Saturday, June 22, 2019

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LOOKING FORWARD TO June

This week I've been taking fantasy writer, Neil Gaiman's, advice on writing. I've been writing FREE hand versus on my laptop.  I've also been strictly writing; not researching, not opening up tabs and perusing the internet because Gaiman's advice is, "You can Nothing OR you can write."  I think it works.  It's helped me write a lot more.
This time around I'm writing a novel about character's who are actors.  I've done my research, believe me! And it's been fun.

This week, I also went to a park called Chutes and Ladders.
Chutes and Ladders Park pictured (above)

It's one of the biggest outdoor parks in the state and mostly made of Cargo net. While there, I almost lost my toddler, but thank God I didn't.  My mom used to tell me a story about when I was a  kid, and the whole family went to Disneyland.  We had gotten on a tram and it was so packed that when the door opened, I must have followed some strangers.  My oldest brother, Rich, saw me on the platform and took off and grabbed me before the tram left the station.  I was five and boy if he didn't find me...phewww.

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  1. Deb Nance at ReaderbuzzJune 23, 2019 at 7:31 AM

    I'm starting my first writing class of the summer tomorrow. I'm excited. Nothing gets me writing as much as taking a writing class. I hope you are able to do lots of writing, too. I think there's a NaNoWriMo summer camp, too. I need to sign up for that.

    So glad you didn't lose your child. It was always one of my biggest fears when I had kids at home. They always seem to wander off!

    Have a great week!

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    1. Read meJune 23, 2019 at 3:51 PM

      Yes,they wonder and wonder,curiosity is a mixed blessing.

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  2. Karen @BakingInATornadoJune 23, 2019 at 8:26 AM

    I like Gaiman's advice, I may try that myself.

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    1. Read meJune 23, 2019 at 3:52 PM

      I hope you do Karen. I always wrote in notebooks as a very young writer,but it's been interesting going back to that habit.

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  3. bermudaonionJune 23, 2019 at 8:27 AM

    Good luck with the writing!

    Having a toddler in a large crowd can be a challenge.

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    1. Read meJune 23, 2019 at 3:50 PM

      Sure can! I hope you have a good week as well.

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  4. shelleyrae @ book'd outJune 23, 2019 at 8:31 AM

    That looks like an awesome park. I know that heartstopping feeling, with four kids I was outnumbered, all of them managed to escape my sight at least once.

    Have a great reading week, and good luck with the writing.

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  5. Michelle@Because ReadingJune 23, 2019 at 8:36 AM

    That park looks like so much fun!
    My husband lost my son twice in Disney! So he's not allowed to be alone in disney with him anymore. lol :)

    Have a great week, Happy Reading!

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  6. Laurel-Rain SnowJune 23, 2019 at 8:52 AM

    Getting lost in a park is frightening.

    I am curious about Sandra Brown's book. Thanks for sharing, and for visiting my blog.

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    1. Read meJune 23, 2019 at 3:48 PM

      Thanks Laurel,I saw a lot of mysteries on your blog that I plan to add.

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  7. Mary KirklandJune 23, 2019 at 9:01 AM

    Losing my kid in a big crowded place was one of my big fears when my daughter was little. I actually bought one of those leashes they used to sell 20 years ago that attached to my wrist and her wrist.

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  8. Trin CarlJune 23, 2019 at 10:12 AM

    Wow, Nanowrimo camp, sounds like a lot of fun! I've done Nanowrimo two years in a row and was able to write an upwards of 80k.

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  9. NorthwomanJune 23, 2019 at 1:24 PM

    Oh I like Sandra Brown. I've read a couple of her books. They seem to have them at the library which makes it easy. Happy reading!

    Anne - Books of My Heart

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  10. Jessica at Booked JJune 23, 2019 at 1:35 PM

    Neil Gaiman is pretty brilliant and honestly, any advice of his I'll trust! He is one of those people that knows what they're talking about. Chutes and Ladders sounds interesting! I love the name, naturally.

    I hope this week treats you well!

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    1. Read meJune 23, 2019 at 3:49 PM

      Yeah Jessica ,Neil is pretty great. I forgot to mention his love of fountain pens which I also plan on buying of I can find the right one.

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  11. NicciJune 23, 2019 at 3:51 PM

    Good luck with the writing! I'm tempted to participate in camp nanowrimo in July and try and pick up something I started over a year ago. I'm not really a writer but I wanted the challenge and I'm having an urge to revisit it, lol.

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    1. Trin CarlJune 27, 2019 at 3:42 PM

      Yeah, a challenge in the summer can help take your mind off the heat.

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  12. pussrebootsJune 23, 2019 at 7:43 PM

    I almost lost my oldest at a rest stop when he was a toddler. Fortunately I didn't. My week in review

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    1. Trin CarlJune 27, 2019 at 3:42 PM

      That must be have been so frightening! Thank God you found him.

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