tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post9156796738106939228..comments2023-09-30T13:56:55.331+01:00Comments on Annalisa Crawford - Wake up, eat, write, sleep: So many ideas... so little oomph!Annalisa Crawfordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comBlogger56125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-1085232167534936492013-07-19T17:12:52.264+01:002013-07-19T17:12:52.264+01:00At least you've got the ideas ready for when y...At least you've got the ideas ready for when your oomph comes back!Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-64845642545316051312013-07-19T15:30:36.474+01:002013-07-19T15:30:36.474+01:00I'm feeling the same way in the oomph departme...I'm feeling the same way in the oomph department. I have a bunch of ideas I keep saying I'm going to start working on and yet the weeks go by and I never do. <br /><br />Love the bridge photo, I can see why that is your favorite bridge. Julie Flandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05003737491313673214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-72452514027088645852013-07-19T15:00:45.796+01:002013-07-19T15:00:45.796+01:00I know, I know... But sometimes, my fingers log on...I know, I know... But sometimes, my fingers log on without consulting my head :-( More walks may just be the answer!Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-74775894559026282942013-07-19T14:57:39.072+01:002013-07-19T14:57:39.072+01:00Perhaps it's time to ask Penny to take over?Perhaps it's time to ask Penny to take over?Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-86572228720635699162013-07-19T14:49:28.471+01:002013-07-19T14:49:28.471+01:00Years!? I hope you find it soon. Have you checked ...Years!? I hope you find it soon. Have you checked under the sofa? :-)Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-12131956045340620752013-07-19T14:40:32.818+01:002013-07-19T14:40:32.818+01:00Wonderful pictures!
Don't look at those ranki...Wonderful pictures! <br />Don't look at those ranking charts - just don't! I only let myself look at the numbers once a month, and lately that's still depressing, but if I don't look often, I can keep my momentum. <br />I hope you get your "oomph" back soon - take a few more of those lovely walks, and write for you.Tyrean Martinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15356604721537744361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-32062705067514118852013-07-19T01:50:56.799+01:002013-07-19T01:50:56.799+01:00Hi Annalisa,
Apologies if I make any tippos, sorr...Hi Annalisa,<br /><br />Apologies if I make any tippos, sorry, typos. It's so humid my fingers are slipping on the keeeeyboard....<br /><br />It seems your "oomph" is coming along nicely. As for mine, it keeps slipping on the keeeeyboard.....klahaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613505424843475639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-59122418147923218852013-07-18T22:39:14.999+01:002013-07-18T22:39:14.999+01:00That's a gorgeous setting.
I've been looki...That's a gorgeous setting.<br />I've been looking for my oomph for several years. It still hasn't shown up.<br /><br />xoRobynRawknrobyn.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15997241410192066577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-59894569415532464182013-07-18T21:14:39.827+01:002013-07-18T21:14:39.827+01:00I know, I'm so lucky. My kids both finish scho...I know, I'm so lucky. My kids both finish school on Friday for six weeks. I haven't even thought how my writing will fit into that :-(Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-90717623151429032522013-07-18T20:31:20.864+01:002013-07-18T20:31:20.864+01:00Gorgeous pics! I'd love to have some place in ...Gorgeous pics! I'd love to have some place in walking distance like that. As for the lack of oomph, I sympathize. The summer is usually the lowest point in my year for creativity. Heat and I don't mix well. Plus, the kid's off for the summer.Christine Rainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263694662585963900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-39760452309738843532013-07-18T17:06:58.569+01:002013-07-18T17:06:58.569+01:00Endless rain can be very draining too!Endless rain can be very draining too!Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-77947571297432821562013-07-18T16:54:35.493+01:002013-07-18T16:54:35.493+01:00We seem to be forecast a proper summer, so I'd...We seem to be forecast a proper summer, so I'd better get used to it :-)Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-68534709532739890902013-07-18T16:53:03.174+01:002013-07-18T16:53:03.174+01:00Oh, if I could find a way to do it within the nove...Oh, if I could find a way to do it within the novel, I'd be all over it. Hard to do in contemporary fiction.Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-62175622706430080952013-07-18T16:46:46.233+01:002013-07-18T16:46:46.233+01:00It's a beautiful place, and so peaceful.It's a beautiful place, and so peaceful.Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-91765548359293811722013-07-18T16:32:29.187+01:002013-07-18T16:32:29.187+01:00I get like this sometimes. It's been raining a...I get like this sometimes. It's been raining a lot, which is affecting my mood.<br /><br />I have two favorite bridges. One I've walked across and the other I haven't yet. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-35987877304774346872013-07-18T15:12:04.297+01:002013-07-18T15:12:04.297+01:00Heat is seriously terrible for motivation, I know ...Heat is seriously terrible for motivation, I know how that goes. Best of luck! And that is indeed a gorgeous bridge.<br /><br /><a href="http://fromsarahwithjoy.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Sarah Allen<br />(From Sarah, with Joy)</a><br />Sarah Allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01185278849400551014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-78027165863886636262013-07-18T14:44:15.410+01:002013-07-18T14:44:15.410+01:00"unkilling a few people" now THAT'S ..."unkilling a few people" now THAT'S a plot twist :) Optimistic Existentialisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11507986337866049924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-42399982841473471352013-07-18T14:18:00.516+01:002013-07-18T14:18:00.516+01:00Glad your edits went well.
That bridge looks like...Glad your edits went well. <br />That bridge looks like a good place for a walk. :)Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08516493326566981116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-6146524531562143622013-07-18T08:33:52.001+01:002013-07-18T08:33:52.001+01:00I tried to re-read mine last night too, and gave u...I tried to re-read mine last night too, and gave up pretty quickly when I found something interesting to watch on TV. Have a couple of days off and you'll be raring to go :-)Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-75927436960547401632013-07-18T08:25:23.834+01:002013-07-18T08:25:23.834+01:00Yay, well done. That 'finally' speaks a th...Yay, well done. That 'finally' speaks a thousand words - it's such a relief when you get going again, isn't it?Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-8501163418214753162013-07-18T08:22:24.865+01:002013-07-18T08:22:24.865+01:00Thanks for such lovely words, Joanne :-) I know I ...Thanks for such lovely words, Joanne :-) I know I shouldn't look at the numbers - I try hard not to, but I have some OCD tendency that way. I'll make sure the wine keeps coming :-)Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-42946853037279434912013-07-18T08:11:53.707+01:002013-07-18T08:11:53.707+01:00There's definitely a slump period between the ...There's definitely a slump period between the excitement of launching a new book, isn't there? Perhaps it's as simple as that!Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-71317341583177508302013-07-18T08:06:12.922+01:002013-07-18T08:06:12.922+01:00Slowing down is what the summer is all about, I gu...Slowing down is what the summer is all about, I guess. But we're having such hot weather we're not used to, it's very draining. There should be rain! I might follow your suggestion and head outside with a book though :-)Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-67157263900640916882013-07-18T07:55:24.236+01:002013-07-18T07:55:24.236+01:00I'm definitely feeling very powerful at the mo...I'm definitely feeling very powerful at the moment, in a lazy kind of way :-)Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-88492360606883731502013-07-18T01:57:20.016+01:002013-07-18T01:57:20.016+01:00I don't have any oomph either, trying to re-re...I don't have any oomph either, trying to re-read my first draft and gearing up to write the second one.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04283371140346602856noreply@blogger.com