tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post3913733942465784356..comments2024-03-19T07:34:41.950-04:00Comments on Jungle Red Writers: BRAIN-storming with Betty WebbJungle Red Writershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16646429819267618412noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-83371663417025872502020-03-17T18:15:11.725-04:002020-03-17T18:15:11.725-04:00Wonder if there was an elephant that the sheriff w...Wonder if there was an elephant that the sheriff would have to hide his gun? Or is the sheriff not carrying a gun at all? I recall some police do Not carry a gun at all.Bibliophilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07764234701385787238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-15719429431532893252020-03-17T15:47:03.289-04:002020-03-17T15:47:03.289-04:00Betty, I have just ordered Panda for my daughter, ...Betty, I have just ordered Panda for my daughter, who has loved red pandas since she saw one in the zoo as a little child. (Actually, she loves all animals - I may be buying the whole series) Like a lot of commenters, I tend to get ideas when I am doing mindless physical activities - walk, shower, folding laundry, cleaning up my office. Body busy but brain is free to wander. I've never had the remarkable brainstorm you describe - I'm so impressed. I did once get a story idea out of the blue, though. I'd been thinking about writing to submit to an anthology, knowing I was just trying to avoid the book I was working on, when my husband made a lame joke and I had the whole story in mind in a flash. Voice, plot, all of it. Wish it would happen more often! (And I prefer a neat office but seldom have one - am I going to write or file papers?)Trisshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08058396345946250313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-26367907357036606782020-03-17T15:03:58.397-04:002020-03-17T15:03:58.397-04:00That is fascinating, Betty! I wish i could figure ...That is fascinating, Betty! I wish i could figure out how to get all three parts of my brain in lock step. Delighted to read your book about Red Pandas - they are adorable!Jenn McKinlayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13589365995413467367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-21280531220119272112020-03-17T13:55:00.747-04:002020-03-17T13:55:00.747-04:00Wow, Betty! That's some impressive resume. And...Wow, Betty! That's some impressive resume. And, on top of that, you seem such a delightful person. I hope to meet you at a book conference when life returns to a more normal existence. I'm not sure how I've missed your Gunn Zoo mysteries. I love the set-up, with the zoo and its animals. Your lightning strike idea experience leaves me speechless.Kathy Reelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17004247271452356577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-31345492808925806262020-03-17T13:21:27.912-04:002020-03-17T13:21:27.912-04:00I'm with you -- you just can't walk away f...I'm with you -- you just can't walk away from the cuteness that is a red panda.Betty Webbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06371299864940822406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-73810697147901456642020-03-17T12:47:55.155-04:002020-03-17T12:47:55.155-04:00It's the shower, for me. Creativity and runnin...It's the shower, for me. Creativity and running water seem to go together, don't they?Betty Webbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06371299864940822406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-83628578318290209042020-03-17T12:46:03.124-04:002020-03-17T12:46:03.124-04:00About those astronauts -- I interviewed James Love...About those astronauts -- I interviewed James Lovell about his experience on the ill-fated Apollo 13; he'd written a book about it called "Lost Moon," which was turned into a movie. But I was also fortunate enough to spend the whole day with Buzz Aldrin, and boy, that guy was a hoot! He was also in town touring on a book, but after the interview he asked me if I'd like to have lunch with him (and about a dozen other folks) and I sure wasn't crazy enough to say no. Lunch led to a long walk around the Biltmore Resort, the rest of us trailing him like little duckling. A strange, funny, and wonderful day. Betty Webbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06371299864940822406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-7329646297068895682020-03-17T12:39:22.830-04:002020-03-17T12:39:22.830-04:00Ha! You sound like me. I once had two dogs, four c...Ha! You sound like me. I once had two dogs, four cats, eight horses, and numerous chickens (speckled Hamburgs). I was living on a farm at the time, so I had plenty of room. But now that I'm all citified in my Scottsdale condo, I have to keep the livestock down to a dull roar. (Or dull meow)Betty Webbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06371299864940822406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-47269251374037386042020-03-17T12:25:20.534-04:002020-03-17T12:25:20.534-04:00PSS I get messy when I'm buried in a project, ...PSS I get messy when I'm buried in a project, but clutter does not inspire me. I love having an organized desk, which, sigh, it is not at the moment.<br /><br />I love the partially disengaged brain concept. I get those floods of inspiration on walks, while driving, doing the dishes, but most of all in the bath. I think there is something magical about water.Deborah Crombiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16988750789088153601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-43152129895067404192020-03-17T12:21:50.381-04:002020-03-17T12:21:50.381-04:00Hi Betty! What a great story! I've never had a...Hi Betty! What a great story! I've never had a "lightning bolt" experience, but I did dream a big part of one book, and the experience was quite similar. Scenes, characters, dialogue, all in whoosh. It was like being plugged into a socket. I spent hours frantically trying to get it all down. The brain is truly fascinating!<br /><br />Now, for the red panda. How adorable! What a fabulous cover! And I love Monterey so am going to check out this series!