tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post3078047738996333234..comments2024-01-05T05:50:22.989-05:00Comments on Thoughts in Progress: Author Gary Alexander On Vietnam And WritingSavannahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15118900505228075022noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-20754254965717828882011-04-19T09:12:40.313-04:002011-04-19T09:12:40.313-04:00Thanks again for having me, Mason!Thanks again for having me, Mason!alexagr61https://www.blogger.com/profile/16367132765145923574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-82406463611696952222011-04-18T13:12:36.201-04:002011-04-18T13:12:36.201-04:00No way to avoid it, Talli. A novelist is a profess...No way to avoid it, Talli. A novelist is a professional liar,but true experiences do creep in there.<br /><br />Garyalexagr61https://www.blogger.com/profile/16367132765145923574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-74811401223408544632011-04-18T12:48:12.872-04:002011-04-18T12:48:12.872-04:00Fascinating! Thanks, Gary and Mason. I think write...Fascinating! Thanks, Gary and Mason. I think writers can't help but use personal experiences. They just creep in there!Talli Rolandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04780882465745107715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-27849254503254258372011-04-18T12:25:04.408-04:002011-04-18T12:25:04.408-04:00Thanks, Maryann!Thanks, Maryann!alexagr61https://www.blogger.com/profile/16367132765145923574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-165579415638952642011-04-18T12:13:55.951-04:002011-04-18T12:13:55.951-04:00Enjoyed the interview very much and am intrigued b...Enjoyed the interview very much and am intrigued by the book. Will be checking it out and probably making my TBR pile even higher. LOLMaryannwriteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09479027709233807149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-46548124207649383292011-04-18T10:23:38.651-04:002011-04-18T10:23:38.651-04:00Hi Hart. Yeah, sudoku is a real addiction. Our Sea...Hi Hart. Yeah, sudoku is a real addiction. Our Seattle Times has Jumble on the puzzle page too. There're 2 words in today's I can't unjumble (a word?) and they're driving me nuts!alexagr61https://www.blogger.com/profile/16367132765145923574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-1781635973916624812011-04-18T10:21:37.922-04:002011-04-18T10:21:37.922-04:00Thanks, Clarissa. Let me know how it goes.Thanks, Clarissa. Let me know how it goes.alexagr61https://www.blogger.com/profile/16367132765145923574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-19043373933768047822011-04-18T09:48:48.583-04:002011-04-18T09:48:48.583-04:00Oh, interesting interview! Thanks for hosting, Ma...Oh, interesting interview! Thanks for hosting, Mason!<br /><br />I use Sudoku for mental calisthenics, too--I have a day job and find that helps me sort of let go of the daily minutae. Finally lets me tap the story.Hart Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17599570189253229318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-56674248452042918872011-04-18T09:34:10.142-04:002011-04-18T09:34:10.142-04:00What an interesting plot. I think you're right...What an interesting plot. I think you're right, you need character, setting and plot. You need them all and in your book, you have them. I want to try your writing schedule.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12160669603997465454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-58699292138241692422011-04-18T08:59:25.297-04:002011-04-18T08:59:25.297-04:00And pardon my typos. It's early and I'm no...And pardon my typos. It's early and I'm not fully caffeinated yet:)alexagr61https://www.blogger.com/profile/16367132765145923574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-79392934528256613042011-04-18T08:58:29.666-04:002011-04-18T08:58:29.666-04:00Pamela, I appreciate you asking me to spend the da...Pamela, I appreciate you asking me to spend the day with Thoughts In progress.alexagr61https://www.blogger.com/profile/16367132765145923574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-91711633834907426002011-04-18T08:57:12.480-04:002011-04-18T08:57:12.480-04:00Thanks much, Margot.Thanks much, Margot.alexagr61https://www.blogger.com/profile/16367132765145923574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-26975832669696868372011-04-18T07:39:17.776-04:002011-04-18T07:39:17.776-04:00Mason - Thanks for hosting Gary.
Gary - I really ...Mason - Thanks for hosting Gary.<br /><br />Gary - I really like your analogy about plot, character and setting. You're right about the importance of all three. And I'm fascinated by the way your own experience informed <i>Dragon Lady</i>. I wish you much success with it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-87575359417352731872011-04-18T07:35:38.893-04:002011-04-18T07:35:38.893-04:00Gary, thanks again for guest blogging and sharing ...Gary, thanks again for guest blogging and sharing your thoughts on writing. It's interesting when an author takes a bit of their own background and creates from that. Wishing you much success with your writing.Mason Canyonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10935307400882363560noreply@blogger.com