tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5014794345851547607.comments2024-03-13T15:25:14.628-04:00ThrillWritingFiona Quinnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09446624235636372505noreply@blogger.comBlogger1116125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5014794345851547607.post-89815941221737660892018-05-23T20:51:34.012-04:002018-05-23T20:51:34.012-04:00This is great stuff. Sometimes I worry that my sto...This is great stuff. Sometimes I worry that my story isn't A to B to C enough but we succeed only to find out that success doesn't look like we thought it would. Or, we fail only to learn an invaluable lesson or make a life-long contact. Oh, btw, glad the wee-child-young'un is okay.EliasMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15001582934570664540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5014794345851547607.post-14705676119262874832018-05-04T22:19:19.845-04:002018-05-04T22:19:19.845-04:00What an interesting and comprehensive post! Great ...What an interesting and comprehensive post! Great Q & A's<br /><br />I was happy to see Cynthia reference Kay Redfield Jamison's classic memoir "An Unquiet Mind." Dr. Jamison is a clinical psychologist, although many people think she's a psychiatrist because she teaches psychiatry. Dr. Jamsion endorsed my Amazon bestselling memoir "Birth of a New Brain - Healing from Postpartum Bipolar Disorder." (Post Hill Press 2017) <br /><br />"Birth of a New Brain" is the first book to address postpartum bipolar, an unusual form of the bipolar disorder. The book also depicts a bizarre condition that fascinates writers when I've told them about my experience. It's called postpartum hypergraphia and it's compulsive, nonstop writing which takes place on the usual types of places and also very odd places, i.e. one's body, mirrors, etc.. It's the opposite of writer's block and usually happens to people who have temporal lobe epilepsy.<br /><br />I've never been able to write fiction. I have tremendous admiration for those authors who have that gift! Thanks again for a very interesting read. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05366715393936877914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5014794345851547607.post-11009052079459155872018-04-25T15:25:33.306-04:002018-04-25T15:25:33.306-04:00Might I point out that 'racking the slide'...Might I point out that 'racking the slide' on your shotgun indicates that it was UN-loaded just a moment ago, and that if you do this twice, you're going to see a little red plastic cylinder go skidding across the floor and drop somewhere you can't reach. Which although is good for comic relief, CAN be used in a story, because people who are hyped up on stress can do some *really* stupid things. Such as the big game guide who once took a newbie out hunting, they got into position for a large buck... and the newb promptly worked the lever on his rifle until it was empty, whereupon the buck bounced away, and the newbie handed the rifle back to the guide as a gift out of frustration.Georg Felishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03550333227450728733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5014794345851547607.post-3198066815103761262018-04-05T18:07:17.203-04:002018-04-05T18:07:17.203-04:00Not laughing at you, laughing from a self-righteou...Not laughing at you, laughing from a self-righteous-if-self-delusional distance. Good stuff, Sis.EliasMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15001582934570664540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5014794345851547607.post-70907670178490102152018-04-02T07:15:25.038-04:002018-04-02T07:15:25.038-04:00Okay, so that was almost...oddly disturbing.
