tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post3787003565639981072..comments2024-03-28T16:10:19.842-04:00Comments on Jungle Red Writers: Working 9 to 5Jungle Red Writershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16646429819267618412noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-90214834765004349592014-03-11T05:28:26.875-04:002014-03-11T05:28:26.875-04:00Hank, we love you sooo much!!! You should have all...Hank, we love you sooo much!!! You should have all the shoes you want and the vacation!Maureen Harringtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03499876353651763590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-19097649306149049732014-03-11T01:10:11.110-04:002014-03-11T01:10:11.110-04:00SO 2 of my fave writers in the same spot on a week...SO 2 of my fave writers in the same spot on a weekend I was going to be close to Albany......could not believe my luck<br /><br />What a treat - DH dropped me off (found a place to park and napped - no way he was wandering around a writers convention) <br /><br />So much fun, I did some shopping, then headed over to where Elly was signing so I'd be there when she was done.<br /><br />Sitting at the same table as Elly, was HANK !! <br /><br />SO nice to meet Hank and get my book that I just bought signed, thank you Hank!!<br /><br />After Elly's last guest at table for a bit, I walked up and said "Hi Elly, I'm Mar from Tennessee, she jumped up and came around for a big hug.......she was shocked to see me there<br /><br />I had emailed her I'd be there, she hadn't received email, so was a surprise....some more people came to her table so I said I"d be back and went to look for Debs<br /><br />Found Debs and had a nice visit with her, then took her over so she could meet Elly.<br /><br />then Elly and I went outside and visited until she had to meet her publisher.<br /><br />I was only there a few hours, we had plans later that day so I did not get to attend any sessions :(<br /><br />But, getting to say hello to Hank and get my book signed, then spending some time with Debs and Elly was so worth it <br /><br />To those non-writers here, if you ever get a chance to go to Bouchercon, you won't reget taking the time <br /><br />Or if you are someplace where one of your fave authors is doing a talk or book signing.....GO, you won't regret it.<br /><br />I think most author's love to hear from their readers<br /><br />If I am ever anywhere and any of the JRW's are going to be there, I will be attending !!<br /><br />So a mini vacation to see my BFF, ended up with seeing Debs, meeting Hank and Elly......what fun<br /><br />and Cher & I did get an entire day to visit, omg it was awesome but went by way too fast<br /><br />I also got to see a few friends from school, been more years than I care to count<br /><br />Spent 3 days/2 nights with sbrother & sil<br /><br />All in all a fantastic vacation with the bonus of Bouchercon<br /><br />As for a schedule, my best jobs were when I worked in hospitals, work every other w/e so a day off during the week each week.<br /><br />Was so nice to run errands when most people were working, I rarely went to store, mall anywhere on my w/e off.....<br /><br />For those of you who mainly work M-F, take a morning off suring the week ocasionally and do your errands, less people, traffic and less stress :)<br /><br />I tend to think, I'd have issues meeting deadlines writing a book !<br /><br />Keep writing ladies, I know I am not the only one who admirers all of your hard work<br /><br />I not only give you so much credit for writing great books, but you keep this blog going with such interesting topics<br /><br />THANKS !!!<br /><br />Mar<br /><br />P.S. - if you have not read Elly Griffith's books, check them out.<br /><br />Her 2 main character is a forensic archaeologist and a DCI - great books<br /><br />Just checked my Tablet and Elly's new book was downloaded an hour ago, Yeah !!!!<br /> hardcover is in the mail !<br /><br />sorry for the rambling on, guess there is a reason I don't write - I'd have 1000 pages to tell a 400 page story ;)Rosie123https://www.blogger.com/profile/11528374618939863598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-44154518960701848652014-03-11T01:09:58.021-04:002014-03-11T01:09:58.021-04:00Also had the pleasure of finally meeting Debs in p...Also had the pleasure of finally meeting Debs in person in Fla 2 years ago.<br /><br />We were in Fla taking care of MIL who had cancer and I saw Debs was doing a talk about 1-1/2hrs away so we were able to make that, then DH and I had the pleasure of taking Debs to lunch and visiting for a few hours which was awesome !! <br /><br />Her talk on her books was great and I was impressed, my non-reading DH actually paid attention and asked me about something Debs said in her talk.....wonders will never cease, I expected to be nudging him awake as he snored sitting there :)<br /><br />Sept 2013 found me heading home to upstate NY to visit my BFF from school......She lives in Idaho, both our hubbies promised if Cher and Paul were able to make his nieces wedding in upstate NY that Cher & I would get an entire day to visit (been 35 yrs), work was slow for DH so we headed to NY<br /><br />A few days before leaving Debs posted she was going to Bouchercon in NY - found out it was in Albany......OMG I could not believe it, told Donny - I HAD to go, we were about 1/2hr from there over w/e before heading to Adirondacks <br /><br />So I'm reading the brochure and another online friend/writer, Elly Griffiths, was actually doing a book signing, coming from England<br /><br />Rosie123https://www.blogger.com/profile/11528374618939863598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-35181507745973462842014-03-11T01:08:50.685-04:002014-03-11T01:08:50.685-04:007 years Hank !!!!!!!
