In real life I avoid all parties altogether, but on paper I can mingle with the best of them. Goodreads.com. (2019). Anne Tyler Quotes (Author of The… Read more “Avoid All Parties Altogether”
Day: October 25, 2019
When A Man Likes Cats
I always think it’s a good sign when a man likes cats. It shows he doesn’t feel the need to be in constant control of things. Goodreads.com.… Read more “When A Man Likes Cats”
It’s A Solitary Life
It’s true that it’s a solitary occupation, but you would be surprised at how much companionship a group of imaginary characters can offer once you get to… Read more “It’s A Solitary Life”
Writing Was The Only Road Out
For me, writing something down was the only road out. Goodreads.com. (2019). Anne Tyler Quotes (Author of The Accidental Tourist). [online] Available at: https://www.goodreads.com/author/quotes/457.Anne_Tyler [Accessed 25 Oct.… Read more “Writing Was The Only Road Out”
The One Ironclad Rule
The one ironclad rule is that I have to try. I have to walk into my writing room and pick up my pen every weekday morning. Goodreads.com.… Read more “The One Ironclad Rule”
I Can Never Tell Which Book Will Give Me Trouble
I can never tell ahead of time which book will give me trouble – some baulk every step of the way, others seem to write themselves –… Read more “I Can Never Tell Which Book Will Give Me Trouble”
If I Waited Until I Felt Like Writing
If I waited till I felt like writing, I’d never write at all. Goodreads.com. (2019). Anne Tyler Quotes (Author of The Accidental Tourist). [online] Available at: https://www.goodreads.com/author/quotes/457.Anne_Tyler… Read more “If I Waited Until I Felt Like Writing”
I’m Ready To Begin
I’ll write maybe one long paragraph describing the events, then a page or two breaking the events into chapters, and then reams of pages delving into my… Read more “I’m Ready To Begin”
Not Until The Final Draft
Not until the final draft do I force myself to remember that I’m going to have to think about how it will affect other people. Goodreads.com. (2019).… Read more “Not Until The Final Draft”
If You Never Did Anything You Couldn’t Undo
But if you never did anything you couldn’t undo you’d end up doing nothing at all. Goodreads.com. (2019). Anne Tyler Quotes (Author of The Accidental Tourist). [online]… Read more “If You Never Did Anything You Couldn’t Undo”
People Always Call It Luck
People always call it luck when you’ve acted more sensibly than they have. Goodreads.com. (2019). Anne Tyler Quotes (Author of The Accidental Tourist). [online] Available at: https://www.goodreads.com/author/quotes/457.Anne_Tyler… Read more “People Always Call It Luck”
I Write Because I Want More Than One Life
I write because I want more than one life; I insist on a wider selection. It’s greed, plain and simple. When my characters join the circus, I’m… Read more “I Write Because I Want More Than One Life”
Rolando Andrés Ramos 