tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422555164465305734.post7711681458477672932..comments2024-03-11T16:14:49.158-07:00Comments on Don't pet me, I'm writing: My book club got NUMB from something besides wineTAWNA FENSKEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11468819219529035563noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422555164465305734.post-46110707255636526632010-08-30T09:07:00.153-07:002010-08-30T09:07:00.153-07:00Haha, nope. Then the multiple fur bikinis would ma...Haha, nope. Then the multiple fur bikinis would make sense. These were two totally unrelated books.Elizabeth Ryannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12706539983177924875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422555164465305734.post-41611598453274677182010-08-29T21:27:22.883-07:002010-08-29T21:27:22.883-07:00Patty, this makes up for the fact that I'm sti...Patty, this makes up for the fact that I'm still insanely jealous you got to attend his book signing.<br /><br />Linda G, did you get to the scene with the fur bikini yet? :)<br /><br />Karla, rally your book club together and get Mr. Ferrell on the phone!<br /><br />SM Schmidt, it's well worth sneaking it into your checkout basket (er, preferably paying for it).<br /><br />Jemi, it was definitely a lot of fun!<br /><br />JentheAmazing, how are you with making up funny voices? Maybe you could just pretend you've got a group of 10 women sitting around discussing the book? <br /><br />Andrezollers.com, we are all very, very delish. Very.<br /><br />Kristi, we've had that happen before where some of the group members weren't crazy about a book and the author was scheduled to talk with us. Absolutely without exception, those members have come away from the author chat saying, "I wasn't in love with it before, but I totally dig it now." Kinda funny how that happens.<br /><br />Pamala, we dubbed our book club the "Book Bitches" (there's a third word at the beginning of that, but I'm not giving it here since it's the name of my town and I never reveal that on the blog).<br /><br />Jan, that's AMAZING about your critique group!<br /><br />Candyland, weren't you guys toying with the idea of an Oregon move? Come on over!<br /><br />Penelope, did you say "fun looking" or "funny looking?"<br /><br />Elizabeth, were both fur bikini comments in connection with NUMB? Because there's this scene in the book...well, you just have to read it :)<br /><br />Indigo, exactly! And Sean definitely did write a great story.<br /><br />Trisha, you definitely SHOULD be jealous. On top of all that, we drank some really nice wine that night.<br /><br />Patrick, don't think you're balancing things out that easily. I still hate you for meeting Michelle.<br /><br />Eleven Eleven, what a great quote from Steven King!<br /><br />Thanks for reading, guys!<br />TawnaTAWNA FENSKEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11468819219529035563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422555164465305734.post-59828109040240467202010-08-27T22:19:49.771-07:002010-08-27T22:19:49.771-07:00I've heard that particular kind of sage advice...I've heard that particular kind of sage advice from a lot of writers. Just read it in Steven King's On Writing this morning: <br /><br />"Your stuff starts out being just for you...but then it goes out. Once you know what the story is and get it right as you can, it belongs to anyone who wants to read it...or criticize it."<br /><br />Your writing is a ship you put out to sea. I think there's a lot of wisdom in that perspective.Eleven Elevenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05250594897018734565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422555164465305734.post-39448133573156373022010-08-27T19:26:19.282-07:002010-08-27T19:26:19.282-07:00You talked to Sean on the phone and I haven't?...You talked to Sean on the phone and I haven't?<br /><br />You're dead to me now. DEAD!Patrick Alanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01121337008453549441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422555164465305734.post-32300319538302146762010-08-27T18:26:53.922-07:002010-08-27T18:26:53.922-07:00So. Jealous.
