tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post7755396892733055263..comments2024-03-28T17:39:34.611-04:00Comments on Jungle Red Writers: Rhys muses on the tranquil life of a writer.Jungle Red Writershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16646429819267618412noreply@blogger.comBlogger54125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-7077747963339061262022-03-15T14:25:18.618-04:002022-03-15T14:25:18.618-04:00Hi Rhys... I'm sure your research ship has alr...Hi Rhys... I'm sure your research ship has already sailed, but this popped up on the Los Angeles Public Library blog today, and I thought of your current project: https://lapl.org/collections-resources/blogs/lapl/women-who-risked-everything-female-spies-world-war-two<br /><br />Looking forward to IOLB...James Thorpehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03376278593969801809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-43181404637499558752022-03-10T10:33:18.270-05:002022-03-10T10:33:18.270-05:00Rhys, you're the only person I know who makes ...Rhys, you're the only person I know who makes me feel like a slacker. LOL! Bravo on the new book, it will be brilliant and on the release of Wild Irish Rose, which is fantastic!Jenn McKinlayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13589365995413467367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-15701761435796566152022-03-09T17:36:43.973-05:002022-03-09T17:36:43.973-05:00I am always amazed that you hardworking authors ac...I am always amazed that you hardworking authors actually sleep sometimes. All the authors I know and love, including all the Reds, are all super busy. <br /><br />I loved the snippet from the new book and can't wait to read it.<br />Kathy Reelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17004247271452356577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-59542904538178626442022-03-09T16:17:58.506-05:002022-03-09T16:17:58.506-05:00JULIA,
Yes! I like to switch off by watching som...JULIA,<br /><br />Yes! I like to switch off by watching something funny too.<br /><br />DianaBibliophilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07764234701385787238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-86982111745611625392022-03-09T16:07:51.915-05:002022-03-09T16:07:51.915-05:00love britboxlove britboxBibliophilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07764234701385787238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-60236895083965604822022-03-09T15:30:31.635-05:002022-03-09T15:30:31.635-05:00Yes, as Flora said below - Get a smart TV and sign...Yes, as Flora said below - Get a smart TV and sign up for the services you are interested in. You can sign up on your computer for the streaming services you are interested in (Netflix, Amazon, Acorn, Britbox, Hulu, etc) - set your passwords for each streaming service on your computer, then type those passwords when it asks for them on your TV (just the first time you sign in). Or just watch shows on your computer or other device. JCHullhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13216571732140770806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-17195356001618471152022-03-09T14:23:34.580-05:002022-03-09T14:23:34.580-05:00That snippet was impressively scary! Rhys, I reall...That snippet was impressively scary! Rhys, I really enjoyed the PP interview with you and Clare! So delightful and informative. I unwind like most everyone else with something more lighthearted to read or watch, including lots of Brit coms. And of course wine always helps!Lynn in Texashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01510679344007513474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-32733636035223047352022-03-09T13:36:46.381-05:002022-03-09T13:36:46.381-05:00Wow, Rhys! I can't wait to read it!Wow, Rhys! I can't wait to read it!Liz Millironhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04919409969263609919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-71691503711188871432022-03-09T13:02:08.301-05:002022-03-09T13:02:08.301-05:00Whoa. How can anyone survive a life filled with su...Whoa. How can anyone survive a life filled with such tension? Not me! I turn to books and light fare on TV for stress relief. Your book sounds amazing, Rhys.Pat Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12732230586783432052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-63602011295075306802022-03-09T12:25:01.744-05:002022-03-09T12:25:01.744-05:00I unwind with a good book. But I tend to stick wi...I unwind with a good book. But I tend to stick with lighter stuff if I'm really stressed in real life and need to unwind. I definitely feel your pain.Mark Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11567392254011373198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-31571495371269465102022-03-09T12:01:01.838-05:002022-03-09T12:01:01.838-05:00Oh, Rhys, stunning. You'll make it through the...Oh, Rhys, stunning. You'll make it through the tough parts. While I read, I couldn't help but think of current events in the Ukraine. You know there must be an active resistance there. History repeats itself.Kaithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07758348842858993203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-74207666829105222332022-03-09T11:50:12.358-05:002022-03-09T11:50:12.358-05:00When I need an instant shot of laughter, I watch t...When I need an instant shot of laughter, I watch this old clip from one of the British talent shows of a Greek father and son dancing duo. They did a hilarious take-off of Riverdance and Michael Flatley. Available for your amusement on youtube, natch.Flora Churchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13289148096894506235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-40137636756645618342022-03-09T11:49:50.214-05:002022-03-09T11:49:50.214-05:00Rhys, The Island of Lost Boys is going to be terri...Rhys, The Island of Lost Boys is going to be terrific, and I have no doubt you'll get through the tough parts. I love that you're challenging yourself to write these emotionally difficult books.