tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6369429383948592696.post875921740392843024..comments2023-04-22T20:33:27.970+01:00Comments on Susan A Eames - Travel, Fiction and Photos: THE CORK LITERARY FESTIVAL - 2016Susan A Eameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06216267529948378488noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6369429383948592696.post-13257986702366837342016-09-12T13:38:17.878+01:002016-09-12T13:38:17.878+01:00Hi, Joanne - yes, my discovery that my instincts w...Hi, Joanne - yes, my discovery that my instincts were correct was thrilling. :)Susan A Eameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06216267529948378488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6369429383948592696.post-62164564279082350902016-09-12T13:20:45.571+01:002016-09-12T13:20:45.571+01:00It would seem that you are far more prolific as a ...It would seem that you are far more prolific as a writer than a mere 'scribbler' :)<br />Congratulations on not tripping or bungling your way through your reading. I could just imagine your panic attack after attending that workshop! Isn't it interesting how we sometimes instinctively do the right thing? I live for those moments ;)<br />Joanne Siscohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07608356344027992348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6369429383948592696.post-58913417695510671642016-08-11T20:04:01.652+01:002016-08-11T20:04:01.652+01:00:):)Susan A Eameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06216267529948378488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6369429383948592696.post-40263579895527103322016-08-10T15:25:23.075+01:002016-08-10T15:25:23.075+01:00Coffee would be lovely - if you're not away on...Coffee would be lovely - if you're not away on one of your adventures . . .Linda Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06799429286538446158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6369429383948592696.post-42620975545721895642016-08-10T11:21:06.041+01:002016-08-10T11:21:06.041+01:00Thanks, AJ. Yes, I'm beavering away on my proj...Thanks, AJ. Yes, I'm beavering away on my project which is why my recent posts are repeats from last year, because I don't want to get too distracted right now!Susan A Eameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06216267529948378488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6369429383948592696.post-39767640637251630882016-08-10T11:19:12.968+01:002016-08-10T11:19:12.968+01:00Yes, you're right, Linda - I should be more po...Yes, you're right, Linda - I should be more positive, shouldn't I? (I hope you do visit my neck of the woods some day - coffee??)Susan A Eameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06216267529948378488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6369429383948592696.post-24342070237883564982016-08-07T21:10:46.347+01:002016-08-07T21:10:46.347+01:00Good on you on so many levels! Get writing... you ...Good on you on so many levels! Get writing... you have so many experiences to share and ever since I met you during the April challenge I've enjoyed your posts. You have the knack of finding the hook for every tail! <br />I don't know anything about the mechanics of writing... I'm a storyteller so I just stumble along in my way but I think your way works... that's why the light-bulb moment was thrilling rather than painful! <br />And no... I've never been to one. I must go... and no, I don't think I will read a story aloud... believe it or not... I don't read well! Something to do with the lisdexia? ;-) Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15243223293334955376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6369429383948592696.post-11755390006157071922016-08-07T18:59:35.224+01:002016-08-07T18:59:35.224+01:00So now you must stop saying 'if I ever succeed...So now you must stop saying 'if I ever succeed in getting the book published' and start saying 'when I get the book published'.<br />I haven't been to a literary festival yet, but it's on my to-do list - and I'd love to visit Cork!<br />I suppose my most important writing lightbulb moment came when I read a very boring bedtime story to my toddler son and felt sure I could make up something more exciting. Learning how to get it published though, was a very different matter :).Linda Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06799429286538446158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6369429383948592696.post-86160697416206479022016-08-05T17:33:52.739+01:002016-08-05T17:33:52.739+01:00:):)Susan A Eameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06216267529948378488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6369429383948592696.post-24521019352734008652016-08-01T21:16:06.877+01:002016-08-01T21:16:06.877+01:00What fun. I've never attended a literary fest...What fun. I've never attended a literary festival.<br />So what is the basic elements that lifts writing from bad to good? And yours is always good, I'd like to add:) <br />Oops I see that question has already been asked.Sandra Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814573408898140885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6369429383948592696.post-51258721214791389202016-08-01T13:19:31.179+01:002016-08-01T13:19:31.179+01:00As I said to Jo in an earlier reply: I don't h...As I said to Jo in an earlier reply: I don't have the skill to describe the whole workshop - it took me four sessions to 'get it'.