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Taps
It's the other way round as far as Ell is concerned, Taps - at least where Blogit is concerned. She can't understand why I waste so much time on it, not that she has come up with a better idea, you understand.
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johnmacnab
on March 3, 2006 at 3:42 PM
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Johnmcnab
I don't seem to need an excuse for not writing these days. But, with El around, I'm sure that you do. LOL
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TAPS.
on March 3, 2006 at 2:06 PM
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Krisles
But of course you can have an autographed copy, Krisles, especially after such praise. You may have to wait a year or two, now that my head has swollen to such a size that I can't get near the computer. Thank you Krisles.
posted by
johnmacnab
on March 3, 2006 at 1:40 PM
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John
And your response to her query was...........? (and, I agree completely with your brilliant wife and all the prior Bloggers who also agreed....you are a brilliant writer.........and I want an autographed copy, too!)
posted by
Krisles
on March 3, 2006 at 6:27 AM
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jacenta
Thank you for that compliment, jacenta.
posted by
johnmacnab
on March 2, 2006 at 8:49 AM
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johnmcnab...
Ell knows you are a good writer and she will really be happy when you are publishing left and right!!!
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jacentaOld
on March 2, 2006 at 6:05 AM
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Blanche
Editing is a pain in the butt, Blanche, but I do love when it is finished and the work sings to me. Of course you can read it when I'm finished, because by that time it will be published and be a best seller - oops, sorry, my imagination escaped there for a minute. The book is about being an immigrant in Canada, so basically it is a series of personal essays and memoirs.
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johnmacnab
on March 2, 2006 at 4:41 AM
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tigerprincess
I did some curling last winter. I'm not sure if I should say 'played' at curling or 'worked' at it? The most difficult thing for me, tigerprincess, was staying upright. The club did not, for some strange reason, invite me back.
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johnmacnab
on March 2, 2006 at 4:36 AM
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JohnMcNab,
It must be a daunting task, the honing and polishing of your own work, within the parameters of a word count. I've found myself looking more for essays and personal memoirs, not of famous people, but just ordinary people who write. I hope I can get a look at your finished work, when you're ready.
posted by
Blanche.
on March 1, 2006 at 9:23 PM
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If you understood any of what actually went on in curling, let me know
posted by
tigerprincess
on March 1, 2006 at 6:56 PM
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malcolm
I shall strap them on immediately, malcolm.
posted by
johnmacnab
on March 1, 2006 at 1:30 PM
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ginnie
consider it done, ginnie.
posted by
johnmacnab
on March 1, 2006 at 1:29 PM
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Get your skates on
posted by
malcolm
on March 1, 2006 at 9:56 AM
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Oh send it on Mac!!!!
Pleeeaaase???
posted by
ginnieb
on February 28, 2006 at 7:08 PM
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ginnieb
If by 'wise and wonderful' you mean she keeps correcting me as a 'work in progress' then I suppose you're right ginnie. Thank you for the compliment. What I need to do is have as much faith in me as others do -'others' does not include editors, agents, publishers et al. Sorry for not reading and commenting lately, ginnie, but I will get back in the groove - I hope. Which reminds me - I promised you a read at the New York chapter, which I've just finished.
posted by
johnmacnab
on February 28, 2006 at 6:55 AM
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You have to listen to Ell Mac...
...that woman is wise and wonderful!!
And you are a damned good writer!!
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ginnieb
on February 28, 2006 at 6:39 AM
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BrightIrish
Consider it done, BrightIrish, and thanks for the compliment. You may have to wait a few years, but hey, who's counting?
posted by
johnmacnab
on February 28, 2006 at 6:08 AM
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FactorFiction
Thank you very much for the compliment, FactorFiction.
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johnmacnab
on February 28, 2006 at 6:06 AM
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MerryAnne
Thank you muchly, MerryAnne, and if it ever does get published you will get an autographed copy. First of all I have to finish it, and find an agent or publisher. You never know, it may be this year. You've already read and critiqued the first chapter,(excellently), if you remember.
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johnmacnab
on February 28, 2006 at 6:06 AM
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Johnmcnab
WoW! You have accomplished a lot and Ell topped it off with a compliment that shocked and pleased you. John, you do write very well and I do not doubt for a minute that you will be published. I would also love to have a autographed copy. 
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BrightIrish
on February 27, 2006 at 8:16 PM
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You do write well.
posted by
FactorFiction
on February 27, 2006 at 7:02 PM
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Yes John,
why not?
Frankly I'm chomping at the bit to get my auographed copy!
posted by
MerryAnne
on February 27, 2006 at 6:56 PM
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