tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7817438941023006688.post6364544024073588166..comments2023-06-11T09:40:47.400-05:00Comments on ADR3NALIN3: Creative Environment & RitualsJordan Danehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03350761658156085280noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7817438941023006688.post-25134356420036459332012-05-07T22:17:24.254-05:002012-05-07T22:17:24.254-05:00Thanks, everyone, for sharing your "tricks of...Thanks, everyone, for sharing your "tricks of the trade." I love hearing how other writers work!Jennifer Archerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15620692454770703140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7817438941023006688.post-30321199789530921562012-04-25T23:24:31.916-05:002012-04-25T23:24:31.916-05:00Jenny, great post! You know that I'm just like...Jenny, great post! You know that I'm just like you in that I create a playlist for each book. (No surprise, since we're alike in so many other ways!)<br /><br />Also, I can see how your beautiful backyard would make an ideal writing get away. I love it back there!Anita Grace Howardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01797870961916148616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7817438941023006688.post-47470511750308312392012-04-25T20:20:03.807-05:002012-04-25T20:20:03.807-05:00I have the basement in our Real Log Cabin in North...I have the basement in our Real Log Cabin in North Georgia - My computer is set up in front of my double windows that look out over a spectacular set of seven ridges of the Appalachian mountains. I gotta admit, it's pretty cool, and it's where I write, where I paint, and where my little kitchen garden thrives in the spring and summer and fall (if I don't ignore it for my writing).<br /><br />We used to live on water and I miss that even amongst the beauty of the mountains (elevation 2100').<br /><br />Here's a cool trick if you can't find water - buy yourself a Hammock - the really nice ones come with a stand - it's a big investment, but, if you can do it, I recommend it. <br /><br />Sometimes I'll lay in the hammock and think on things, like my characters, and what they're up to next. The gentle sway of the swing is like a lazy boat on the water. I hang Tiki-lights to stare into, listen to my favorite soundtracks and compose scenes in my mind.<br /><br />I have a pretty creative environment going on here, and yes, Jennifer, it matters. It matters alot.<br /><br />Great post!<br />PaulaPaula Millhousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07758689597349294396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7817438941023006688.post-42103989457415886642012-04-25T14:00:19.926-05:002012-04-25T14:00:19.926-05:00I can see that I'm gonna have to try that wate...I can see that I'm gonna have to try that water thing. We used to have a Koi pond in our backyard. It was beautiful, but in our new house, we haven't had time to do that yet.<br /><br />I have the upstairs to myself. It's a big media room that I've turned into my office and author storage. As you know, Jennie, there are a lot of things an author can accumulate over the years. <br /><br />I do surround myself with toys, however. Right now I'm looking at my Diva Dog, a stuff pooch someone gave me as a gift, so I could look like Paris Hilton. Yeah, right. I have my Mr Wizard mug, a glitter cap, a yellow hard hat from TLA and my new straw hat from YART. I have my screaming Tomahawk and my Mr Wonderful doll. When you pull a chord, he repeats LIES that no man would say. I have bouncy bee attenaes, my walkie-talkie set, and a battery powered Green Bay Packer cap that lights up and flashes. Very subtle.<br /><br />As you can see, I take my work very seriously.Jordan Danehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03350761658156085280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7817438941023006688.post-81065805582215303762012-04-25T10:02:21.211-05:002012-04-25T10:02:21.211-05:00I almost have to be outside to write. I get so dep...I almost have to be outside to write. I get so depressed when it's too cold and I'm stuck indoors. I also agree - water helps!<br />Finally, I too create a soundtrack while I'm writing. Sometimes, if I find a particular character difficult to write, I will search out songs that I think embody what that character is going through, how they're changing and who they really are. Then I make a playlist for just that character and listen to it any time I am writing a scene with them.<br />Great post - I feel all inspired now! *heads outside with laptop*Sara Raynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04679068025825860239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7817438941023006688.post-15957601037145124622012-04-25T09:34:41.138-05:002012-04-25T09:34:41.138-05:00On my sailboat - best place ever to write. To your...On my sailboat - best place ever to write. To your point, it's something about the water.<br /><br />Tanis MallowAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com