tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post7813414268864586349..comments2023-10-31T10:59:03.023-04:00Comments on INKSPOT Crime Fiction Blog | A Place for Mystery, Mayhem, Writing and Life: Write Like a DogLinda O. Johnstonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01512430135042480450noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-40657128459830913232007-10-23T12:31:00.000-04:002007-10-23T12:31:00.000-04:00Yeah you're right. Writers do have a lot to learn...Yeah you're right. Writers do have a lot to learn from a <A HREF="http://www.wooddoghouse-4less.com/" REL="nofollow"> dog </A>..:D <BR/><BR/>I also have to applaud Mark terry for his nice comment! I had fun reading this entry.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-87192800789365337312007-10-19T12:37:00.000-04:002007-10-19T12:37:00.000-04:00Julia, I'll defer to Mark's inference that sniffin...Julia, I'll defer to Mark's inference that sniffing the other dog's butt is akin to humans networking. Actually, dogs do that for a specific reason. By sniffing another dog, they can determine the dog's health, whether a female dog is pregnant, whether the dog is friend or foe. It's an important social part of being a dog. Writers, who can sometimes tend to be a bit reclusive, need to sniff out other writers, too. Just not THERE!Felicia Donovanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03556232226152556397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-52004658932719248192007-10-19T09:42:00.000-04:002007-10-19T09:42:00.000-04:00Dog-gone-it. I knew I should have bought a dog and...Dog-gone-it. I knew I should have bought a dog and not a fish.<BR/><BR/>-rick<BR/>http://www.muse-needed.blogspot.com/Rick Bylinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10493557860835710721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-57446646996824982672007-10-18T13:36:00.000-04:002007-10-18T13:36:00.000-04:00So, Felicia: the fact that my dog's nose is perman...So, Felicia: the fact that my dog's nose is permanently glued to the rear ends of other creatures, whether they be cats or humans--can that be metaphorically linked to writing? :)<BR/><BR/>Must we "sniff the rear end" of the world to find the seamier details of our books?Julia Buckleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10270211923343731659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-44241274200415661842007-10-18T10:15:00.000-04:002007-10-18T10:15:00.000-04:00Good stuff. Great post!Good stuff. Great post!Bill Cameronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04796321136771189464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-34372589725528660852007-10-18T09:30:00.000-04:002007-10-18T09:30:00.000-04:00Felicia--You're a wise woman! I embrace your lovi...Felicia--You're a wise woman! I embrace your loving and respectful view of dogs...including those rare rogue canines, one of whom inspired my fictional Diva Dog, Abra the Afghan hound. I've had many wonderful dogs in my life, but it took one exceedingly difficult (and possibly crazy) canine to inspire Abra. Little did I know that the dog who snapped at everyone and frequently ran off to the village tavern would lead me to my first mystery series. The Muse works in mysterious ways. WOOF!Nina Wrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01951320004034298217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-84155572623373618302007-10-18T09:25:00.000-04:002007-10-18T09:25:00.000-04:00Wonderful and wise posting, Felicia. And, Mark, y...Wonderful and wise posting, Felicia. And, Mark, your comments were just icing on the cake.Sue Ann Jaffarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09984054116933714621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-13383383804522354482007-10-18T09:19:00.000-04:002007-10-18T09:19:00.000-04:00And more:Work like a dog. Of course, my dog, being...And more:<BR/><BR/>Work like a dog. Of course, my dog, being a spoiled chocolate Lab, hasn't worked a day in his life. This refers to sheepdogs or mushers, but hey, it's the thought that counts.<BR/><BR/>Sniff other dogs (writers') butts. Hmmm, er, network, I guess.<BR/><BR/>Drool uncontrollably. Let's say enthusiasm, shall we? Show a passion for whatever's in front of you, a need, a...<BR/><BR/>Share a bed with your pack. Hmmm, er, realize your editor and publisher and, uh, agent, are your pack. Uh, share a bed... hmmm...<BR/><BR/>Take numerous regular walks a day, even if it's raining or -10 degrees. Um, work under every condition.<BR/><BR/>Give yourself lots of treats, even if they're smoked pig ears. Speaks for itself, I guess. Reward yourself.Mark Terryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09410424046477699059noreply@blogger.com