Wors...Okay, so that was almost...oddly disturbing.<br /><br />Worse yet, because I recognize myself in there.<br /><br />God bless you Fiona. You have helped me make up my mind. I'm going to call someone right now and get the help that I need. Let me just take a look at this phonebook...hey, look, words...<br /><br />:)Steve Vernonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01440447782487418129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5014794345851547607.post-76590632333209600552018-04-01T15:51:42.635-04:002018-04-01T15:51:42.635-04:00SPECIAL NOTE: website has now been moved to a blog...SPECIAL NOTE: website has now been moved to a blog format as "dyingtowrite44.com" on wordpress. I have also begun doing some beta reading, editing and consulting with a couple authors and am enjoying the opportunity!!!! Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15449937221763316549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5014794345851547607.post-73532533223036794962018-03-27T05:25:08.360-04:002018-03-27T05:25:08.360-04:00SHared this is awesome! SHared this is awesome! Fire Quill Book Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00478909835584862227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5014794345851547607.post-82921565978357011752018-03-23T06:31:13.440-04:002018-03-23T06:31:13.440-04:00hahaha, it's unbelieveable, wwww how can you.....hahaha, it's unbelieveable, wwww how can you... great ideasPupuk Bawang Merahhttps://goo.gl/Gz4P3tnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5014794345851547607.post-19034496357948991922018-03-19T08:08:39.673-04:002018-03-19T08:08:39.673-04:00Awesome stuff! Awesome stuff! Fire Quill Book Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00478909835584862227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5014794345851547607.post-58351020695069144362018-02-28T21:31:30.035-05:002018-02-28T21:31:30.035-05:00Thanks for this. I'm just beginning to write a...Thanks for this. I'm just beginning to write a female POV and this is CANDY for details. EliasMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15001582934570664540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5014794345851547607.post-23856732006826967092018-02-28T10:03:30.641-05:002018-02-28T10:03:30.641-05:00This is a great post, Fiona, and gave me all sorts...This is a great post, Fiona, and gave me all sorts of ideas when it comes to my heroines in law enforcement, military etc. Siobhan Muirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13653107467839760917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5014794345851547607.post-58425298375643341702018-02-27T11:48:05.176-05:002018-02-27T11:48:05.176-05:00I like hiking pants with zip off legs and when I r...I like hiking pants with zip off legs and when I run I wear shorts or running tights. Yes, anything in a pants pocket makes the pants fall down. I solve that problem by wearing a vest with multiple pockets or a utility belt. I always thought the issue was just my weird shape. I never had enough butt to hold pants up until I started running.author.nara.malonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07159847596372441526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5014794345851547607.post-43269592751208330202018-02-26T20:25:00.862-05:002018-02-26T20:25:00.862-05:00One of the annoying bits about looking for the pan...One of the annoying bits about looking for the pants that move with you is the rise - distance from crotch to waistband. When I'm riding my bike or bending or even lifting weights, those pants that don't sit at the waist tend to drop down the butt. Not helpful in a Krav Maga class. Great article, Fiona. :-)Patti Phillipshttp://www.kerriansnotebook.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5014794345851547607.post-22125224450467743842018-02-26T19:08:39.474-05:002018-02-26T19:08:39.474-05:00About the last point. Loose pant legs don't me...About the last point. Loose pant legs don't mean loose pants at the hip/butt. So I'm saying it's the worst of all worlds. :/ Thanks for sharing, Patti! Too much Lycra in the heat is a problem and I hadn't considered it when I was writing this. You're right, though!Fiona Quinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09446624235636372505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5014794345851547607.post-90289328523817626282018-02-26T18:59:39.882-05:002018-02-26T18:59:39.882-05:00Bottom line!!! LOL I'm adding that to the titl...Bottom line!!! LOL I'm adding that to the title. That's awesome. Thank you, Anne, for your service - but I'm glad you're more comfy now :)Fiona Quinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09446624235636372505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5014794345851547607.post-88048099841286008262018-02-26T12:06:42.246-05:002018-02-26T12:06:42.246-05:00Short, curvy person here. 5' 2" and a cou...Short, curvy person here. 5' 2" and a couple of extra pounds in the middle. I played tennis and skied in earlier years, and now play golf and do heavy lifting of stones and digging/planting trees. Legs and butts become more developed with those sports. It has become a part of my year round routine to search through every single department store and sporting goods store to find the pants that fit and stay put while engaging in the activity of choice. Elastic waistbands and pull-on pants work best for fitting my narrow waist and curvy butt, but the wide legs are a challenge in the bug infested woods. I have found that wearing thick socks in my work boots helps. I tuck the pants legs into the socks and they stay