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Re: FormerStudentIntern

I loved that book.  Plus I even listened to the audio book.  That was fun too.

posted by TAPS. on October 14, 2009 at 10:41 AM | link to this | reply

Ah, but TAPS the richness of your character reads more eloquently than many a book on a library shelf can.  You've been writing a beautiful book all along.  Still, it is disconcerting when one lets go of that which was perhaps "not meant to be".

posted by myrrhage_ on October 14, 2009 at 10:38 AM | link to this | reply

It's never too late to start. Frank McCourt got his memoir (Angela's Ashes) published at 66.

posted by FormerStudentIntern on October 11, 2009 at 3:45 PM | link to this | reply

Perhaps it's important to see why it didn't happen and take it from there?

posted by Straightforward on October 11, 2009 at 7:48 AM | link to this | reply

There's still time. I read recently of an author who wrote her first book at the age of 91 - and got it published! Thank you for your comment on my blog of yesterday. What a terible and painful experience for you all.

posted by Rockingrector_retd on October 11, 2009 at 7:45 AM | link to this | reply

Re: shamasehar

Thank you for your kind words.

posted by TAPS. on October 11, 2009 at 7:19 AM | link to this | reply

Re: Troosha

You may be right.  That seems to be my style.  LOL

posted by TAPS. on October 11, 2009 at 7:18 AM | link to this | reply

Re: BC-A

Then keep writing here--and anywhere else that you can.  You need to be read. 

posted by TAPS. on October 11, 2009 at 7:16 AM | link to this | reply

Taps

Whenever I think of you writing a book I think of it as being slightly Andy Rooney style (I mean that in a positive way).  Rather than it being a novel, I see it as being a collection of your anecdotes, family stories, and observations of the world.  It would be a wonderful pick it up, put it down, and pick it up again a little later kind of book.  

posted by Troosha on October 11, 2009 at 7:15 AM | link to this | reply

TAPS

 I can’t afford to write a book love. BC-A, Bill’s RJLst

posted by BC-A on October 11, 2009 at 6:49 AM | link to this | reply

I agree with Ciel, for some its a living for others its love. Your blog has it all & I for sure would buy a book written by Taps! The quote was great!

posted by shamasehar on October 11, 2009 at 6:10 AM | link to this | reply

Some people write for a liviing, some for love--

love of writing, love of a story or a subject, love of those who are meant to read it.  Some people make a living out of writing for love.  That's the luck bit, I think. 

posted by Ciel on October 11, 2009 at 5:34 AM | link to this | reply

Taps

I'm with Pat_B on this one, Taps, but you don't want to write a novel that people MUST read.  You want to write a book that people WANT to read.

posted by johnmacnab on October 11, 2009 at 5:33 AM | link to this | reply

TAPS, I adore this writing --- and I simply understand.  It's a big world out there and I, like you feel like hmmmm...what more could I add?  But, I tell you, I pray you save your writings from these pages (whatever you choose) because, it is so important for your children, your family to have...I have trunks full of beginnings and all ~ and have told my eldest and my youngest gals that they are welcome ~ (even if they would like to keep warm from a good fire ) LOL ~ all jokes aside, I admire your writing style, gift and down home flavor.  You're inviting to a soul and I feel cozy, at home while I read you. xoxox Elyse

posted by elysianfields on October 11, 2009 at 5:03 AM | link to this | reply

Taps - It's a shame you have not written a book yet!! I really thought you would have some to your name by now. Your poetry is so beautiful and you are good at writing and keeping the readers enthused. You really should do it dear Taps. That quote ( I can't remember the whole thing now) is so appropriate.

posted by shobana on October 10, 2009 at 9:49 PM | link to this | reply

Don't give up. How many books became best sellers and the author was surprised more than any one of his readers. Seems writing runs in the family. Keep positive attitude  Chuck.

posted by chuck_ibrahim on October 10, 2009 at 5:36 PM | link to this | reply

You should put your blogs into book format and sell it with a

catchy title. I can sell you titles ROFL

posted by Ariala on October 10, 2009 at 4:33 PM | link to this | reply

Your blogs are terrific, so why shouldn't you succeed in writing and publishing a book? However blogging is a worthwhile art in itself, isn't it?

posted by elinjo on October 10, 2009 at 12:40 PM | link to this | reply

never give up that dream its not too late, write that book

posted by lustorlove on October 10, 2009 at 11:54 AM | link to this | reply

I would read a book by you TAPS. I think it would be interesting!

 

There are so many novels that I have started and never finished.  Lack of confidence is my reason.  An idea for a childrens book has been teasing my brain lately.  I wrote some ideas in my journal but haven't done anything else about it.  I'm unemployed at the moment.  You would think I would jump at the opportunity to get something written with all this time on my hands!

posted by shelly_b on October 10, 2009 at 11:51 AM | link to this | reply

TAPS -- There's no doubt you have the talent with words

and a finger on the pulse of what makes people tick (and tic). You've been in training here on Blogit for at least the few years I've been here. You touch your readers, make them eager to return and see what you'll write each day. 

If this idea's been nibbling at your consciousness, then no doubt a whole lot more is in those file drawers of your mind just waiting for you to take out a folder and coordinate your notes. Blogit's a great place to get a wide range of feedback and float trial balloons. Go for it!

posted by Pat_B on October 10, 2009 at 11:43 AM | link to this | reply

Re: Sinome

Thank you for how well you think of me and my writing.  Were I half as sure of myself, I might give it a try. 

posted by TAPS. on October 10, 2009 at 11:12 AM | link to this | reply

Well TAps... I can't speak of your timing for I am afraid that is something you alone would have knowledge of, (though I suspect that timing in itself is something that we must make happen rather than wait for it to spring open in front of us... )As for patience ...Gawd knows you possess it in abundance... having raised your boys and helped raise your grand kids...having been married for so long and gone through all the other things you have, over the months, shared with us here in Blogit... Last but not least, as for the quality of the material you could offer and the willingness of people to read your book... I can sincerely say that I and most I know  would buy anything you write over most of the books out there now a days... