tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954486699810607306.post3149466472837041622..comments2023-11-02T02:40:48.410-07:00Comments on Crime Fiction Collective: LocationL.J. Sellershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10213491074676394406noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954486699810607306.post-31767768835717829352012-11-08T05:56:21.631-08:002012-11-08T05:56:21.631-08:00How funny! I just had two missionaries at my door ...How funny! I just had two missionaries at my door yesterday! Unfortunately, we can't see who's out there until we open the door, so, not being one to want to miss Ed McMahon as he delivers my million dollar check (is he still alive?), I went to the door. As soon as I saw who it was, I basically said, "Talk to the hand," and closed the door. <br /><br />I find that I work best in places where I can see new people, but not necessarily new sights and sounds. Starbucks or a library make great places for me to go.<br /><br />TerryTerry Ambrosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14859532145979982213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954486699810607306.post-60382041692155190272012-11-07T19:38:02.330-08:002012-11-07T19:38:02.330-08:00I find that for me it's mostly a mental state,...I find that for me it's mostly a mental state, but that's not to say the physical space doesn't have a lot to do with where I love to write.<br /><br />Right now I have my Favorite-Lamp-Ever lit, as well as a candle. My work area is organized and, to my mind, inviting. But my mental state is way off and I haven't been able to jumpstart it. <br /><br />I can tune out just about anything. In fact, as a kid, my mom used to have either the Hal and Charley radio show going (or Pete Smythe before them) or the television—and it just sort of became background noise to me. In fact, I get a sort of comfort from background noise when I'm writing. Of course, I love to write to Norah Jones or Seal.<br /><br />One of my dreams is to write with other writers at a retreat. I think the quiet energy would be fabulous, but so far I've only written alone. And that pretty much works just fine.Peg Brantleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04906858123466177508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954486699810607306.post-9007845187992110232012-11-07T07:54:15.299-08:002012-11-07T07:54:15.299-08:00I agree, Jodie. New sights and sounds are far too ...I agree, Jodie. New sights and sounds are far too interesting to focus. I do agree with LJ that some distractions (ie people) are good and help with creativity. Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10384070533603453713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954486699810607306.post-51834739496475576732012-11-07T06:39:45.330-08:002012-11-07T06:39:45.330-08:00I write best at my computer in my home office. Whe...I write best at my computer in my home office. When I'm away, even though I always take my laptop, I'm too distracted and stimulated by all the new sights and sounds to focus properly on editing or writing.Jodie Rennerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17180607353893233389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954486699810607306.post-20073657965294433632012-11-07T06:28:42.634-08:002012-11-07T06:28:42.634-08:00I write at my desk, which is in the living room, a...I write at my desk, which is in the living room, and I look out a large window at my pretty backyard. Yes, the view (birds, squirrels, raccoons, and rabbits) distracts me sometimes, and so does the internet. And so do all the family members who come and go from my house with regularity. And call and text me at all times of day. But that's my life. I write in it and around it and I'm used to it. Who knows? Without all the chaos, I might not be able to write at all. L.J. Sellershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10213491074676394406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954486699810607306.post-62720657499975178002012-11-07T04:02:45.929-08:002012-11-07T04:02:45.929-08:00Sounds ideal, especially the no unwanted calls.Sounds ideal, especially the no unwanted calls.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10384070533603453713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954486699810607306.post-82879753155498334362012-11-07T04:01:44.477-08:002012-11-07T04:01:44.477-08:00I retreat to the spare bedroom. No noise, no views...I retreat to the spare bedroom. No noise, no views and especially no cats. I don't own a land line, so no unwanted calls.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02953023163686312120noreply@blogger.com