You need to take a VACATION !...7 years Hank !!!!!!!<br />You need to take a VACATION !!<br /><br />As a wanna be writer since I was a little kid, but absolutely no creativity in the writing department, I take my hat off to all of you !!! <br /><br />I make up for in reading the books others have the creativity to write :-)<br /><br />You all produce amazing work, professional books that are fun and interesting to read.<br /><br />I've had the pleasure of being online friends with Debs for.......hmmmmm can't remember how long now !!<br /><br />Rosie123https://www.blogger.com/profile/11528374618939863598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-79001901276416829222014-03-11T00:18:37.346-04:002014-03-11T00:18:37.346-04:00Aw, Hank, you know how much we all love you, too! ...Aw, Hank, you know how much we all love you, too! A shame there aren't really three of you. The more Hanks the better. <br /><br />For that matter, we could clone the Reds. The more Jungle Reds the better!Linda Rodriguezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11913741596693442469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-90045399103436142452014-03-10T22:41:40.758-04:002014-03-10T22:41:40.758-04:00Aaww...I know it's funny, but I just got home ...Aaww...I know it's funny, but I just got home from work...and so lovely to see you all--and all these kind words! So--relay, reassuring.<br /><br />(And I am going to tell JOnathan that that's the reason I need all the shoes! There are THREE of us!YAY!)<br /><br />Truly--I am so grateful..and love you all.<br />Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420701704169428286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-60133408423669278202014-03-10T16:55:25.086-04:002014-03-10T16:55:25.086-04:00Whatever you JRW ladies are doing, it's workin...Whatever you JRW ladies are doing, it's working! But I do agree that Hank deserves a vacation.<br /><br />I find that I do my best work at ANYTHING if I have a deadline. Working under pressure seems to bring out the best in me. Deb Romanonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-3034188481731349002014-03-10T16:30:20.982-04:002014-03-10T16:30:20.982-04:00When I was in school and working four part-time jo...When I was in school and working four part-time jobs, I was afraid I would fail my courses. At the end of the first term I was surprised to learn that I had done better than ever and better than my classmates who did not work. That was my biggest and most worthwhile lesson I learned in school. Ever.<br /><br />I was in school full-time until I was 52. I am sure that the scheduling and rhythm that Hank speaks of is what made that possible for me. My jobs were very enjoyable, and they were multipurpose. I made sure of that. They added to my educational plan. They would help me move forward. They were either fun or very interesting. Unless they were valuable in other ways they had to cut my expenses or support my physical life. I never turned down a job, because it didn't pay. They all pay in some way.Maureen Harringtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03499876353651763590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-36501399425666764882014-03-10T16:29:08.393-04:002014-03-10T16:29:08.393-04:00Maybe Hank has cloned herself? There's on Hank...Maybe Hank has cloned herself? There's on Hank at the TV station, one Hank writing at a desk, one Hank on tour, etc.?Susan Elia MacNealhttp://www.susaneliamacneal.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-78882241989785403002014-03-10T15:09:27.149-04:002014-03-10T15:09:27.149-04:00My most productive time is the early morning, but ...My most productive time is the early morning, but if I check my e-mails or Facebook, I can get lost in them and never get back to work. When I am working on a book, I usually do so from the moment I wake up until the dog and my bladder force me away from the computer. But it does take a certain discipline-- fraught with guilt-- to stay away from "incoming." Ellen Kozaknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-30776925456540771932014-03-10T14:44:12.294-04:002014-03-10T14:44:12.294-04:00I'm in the give-Hank-a-vacation group. Never s...I'm in the give-Hank-a-vacation group. Never saw anyone work so hard and always look so lovely and act so sweet while doing it.<br /><br />It's pretty much work all the time here, as well. I don't get as much done on weekends because I try to spend time with my husband then. And now that my youngest is back home with us for a while, I just get up early on weekends to write so I can have the whole day and evening for family.<br /><br />My big trick to learn is how to work while at conferences or on book tour the way Rhys and Hank do. I'm not very good at that yet and can see that I need to get much better. Perhaps you two could do a post on how you manage to write your books while on the road, Rhys and Hank.Linda Rodriguezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11913741596693442469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-68788143365866151352014-03-10T14:38:58.807-04:002014-03-10T14:38:58.807-04:00Yes, vacation for Hank.
