tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post3019219364547374204..comments2024-03-29T02:43:11.575-04:00Comments on Jungle Red Writers: An Interview with Kate CollinsJungle Red Writershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16646429819267618412noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-50454610581124552352009-02-26T08:35:00.000-05:002009-02-26T08:35:00.000-05:00Kate! We're sending out Jungle Red vibes to inspir...Kate! We're sending out Jungle Red vibes to inspire you to the big finish! And let us know when it happens. It's such a great moment!<BR/><BR/>Come back and visit..Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420701704169428286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-90324280963000818962009-02-26T07:59:00.000-05:002009-02-26T07:59:00.000-05:00Laura,We walk in every temperature but do try to h...Laura,<BR/>We walk in every temperature but do try to head south for those nasty Jan-Feb-Mar months. We've been known to walk in zero weather. We're known around the "hood" as "those crazy walkers." Go figure.Kate Collinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02344478972615345622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-56148318298259972992009-02-26T07:52:00.000-05:002009-02-26T07:52:00.000-05:00Sorry I'm so late replying. I'm 2 days away from m...Sorry I'm so late replying. I'm 2 days away from meeting my deadline and haven't written that "big finish" yet. I totally lost track of time yesterday. Know what I mean? <BR/>To answer your questions, I hope the flower shop series continues for a few more books because my characters have more stories to tell and a few relationships to tie up. <BR/>My readers tell me they're hooked on the Marco/Abby thread that's been building in the books (although they can be read as stand-alones). Another draw is Abby's mother, who comes up with a new and horrendous art project for Abby to sell at Bloomers. I think people like to revisit a cast they identify with, kind of like watching your fav TV series each week. <BR/>Flowers have always been a hobby of mine, but I had to hang out with florists to really learn what goes on in the backroom of the flower shop. It's a wonderful environment. Sometimes -- like yesterday, actually! -- I think of applying for a job at a flower shop. Wouldn't you love delivering flowers to people? <BR/>As for the noise, I can write through anything, but I prefer silence. I'm a good cook, btw, but given my druthers, I'd rather leave the cooking to my husband.<BR/>Thanks for asking me to join you today.<BR/>Best, KateKate Collinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02344478972615345622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-9685650150608747002009-02-25T21:43:00.000-05:002009-02-25T21:43:00.000-05:00What a terrific interview, Kate!Like Hallie, I nev...What a terrific interview, Kate!<BR/><BR/>Like Hallie, I never imagined I'd be a writer, either. My mother is constantly turning up with horrible B- essays I wrote in sixth and seventh grade.<BR/><BR/>So, do you move houses with the seasons so you can always go for your 4:00 walk when it's warm? Sounds delightful!Laura Benedicthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08474185786017084327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-32706063397460148272009-02-25T16:41:00.000-05:002009-02-25T16:41:00.000-05:00Hi Kate,Welcome to Jungle Red. Sounds like I've ju...Hi Kate,<BR/>Welcome to Jungle Red. Sounds like I've just got to meet Marco Salavare -- not to mention Abby.<BR/><BR/>And I think everyone hates school essays! <BR/><BR/>I'm going to guess you CAN write with noise -- after all those years trying to concentrate in elementary school rooms.Jan Broganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11323983086318138814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-76002808650955022702009-02-25T12:59:00.000-05:002009-02-25T12:59:00.000-05:00Hey, Kate - I'm always happy to "meet" another aut...Hey, Kate - I'm always happy to "meet" another author who never thought she'd be be a professional writer. The only writing I ever used to do was make lists...and then check off the items when they were done. And because I love to cook, I'll assume you do... Which makes me ask, You can write with noise going on around you? My hat off if you can.Hallie Ephronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04759439029582054503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-24267972589929063772009-02-25T12:25:00.000-05:002009-02-25T12:25:00.000-05:00I agree Kate, Marco is definitely a draw! wish I c...I agree Kate, Marco is definitely a draw! wish I could write hunks that way...<BR/><BR/>Did you know anything much about flowers or flower shops before you started this series?<BR/><BR/>and yes, what Hank says, how long do you see it going on?Lucy Burdette aka Roberta Isleibhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04660402177299546055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-86890426647788733912009-02-25T08:35:00.000-05:002009-02-25T08:35:00.000-05:00Kate, welcome! I laughed all the way through your ...Kate, welcome! I laughed all the way through your interview--what a perfect way to start the day. <BR/><BR/>(Confession: every Friday, our local florist drops off a bunch of random flowers in my front hall. I never know what they'll be. I get to arrange them, and its's one of the high points of my week.)<BR/><BR/>Anyway. Your writing psyche sounds like mine! Exactly. Comforting to hear. <BR/><BR/>There's a lot of discussion about keeping a series going--what makes them stay alive for authors. And readers! Can you weigh in on that?Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420701704169428286noreply@blogger.com