tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post6845812581300540664..comments2024-03-28T14:29:20.935-04:00Comments on Jungle Red Writers: What Lynne Wanted to BeJungle Red Writershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16646429819267618412noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-84611308401386016572009-04-23T08:08:00.000-04:002009-04-23T08:08:00.000-04:00Lynne's story of how she got to novelist resonates...Lynne's story of how she got to novelist resonates with me. My route is also circuitous.Joanne Tombrakoshttp://onewomanseye.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-79786683591717629662009-04-22T08:19:00.000-04:002009-04-22T08:19:00.000-04:00Lynne, what great comments and advice about "lesso...Lynne, what great comments and advice about "lessons learned" as a newly published author.<br /><br />I'll confess I went to the JRW blog today because I wanted to check out a different post I'd heard was going to be here(referred to by Hank above, I won't spoil the surprise), but then I saw the interview with Lynne and was hooked. Lynne, your book sounds right up my alley and I will be ordering it today! Good luck with it!Julie Comptonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11518352063650354325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-51182875450444145742009-04-21T23:33:00.000-04:002009-04-21T23:33:00.000-04:00Thanks, Lynne!
Tomorrow, another wonderful new au...Thanks, Lynne!<br /><br />Tomorrow, another wonderful new author. She admits to having a disease--one you may also be susceptible to!<br /><br />What are the symptoms--and is there a cure?<br /><br />Check in tomorrow and see...Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420701704169428286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-91593865431259600942009-04-21T14:12:00.000-04:002009-04-21T14:12:00.000-04:00Hmm. I'll venture out here--and say having a write...Hmm. I'll venture out here--and say having a writers group is not my favorite idea.<br /><br />How about you all? Are you in one? Do you like it? Do they work?Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420701704169428286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-89678783104797960752009-04-21T14:00:00.000-04:002009-04-21T14:00:00.000-04:00So, Lynne--did you all have novels underway when y...<I>So, Lynne--did you all have novels underway when you began? Do you read out loud, or share pages and then discuss? Did it make you--nervous? Do you make changes when the rest of the group suggested it?</I>Yes, we were all at the beginning of a novel. We met every other week, and two writers' pages would be reviewed. When your pages were being discussed (they would be read in advance of the meeting) you were silent. After the critique session was done, the writer could ask questions or seek clarification. Then it was on to the next critique.<br /><br />The way it worked, each writer had twenty or so pages reviewed once per month. It worked perfectly to keep you writing. And taking the feedback was a personal experience. Sometimes I took it, and sometimes I didn't. It all depended on whether or not it rang true for me, and fit with what I was trying to accomplish with my novel.<br /><br />LynneLynne Griffinhttp://www.lynnegriffin.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-7468589323738556802009-04-21T12:52:00.000-04:002009-04-21T12:52:00.000-04:00So, Lynne--did you all have novels underway when y...So, Lynne--did you all have novels underway when you began? Do you read out loud, or share pages and then discuss? Did it make you--nervous? Do you make changes when the rest of the group suggested it?<br /><br />And I think we should vote on whether Ken should be allowed to read it. :-)Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420701704169428286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-72166631291911137622009-04-21T12:36:00.000-04:002009-04-21T12:36:00.000-04:00Hello Ken,
Yes!! Of course you may read. Though...Hello Ken,<br /><br />Yes!! Of course you may read. Though others have labeled the novel, I try my best not to. I tried very hard to capture the grief work men do, specifically the choices two men make in the wake of the event. <br /><br />Ethan chooses to find solace in his religion, while Harry loses himself at the bottom of a bottle. <br /><br />I'd love to know what you think of my male characters, and if their journeys ring true. <br /><br />LynneLynne Griffinhttp://www.lynnegriffin.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-44174882871418317492009-04-21T12:33:00.000-04:002009-04-21T12:33:00.000-04:00Hallie,
The minute I met Amy MacKinnon, I was cer...Hallie,<br /><br />The minute I met Amy MacKinnon, I was certain she was a great writer to hitch my wagon to! <br /><br />The writers' group was a fantastic way to stay focused on the goal of completing a manuscript, and a marvelous way to learn about the industry. I strongly recommend writers find an effective one. And if at first one doesn't succeed, keep up the search. <br /><br />LynneLynne Griffinhttp://www.lynnegriffin.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-83761060362195433752009-04-21T10:48:00.000-04:002009-04-21T10:48:00.000-04:00Oh, even though it's been labled "women's fiction,...Oh, even though it's been labled "women's fiction," can I read it? Please?<br /><br />I'm definitely intrigued about the "choices people make when faced with unbelievable pain" aspect.<br /><br />Just when I thought I was making progress on my TBR pile...My TBR pile is like the mythical Hydra: Read one book, and two more take its place!Ken Isaacsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00524482815336010200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-33085304530166066242009-04-21T10:11:00.000-04:002009-04-21T10:11:00.000-04:00I can't wait to read your book, Lynne... What I wa...I can't wait to read your book, Lynne... What I want to know is what's in the water down there on the South Shore that produced two terrific debut novels from one group within six months of each other?! <br /><br />Tell us a little about your writing group and how it works.Hallie Ephronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04759439029582054503noreply@blogger.com