Comments on: Chapter One: First Draft Notes

By: Tamara

Tamara — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 01:06:27 +0000

Robin,

I just found this site. What a unique and wonderful idea. How do you find the time?

This is very helpful. I found the site because you commented on my FB status that you always write in first person, present tense. It is so hard to find someone doing that and doing it well. I am trying to learn since my first novel is ending up being in first person, present tense. However, I didn’t know that I would love your story line so much and I had no idea I would find your wonderful notes about the writing process. So, thank you.

I am now anxious to read other books of yours!

Warmly,
Tamara

By: Tena Moore

Tena Moore — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 16:24:39 +0000

This is really great Robin. I love how you explain the thought process that got you there. I am definitely taking notes for myself!

By: Robin Rice

Robin Rice — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 14:56:53 +0000

Hi Sharon! Well, you have to do something with all those creative impulses jumping in your brain! I think my muse is out there floating around, so give her a call on the ethers… Hugs! Robin

By: Robin Rice

Robin Rice — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 14:55:49 +0000

Thanks Charlie… for everything!

By: Robin Rice

Robin Rice — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 14:55:13 +0000

You are so very welcome Tiffany. Come back and let me know what you like…and would change! This is fun!

By: Robin Rice

Robin Rice — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 14:54:35 +0000

Hi Tiffany! Yes, there is a lot to start…but it is worth starting. I recall asking someone if the world really needed another Robin Rice book, and they replied, “I don’t know, but I need another Robin Rice book.” That really kept me going. We don’t really write for others, we write for our own uniuqe expression, and that is always valuable. You, in your story, telling the story of your story, so you can read your story… Can’t wait to see what you do! Hugs!

By: Sharon Fallon Shreve

Sharon Fallon Shreve — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 14:51:33 +0000

WOW! Your creative juices are boundless, Robin. I’d love to meet your Muse

Congratulations on the launch of The Mayden Chronicles.
Both your concept and the website are off-the-charts amazing!!!

Brightest Blessings,
Sharon

By: Charlie Kierzkowski

Charlie Kierzkowski — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 11:50:09 +0000

Robin you rule !

By: Tiffany Montavon

Tiffany Montavon — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 03:10:01 +0000

Thanks Robin – I’ve been wanting both some magic, and some help with the writing process. You provide both – thank you!

By: Tiffany Montavon

Tiffany Montavon — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 02:59:19 +0000

Robin, I’m struck by so many tings – - remembering listening to Madeleine L’Engle describing how her characters would let her know who they were… all she had to do was listen. that seemed like a double-top secret garden to me, to which I wanted to find a key! And here you are writing about the same principle. Starting with ACTION, and must SHOW the character, not tell about, and have RELATABLE characters… well that all just seems like it’s a lot to have figured out, right up front! Lastly, have been thinkin about writing a book – a very simple book – on Body Prayer… helping folks who are not yoginis to simply BE in their body listen, breathe. and the demon-voice asks: “hasn’t that book already been written?” – - well A book has been written, but not MY book. so – - wrestling with the worthiness of it. Think I should start a writing group for support, and not worry about the end product. what do you think? peace, Tiffany