tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post508788459917203188..comments2024-03-19T04:31:58.308-04:00Comments on Jungle Red Writers: What Hank's (Trying to Be) WritingJungle Red Writershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16646429819267618412noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-45317438889309342382019-11-20T09:35:31.235-05:002019-11-20T09:35:31.235-05:00My hubby and I live on 10 acres outside Austin, TX...My hubby and I live on 10 acres outside Austin, TX. We both work day jobs in downtown Austin, but head back to our beloved Pasture as quickly as possible (that's the only cure for Pasture Deficit Disorder, wink wink)! We've been trying to get ready for a small craft show we're going to the Saturday after Thanksgiving. We have wood toy cars made, and some other woodworking craft projects. But lately we've gotten into making wood critters. We have a bear family, woodland set, arctic set, safari set, dinosaur set, and coming very soon a farm set. The "problem" is, we've received so many orders for cars and critters from people at my office and a few friends on facebook, that we're having a hard time keeping up. Now I don't think we'll have many to take to the craft show with us because they sell as fast as we can make them. On top of all that, we have 29 chickens, seven longhorn cows, three dogs, and six cats to take care of every day. And don't forget that day job in downtown Austin! Friends at work often comment that we get more done in one weekend than they do in a month. lolPasture Deficit Disorderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08600147172316923143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-82958316334413036452019-11-19T22:47:51.618-05:002019-11-19T22:47:51.618-05:00Your schedule is pretty hectic, Hank. My big goal ...Your schedule is pretty hectic, Hank. My big goal after returning from Bouchercon was laundry, wanting to rid any residual smoke smell. Still working it because I'm working at the office 40+ hours per week. New staff comes in the second week in December so I'll be in training mood while trying to work. I was just asked to arrange the altar flowers for a wedding in January which I'm very excited about. Need to meet with the bride and try to get the flowers ordered by the second week of December. Other than that, just need to crochet three blankets for Christmas. Deana Dalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09093854261937772980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-69884725333691801322019-11-19T22:40:07.841-05:002019-11-19T22:40:07.841-05:00Aw...that is the nicest thing. You are so thoughtf...Aw...that is the nicest thing. You are so thoughtful..and yes, see you in FL!Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07630366214207785339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-12720502455753154082019-11-19T22:39:32.094-05:002019-11-19T22:39:32.094-05:00Oh, I am eager to read that..I heard Dani Shapiro ...Oh, I am eager to read that..I heard Dani Shapiro speak once, and she was quite amazing. Good luck reading! xooHank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07630366214207785339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-47869188465754973882019-11-19T22:38:52.893-05:002019-11-19T22:38:52.893-05:00Nancy, that is so lovely of you! Thank you! Aw...x...Nancy, that is so lovely of you! Thank you! Aw...xoxoHank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07630366214207785339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-52651021879437617422019-11-19T22:15:31.025-05:002019-11-19T22:15:31.025-05:00The most inspiring part of your recent journey has...The most inspiring part of your recent journey has been your enthusiasm. You love the people who come out to meet you, it shows. And following up on messages. Sometimes, those 5-10 words really help in ways an emoji never can. Looking forward to your next west coast Florida tour dates. Larry Shepshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13529689101661789662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-84504017999257845752019-11-19T21:19:10.334-05:002019-11-19T21:19:10.334-05:00Hank,
Too many books to read... I am having a ha...Hank,<br /><br />Too many books to read... I am having a hard time voting for books over at goodreads because I had not read most of them! I made a promise to myself that I will read more books published in 2020 so I can vote next year! I was able to vote for a few books that I did read. One book that I read and loved made it to the finalists round! Inheritance by Dani Shapiro was brilliant!<br /><br />I have been trying to read more non fiction recently too.<br /><br />DianaBibliophilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07764234701385787238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-24504493869498876782019-11-19T19:11:03.684-05:002019-11-19T19:11:03.684-05:00Hank, I’m blow away by your schedule. You’re not ...Hank, I’m blow away by your schedule. You’re not just an inspiration you’re amazing. You do,it all with such grace, charm and talent. I hope you allow yourself a moment to take it all in and congratulate yourself. Thanks for being you. The world needs more like you. Nancy Cole Silvermanhttp://www.nancycolesilverman.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-17800034449034695822019-11-19T14:42:45.198-05:002019-11-19T14:42:45.198-05:00That’s a paraphrase, of course, but that’s the gen...That’s a paraphrase, of course, but that’s the general gist. Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07630366214207785339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-19309101878366886132019-11-19T14:41:52.021-05:002019-11-19T14:41:52.021-05:00And there you have it! He deserves several blog po...And there you have it! He deserves several blog posts about how supportive he is! all the spouses do!Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07630366214207785339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-44272606891506364442019-11-19T14:41:16.481-05:002019-11-19T14:41:16.481-05:00I am laughing! You are so right. Did you see the r...I am laughing! You are so right. Did you see the recent social media post from a Very Big Author (A truly truly lovely person) Who said something along the lines of: I have realized I am not spending enough time writing. So I am not going to send you any more free books, not at all, I will not read your first page or your first chapter or look at your book, or blurb your book, or write any free essays, or meet you for a drink, or for coffee, I will not let you have “five minutes” to pick my brain. I am just going to write.<br />Pretty interesting.Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07630366214207785339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-13741149166739837562019-11-19T14:35:01.604-05:002019-11-19T14:35:01.604-05:00Wow, Hank, you make the Energizer Bunny look like ...Wow, Hank, you make the Energizer Bunny look like a slacker. Hahaha! Congratulations on so much, including being the Guest of Honor at Bouchercon and The Murder List being a pick for Best of 2019 for both the Strand Magazine and Suspense Magazine. You work so hard and create such brilliant stories. You deserve every honor you receive. I'm glad that you get to be home now and enjoy the holidays. Of course, as you point out, your work continues at home, but at least you can sleep in your own bed and be with Jonathan. Kathy Reelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17004247271452356577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-87171735366832525782019-11-19T14:13:54.923-05:002019-11-19T14:13:54.923-05:00I'm mentioning your twitter feed. We pick up L...I'm mentioning your twitter feed. We pick up Louie December 7th or 8th so we haven't discussed our mutual expectations yet. "Blue," which is a recessive black trait (silver-tipped black). He will join Jazz, age 4, who is also "blue" but lacks the silver tips. Whatever. She makes up for it with additude.Margaret S. Hamiltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07810307017440257313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-22174332615300404442019-11-19T13:05:03.399-05:002019-11-19T13:05:03.399-05:00Honestly, Hank, just reading all that made me want...Honestly, Hank, just reading all that made me want to lie down and take a nap. I did a library talk last week and one member of the audience asked me how much time I spent working. I told her the average number of hours a day I write, which sounds like a pretty sweet gig compared to a nine-to-five job. But ever since then, I've been thinking about all the other stuff we do that comprises "working." I've decided on a per hour basis, we're ALL underpaid. :-)Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09553268569509053159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-74164078242740872492019-11-19T11:08:38.477-05:002019-11-19T11:08:38.477-05:00I just burst out laughing! With what you do? All y...I just burst out laughing! With what you do? All you do? And kids? You are such a rockstar… But thank you! <br />Xxxx yes, I am just trying to create the Ted X, and I am tentative about it at this point…xxxxx I know it will work. Somehow. Someday. By the deadline. :-) Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07630366214207785339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-75256134313616710512019-11-19T11:07:43.031-05:002019-11-19T11:07:43.031-05:00Oh, Chris, my TBR pile has not budged! I keep tryi...Oh, Chris, my TBR pile has not budged! I keep trying, but I turn two pages then fall asleep. XxxxxHank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07630366214207785339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-43168294970515325542019-11-19T11:02:56.509-05:002019-11-19T11:02:56.509-05:00Hank, I am in awe. I just...couldn't! All of t...Hank, I am in awe. I just...couldn't! All of that travel, all of the prep for your amazing interviews, I want to pull a rock over myself just thinking about it, and then, of course, the writing! Congratulations on all of your fabulous success. And I know you will simply slay your TEDx talk. No worries!Jenn McKinlayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13589365995413467367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-47691192343657872992019-11-19T10:16:37.952-05:002019-11-19T10:16:37.952-05:00Okay, after reading that, I need a nap! Hank, you...Okay, after reading that, I need a nap! Hank, you are amazing. As Judi said, if anyone can...<br /><br />My own to-do list seems paltry in comparison, but I'm okay with that. Maybe I can make a dent in that TBR pile.Chris Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10882020122700920436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-70422006886350319642019-11-19T10:10:11.752-05:002019-11-19T10:10:11.752-05:00Aw, don't cry, Hank. I'm glad you made it...Aw, don't cry, Hank. I'm glad you made it home in one piece. Now rest and refresh, and enjoy the holidays.Gigi Norwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00495357787099352860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-37012236410879863062019-11-19T09:41:28.356-05:002019-11-19T09:41:28.356-05:00Awwwww thank you! That is so reassuring....Awwwww thank you! That is so reassuring....Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07630366214207785339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-71630695247095279512019-11-19T09:40:49.330-05:002019-11-19T09:40:49.330-05:00Oh that’s so lovely of you! Awwwww.. Wasn’t it cra...Oh that’s so lovely of you! Awwwww.. Wasn’t it crazy and fun? And freezing :-) <br /><br />And yes once we start keeping track— Our schedules are astonishing! Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07630366214207785339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-6360831733593309712019-11-19T09:38:12.616-05:002019-11-19T09:38:12.616-05:00Oh, yes! That would be great! Sigh...Oh, yes! That would be great! Sigh...Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07630366214207785339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-64126814970190303912019-11-19T09:36:52.713-05:002019-11-19T09:36:52.713-05:00Oh my goodness, that sounds wonderful! So peaceful...Oh my goodness, that sounds wonderful! So peaceful…Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07630366214207785339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-64875534257620209302019-11-19T09:05:53.056-05:002019-11-19T09:05:53.056-05:00Well, Hank, if anyone can do it, you can! We have...Well, Hank, if anyone can do it, you can! We have all kinds of confidence in you and we know it (and all of them) will be terrific!Judihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06777683026890358953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-27602467979554916522019-11-19T09:03:41.269-05:002019-11-19T09:03:41.269-05:00Hank, that schedule makes me dizzy. I couldn't...Hank, that schedule makes me dizzy. I couldn't do it. But it was great seeing you at Bouchercon (you are the reason I came, you and Debs - did I ever tell you that?).<br /><br />Anyway, my schedule right now includes finishing the first draft of Laurel Highlands #4 (which is not due until 2021, I'm a book ahead in that series and determined to stay that way), getting Laurel Highlands #3, BROKEN TRUST, ready to submit (due February 20, 2020), production on Homefront #1, THE ENEMY WE DON'T KNOW (releasing February 11, 2020), and gearing up to start the first draft of Homefront #2 (due August, 2020).<br /><br />And in between I'm working on the day job, which is not nearly as much fun, but it pays the bills (very important).<br /><br />Hmm. Maybe I'm busier than I thought.Liz Millironhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04919409969263609919noreply@blogger.com