Comments on: A Deadly Habit — Writing Life

By: Maryann Miller

Maryann Miller — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 22:24:30 +0000

Andrea, sorry I missed the post yesterday. I had to stop hopping around the internet to work on my next book. Like you, I do a million things in one day and have to make myself stop at a certain point and work on the book. Some days I am better at sticking to that than others, but the book is coming along.

I could relate to a lot you wrote, but I have two dogs, three cats, one horse, two goats, and a husband to feed.

By: Marcy Richeson

Marcy Richeson — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 14:28:10 +0000

Hi Andrea – Congratulations on your book! I can’t wait to read it. I have no doubt that “Pen” is your alter ego, so I’m excited to see what she gets herself into (and out of)!

By: SusanF

SusanF — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 12:20:30 +0000

The finest writing emerges when an author has time to dwell upon the plot and details during both the initial outline/draft stages and rewriting. Sometimes stories arrive in spurts and fits.

And it’s amazing how priorities shift when we’re absorbed and excited about a manuscript – no mundane phone calls, no cleaning, no yardwork!

Thanks for motivating us with this list of your typical day! Congratulations…

By: Ro

Ro — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 04:28:18 +0000

Great blog, Andrea and oooh so true on the fears. Can’t wait to read A Deadly Habit in its final form.

By: Patricia Barraclough

Patricia Barraclough — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 02:57:58 +0000

I have written letters to the editor and little bits and pieces at work or for organizations I volunteer for. Lately I’ve been spending too much time on the computer. I need to read more. I envy you your writing. Was interested when I was in school, but that got ruined. Good luck with the new book.

By: Beth Cummings

Beth Cummings — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 22:07:55 +0000

Hi Andrea – Loved your blog! Reminds me of my old ideal in life – “Please Don’t Eat the Daisies”. I have ordered your book and am really looking forward to reading it. I’m sure you’ll do fine with the next and the next and the next ones, too. Obviously you are a woman of energy, determination and organization Plus talent. Congrats again on the book.

By: Maryglenn McCombs

Maryglenn McCombs — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 21:46:08 +0000

Way to go, Andrea!
Can not WAIT to read your book…and love that Sophie figures prominently into your blog posting.
Best of luck with the book…and please give Sophie a big ear scratch from me!

By: Karin Tabke

Karin Tabke — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 21:18:25 +0000

Welcome to MSW, Andrea! A deadline is usually motivator enough for me to keep my ass in the chair and fingers on the keyboard.

By: andrea

andrea — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 21:05:39 +0000

Everyone! Emyl gave me a blurb for A Deadly Habit! And what a blurb. Her new book The Big Steal is just out from Algonquin and it’s a hoot. She’s mixed her expertise with antiques with mystery.

By: andrea

andrea — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 21:04:15 +0000

Well those 12 children are of the “blended” type. However, does one ever stop raising kids? As long as the phone doesn’t ring in the middle of the night… Well, it used to mean we were safe, however, they’re having babies now and that changes everything. Grandchild number 19 arrived in early June.