tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971808675697780700.post346633788425127801..comments2023-11-06T12:36:23.406-05:00Comments on Diary of a Children's Book Writer: Life's Many DistractionsSheri Perl-Oshinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08025716805041579831noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971808675697780700.post-39209048563516589902008-10-07T08:22:00.000-04:002008-10-07T08:22:00.000-04:00My computer kind of sort of crashed yesterday, and...My computer kind of sort of crashed yesterday, and I realized just how HUGE a distraction it is from my life in general.<BR/><BR/>Video games... from the spring to the fall I am a lawn widow. But from the fall to the spring, I am a video game widow...Sheri Perl-Oshinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08025716805041579831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971808675697780700.post-11133219433399373032008-10-06T13:56:00.000-04:002008-10-06T13:56:00.000-04:00My distractions are video games, kids, flag footba...My distractions are video games, kids, flag football (coaching), taxes (having to do them late), web surfing and guitar. Oh, and football Sunday.Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13323167263283798566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971808675697780700.post-45040243161667870732008-10-03T07:46:00.000-04:002008-10-03T07:46:00.000-04:00Devon,That's interesting - I probably will miss th...Devon,<BR/>That's interesting - I probably will miss the distractions given to me by my dogs also. I don't know if you have kids or not, or how old they are, but most of the time, kids have to come first... HW... time to be with you... That's why school is so sacred to me, it gives me alone time from 8:30 - 3:30, they are well taken care of, they enjoy school, but now I am working... thus the need for this retreat.<BR/><BR/>Keri,<BR/>It's not that far for you. Of course you can come! You're funny... Perez Hilton's website...<BR/><BR/>Sarah,<BR/>The more the merrier - quiet time from morning till dinner and then wine and chatting all night. How's that sound???Sheri Perl-Oshinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08025716805041579831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971808675697780700.post-82059566694534645872008-10-01T23:00:00.000-04:002008-10-01T23:00:00.000-04:00Wow, Sheri. I am so happy for you. This sounds lik...Wow, Sheri. I am so happy for you. This sounds like a dream to me right now. <BR/><BR/>And I love what you said about distractions. Your pup is so cute. :) I shudder to think how much writing I would get done if I dragged myself away from the internet. <BR/><BR/>Have fun on your retreat!! <BR/><BR/>Oh, and can I bum a ride? ;)Sarah Hinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13888406261817690010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971808675697780700.post-17731164253392850962008-10-01T13:34:00.000-04:002008-10-01T13:34:00.000-04:00I struggle with distractions. :) 1. My toddler2. P...I struggle with distractions. :) <BR/><BR/>1. My toddler<BR/>2. Perez Hilton's website<BR/>3. Blogs<BR/>4. Facebook/MySpace<BR/>5. One Tree Hill episodes on TiVo<BR/><BR/>Can I come too??? I would get so much done. :)Keri Mikulskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10674081854220914215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971808675697780700.post-16516682466859950132008-10-01T13:17:00.000-04:002008-10-01T13:17:00.000-04:00Even short retreats are vital to refilling the cre...Even short retreats are vital to refilling the creative well.<BR/><BR/>Have a great time.<BR/><BR/>I do find that i miss the distractions provided by my animals when I'm away. They always seems to know just when I need a break.<BR/><BR/>I've learned to be pretty ruthless about all other distractions -- phone is off all day, woe to anyone who dares knock at the door without an appointment, or anything else.<BR/><BR/>My criteria for interruptions to writing time is:<BR/><BR/>Are you dead? No? You will be by the time I'm done since you interrupted me! ;)<BR/><BR/>My dad always said the only excuse to break your word is death, preferably yours. I've expanded that to include interruptions to my writing time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971808675697780700.post-55300770835427474132008-09-30T22:42:00.000-04:002008-09-30T22:42:00.000-04:00Anti - what? to go away? Well, let's see... th...Anti - what? to go away? Well, let's see... this is the first time I am going away by myself in over 13 years! So clearly, I don't find the time often. But I am beginning a new precedent. I plan to do this 4 times a year - if I can afford it. <BR/><BR/>Motherx - Welcome! The kids and cleaning will get you all the time! It's the same here!<BR/><BR/>Thanks Amy. I drove by the B&B yesterday to check it out... I think I'm in love. I posted about this once before... I fall in love with houses - I know it's strange. But some houses just feel so.... right. You know? I am sooooooo excited. I am counting down the days. I highly recommend it for all of you!Sheri Perl-Oshinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08025716805041579831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971808675697780700.post-5147260336995320442008-09-30T17:41:00.000-04:002008-09-30T17:41:00.000-04:00Oh I'm jealous! Have a wonderful time and I hope y...Oh I'm jealous! Have a wonderful time and I hope you find lots and lots of inspiration!Clementinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08745982305618408952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971808675697780700.post-69385355950656871422008-09-30T15:42:00.000-04:002008-09-30T15:42:00.000-04:00Enjoy your retreat! sounds like Heaven. If only I ...Enjoy your retreat! sounds like Heaven. If only I could be so lucky! my distractions have to be as follows:<BR/>1, children.<BR/>2, cleaning.<BR/>3, children.