I also have (for the time...Yes, vacation for Hank.<br /><br />I also have (for the time being) a 9-5 job. I cart my MacBook to work every day, and write my 1-1.5k words during my lunch break. If I'm lucky, I get some time in the evenings. Saturdays are, well, a total writing loss. That's usually when I'm doing family things. I generally get a few hours on Sunday. I guess it all works. I wish I had more writing time, but, you take what you can get.<br /><br />As an aside, I work from home on Fridays. My husband always assumes that this means I can pay bills, run errands, and do chores. Um, sweetie, that's not the kind of work they're paying me to do. =)Liz Millironhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04919409969263609919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-1946499435552590442014-03-10T14:36:25.732-04:002014-03-10T14:36:25.732-04:00Martinis, too. Don't forget the martinis.Martinis, too. Don't forget the martinis. Karen in Ohionoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-67287438686660068432014-03-10T13:56:26.482-04:002014-03-10T13:56:26.482-04:00LOL Kathy Emerson--that's a very clever techni...LOL Kathy Emerson--that's a very clever technique!<br /><br />Julia, I think it's almonds and wine, rather than almonds and celery...<br /><br />Rhys--spa day--I'm in!<br /><br />About the volunteering--I do a lot of that too. Library, church, Crimebake, sisters in crime...it does get to be like a second job!Lucy Burdette aka Roberta Isleibhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04660402177299546055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-65347846349401191342014-03-10T13:42:00.131-04:002014-03-10T13:42:00.131-04:00I have always admired anyone who has the disciplin...I have always admired anyone who has the discipline to work from home or be self-employed. I am afraid I would set schedules and deadlines, then just get sidetracked. I needed the M-F, 8 to 5 routine of a job. I did have a part time job and full time job for 14 years, and actually loved the part time work since it was at a bookstore. I am now retired and only work part time. Much better, and one thing I love is that I can run errands during the week. Vickie Radfordnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-6911262645593202312014-03-10T13:13:58.827-04:002014-03-10T13:13:58.827-04:00Julia, so funny! The Hanktronic 2000 indeed. Han...Julia, so funny! The Hanktronic 2000 indeed. Hank, if you're waiting until you've become a huge success at writing to quit your day job, well, guess what? You have been there for a long time! You obviously must love all you do, and since you do it all so well, it makes sense to keep doing it. But, please take a vacation. Even as I say that, I can't imagine Hank just sitting and doing nothing.<br /><br />Actually, I don't see how any of you authors do as much as you do and still find time to write the great books you write. I would think that a writing schedule is mandatory in order to meet publishers' deadlines. Rhys, three books this year? You might just be a robot, too. <br /><br />I am either fortunate or not so fortunate that I don't have to schedule time much anymore. I think a schedule keeps you more productive. I do have my habits, which include first online activity of the day (or last if I'm up late) is reading and commenting on this blog. Then, I do book reviews if I have any to do that day. Although my schedule is loose, my reading (and there's lots of that) often centers around reading and reviewing any ARCs, as I feel a real responsibility to accomplish that in a timely manner. Then, if there are any book events, I'm attending, such as the Virginia Festival of the Book next week, I am busy reading authors for that and reviewing. And, I fit in other books as I can, too. I do have my blog, too, and I would like to develop a better schedule and consistency with that. I should be inspired by all of your schedules here. With my book page on FB, I check in there daily, commenting on posts that others have added, adding material, and answering membership requests. I really do need to get more scheduled though.