tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18926017.post2995869677205504473..comments2024-01-30T10:45:45.922-05:00Comments on Fiction Writing and Other Oddities: Guest Blog: Gwyn RamseyUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18926017.post-40531008221440568842011-03-26T08:03:11.329-04:002011-03-26T08:03:11.329-04:00I enjoyed having you as a guest Gwyn and really en...I enjoyed having you as a guest Gwyn and really enjoyed your blog, so thanks!Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18122506895024303225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18926017.post-45677940110221517052011-03-26T00:00:55.203-04:002011-03-26T00:00:55.203-04:00I want to thank everyone for taking the time to st...I want to thank everyone for taking the time to stop by Amy's blog and read my interview. Now get those books out there, my friends. <br /><br />Thanks again Amy. You're the best.Gwyn Ramseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04310287267369229514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18926017.post-35949046395369659942011-03-25T23:59:26.887-04:002011-03-25T23:59:26.887-04:00Mary S.,
Being a critique partner, you remember t...Mary S.,<br /><br />Being a critique partner, you remember those days of red pencils and track changes. You were an extremely good partner and I still value your opinion. Don't forget lunch. Thanks for stopping by.Gwyn Ramseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04310287267369229514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18926017.post-1042728232644398602011-03-25T23:57:36.347-04:002011-03-25T23:57:36.347-04:00Nancy,
Happy that my interview helped you out. R...Nancy,<br /><br />Happy that my interview helped you out. Reference books are really important when doing research. I understand finding little snippets here and there. Oh, the fun of researching.Gwyn Ramseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04310287267369229514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18926017.post-10810381404871110042011-03-25T23:55:52.689-04:002011-03-25T23:55:52.689-04:00Heidi,
Everyone here in Florida can relate to the...Heidi,<br /><br />Everyone here in Florida can relate to the 'energizer bunny' statement. My husband gave up years ago trying to keep up with me. As I look at my floor I keep reminding myself that no one is coming in to do my filing. Aughhhhh.Gwyn Ramseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04310287267369229514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18926017.post-77961333345595497492011-03-25T23:53:51.935-04:002011-03-25T23:53:51.935-04:00Joyce,
Loved talking with you today. Thank you f...Joyce,<br /><br />Loved talking with you today. Thank you for the kind comments about about my work. It's always nice to hear that all a writer's efforts do make a difference.Gwyn Ramseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04310287267369229514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18926017.post-2604328219315068132011-03-25T23:52:35.197-04:002011-03-25T23:52:35.197-04:00Mary Trimble,
What a lovely comment about my cove...Mary Trimble,<br /><br />What a lovely comment about my covers. I love them and Lee does a fantastic job in putting them together. Sometime I think I should have worked for a lawyer for the research I do. It's addicting.Gwyn Ramseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04310287267369229514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18926017.post-86221965037463707212011-03-25T23:50:43.531-04:002011-03-25T23:50:43.531-04:00Amy,
Thank you for having me. It was fun talking...Amy,<br /><br />Thank you for having me. It was fun talking about research, one of my favorite things to do. Lots of work, but very interesting.Gwyn Ramseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04310287267369229514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18926017.post-53357347255316997192011-03-25T23:49:39.917-04:002011-03-25T23:49:39.917-04:00Leah,
Thank you for the lovely comments and for s...Leah,<br /><br />Thank you for the lovely comments and for stopping by. Hope to see you soon.Gwyn Ramseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04310287267369229514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18926017.post-17038122983299505442011-03-25T23:48:48.511-04:002011-03-25T23:48:48.511-04:00Linda,
You are so right about research dumping. A...Linda,<br /><br />You are so right about research dumping. All that info will make a reader put our book down. Thanks for dropping by.Gwyn Ramseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04310287267369229514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18926017.post-9926079127676211092011-03-25T08:29:24.847-04:002011-03-25T08:29:24.847-04:00Finally found time to read this post. Gwyn has fo...Finally found time to read this post. Gwyn has found the essence of good research - Don't bring it all into the pages of your boooks!<br />Her novels illustrate that point. Keep on keepin' on, Gwyn. from your old critique partner,<br />MaryMary F Schoeneckerhttp://http www.maryschoenecker.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18926017.post-15665398528667576012011-03-22T21:59:23.821-04:002011-03-22T21:59:23.821-04:00Gwyn,
You're a writer after my heart. When I...Gwyn,<br /><br />You're a writer after my heart. When I'm writing, I like to have all that stuff at my fingertips, too. You never know when you're going to need that exact little snippet of info. Thanks for the tips on research bookss.Nancy Oswaldhttp://www.nancyoswald.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18926017.post-58332141744847024432011-03-22T15:44:14.126-04:002011-03-22T15:44:14.126-04:00Gwyn, you certainly are the "Energizer Bunny&...Gwyn, you certainly are the "Energizer Bunny" when it comes to your research and writing! Keep up the good work! BTW, filing is not my favorite thing to do either. :)Heidiwriterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02593338979995203659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18926017.post-36852051099950135022011-03-22T11:15:26.871-04:002011-03-22T11:15:26.871-04:00Bravo, Gwyn! Thank you for your insightful intervi...Bravo, Gwyn! Thank you for your insightful interview. You inspire us with your thorough research and well-crafted fiction writing.Joyce Lohsehttp://www.LohseWorks.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18926017.post-73842354607203375532011-03-22T09:36:29.438-04:002011-03-22T09:36:29.438-04:00This is a wonderful interview, full of fascinating...This is a wonderful interview, full of fascinating facts on Gwyn's writing career. I personally think Gwyn's book covers are exceptionally beautiful.Mary E. Trimblehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11967336870794374746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18926017.post-74659184122621859612011-03-22T07:59:57.730-04:002011-03-22T07:59:57.730-04:00Yes--I learned a lot from Gwyn, too, so I was glad...Yes--I learned a lot from Gwyn, too, so I was glad she was willing to be on my blog.<br /><br />It really is tempting to do a "research dump" in your book after you've spent weeks researching something!<br /><br />Thanks Gwyn!Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18122506895024303225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18926017.post-42535618866918700992011-03-22T07:40:18.992-04:002011-03-22T07:40:18.992-04:00Great information Gwyn! Thank you for sharing, but...Great information Gwyn! Thank you for sharing, but that seems to be what you do bes....and it is appreciated.Leah Griffithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10424758000036417506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18926017.post-78361108162565023072011-03-22T03:09:22.915-04:002011-03-22T03:09:22.915-04:00Good interview, Gwyn. I like that you became a wri...Good interview, Gwyn. I like that you became a writer later in life--just like me!<br /><br />One of my biggest problems in my first draft of Give the Lady a Ride was the research dump. You really do have to be careful how you use your research!Linda Yezakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16359372692625786864noreply@blogger.com