<br /><br />PS I'd like to know about the astronauts, too.Deborah Crombiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16988750789088153601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-16321100512449753772020-03-17T12:16:48.506-04:002020-03-17T12:16:48.506-04:00I like the way great ideas come in sideways, when ...I like the way great ideas come in sideways, when you aren't actively thinking about them. If messiness is a sign of productivity I should be the Queen of the Heap! Your series sounds like fun and I adore that red panda!Pat Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12732230586783432052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-33660576718788317312020-03-17T11:57:01.238-04:002020-03-17T11:57:01.238-04:00If that had happened to me while I was driving, I&...If that had happened to me while I was driving, I'd probably have wrecked my car. Fortunately, Hubby was the driver that day.Betty Webbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06371299864940822406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-16661542183225915772020-03-17T11:55:51.951-04:002020-03-17T11:55:51.951-04:00I think the mind has to be relaxed. You can force ...I think the mind has to be relaxed. You can force the work, but you can't force the underlying creativity. Betty Webbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06371299864940822406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-77666298754895076772020-03-17T11:55:10.737-04:002020-03-17T11:55:10.737-04:00Tsk. Betty! Four cats? Such a slacker. I have ...Tsk. Betty! Four cats? Such a slacker. I have four dogs (border collies, no less!) and three very brave cats. Yeah. It can get untidy. All my best to you and your menagerie.Gigi Norwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00495357787099352860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-23211421113708483592020-03-17T11:54:06.256-04:002020-03-17T11:54:06.256-04:00Yep, Jay. Now that you've told us, you'll ...Yep, Jay. Now that you've told us, you'll have to follow through.Betty Webbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06371299864940822406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-29100657579992084322020-03-17T11:49:54.735-04:002020-03-17T11:49:54.735-04:00Betty, that brain observation totally explains why...Betty, that brain observation totally explains why I always get my best lot ideas while driving (as long as the weather isn't bad or the route challenging.) My brain is partially engaged, but I can't stimulate it with anything other than NPR or an audiobook. If I don't have those on, hey, presto, I'm an idea factory!Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09553268569509053159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-14516663262494568162020-03-17T11:36:44.873-04:002020-03-17T11:36:44.873-04:00I adore red pandas! The first time I saw one at th...I adore red pandas! The first time I saw one at the zoo, my kids had to drag me away after half an hour of watching him. <br />As for the messy desk, I may have to try it. I'm really into organizing things,but not very creative. Kathyc23https://www.blogger.com/profile/02793369442806643999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-16781420047677246192020-03-17T11:19:29.628-04:002020-03-17T11:19:29.628-04:00WOW,that is some experience! Looking forward to th...WOW,that is some experience! Looking forward to the book that results.<br /><br />My workspace needs to be what passes for organized, but don't open my closets! I find I get my best ideas when my brain is turned off. In the shower, running, in the car (not driving). Kaithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07758348842858993203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-54030387133702022972020-03-17T11:10:26.493-04:002020-03-17T11:10:26.493-04:00I echo Hallie, Jay. Get on that story writing! I echo Hallie, Jay. Get on that story writing! Amanda Le Rougetelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05224867941931236302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-85934126955749656632020-03-17T10:53:46.482-04:002020-03-17T10:53:46.482-04:00That's true. I once got an idea for a book whi...That's true. I once got an idea for a book while I was washing dishes by hand (a rare occurrence at my place).Betty Webbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06371299864940822406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-10958091273781595602020-03-17T10:52:48.211-04:002020-03-17T10:52:48.211-04:00That artist is so talented! Really captured the so...That artist is so talented! Really captured the soul of a red panda.Betty Webbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06371299864940822406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-59393740621678560022020-03-17T10:51:11.614-04:002020-03-17T10:51:11.614-04:00I only start cleaning until I can no longer see so...I only start cleaning until I can no longer see so much as an inch of carpet in my den, and I have to get through the room by walking from pile to pile.Betty Webbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06371299864940822406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-54544925166913735302020-03-17T10:49:52.949-04:002020-03-17T10:49:52.949-04:00I'm going with Flora Church's descriptor &...I'm going with Flora Church's descriptor "layered organization," because that's what I've got: layers and layers and layers!<br />Betty Webbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06371299864940822406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-84336457383917172272020-03-17T10:39:26.766-04:002020-03-17T10:39:26.766-04:00I have a tolerance for clutter and when my to-do l...I have a tolerance for clutter and when my to-do list gets too long, or my piles start having baby piles, I explode. Melt down into a straightening frenzy. My husband knows to leave the house. Hallie Ephronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04759439029582054503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-24317480401205824642020-03-17T10:37:15.786-04:002020-03-17T10:37:15.786-04:00I agree, that's one gorgeous cover.I agree, that's one gorgeous cover.Hallie Ephronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04759439029582054503noreply@blogger.com