tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post6627460001727498286..comments2023-12-07T08:42:44.505+00:00Comments on Wendy's Writing Now: Feel the Fear and Use itWendy's Writinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06960941625432714363noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-25506770949045736782015-03-02T07:18:07.988+00:002015-03-02T07:18:07.988+00:00Glad you enjoyed it (if that's the word!)Glad you enjoyed it (if that's the word!)Wendy's Writinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06960941625432714363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-50374873981999069822015-03-02T01:30:06.160+00:002015-03-02T01:30:06.160+00:00You're braver than me if you attempted any of ...You're braver than me if you attempted any of those, Wendy. x<br /><br />I read your story earlier and came out in a cold sweat reading some of it, but I loved how it turned out. Very clever and inspiring. Thanks for a good read.Jackie Saylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13047994593375513101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-47173181729526874162015-02-28T23:04:56.074+00:002015-02-28T23:04:56.074+00:00When we took my step-son to Disney a few years ago...When we took my step-son to Disney a few years ago, I had to send him and my husband on test rides to see if they were 'suitable' for me re blackness, small tunnels etcWendy's Writinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06960941625432714363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-9202871511141211522015-02-28T23:02:22.579+00:002015-02-28T23:02:22.579+00:00I'm glad you like the cover, Jan.I'm glad you like the cover, Jan.Wendy's Writinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06960941625432714363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-36313832380289305152015-02-28T23:01:30.249+00:002015-02-28T23:01:30.249+00:00It sounds like you're worse than me, Rena. I w...It sounds like you're worse than me, Rena. I went through a stage of not liking theatres because of lack of windows but as I love going, realised I'd have to control it.Wendy's Writinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06960941625432714363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-49870193363514983752015-02-28T22:58:48.918+00:002015-02-28T22:58:48.918+00:00I have a lot more fears I could write about, Teres...I have a lot more fears I could write about, Teresa!Wendy's Writinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06960941625432714363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-79861691041103391672015-02-28T02:14:23.469+00:002015-02-28T02:14:23.469+00:00I completely understand your fear, being just the ...I completely understand your fear, being just the same myself. I was very proud of myself when I went into the WWII Tunnels under Dover Castle during the 90s, even though they did have to send 'a minder' down with me in case I needed to get out quickly. With deep-breathing, I managed to complete the tour and very interesting it was, too. Same couldn't be said when I tried to do the Dungeon Experience at Warwick Castle about 5 years ago... I didn't even get past the first room. Having said that, everything the guide said was designed to make you feel locked in/in the dark/no way out etc. I was on crutches at the time and I doubt anyone has ever seen anyone on crutches descend a spiral stone staircase in a narrow tower so fast! Or at least that's what the outside guide told me when I startled her by bursting out of a side door just as she was giving the 'you are prisoners' spiel to the next group outside. 'WIMP!' she yelled for the benefit of the crowd and then came over after she'd shoved them through the 'in door', put her arm around me and said, 'Sorry! I didn't mean it. Just had to keep the mean persona up for the crowd'.<br /><br />Haven't read your story yet, but will do tomorrow. xxJackie Saylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13047994593375513101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-7265685397551635572015-02-27T23:11:11.771+00:002015-02-27T23:11:11.771+00:00Such a frightening experience to trigger off your ...Such a frightening experience to trigger off your claustrophobia but great that you used it to inspire a story for PF.Good luck with your second anthology - I love the look of the cover!Jan Baynhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06356572488839476046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-23590135392895429632015-02-27T13:41:05.376+00:002015-02-27T13:41:05.376+00:00Claustrophobia is just awful. I have to steer clea...Claustrophobia is just awful. I have to steer clear of lifts, crowded cinemas, theaters, even buses. But I love the way you turned your fear into a positive, Wendy, by using that insight in a story. It's the way to go.Rena Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11520149404274102132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-3535031992654233182015-02-26T19:09:05.108+00:002015-02-26T19:09:05.108+00:00Hi Wendy, Absolutely! I look forward to it :-)Hi Wendy, Absolutely! I look forward to it :-)Kendrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11418142328713641996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-26856008150161564602015-02-26T16:54:14.241+00:002015-02-26T16:54:14.241+00:00What a frightening experience for a little girl! I...What a frightening experience for a little girl! I get very jittery in crowds and I hate being closed in. It's a horrible feeling isn't it - I'm glad you made something positive out of it xxTeresa Ashbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350697922935549188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-90904751877522647522015-02-26T07:11:25.585+00:002015-02-26T07:11:25.585+00:00It's surprising how many if us share some of t...It's surprising how many if us share some of these feelings. Thanks for