What if we
were sitting around my kitchen table, talking about writing? What would you
want to discuss? Can I get you a cup of coffee or tea? I’ve got cookies, too,
but then I always have goodies in the
cupboard.
I’d be
talking about working on my new book cover. Much improved, but still in the
works. I strive for perfection, but I can’t quite get there from here.
When you
finish your current story, what will you write about next? I have no idea what
I’m going to do. I have a book that shows the front page (only) of the Los
Angeles Times from 1881 to 1987. I’ve been looking at those pages, hoping
something will inspire an idea. Nothing yet. It’s interesting because many
times they write about a crime, but you only get part of the story since it’s
only the front page. “Continued on Page…” So many of the stories are still a
mystery when I put the book down. I think I have another book that focuses on
the 1940s, but I haven’t looked at that yet.
I’ve often
talked about how things were simpler in years gone by, but while reading the
headlines, I’ve changed my mind. Yes, a lot of things were simpler, but crime
wasn’t. Some of the stories I’ve read were horrendous. I’m almost glad I didn’t
have a Page 14 to find out what happened in the end.
Daylight
Savings Time started on March 10th. I wonder if I could come up with
an idea having to do with the time change. Sometimes things we take for granted
are actually things we can use for a story. Did you know that in Arizona the
time never changes? I liked that better than where I’m at now, which is
Washington State. Yes, the time changes here.
We’ve all had
some weather that was out of the ordinary this year. Maybe that will inspire a
story for you. It rains way too often here, but the rain can actually be rather
calming.
Have you
worked on your genealogy? That task can provide some surprises, and often real
life surprises will inspire a story.
Have another
cookie. More tea? Coffee?
Old Farmhouse Kitchen
I’ve always
felt the kitchen is the nucleus of the house. I love the old farmhouses where
the family gathered around the table in the kitchen. A formal dining room is
just… Well, too formal for my taste. I enjoy a casual atmosphere. What about
you? I’ve always had a dream of living in an old farmhouse, but it’s never come
to pass.
I can
remember so many stories that were shared over the kitchen table. Confessions,
secrets, humor and heartbreak were all shared there, too. Maybe it’s more
comforting to sit in the kitchen.
Back to one
of my first questions; have you decided on the subject matter for your new
story yet? I guess I’d better finish editing and publishing my most recent book
before I worry about that.
Discussing
writing and everything that goes with it can be addictive. I had no idea until
I talked about writing so much that my husband’s eyes used to glaze over. Who
knew?
Oh, you want
to discuss marketing and promoting? I think we’ll have to leave that for our
next visit. You’re welcome anytime, you know.
Drop in
again. I look forward to visiting.
Until next
time, enjoy some time at your table with good friends. Talk about anything that
tickles your fancy, but don’t use silly phrases like I just did.
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