tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post7172334783829798324..comments2024-03-28T09:03:53.875-04:00Comments on Jungle Red Writers: Why Did I do That? A lament by Rhys BowenJungle Red Writershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16646429819267618412noreply@blogger.comBlogger68125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-41682392267077405482021-02-10T21:12:56.611-05:002021-02-10T21:12:56.611-05:00Perfect! Looking forward to reading this book. Perfect! Looking forward to reading this book. Bibliophilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07764234701385787238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-25633649966012158122021-02-10T19:10:06.915-05:002021-02-10T19:10:06.915-05:00Thank you!Thank you!Jungle Red Writershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16646429819267618412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-11758129564252265122021-02-10T19:09:51.047-05:002021-02-10T19:09:51.047-05:00It had to be reissued with much red tape!It had to be reissued with much red tape!Jungle Red Writershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16646429819267618412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-57024818494432776302021-02-10T18:26:32.465-05:002021-02-10T18:26:32.465-05:00I have faith in your ability to sort it all out. ...I have faith in your ability to sort it all out. Mary Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00952344253284240716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-851653537391558812021-02-10T17:17:06.047-05:002021-02-10T17:17:06.047-05:00Cindy, you remind me of Swiss Family Robinson. Al...Cindy, you remind me of Swiss Family Robinson. All the details about the wonderful things they built in their treehouse, but no mention of bathroom facilities. It really bugged me as a kid.<br /><br />Clearly the answer, for Rhys, is NOT back in the woman's apartment. There was nothing to begin with. There is even less now.<br />We will all delight in seeing how it is resolved.<br />Libby Doddnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-39006451059340563252021-02-10T15:42:41.938-05:002021-02-10T15:42:41.938-05:00I’m not a writer, Even if they don’t SAY the dog w...I’m not a writer, Even if they don’t SAY the dog was fed or walked, I believe they were responsible and did. But I’ve always wondered about women having to relieve themselves on a long carriage trip. They never said they did. 😊Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14001984756504253439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-85385800380735282922021-02-10T14:31:36.599-05:002021-02-10T14:31:36.599-05:00I once read a mystery (perhaps 3rd in the series?)...I once read a mystery (perhaps 3rd in the series?) where the amateur sleuth was a single mother of a 6-month old baby (from an encounter in a previous book, I gathered). I suspect the writer realised she'd written her character into a corner, because this woman not only had an unbelievably perfect daycare woman who'd take the baby at the drop of a hat, day or night, but had her father living next door for emergency backup. Those of us who have gone through the daycare nightmares of our young working years know what an absolute fairy tale that is.Susan Dhttp://www.susandaly.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-33802197196243771992021-02-10T14:24:48.042-05:002021-02-10T14:24:48.042-05:00Danielle-momo, we should start a petition. Hahaha...Danielle-momo, we should start a petition. Hahaha! Rhys, but you could find him and do him in. OK, I'll stop my campaign against the husband, but I assume he's going to show up at some time. Gigi, that's exactly it. Kathy Reelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17004247271452356577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-76993739168777408702021-02-10T14:22:38.870-05:002021-02-10T14:22:38.870-05:00Gigi, you are on a roll today.Gigi, you are on a roll today.Karen in Ohiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13846039203123720312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-33262430330519076432021-02-10T14:21:15.887-05:002021-02-10T14:21:15.887-05:00LOL, Gigi!!LOL, Gigi!!Karen in Ohiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13846039203123720312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-33168298855256042182021-02-10T13:16:11.171-05:002021-02-10T13:16:11.171-05:00What about her ration card, Rhys? If she lost it, ...What about her ration card, Rhys? If she lost it, is it reissued?<br /><br />Deborah Crombiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16988750789088153601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-85037142570667267902021-02-10T12:56:23.312-05:002021-02-10T12:56:23.312-05:00Amanda, that time stretching is a peeve of mine to...Amanda, that time stretching is a peeve of mine too. Not so much around tea making, but showering and dressing in barely the time it takes to turn the water on...and no mention of picking up the shared bathroom for the next shower!Elisabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09047379987310210498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-56692795483547457142021-02-10T12:50:02.236-05:002021-02-10T12:50:02.236-05:00I can’t wait to read this book! I think I saw on ...I can’t wait to read this book! I think I saw on Foyle’s War that they had places in areas where people were evacuated that provided clothing and other necessities, but I’m not sure about money ~Celia Fowlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02138257308552361041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-60402345950533901212021-02-10T12:44:30.473-05:002021-02-10T12:44:30.473-05:00Maybe