put. The completely Lycra pants never worked for me, because they get sweaty in hot temperatures. Drawstring pants need to be constantly re-tied - impractical in the field. I stick with a cotton blend that sometimes has a stretchy mix, but hard to find every year. Cargo pants pockets work well to hold the golf balls and tees, as long as the pants have an elastic waistband that is at least two inches wide. Otherwise, the pants fall off or constantly need to be adjusted. <br /><br />I'm now wearing a pair of cotton blend cargo pants with a wide elastic waist. I stuffed the legs into the socks and boot tops. I was taking pix and moving a pile of brush in a buggy area. The pants stayed up and moved with me while bending, shifting, stooping, reaching, lifting, and holding some equipment in the pockets. The pants are from Coldwater Creek and are 3-4 years old. I have not been able to replace them.<br /><br />Guys pants are not skin tight. They tuck their pants into their boots if needed. IMO, freedom of movement in a fight would be more important than worrying about somebody grabbing the loose fabric.Patti Phillipshttp://www.kerriansnotebook.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5014794345851547607.post-23762129083592842122018-02-26T05:33:48.700-05:002018-02-26T05:33:48.700-05:00I laughed so hard, ruefully as I read this. After ...I laughed so hard, ruefully as I read this. After 21 years in the military, I can safely say that tactical pants, even ones tested and 'proven' by the military, for women suck. Bottom line. I'm so glad I don't have to deal with that every day anymore since I retired. I missed the friendships and the camaraderie but not the uniforms/clothes.Anne Haganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14519954168200329590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5014794345851547607.post-2204074120343459552018-02-14T18:11:34.892-05:002018-02-14T18:11:34.892-05:00That was good stuff. I write on the shifty side of...That was good stuff. I write on the shifty side of the fence, so I'm obsessed with secrets and good and bad and who gets to decide. Thanks for sharing this.EliasMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15001582934570664540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5014794345851547607.post-78204478651247941152018-02-13T13:16:59.206-05:002018-02-13T13:16:59.206-05:00Thank you for the fun interview, Fiona!Thank you for the fun interview, Fiona!Chris Patchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09294887303214013791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5014794345851547607.post-12270417238993681332018-02-12T08:42:59.292-05:002018-02-12T08:42:59.292-05:00Fascinating stuff. I spent years working in HR and...Fascinating stuff. I spent years working in HR and recruiting functions. One company I worked for didn't want to pay to do extensive background checks on potential candidates without us recruiters doing a little free digging first. Court records in most counties in almost all states are wide open now and all online. You can find a lot without ever leaving your desk or talking to a soul. <br /><br />Another thing a lot of people don't realize is that real estate records are public and searchable online. Unless someone is buying and selling properties through trusts, it's all listed in black and white...who owns it, as of when, how much they paid (and, often, the bank that financed it), how much the taxes are and whether they've paid them. It goes on and on.Anne Haganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14519954168200329590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5014794345851547607.post-44914156177486027942017-12-28T22:20:19.049-05:002017-12-28T22:20:19.049-05:00I had a question about thigh holsters and thought ...I had a question about thigh holsters and thought you might be able to answer it, and it appears you've had experience with them. Are they noticeable to wear? I would think it would rub against the opposite thigh, especially if a woman has large thighs. History Rebelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07326320479055620134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5014794345851547607.post-33435043689488166302017-12-17T10:30:22.598-05:002017-12-17T10:30:22.598-05:00Thanks for sharing this information. :) --- Suzann...Thanks for sharing this information. :) --- SuzanneP.S. Joshihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115966559427725610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5014794345851547607.post-79125264730492704192017-11-25T09:03:34.711-05:002017-11-25T09:03:34.711-05:00Thanks for this helpful information. :) --- Suzan...Thanks for this helpful information. :) --- SuzanneP.S. Joshihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115966559427725610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5014794345851547607.post-36142242412863043002017-10-18T16:19:20.620-04:002017-10-18T16:19:20.620-04:00This is a great primer for writers. Thanks for sha...This is a great primer for writers. Thanks for sharing.EliasMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15001582934570664540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5014794345851547607.post-55428071263614436152017-10-08T22:49:03.830-04:002017-10-08T22:49:03.830-04:00Great post Fiona,
I am looking a good handgun and ...Great post Fiona,<br />I am looking a good <a href="https://thegunzone.com/best-handguns-for-women/" rel="nofollow">handgun</a> and your post really help me so much.Nicolai Doanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04117153327155075813noreply@blogger.com