tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8931786447770768460.post5452404839502280776..comments2023-11-02T05:00:35.159-07:00Comments on A Pen for Your Thoughts and Mine: Motivation? Have you got yours?Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8931786447770768460.post-79487494696104122962012-02-06T12:08:39.373-08:002012-02-06T12:08:39.373-08:00LoRee... I have discovered a close look at motivat...LoRee... I have discovered a close look at motivation to be one of the keys to finding out who you are, and where you're going. Both in "real" life, as well as fiction. But oh, what an illusive thing to get hold of sometimes! How often do we find ourselves struggling with something confusing, only to ask, "Why am I doing this?"<br /><br />It's the same way with creating characters. I can come up with plots, and character-traits, etc. But when I get to the "Why would they even do that?" It suddenly becomes very clear why they should (or shouldn't) do it. But it's strange how easy it is to overlook motivation until you come to a dead-end somewhere, and then have to figure your way out of a worse hole than if you had made it part of the creative planning in the first place. <br /><br />Hey, maybe we should have an idea court. "Nope, that's one's out... no MOTIVE." <br /><br />Oh, yes, and I love being snowed in, too. It gives you permission to avoid all those outside things that interfere with amazing peace and quiet. Great time to bake cookies, too. Blessings and congrats on SAGE AND SWEET GRASS... I'm really looking forward to reading it!Lilly Maytreehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17749276313502544046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8931786447770768460.post-34543945865910098582012-02-04T17:35:15.503-08:002012-02-04T17:35:15.503-08:00Oh, thank you, talented Marianne. You are a blessi...Oh, thank you, talented Marianne. You are a blessing to me.LoRee Peeryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06465045728587145734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8931786447770768460.post-29587805888810637892012-02-04T15:59:08.297-08:002012-02-04T15:59:08.297-08:00Great post, LoRee, and I'm nearly finished wit...Great post, LoRee, and I'm nearly finished with Sage & Sweet Grass (I've been blessed with a pre-read!) it's marvelous, my dear! God bless, and keep up the great work.Marianne Evanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05729453143807888867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8931786447770768460.post-55565370498999089772012-02-04T14:50:19.982-08:002012-02-04T14:50:19.982-08:00I LOVE the snow, especially when the male cardinal...I LOVE the snow, especially when the male cardinals come to the feeders. I always think of the blood Jesus shed and sinners being washed pure white. Thanks for your visit, Delia.LoRee Peeryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06465045728587145734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8931786447770768460.post-25603316283626369002012-02-04T13:55:36.467-08:002012-02-04T13:55:36.467-08:00It's sunny here in Oregon today. We even have ...It's sunny here in Oregon today. We even have our door open for a little while. Now, that's one way to get motivated.Shirley Kiger Connollyhttp://shirleykigerconnolly.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8931786447770768460.post-38097635256940746542012-02-04T12:37:13.544-08:002012-02-04T12:37:13.544-08:00Well said, LoRee! Words definitely stir up somethi...Well said, LoRee! Words definitely stir up something positive in me, as I'm sure they do for all writers. <br /><br />Sorry you're snowed in...but isn't it beautiful???? :DAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8931786447770768460.post-42159139409189082872012-02-04T11:56:56.428-08:002012-02-04T11:56:56.428-08:00Good point, Scribbler. I enjoy the search for answ...Good point, Scribbler. I enjoy the search for answers, but I have never been one to ask "what if?."LoRee Peeryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06465045728587145734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8931786447770768460.post-59928165105260791532012-02-04T11:04:56.886-08:002012-02-04T11:04:56.886-08:00We had our snow a couple of weeks ago. It's be...We had our snow a couple of weeks ago. It's beautiful today. We can see the Cascades, which still have plenty of snow.<br />I think it was Flannery O'Conner who said she wrote to answer questions. Sometimes the motivation of my characters is to find answers.<br />Ann GayliaScribblerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12034438731197847510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8931786447770768460.post-36377365539761937942012-02-04T10:45:43.913-08:002012-02-04T10:45:43.913-08:00So, is anyone else out there snowed in today? We w...So, is anyone else out there snowed in today? We woke up to a world of heavy white, tree limbs down, and snow continuing to fall. As long as the power stays on, I love to be snowed in. And we have a couple grandchildren here to keep us busy.<br />Thanks for the spotlight, Shirley.LoRee Peeryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06465045728587145734noreply@blogger.com