she could just mug somebody in the alley.Maybe she could just mug somebody in the alley.Gigi Norwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00495357787099352860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-9762222769865238862021-02-10T12:43:12.265-05:002021-02-10T12:43:12.265-05:00Damn, Julia! Remind me never to let you get bored...Damn, Julia! Remind me never to let you get bored. "I was bored, so I broke his leg" is cold. Really cold. Do not include this information in your online dating profile.Gigi Norwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00495357787099352860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-25210956570985203862021-02-10T12:25:46.814-05:002021-02-10T12:25:46.814-05:00Ah--that skill will be the whole story and I'm...Ah--that skill will be the whole story and I'm not telling!Authorrhysbowen@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11844065473614874365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-75949048028773225782021-02-10T12:24:52.906-05:002021-02-10T12:24:52.906-05:00Everything is smashed or buried, alas.Everything is smashed or buried, alas.Authorrhysbowen@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11844065473614874365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-83208242406645234682021-02-10T12:23:37.825-05:002021-02-10T12:23:37.825-05:00She has no useful relatives but she is staying wit...She has no useful relatives but she is staying with a woman who feeds her. She can't work because of a broken collar bone and concussion--that is the problem. She has to wait until she heals. I wanted the reader to imagine what it was like if you were invited out but you had no make-up, no way to wash your hair (with only one arm)Authorrhysbowen@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11844065473614874365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-2626531439377458002021-02-10T12:22:01.740-05:002021-02-10T12:22:01.740-05:00I made that point earlier, Deana. In the big publi...I made that point earlier, Deana. In the big public shelter in the Underground she felt she was in danger from a group of drunken men. Many people got so used to bombing that they did not go to shelters--my own family for example. I was a baby and we slept under the dining table.Authorrhysbowen@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11844065473614874365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-36844557386323086552021-02-10T11:53:25.402-05:002021-02-10T11:53:25.402-05:00So many times, I'll read something and think t...So many times, I'll read something and think there is no way the author can get their character out of that predicament. And yet it happens. I have faith you'll figure out a way to get your character back to something resembling normal life. Or as normal as life can be during a war.Mark Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11567392254011373198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-60705132844601028182021-02-10T11:47:27.031-05:002021-02-10T11:47:27.031-05:00I like the scene, has horrific as it is, it is bas...I like the scene, has horrific as it is, it is based on facts known, London was boomed, a lot. As cruel as it sounds, I have no problem with Josie starting having nothing after being rescued. You've explained that she had very little to start in your responses. I want to know why she doesn't got to the shelter as soon she hears the siren. What causes her to stay home, under that table. Can't wait to read the book to find the answer.<br /><br />I don't think I've ever noticed when pets aren't getting fed or walked or watered. I do remember when they were walked or fed (or not fed because the humans knew Galahad had already been fed and was just "begging" for more.) Deana Dalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09093854261937772980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-41504265822282034902021-02-10T11:42:54.765-05:002021-02-10T11:42:54.765-05:00So, she is evacuated to a village on the east coas...So, she is evacuated to a village on the east coast. The church can help her out perhaps. Someone can find her a job she can do while recuperating. Are there any relatives on her side who could help? How about the Women's Institute? Any civilian jobs at the nearest RAF base? I like the title but it brought Douglas Adams to mind.Pat Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12732230586783432052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-85510558211936064542021-02-10T11:40:20.683-05:002021-02-10T11:40:20.683-05:00Rhys, I love the title, and I know too well the wr...Rhys, I love the title, and I know too well the writing characters into corners feeling. But I agree with Julia that it will likely end up improving the book. I can't wait to see what you work out for poor Josie! I know you've read Few Eggs and No Oranges, but might that be helpful in seeing what people did in those situations?<br />Deborah Crombiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16988750789088153601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-77093236300387093522021-02-10T11:01:31.093-05:002021-02-10T11:01:31.093-05:00Yes, something exactly like that!Yes, something exactly like that!Judihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06777683026890358953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-86378514710411336412021-02-10T11:00:43.743-05:002021-02-10T11:00:43.743-05:00Yes, a marketable skill like seamstress or cooking...Yes, a marketable skill like seamstress or cooking.Bibliophilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07764234701385787238noreply@blogger.com