<BR/>4, more cleaning!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971808675697780700.post-61786977823769799402008-09-30T14:19:00.000-04:002008-09-30T14:19:00.000-04:00What a great idea! Where do you find the time for...What a great idea! Where do you find the time for it?The Anti-Wifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02027321787352577548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971808675697780700.post-31086993091499007232008-09-30T12:27:00.000-04:002008-09-30T12:27:00.000-04:00Susan - tell us more about this NANO... quasi-retr...Susan - tell us more about this NANO... quasi-retreat.Sheri Perl-Oshinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08025716805041579831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971808675697780700.post-17756175481983351262008-09-30T10:40:00.000-04:002008-09-30T10:40:00.000-04:00Beth, I blame Angie. She recently posted about suc...Beth, I blame Angie. She recently posted about such a writer's retreat and I became obsessed with wanting to create that for myself as well.<BR/><BR/>I now declare October National Writer's Retreat Month!Sheri Perl-Oshinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08025716805041579831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971808675697780700.post-67032260870045574482008-09-30T06:57:00.000-04:002008-09-30T06:57:00.000-04:00There really are so many distractions out there......There really are so many distractions out there...and the worst thing is, too often the distractions are things that have already happened (i.e. work--I get home from work, am tired, then my distraction becomes being tired from work, or thinking about work the next day).<BR/><BR/>I think it's a brilliant idea to just get away! Actually...it sounds like such a brilliant idea that I'm trying to figure out ways to emulate you!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11431700962951592287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971808675697780700.post-31662040141719605292008-09-29T22:47:00.001-04:002008-09-29T22:47:00.001-04:00Oh... and this counts as a write-off, right???Oh... and this counts as a write-off, right???Sheri Perl-Oshinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08025716805041579831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971808675697780700.post-75047222140863227312008-09-29T22:47:00.000-04:002008-09-29T22:47:00.000-04:00Oh PJ, I wish you could come! It would be fantasti...Oh PJ, I wish you could come! It would be fantastic. We could write all day, swear ourselves to silence by day, and then by night, over some wine (or beer!) we could talk about our day's writing, brainstorm, or just drink, by the crackling fire! One of these days! But yes, do plan your own. I tortured myself for days trying to figure out where to go. But then today when I saw the place online, I instantly knew. I cannot be more excited. And my husband is being so supportive through this whole novel writing thing. It really helps knowing that he believes in me too. OH! And I am only going from Friday to Sunday. He leaves that week on business and will come home for one day and turn around and leave again for business DURING THE WEEKEND, so this retreat is PERFECT timing. I will then be refreshed and ready to single parent..Sheri Perl-Oshinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08025716805041579831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971808675697780700.post-59031643910107177152008-09-29T21:29:00.000-04:002008-09-29T21:29:00.000-04:00I want to come with you!OK, maybe I'll just do my ...I want to come with you!<BR/>OK, maybe I'll just do my own here in Texas. This sounds like a blissful idea.<BR/>Yep, I'm planning it.<BR/>Must set aside a weekend (you know, and arrange it with the husband and all that).<BR/>Thanks for the great idea!PJ Hooverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02602205868934777662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971808675697780700.post-85130385718688147462008-09-29T21:14:00.000-04:002008-09-29T21:14:00.000-04:00I do too, Cindy. And it was Angie Frazer who inspi...I do too, Cindy. And it was Angie Frazer who inspired me with her recent gals in babes in the woods get away. I hope this will be the start of something new and wonderful in this chapter of writing.<BR/><BR/>Jeanie - I will give you a gentle kick in the butt there - yes! get your portfolio together girl! I see you changed your tree avatar to the adorable mouse - no doubt your talented work... Your life sounds a lot like mine! I feel your pain! I really do!Sheri Perl-Oshinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08025716805041579831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971808675697780700.post-72590773042887523052008-09-29T20:40:00.000-04:002008-09-29T20:40:00.000-04:00My biggest writing time distraction (after your bl...My biggest writing time distraction (after your blog) is the nagging feeling that I need to get cracking on my portfolio. The biggest distraction to my illustration time is the nagging feeling that I really need to get cracking on my next novel. (Do I really want to do both? Yes, I do.) <BR/><BR/>Then there's the daughter's college applications (and accompanying anxiety), the part-time day-job search, and the never-ending housework (things get dirty again too fast). There just ain't enough time in the day. <BR/><BR/>Sometimes I long for a cabin in the woods.Jean Wogamanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14464446396668373473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971808675697780700.post-78659810534636023302008-09-29T20:16:00.000-04:002008-09-29T20:16:00.000-04:00well said! for now, starbucks is as far as i can g...well said! for now, starbucks is as far as i can get, but i love the thought of a writers cabin or retreat somewhere, someday. =)cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12175698109176599954noreply@blogger.com