tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-260356366721241015.post2774777624318480619..comments2024-03-04T12:32:12.434-08:00Comments on Gwen Gardner, Author: #IWSG: What's Hiding Under the Back Seat?Gwen Gardnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13132836346305559246noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-260356366721241015.post-36155609409327657242018-11-03T11:02:41.429-07:002018-11-03T11:02:41.429-07:00I don't work at a paying job anymore, but when...I don't work at a paying job anymore, but when I did most of my time was consumed by my work and my family time at home. I write a little more now that I'm retired, but distractions are always available.<br /><br />Arlee Bird<br /><a href="https://tossingitout.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Tossing It Out </a><br /><br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-260356366721241015.post-49319649910249724752018-10-10T23:41:10.685-07:002018-10-10T23:41:10.685-07:00That definitely doesn't sound like writing tim...That definitely doesn't sound like writing time will be possible. I hope things settle down soon.Shannon Lawrencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00934641808195675935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-260356366721241015.post-41838131635796539232018-10-07T09:47:57.979-07:002018-10-07T09:47:57.979-07:00We retired, so work isn’t an issue now—but major l...We retired, so work isn’t an issue now—but major life issues are! Selling our home, traveling, yeah, not a lot of writing happening. But I love that idea of writing hiding under the back seat. Maybe a bit of flash fiction in that for me :DRebecca M. Douglasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07260530063164127746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-260356366721241015.post-41349128328845648972018-10-07T00:00:05.266-07:002018-10-07T00:00:05.266-07:00That is a lot of hours. I wouldn't have time t...That is a lot of hours. I wouldn't have time to write either. Good luck!Elizabeth Seckmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045076826326574984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-260356366721241015.post-46367459310420997112018-10-06T08:06:14.822-07:002018-10-06T08:06:14.822-07:00Ugh! I'd die with long hours like that, but a ...Ugh! I'd die with long hours like that, but a job is better than no job. I hope things get easier soon.Cherie Reichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16663147386014122939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-260356366721241015.post-87635544637885065822018-10-05T19:00:17.319-07:002018-10-05T19:00:17.319-07:00Ah, the job. What a pain it is. We could be writin...Ah, the job. What a pain it is. We could be writing books!Stephen Tremphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10387553613827257304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-260356366721241015.post-66189369455445358982018-10-04T19:26:41.413-07:002018-10-04T19:26:41.413-07:00I’m starting to get used to it now. But I don’t wa...I’m starting to get used to it now. But I don’t want to! Wah!Gwen Gardnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13132836346305559246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-260356366721241015.post-3804980625292286452018-10-04T18:43:49.932-07:002018-10-04T18:43:49.932-07:00Oh, ack, sorry to hear work's been extra stres...Oh, ack, sorry to hear work's been extra stressful lately, and that it's cutting into writing time, as a result. Can only imagine how exhausting an 11-hour work day is. Best of luck juggling it all!Heather R. Holdenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04309060285955963459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-260356366721241015.post-8570653677341297562018-10-04T17:29:10.790-07:002018-10-04T17:29:10.790-07:00I know! Darn work :)I know! Darn work :)Gwen Gardnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13132836346305559246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-260356366721241015.post-29897573057658466322018-10-04T13:57:50.575-07:002018-10-04T13:57:50.575-07:00Damn work, getting in the way of the things we lov...Damn work, getting in the way of the things we love to do. :-/<br /><br />Congrats on the book. Going to check it out.Tanya Mirandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05993489244795453045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-260356366721241015.post-26499546779955290672018-10-04T10:07:23.295-07:002018-10-04T10:07:23.295-07:00Hey, it's a job *shrugs* And yay for UR!Hey, it's a job *shrugs* And yay for UR!Gwen Gardnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13132836346305559246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-260356366721241015.post-24007983422513939612018-10-04T07:19:11.082-07:002018-10-04T07:19:11.082-07:00Those are long days. Hopefully it all works out in...Those are long days. Hopefully it all works out in the end! Yay for UR! :)Christine Rainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263694662585963900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-260356366721241015.post-37052632902508712262018-10-04T07:13:57.896-07:002018-10-04T07:13:57.896-07:00Looong days. But I got this! Thank you, Michelle :...Looong days. But I got this! Thank you, Michelle :)Gwen Gardnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13132836346305559246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-260356366721241015.post-48778122410133825052018-10-04T07:12:58.205-07:002018-10-04T07:12:58.205-07:00Thanks, Doreen :)Thanks, Doreen :)Gwen Gardnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13132836346305559246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-260356366721241015.post-5761291843748717612018-10-04T06:33:04.333-07:002018-10-04T06:33:04.333-07:0010 - 11 hour days are the new normal? That long? S...10 - 11 hour days are the new normal? That long? Sounds hectic. Hope that somewhere along the way, the pay will match the hours... or is that wishful thinking?<br />Congrats on the release of Elements of Untethered Realms! Michelle Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02750092836481599870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-260356366721241015.post-12811111090634894242018-10-04T06:01:14.323-07:002018-10-04T06:01:14.323-07:00Writing being placed in the back seat seems like a...Writing being placed in the back seat seems like a theme this month and sadly I'm there too. I'm a book consultant so I'm working on other people's books for the next few months.I hope your help arrives sooner than later.Doreen McGettiganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11691803968607905576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-260356366721241015.post-23966243044279925222018-10-03T16:52:44.753-07:002018-10-03T16:52:44.753-07:00Oh writing is always on my mind too!Oh writing is always on my mind too!Gwen Gardnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13132836346305559246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-260356366721241015.post-14382042003731603032018-10-03T15:19:40.278-07:002018-10-03T15:19:40.278-07:00I am down to weekend writing only. But that doesn&...I am down to weekend writing only. But that doesn't stop me from brainstorming during the week. It gets me in the mood to really write on the weekends and early morning (if I'm up:)Jennifer Haweshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06303079974406921717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-260356366721241015.post-48245839168813805572018-10-03T12:10:05.003-07:002018-10-03T12:10:05.003-07:00Things do tend to keep momentum for a while. Sound...Things do tend to keep momentum for a while. Sounds like you've got a grip on it though. Go you!Gwen Gardnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13132836346305559246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-260356366721241015.post-75903141658436339432018-10-03T12:01:45.281-07:002018-10-03T12:01:45.281-07:00I thought I would get to return to writing this we...I thought I would get to return to writing this week after several months of heavy organizing for a community event that was last weekend. Sadly, life has not let up. I'm thinking of screaming "Let me off!" Think it will help? Tomorrow I'm turning off my phone and the internet for my two hours of writing time. It will be so worth it.Charity Bradfordhttp://charitywrites.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-260356366721241015.post-82411216840148866552018-10-03T11:49:11.573-07:002018-10-03T11:49:11.573-07:00The job pays the bills, so it comes first, absolut...The job pays the bills, so it comes first, absolutely. Gwen Gardnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13132836346305559246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-260356366721241015.post-82275050828739875362018-10-03T11:48:31.178-07:002018-10-03T11:48:31.178-07:00My job is a blessing, I'm so grateful. I can&#...My job is a blessing, I'm so grateful. I can't wait to write full time :)Gwen Gardnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13132836346305559246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-260356366721241015.post-52177828605115444902018-10-03T11:47:51.689-07:002018-10-03T11:47:51.689-07:00I'm just getting so impatient to write. LOL.I'm just getting so impatient to write. LOL. Gwen Gardnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13132836346305559246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-260356366721241015.post-46542944123011010602018-10-03T11:47:25.111-07:002018-10-03T11:47:25.111-07:00I'm in management and really close to "re...I'm in management and really close to "retirement" as well, Arlee. I just gotta stick with it. I hope you find your writing mojo!Gwen Gardnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13132836346305559246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-260356366721241015.post-2748773938938941312018-10-03T11:44:19.457-07:002018-10-03T11:44:19.457-07:00It sure can!It sure can!Gwen Gardnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13132836346305559246noreply@blogger.com