That is all.So. Jealous.<br /><br />That is all.Trisha Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00356610648183348015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422555164465305734.post-41075500762909328172010-08-27T17:27:58.660-07:002010-08-27T17:27:58.660-07:00Sounds like fantastic fun. I loved Sean's resp...Sounds like fantastic fun. I loved Sean's response to the book being more about the reader's experience. In the end all an author can do is write a great story and let the readers take what they will away from it.(Hugs)IndigoSage Ravenwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17143502548162174269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422555164465305734.post-50625293941607103832010-08-27T16:01:42.316-07:002010-08-27T16:01:42.316-07:00I can't believe this is the second time this w...I can't believe this is the second time this week I've read about fur bikinis. I must have very specific reading tastes. I'm sharing this so that you now know the lens through which I read your blog, you understand.<br /><br />That said, both Sean and your book club sound seriously awesome.Elizabeth Ryannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12706539983177924875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422555164465305734.post-48894030006580863162010-08-27T13:58:14.522-07:002010-08-27T13:58:14.522-07:00I like Sean's comment about it being for the r...I like Sean's comment about it being for the reader--I am reading and thoroughly enjoying NUMB.<br /><br />What a fun looking group!Penelopehttp://penelopelife.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422555164465305734.post-29482049717168154222010-08-27T13:46:35.457-07:002010-08-27T13:46:35.457-07:00I want to move closer to you to be in this book cl...I want to move closer to you to be in this book club! And Sean just doesn't get much cooler (or more terrifying...is that the right word?)Candylandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08956196611348299424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422555164465305734.post-72143790765681673042010-08-27T13:19:38.045-07:002010-08-27T13:19:38.045-07:00It's great that your book club has been togeth...It's great that your book club has been together for that long. My writers critiquing group has been together, in various iterations, for more than 25 years.Jan Markleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08317561950719847803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422555164465305734.post-36303322790311010792010-08-27T11:38:15.420-07:002010-08-27T11:38:15.420-07:00I've just finished NUMB and it was fantastic!!...I've just finished NUMB and it was fantastic!! And now that it's been revealed that Sean is willing to endure a grilling via telephone, I might suggest to the Read 'Em and Eat Bookclub (that's my bookclub) that we add it to our lists.<br /><br />Our bookclub acquired that name because we meet at restaurants instead of imposing on anyone's spouse, significant other and kids for an evening in their home. That's really code for we get a night out away from said spouses, significant others and kids to eat great food, booze it up, ogle the waitstaff and discuss books in a manner that sometimes resembles a bare-knuckles brawl. ;-)<br /><br />Thanks for the review.Pamala Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12823051545160002135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422555164465305734.post-27980151913227812202010-08-27T11:31:59.459-07:002010-08-27T11:31:59.459-07:00I've also been part of a book club for over 10...I've also been part of a book club for over 10 years. What amazes me is that there are 11 of us and some months, the discussions sound like we each read a different book. It's incredible how much your own life experiences color your interpretation of a story. <br /><br />We've had several authors willing to come to our meeting, but some people in the group weren't comfortable with the idea--they felt they couldn't be honest if they didn't like the book.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05255908019822363456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422555164465305734.post-35434848956572198472010-08-27T11:00:47.138-07:002010-08-27T11:00:47.138-07:00I'm expecting Numb on my doorstep today. It so...I'm expecting Numb on my doorstep today. It sounds delish - kind of like you Swedish supermodels in fur bikinis - or Sean without pants. Did I just say thatAndrezollars.comhttp://andrezollars.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422555164465305734.post-59616391765076493672010-08-27T10:18:13.332-07:002010-08-27T10:18:13.332-07:00I don't have a book club or anything that I at...I don't have a book club or anything that I attend, but do you think I could just call Sean and chat with him like we're BFF? Share a glass of wine over the speakerphone? Why, if I'm alone, I'm on speakerphone, I don't know. <br /><br />(Sounds like a good time had by all. Btw, I still can't get over that "saddle." It frightens me. Any word from the doctor?)JentheAmazinghttp://www.jenstayrook.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422555164465305734.post-6101753343326116952010-08-27T09:54:43.455-07:002010-08-27T09:54:43.455-07:00Sounds like such fun! :)Sounds like such fun! :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422555164465305734.post-8942553729673848222010-08-27T08:46:09.914-07:002010-08-27T08:46:09.914-07:00If only I had no class today there might have been...If only I had no class today there might have been an epic road last night. I second Linda, that pic would be priceless, especially if in said bus station.<br /><br />I think my next trip to a legit bookstore (not the one on campus) will have to involve sneaking Numb into my checkout basket.Steph Schmidthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00975939582442193113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422555164465305734.post-136842527872049742010-08-27T08:42:31.670-07:002010-08-27T08:42:31.670-07:00Hey, I blogged about NUMB today, too! Although he ...Hey, I blogged about NUMB today, too! Although he never called me :( *is sad*<br /><br />GREAT book! I seriously can't wait to see what he comes up with next!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13612218172442721987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422555164465305734.post-27464352179494335902010-08-27T08:39:04.305-07:002010-08-27T08:39:04.305-07:00Forget you ladies--I think you should've poste...Forget you ladies--I think you should've posted a pic of Sean in a bikini!<br /><br />I'm reading NUMB now, and enjoying it immensely. Sean is a superb writer. And I'm sure he would be even better if he wrote while wearing a bikini.Linda G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04576828490765434497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422555164465305734.post-58582210502637809222010-08-27T08:37:41.316-07:002010-08-27T08:37:41.316-07:00yep. so totally would have crashed this party had ...yep. so totally would have crashed this party had it been on the East Coast.<br /><br />I thought NUMB was brilliant, too. I love what Sean said about the story being more about how readers experienced it. <br /><br />Love it!Patty Blounthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11928111057602279792noreply@blogger.com