinking about it).
ReplyDeleteOne thing about being a writer, Marja, we're never bored.
ReplyDeleteBoredom? What's that? I don't think it's possible for a writer (or a reader) to get bored.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely right, JR. I'm never sure whether to call you John or not.
DeleteA great question and a thoughtful response! Writing does offer escape for me as well. It also offers a chance to express myself creatively.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comment, Jacqueline--writers are an interesting bunch of creatures.
DeleteA lovely response to Pat's question! I, too, find that writing offers an escape and a wonderful and challenging way to fill my days. As many others have noted, when I'm not writing, I'm thinking about it!
ReplyDeleteThanks for reading and commenting, Amy. I love the questions people manage to come up with.
DeleteMarilyn: I like your down-to-earth comments. I get intimidated when writers talk about getting up before dawn and writing until their 6 children wake up. I'm dedicated, but I can't write at home. There's always something that distracts me (I have ADD). Thus for the past 14 years I've rented a little studio where I go to write. As long as I avoid Facebook, I'm okay. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI'm able to write even when lots of stuff is going on, but I'd never be able to write in a coffee shop like so many people do.
DeleteI've said it before, but it bears repeating. You are amazing, Marilyn! I wish I had your energy and discipline. You get so much more accomplished than I do!
ReplyDeleteI really don't have that much energy, I just do the work when I have it (mornings), I fade fast in the afternoon and go to bed early.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Morgan. I don't know how you do it. Right now, my biggest time issue is my day job, but I'm not so sure if I left it that I'd be as disciplined as you. I certainly don't thing I could ever put out good, interesting books as often as you do.
ReplyDeleteLinda, I got far more done back when I had my residential care home, wrote just as many books, traveled around. I am really slowing down, but thank you for your kind words!
ReplyDeleteI write in my head on the way to work, but generally I don't sit down and write until evening. Maybe I should try half an hour before going to work. Great post Marilyn.
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