tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174721864572618040.post1515433518639814874..comments2024-01-09T17:48:45.910-06:00Comments on Travis Erwin: A Recipe of Double PortionsTravis Erwinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09420879160702098979noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174721864572618040.post-60552785871232457192007-08-03T07:55:00.000-05:002007-08-03T07:55:00.000-05:00I can't even manage to write more than two blog po...I can't even manage to write more than two blog posts a week. Good luck with the whole two novel thing.<BR/><BR/>Oh, and I have a couple things in common with Captain. I am exactly 6'5", and I too enjoy plundered booty.Duckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13548756094548116973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174721864572618040.post-25425335385388306312007-08-02T12:51:00.000-05:002007-08-02T12:51:00.000-05:00Fish- I heard several different reasons, from "Thi...Fish- I heard several different reasons, from "This is you natural voice you need to run with it." To "There is so much more you could do with these characters and this story." To "You might as well write something like this, it ain't like your other crap is selling."<BR/><BR/>I have been fortunate to have a few agents say in their rejections, send my something else you've written or send me what you are working on now when you get it finished, so I have heard that as well. <BR/><BR/>I'm just trying to plug away until I write something that lands on the right desk on the right day. I have faith that one of these days it will happen, Tomorrow, next year or ten years from now I can't say, but it won't be from a lack of trying. That I can promise.Travis Erwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09420879160702098979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174721864572618040.post-73490037501795930642007-08-02T12:13:00.000-05:002007-08-02T12:13:00.000-05:00I can't even get a handle on one novel, you are ro...I can't even get a handle on one novel, you are rocking for juggling two.<BR/><BR/>I have starved my blog lately too and I don't even have half as good a reason...I am humbled!Brookehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03589677732586053725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174721864572618040.post-83348855016184947632007-08-02T11:33:00.000-05:002007-08-02T11:33:00.000-05:00I used to try to write multiple novels at once, th...I used to try to write multiple novels at once, then I realized I was just using that method as an excuse to procrastinate on each WIP. "this one's not going well, should work on this other one. maybe I should rewrite this beginning. or start a new project..." yeah, never worked. now I concentrate on the One.<BR/><BR/>question: why did everyone tell you this particular story should be turned into a novel? was it because it was the "best thing" you'd ever written or because they saw that there could be more to it? I guess I'm asking why they said, "make this longer" instead of "what else have you written?"alternatefishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02738065777302939097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174721864572618040.post-81575691945430393332007-08-02T08:48:00.000-05:002007-08-02T08:48:00.000-05:00You said: "And yes Tena I am a Sagittarius.Now I g...You said: <BR/>"And yes Tena I am a Sagittarius.<BR/><BR/>Now I gotta ask how you knew."<BR/><BR/>Aha! Travis, I knew it. It's one of my secret tricks...Tena Russhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08630397939303203418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174721864572618040.post-73590902430352701792007-08-02T06:14:00.000-05:002007-08-02T06:14:00.000-05:00Just wanted to stop by and tell you that I am in t...Just wanted to stop by and tell you that I am in the process of moving my blog over to Blogger...The success over here is much greater than Myspace. <BR/><BR/>Look me up when you have a chance. <BR/><BR/>~Me<BR/><BR/>For now will be re-posting the "best of" from my myspace blog.Cicily Janushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16841849529479076806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174721864572618040.post-23621096661311411632007-08-02T02:29:00.000-05:002007-08-02T02:29:00.000-05:00As for Bluefingers, Funny always wins over sex. N...As for Bluefingers, <BR/><BR/>Funny always wins over sex. Now you combine sex and funny and you have a winner. <BR/><BR/>I would suggest to each and every one of your loyal readers out here that they encourage you to finish this novel. This is a break out humor style Travis to a T kinda book. <BR/><BR/>Always, your fan, <BR/><BR/>IgoretteAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174721864572618040.post-27464072643750588852007-08-01T22:16:00.000-05:002007-08-01T22:16:00.000-05:00Thanks to everybody for the compliments and encour...Thanks to everybody for the compliments and encouragement. I have been scared to attempt humor up until now and you guys are really helping me to get over that fear. <BR/><BR/>And yes Tena I am a Sagittarius.