tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post858757431606944429..comments2023-12-07T08:42:44.505+00:00Comments on Wendy's Writing Now: Writing Dual-Timelines - Guest Post Kath McGurlWendy's Writinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06960941625432714363noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-53528931182076418162014-10-12T10:33:10.388+01:002014-10-12T10:33:10.388+01:00We shouldn't have the excuses but boy do we fi...We shouldn't have the excuses but boy do we find them, Susan!Wendy's Writinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06960941625432714363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-86846654630360809972014-10-12T10:03:29.348+01:002014-10-12T10:03:29.348+01:00Fab interview, both, and Kath, you have a full tim...Fab interview, both, and Kath, you have a full time job!! then nobody has any excuses as to not having enough time. Well done, and look forward to reading. I have your ghost story book on kindle, and found it really helpful when writing a ghost story lately.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-14205948721038578342014-10-10T18:56:07.203+01:002014-10-10T18:56:07.203+01:00It's probably best that we don't think of ...It's probably best that we don't think of it as a practice novel when we're writing it, Susan - or where would we be!Wendy's Writinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06960941625432714363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-61640408981861055052014-10-10T18:54:03.087+01:002014-10-10T18:54:03.087+01:00Lovely interview, Wendy and Kathleen. It's int...Lovely interview, Wendy and Kathleen. It's interesting to see how Kath's writing career has developed. The idea of the 'practice novel' is fascinating - never heard of anything like that before. Congratulations on your success, Kath.Susanna Bavinhttp://susannabavin.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-64077069589907140442014-10-10T12:46:47.983+01:002014-10-10T12:46:47.983+01:00That's great to hear, Parlance.That's great to hear, Parlance.Wendy's Writinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06960941625432714363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-66481444349268426142014-10-10T11:21:28.810+01:002014-10-10T11:21:28.810+01:00I bought Kath's novel, mainly because I've...I bought Kath's novel, mainly because I've been a reader of her blog for ages - and I loved it! I sat up until nearly 1 am finishing it and closed the final page with a great sense of having arrived at a satisfying ending.parlancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11175843064324380048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-38288569200869895442014-10-07T19:57:36.132+01:002014-10-07T19:57:36.132+01:00Power to the little people, Teresa!Power to the little people, Teresa!Wendy's Writinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06960941625432714363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-27875688166559687452014-10-07T19:37:40.036+01:002014-10-07T19:37:40.036+01:00Lovely interview. Glad I didn't miss it (thank...Lovely interview. Glad I didn't miss it (thanks to your lovely granddaughter, Wendy) xTeresa Ashbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350697922935549188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-67922734139905598712014-10-07T19:00:37.723+01:002014-10-07T19:00:37.723+01:00You're welcome, Patsy.You're welcome, Patsy.Wendy's Writinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06960941625432714363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-51826903418398524822014-10-07T18:55:15.938+01:002014-10-07T18:55:15.938+01:00Interesting interview - thanks. Interesting interview - thanks. Patsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12263765378083045973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-46328624639920701252014-10-07T10:47:29.190+01:002014-10-07T10:47:29.190+01:00Will keep my fingers crossed that yours isn't ...Will keep my fingers crossed that yours isn't too, Sam.Wendy's Writinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06960941625432714363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-47235639443647249022014-10-07T10:40:47.283+01:002014-10-07T10:40:47.283+01:00Lovely interview Wendy and Kath, thank you. Intere...Lovely interview Wendy and Kath, thank you. Interesting to think of a novel as a practice run - although I'm kinda hoping mine isn't! ;)Sam Carringtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10500748887793544207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-25352221733515763902014-10-06T19:38:22.085+01:002014-10-06T19:38:22.085+01:00Thanks Sue! So glad you enjoyed the book! Thanks Sue! So glad you enjoyed the book! Kath McGurlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02526923882402757423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-79715506383036539622014-10-06T19:38:05.594+01:002014-10-06T19:38:05.594+01:00I'm getting around the web this month, aren...I'm getting around the web this month, aren't I? Thanks both of you! Kath McGurlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02526923882402757423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-64043705383375326332014-10-06T19:37:33.739+01:002014-10-06T19:37:33.739+01:00Thanks Kate.Thanks Kate.Kath McGurlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02526923882402757423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-90262839763059870632014-10-06T19:37:00.757+01:002014-10-06T19:37:00.757+01:00Thanks Joanna, and what a find for your husband! T...Thanks Joanna, and what a find for your husband! There's a novel in that one, definitely.<br />Kath McGurlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02526923882402757423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-47971403726771771902014-10-06T15:25:16.433+01:002014-10-06T15:25:16.433+01:00Glad you enjoyed the interview, Sue.Glad you enjoyed the interview, Sue.Wendy's Writinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06960941625432714363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-2426417312113114162014-10-06T15:12:11.106+01:002014-10-06T15:12:11.106+01:00Great interview - thank you Kath and Wendy. The Em...Great interview - thank you Kath and Wendy. The Emerald Comb is a fantastic read, Kath. Just couldn't put it down. xx Sue Blackburnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12289238779017931338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-71625847983473978712014-10-06T12:28:01.501+01:002014-10-06T12:28:01.501+01:00I didn't know you were hosting too, Rosemary. ...I didn't know you were hosting too, Rosemary. Look forward to popping over to your blog to find out more about Kath in a few days (she'll have no secrets left to tell!)Wendy's Writinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06960941625432714363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-32790806831174194002014-10-06T12:21:32.752+01:002014-10-06T12:21:32.752+01:00Lovely interview - and I'm glad you asked Kath...Lovely interview - and I'm glad you asked Kath a few different questions from I've asked her for later in the week, Wendy!Rosemary Gemmellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09311840205603508422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-45009449799252037492014-10-06T11:36:29.352+01:002014-10-06T11:36:29.352+01:00I'll try and remember that, Kate, as I continu...I'll try and remember that, Kate, as I continue with my 'practice run' novel!Wendy's Writinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06960941625432714363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-75960634779173528362014-10-06T11:35:25.153+01:002014-10-06T11:35:25.153+01:00Oh my goodness, Joanna - what a shock for him! I f...Oh my goodness, Joanna - what a shock for him! I found out my grandfather's brother (who everyone thought had been killed in the war) had taken his brother's name and moved to Australia, where he had a second family!Wendy's Writinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06960941625432714363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-17378503238086520382014-10-06T11:33:29.479+01:002014-10-06T11:33:29.479+01:00You are very welcome, Kath. Thank you for being su...You are very welcome, Kath. Thank you for being such a lovely guest.Wendy's Writinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06960941625432714363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-83212282049555166792014-10-06T10:10:39.691+01:002014-10-06T10:10:39.691+01:00That's an encouraging set of responses for peo...That's an encouraging set of responses for people who are just starting out with their writing. The idea of a novel as a 'practice run' can seem impossible and disheartening, but often I think it's the breakthrough many authors need. Thanks, Kath and Wendy.Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16365185962131795210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-82554527537440264672014-10-06T09:48:23.003+01:002014-10-06T09:48:23.003+01:00Thank you, Wendy and Kath - I really enjoyed this ...Thank you, Wendy and Kath - I really enjoyed this interview. Family tree research is certainly fascinating. My husband discovered his father was actually his uncle and his uncle was really his father. And those were just the first bones of the skeletons that came tumbling out of the cupboard.<br /><br />I'm so looking forward to reading The Emerald Comb - congratulations on all your great achievements, Kath, and enjoy your well-deserved success. xJoannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10346863303904973315noreply@blogger.com