popping over.Wendy's Writinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06960941625432714363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-51831781988602935662015-02-26T00:06:00.352+00:002015-02-26T00:06:00.352+00:00Well done on your successes, Wendy and well done o...Well done on your successes, Wendy and well done on sharing your fears. I have many mad phobias which can be very limiting, though I make the most of everything I can enjoy. Writing is a great way to unravel some of our emotions, and writing at home mostly saves us from the trauma of crowds, tube trains and lots of other scary things. Thanks for making me feel a little less mad. Good wishes KHAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-71034441612133108232015-02-25T12:08:41.144+00:002015-02-25T12:08:41.144+00:00You will be very welcome, Maggie. look forward to ...You will be very welcome, Maggie. look forward to seeing you.Wendy's Writinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06960941625432714363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-52318785256573708072015-02-25T11:46:26.714+00:002015-02-25T11:46:26.714+00:00They say you should write about what you know and ...They say you should write about what you know and you certainly put your fears to the test. Congratulations on all your successes and I'll pop by on Monday if I may.Maggie Mayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15938216505505274248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-37704472634550278122015-02-24T18:19:48.905+00:002015-02-24T18:19:48.905+00:00I have many fears - so that's a lot of stories...I have many fears - so that's a lot of stories, Patsy.Wendy's Writinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06960941625432714363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-63443187061104502122015-02-24T18:18:28.196+00:002015-02-24T18:18:28.196+00:00If we have to have fears we might as well put them...If we have to have fears we might as well put them to use in a story! Congratulations on the publication.Patsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12263765378083045973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-3991587723533039712015-02-24T11:17:55.738+00:002015-02-24T11:17:55.738+00:00I have been known to ask my husband to stand outsi...I have been known to ask my husband to stand outside the toilet just in case I get stuck and I always have a little torch with me in case the light goes out! Oh, dear, Rosemary - we're starting to sound a little crazy!Wendy's Writinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06960941625432714363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-13112747648501882302015-02-24T11:12:26.152+00:002015-02-24T11:12:26.152+00:00I have exactly the same problem, Wendy, and have b...I have exactly the same problem, Wendy, and have been fighting it for years. Although I also remember the same darkness in a French gite, it wasn't where mine started as I was an adult then! I won't go on the underground and detest completely enclosed toilets when out in case I can't unlock them again.Rosemary Gemmellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09311840205603508422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-41064276437716005822015-02-24T08:57:44.980+00:002015-02-24T08:57:44.980+00:00Lovely to see you here, Kendra. Thanks for your co...Lovely to see you here, Kendra. Thanks for your comment and I hope you'll come along to the launch party.Wendy's Writinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06960941625432714363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-44536816053627738072015-02-24T08:55:36.794+00:002015-02-24T08:55:36.794+00:00Hi Wendy, Thank you for an inspiring blog post, an...Hi Wendy, Thank you for an inspiring blog post, and congratulations on your new collection of stories being released. :-) I look forward to reading it,and your story in The People's Friend. You were very brave to confront your fears within your writing. I love using my writing as a way of exploring a topic or strong emotion I have about something, I always find that interesting stories crop up this way.Kendrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11418142328713641996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-88879683697962514522015-02-24T08:51:40.524+00:002015-02-24T08:51:40.524+00:00I shall have a glass if bubbly waiting for you, Sa...I shall have a glass if bubbly waiting for you, Sam.Wendy's Writinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06960941625432714363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-14965257814455294182015-02-24T08:45:24.477+00:002015-02-24T08:45:24.477+00:00Well done for turning a horrible experience into o...Well done for turning a horrible experience into one that is positive! Congratulations on the new book too - I will join you Monday for the launch! :)Sam Carringtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10500748887793544207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-46405874207217279772015-02-24T06:56:59.489+00:002015-02-24T06:56:59.489+00:00Those mummy style sleeping bags... Ugh!Those mummy style sleeping bags... Ugh!Wendy's Writinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06960941625432714363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-91041418439155803872015-02-24T00:21:41.188+00:002015-02-24T00:21:41.188+00:00Well done, Wendy -I always like to read something ...Well done, Wendy -I always like to read something that has real emotion in it and I do think it shines through and grips the reader. I have been claustrophobic ever since being put to bed in a sleeping bag on holiday when I was about 8. I just panicked, felt I was being tied up and couldnt get free in this unfamiliar environment. Not unlike your experience, in a way. So I sympathise!Jenny Woolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16881781466502273314noreply@blogger.com