<br />All I can say is that it's to do with switching between 'now' and 'then' - or maybe 'present' v ''backstory'. But Mr Harding did say it shouldn't be called 'backstory'. Oh dear... I'm getting in a muddle even trying to outline the basics! :(Susan A Eameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06216267529948378488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6369429383948592696.post-68029291635008173882016-07-30T08:22:41.240+01:002016-07-30T08:22:41.240+01:00I'm also bursting to know what 'the device...I'm also bursting to know what 'the device' was, and what elevates writing from bad to good - must be very reassuring to know that you're already doing it.Ana Salotehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13373695860557420762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6369429383948592696.post-71263510813615644732016-07-29T20:59:43.101+01:002016-07-29T20:59:43.101+01:00That's very kind of you, Tracy. I do hope this...That's very kind of you, Tracy. I do hope this won't be my first and last experience! <br />The nice thing about literary festivals is that you can pick and choose which events to attend. :)Susan A Eameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06216267529948378488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6369429383948592696.post-28826856627877776002016-07-29T02:52:26.360+01:002016-07-29T02:52:26.360+01:00Congrats on having your first reading at a literar...Congrats on having your first reading at a literary festival behind you! Knowing the calibre of what you write here, I'm sure that you will have many more readings ahead of you :) And it sounds like it was an interesting adventure whether reading or listening.<br /><br />I have not been to a literary festival and hadn't actually heard of any nearby, but you prompted me to dig a bit and I found one in my town that sounds interesting. Not sure if I'd be ready to attend one (this one is about 50% workshops) but nice to know that there is one there if I was interested in the future.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00029024747291611805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6369429383948592696.post-80104559735566262702016-07-27T23:48:17.179+01:002016-07-27T23:48:17.179+01:00Thanks, Keith - this one was my first, but it defi...Thanks, Keith - this one was my first, but it definitely won't be my last! :)Susan A Eameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06216267529948378488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6369429383948592696.post-44847886025600428462016-07-27T23:46:51.349+01:002016-07-27T23:46:51.349+01:00Ha ha - it was five mornings, Liz - and Michael Ha...Ha ha - it was five mornings, Liz - and Michael Harding was so entertaining, the time flew! :)Susan A Eameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06216267529948378488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6369429383948592696.post-79096623854233155562016-07-27T23:45:58.251+01:002016-07-27T23:45:58.251+01:00Thanks, Bish - yes, there's nothing like disco...Thanks, Bish - yes, there's nothing like discovering that ones instincts are right! :)Susan A Eameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06216267529948378488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6369429383948592696.post-54759935408346533152016-07-27T23:44:53.686+01:002016-07-27T23:44:53.686+01:00It was a great experience, Sue - highly recommende...It was a great experience, Sue - highly recommended!Susan A Eameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06216267529948378488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6369429383948592696.post-25729396570244287422016-07-27T08:33:30.535+01:002016-07-27T08:33:30.535+01:00I have not been to a literary festival but I would...I have not been to a literary festival but I would love to go to one someday. <br /><br />I wish you a wonderful Wednesday! Optimistic Existentialisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11507986337866049924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6369429383948592696.post-3219738129891903742016-07-27T07:42:12.518+01:002016-07-27T07:42:12.518+01:00Phew! What a relief! Four days of tutorial sounds ...Phew! What a relief! Four days of tutorial sounds a lot - I'm not sure I could sit still for that long :)liz younghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16289501717229347872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6369429383948592696.post-60113923363155996582016-07-26T20:35:23.403+01:002016-07-26T20:35:23.403+01:00Except for listening to Joni being sung in Irish, ...Except for listening to Joni being sung in Irish, sounds like you had a great time. Realizing you're doing something right *instinctually* is a wonderful thing. I had a moment like that when I got to go on week-end retreat with Jane Yolen.Bish Denhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13359927719391990534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6369429383948592696.post-9319270193943716892016-07-26T15:28:34.850+01:002016-07-26T15:28:34.850+01:00Congrats on your reading Susan! What a great exper...Congrats on your reading Susan! What a great experience. I have never been to a literary festival but there is a yearly one in Banff. I will definitely consider it for future.Sue Slaghthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04279970424098690741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6369429383948592696.post-57679863170452515002016-07-25T09:54:12.912+01:002016-07-25T09:54:12.912+01:00Ditto! :)Ditto! :)Susan A Eameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06216267529948378488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6369429383948592696.post-51672061220517569752016-07-25T09:54:00.361+01:002016-07-25T09:54:00.361+01:00I don't have the skill to describe the whole w...I don't have the skill to describe the whole workshop, Jo - it took me four sessions to 'get it'. :)Susan A Eameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06216267529948378488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6369429383948592696.post-11340368926795853272016-07-25T06:35:44.073+01:002016-07-25T06:35:44.073+01:00So now I'm bursting to know the 'trick'...So now I'm bursting to know the 'trick', Susan :) That's obviously a fine writing accomplishment in itself. <br />No, I haven't, but yes I would love to. Possibly without Irish singing :)restlessjohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17638813991040890163noreply@blogger.com