<br /><br />Of course, the beauty of no schedule is that I can pick up and go see my grandkids whenever they are available and do friend activities pretty much when I want to. As a former teacher, when your life is definitely not your own, it is a sweet deal to focus on family, friends, and reading.Kathy Reelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17004247271452356577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-48904535670005961892014-03-10T12:42:43.461-04:002014-03-10T12:42:43.461-04:00Julia, you've given away Hank's secret!!! ...Julia, you've given away Hank's secret!!! And you only have to feed her almonds and celery!Deborah Crombiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16988750789088153601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-52619599971178754572014-03-10T12:37:27.074-04:002014-03-10T12:37:27.074-04:00Timely question, as I take a Monday morning break ...Timely question, as I take a Monday morning break and look at all those "details," as I call the errands and phone calls and thises and thats on my list. How can I ever do them? Triage.<br /><br />Turns out, now that I'm doing something I absolutely love, I'm quite the little work-aholic! Mr. Right and I took a weekend vacay across the valley -- ski, read, eat great food -- and it was lovely! And all the little notes I came home with for the WIP? Off to incorporate them right now! <br /><br />(And Hank, yes. I get out of breath even thining of all you do!) Leslie Budewitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11942314846112875042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-37877778231950047092014-03-10T12:29:44.059-04:002014-03-10T12:29:44.059-04:00The Hanktronic 2000 also has impeccable fashion se...The Hanktronic 2000 also has impeccable fashion sense. As if the robot needed more positive attributes. <br /><br /> Kristopherhttp://www.bolobooks.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-68120455765633202642014-03-10T12:29:28.992-04:002014-03-10T12:29:28.992-04:00That's my problem, Julia! I'm only the Tam...That's my problem, Julia! I'm only the Tammybot 1400. Clearly I need an upgrade....Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01033264133869966636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-34338924461651071932014-03-10T12:18:07.281-04:002014-03-10T12:18:07.281-04:00I think you're onto something there, Julia!
...I think you're onto something there, Julia! <br /><br />Too funny. Karen in Ohionoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-67961761285012285462014-03-10T12:03:17.694-04:002014-03-10T12:03:17.694-04:00I think we just need to come clean about Hank.
Th...I think we just need to come clean about Hank.<br /><br />The truth is, Hank is a robot. The Hanktronic 2000, to be exact - a highly sophisticated artificial intelligence encased in a titanium-framed body. Along with working more than humanly possible, Hank can also crush cars with her bare hands. Ask her to show you sometime. It's really cool.<br /><br />P.S. Don't tell Jonathan. He doesn't know.Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09553268569509053159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-24846160256983776732014-03-10T11:31:42.152-04:002014-03-10T11:31:42.152-04:00I have great respect for writers who try to juggle...I have great respect for writers who try to juggle writing with a day job. I have friends who get up at 5 every morning to squeeze in some writing and still manage to finish a book a year.<br />At least I can stop and make a cup of coffee or wander around when I feel like it.<br />But after a week with a different city every day, I'm feeling as if I need a spa day, not3 panels and 4 signings at the Tucson Festival of books.Rhysnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-39919623208568457982014-03-10T11:13:10.481-04:002014-03-10T11:13:10.481-04:00My wife is self-employed, runs a modest business. ...My wife is self-employed, runs a modest business. She doesn't work when SHE wants, though. She works when her CLIENTS want. In my experience most self-employed have their business hats on 24/7 and work harder than anyone.<br /><br />Every picture of Hank I see, and last fall in person at Deadly Ink, I have to say she seems like she's having the time of her life. Don't stop 'til you've had enough!<br /><br />Jack Getzehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09516237388744739669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-63669868394058695952014-03-10T10:57:26.390-04:002014-03-10T10:57:26.390-04:00Hank, we need you to take a vacation, honey. Pleas...Hank, we need you to take a vacation, honey. Please don't burn out! <br /><br />I got tons more done when my kids were here and I had to be there for them than I do now, when I have seemingly endless blocks of time. Something about needing things to bump up against, I guess. <br /><br />In fact, I should be writing right this minute, since my deadline is TODAY. <br /><br />See ya later. Karen in Ohionoreply@blogger.com