<br /><br />I remember when I was writing Dreaming of the Bones I had to go stay in a hotel to work my way through the most difficult parts.<br /><br />I'm not reading much these days as I'm too involved in my own book--a good thing!--and I don't want to watch anything with much of a plot on TV. My relaxation for the moment is watching The Great Pottery Throwdown on HBO. So fun. And always, a hot bath before bed, but we had no hot water for six days last week which really put a spanner in my routine!Deborah Crombiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16988750789088153601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-12603675905995209302022-03-09T11:46:56.125-05:002022-03-09T11:46:56.125-05:00Rick, a 'smart tv' already set up for stre...Rick, a 'smart tv' already set up for streaming, then an internet connection of some kind and you're good to go. I've added TUBI and Britbox to my choices all by myself :-) TUBI is free but you have to put up with a few commercial interruptions (just like old-time tv). Britbox is subscription only, but very reasonable. Netflix came free with my internet connection (a hotspot via my phone service), but I rarely watch anything on it. There's also Kanopy, which is free through your library--just movies--so many per month but the choices are interesting.Flora Churchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13289148096894506235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-11660477148305924042022-03-09T11:40:38.066-05:002022-03-09T11:40:38.066-05:00Rhys, you made me snort my coffee!Rhys, you made me snort my coffee!Deborah Crombiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16988750789088153601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-10265058401244688052022-03-09T11:31:04.709-05:002022-03-09T11:31:04.709-05:00The sound fixes at about 3 minutes in! SO just fas...The sound fixes at about 3 minutes in! SO just fast forward a bit...Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07630366214207785339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-29942883485843184712022-03-09T11:22:31.582-05:002022-03-09T11:22:31.582-05:00It’s so nice that everyone in the world EXCEPT ME ...It’s so nice that everyone in the world EXCEPT ME understands how to “stream” things.Rick Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07978136287154214297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-6950199715197035682022-03-09T11:06:34.130-05:002022-03-09T11:06:34.130-05:00Yes, I must try that. Or the sleep stories on the ...Yes, I must try that. Or the sleep stories on the Calm app.Authorrhysbowen@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11844065473614874365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-47974091200388119152022-03-09T11:06:03.319-05:002022-03-09T11:06:03.319-05:00Always a cup of tea, Diana! Always a cup of tea, Diana! Authorrhysbowen@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11844065473614874365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-54472578352523557352022-03-09T11:05:44.100-05:002022-03-09T11:05:44.100-05:00Sending the muse in your direction!Sending the muse in your direction!Authorrhysbowen@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11844065473614874365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-13334137056652148662022-03-09T11:05:03.867-05:002022-03-09T11:05:03.867-05:00We are watching old British comedies on Britbox in...We are watching old British comedies on Britbox in the evening. At least I go to bed laughing!Authorrhysbowen@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11844065473614874365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-67657460124818062712022-03-09T10:27:08.058-05:002022-03-09T10:27:08.058-05:00I tried to watch but the sound was wonky. I'll...I tried to watch but the sound was wonky. I'll go back see if it's better on the recorded version! I wanted to see you both.<br />Edith Maxwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01388006370860482509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-89085509437685546062022-03-09T10:23:30.021-05:002022-03-09T10:23:30.021-05:00Rhys, that does sound very intense, and VERY inter...Rhys, that does sound very intense, and VERY interesting!<br /><br />When I'm writing something painful, I like to switch off by watching something funny. I remember writing a scene in OUT OF THE DEEP I CRY where I was actually weeping, it hit my own painful memories so hard. That evening, I put on A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM and roared with laughter. It's a good way to resettle the mind.Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09553268569509053159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-24878621190271762092022-03-09T10:18:01.061-05:002022-03-09T10:18:01.061-05:00Rhys congratulations to both you and Clare on the ...Rhys congratulations to both you and Clare on the new Molly! Even though it is draining to write - I can't wait for The Island of lost Boys! It sounds so suspenseful from what you have posted here.<br />I only wish the muse would just flit in here and alight on my shoulder! Christine Falconehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10719021526790008336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-75504933156543654752022-03-09T10:12:30.785-05:002022-03-09T10:12:30.785-05:00RHYS, great scene.
What do I do to unwind? I r...RHYS, great scene. <br /><br />What do I do to unwind? I read happy books like Alexander McCall Smith's novels or I stand up and do some stretching exercises. Have a nice cup of tea. Watch a funny movie on my computer.<br /><br />Look forward to reading your books.<br /><br />DianaBibliophilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07764234701385787238noreply@blogger.com