<BR/><BR/>Now I gotta ask how you knew.Travis Erwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09420879160702098979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174721864572618040.post-30149460286619277182007-08-01T21:29:00.000-05:002007-08-01T21:29:00.000-05:00I can't imagine working on 2 novels at once, thoug...I can't imagine working on 2 novels at once, though I can see how it would be beneficial for someone like me. After a couple chapters I totally lose interest.<BR/><BR/>I'm like that about many things. I get very excited when I first start and then I'm onto something else.<BR/><BR/>Maybe if I use your method I'll be able to finish something by switching back and forth ;)Tee/Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01213584316807112321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174721864572618040.post-80488689816711586062007-08-01T20:00:00.000-05:002007-08-01T20:00:00.000-05:00I'm impressed! I can barely hack out a blog entry...I'm impressed! I can barely hack out a blog entry featuring the crazed voices inside my head, yet here you are writing two novels. Keep working at it!Chunkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14795176756081966512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174721864572618040.post-46046605341335523552007-08-01T19:27:00.000-05:002007-08-01T19:27:00.000-05:00Hello, Travis. Thanks for the visit and the comme...Hello, Travis. Thanks for the visit and the comments. Don't be "offended" as I tend to write on the satirical side and also drift toward the parody a lot.<BR/><BR/>I marvel at your attempts to tackle TWO novels at the same time - very commendable. <BR/><BR/>For some strange reason that I have not been able to fathom, I have found myself in the midst of three short stories in various stages of development at the same time.<BR/><BR/>If you can take on two novels, then I should be able to keep my head above water through three short stories.<BR/><BR/>I'm going to add you my Blogroll to insure that I get back here to read some of your previous posts, as what I've read so far is quite enjoyable.<BR/><BR/>You definitely have a knack for humor.Hale McKayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02548008024457474809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174721864572618040.post-71230133543772242102007-08-01T17:26:00.000-05:002007-08-01T17:26:00.000-05:00Hi Travis, I vote for humor. There's not nearly en...Hi Travis, <BR/><BR/>I vote for humor. There's not nearly enough of it going around. <BR/><BR/>Dueling mansuscripts... Are you by any chance a Gemini or a Sagittarius?Tena Russhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08630397939303203418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174721864572618040.post-38904873447740288612007-08-01T16:26:00.000-05:002007-08-01T16:26:00.000-05:00I take my hat off to anyone who can express themse...I take my hat off to anyone who can express themselves through writing and obviously from your posts, you have that talent. It truly is a talent, creativity is not something that can be learned.JMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05144019552337738621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174721864572618040.post-86563503239542635962007-08-01T15:18:00.000-05:002007-08-01T15:18:00.000-05:00I agree with Dawn. You have a voice that's comfor...I agree with Dawn. You have a voice that's comfortable with humor. Humor, however subtle, sells better than anything else.Stephen Parrishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16883165490847664389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174721864572618040.post-82452289684863912972007-08-01T14:48:00.000-05:002007-08-01T14:48:00.000-05:00Captain sounds like a great character -- I hope he...Captain sounds like a great character -- I hope he behaves for you for the rest of the book, or at least acts out in ways you can use. :)<BR/><BR/>AngieAngiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11920578701763415331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174721864572618040.post-45225988803901783772007-08-01T14:44:00.000-05:002007-08-01T14:44:00.000-05:00I've never read your romance, Travis, but by golly...I've never read your romance, Travis, but by golly you do humour well. It just might be your "thing".Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04991009842667783101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174721864572618040.post-19070359922607330702007-08-01T12:08:00.000-05:002007-08-01T12:08:00.000-05:00It has been nice to have somthing totally differen...It has been nice to have somthing totally different to turn to, when I'm a bit stuck, but at the same time I struggle to keep the two world's seperate.<BR/><BR/>The tones are so different and I think it would be easier of they shared the same target audience. Part of my troubles with Plundered Booty is I'm not 100% certain who the target audience is.Travis Erwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09420879160702098979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174721864572618040.post-70129723572740843742007-08-01T12:03:00.000-05:002007-08-01T12:03:00.000-05:00Deborah, you said it better than I did.My "clearer...Deborah, you said it better than I did.<BR/>My "clearer and more focused" probably resulted in what you describe as keeping the writing fresh. Thanks for the clarity. I've been stalling on the back and forth between the two works and you have given me a gentle, much needed push.<BR/><BR/>TerrieTerrie Farley Moranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04980849018232866773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174721864572618040.post-24141954866902921162007-08-01T11:04:00.000-05:002007-08-01T11:04:00.000-05:00I've always shifted between two WIPs. For me, it h...I've always shifted between two WIPs. For me, it helps to keep the writing fresh and not go stagnant. But, perhaps that's just me. And as a personal note, they say there's a bit of the Captain in all of us. Perhaps Grace needs to read a bit of Plundered Booty.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174721864572618040.post-48591163806123545642007-08-01T08:28:00.000-05:002007-08-01T08:28:00.000-05:00Travis --I find myself in much the same situation,...Travis --<BR/><BR/>I find myself in much the same situation, where I am supposed to be finishing and cleaning up one manuscript, which is about 90% drafted but completely unpolished, but these other people keep screaming at me when I take a day off from telling their story.<BR/><BR/>Sheesh, those characters are a pain, aren't they?Laura K. Curtishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08444534759113332744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174721864572618040.post-48984960912714368932007-08-01T00:00:00.000-05:002007-08-01T00:00:00.000-05:00There was, at some point, a lot of babbling about ...There was, at some point, a lot of babbling about your "voice." I assumed it was the tone/style of the writing. And yeah, it came across very well in plundered booty. <BR/><BR/>Others meant it literally as in your speaking voice. To this day, that seems pointless to me given you are into the written word, but hell what do I know? And anyway, James Earl Jones still has a better voice. <BR/><BR/>Anyway, the narrators voice/style/tone was really good.alex ketohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08003786334665677107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174721864572618040.post-7029768403876051342007-07-31T23:18:00.000-05:002007-07-31T23:18:00.000-05:00Travis, I am honored to be personally mentioned on...Travis, <BR/>I am honored to be personally mentioned on your blog.<BR/><BR/>I am fascinated by the concept of writing two novels at one time. You are so on target about the voices. <BR/><BR/>I was doing the final revision of my novel when I was asked to edit a short story that had been accepted for an anthology and it was the devils own job to clear one out of my head for the other and switch back and forth. But each time I was able to go from one to the other, I was clearer and more focused on that project. <BR/><BR/>I am thinking of writing two novels in back and forth mode so was curious how it was working for you.<BR/><BR/>I share your quandary. You know from my previous comments that I am a big fan of Grace (from just a tiny description in a previous post.) But once you throw in Jimmy Buffett, well the Captain gets a lot more attractive, plus, I love the way he describes himself in the excerpt you allowed us to see.<BR/><BR/>Great post!<BR/><BR/>TerrieTerrie Farley Moranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04980849018232866773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174721864572618040.post-73235047537576718622007-07-31T22:03:00.000-05:002007-07-31T22:03:00.000-05:00I applaud you for all of your efforts in trying to...I applaud you for all of your efforts in trying to get your words down. I have been suffering from writer's block for about 7 years, but I like to use my blog just to write and feel creative. Good luck and keep fighting the good fight.Mr. Shifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07061232966394052314noreply@blogger.com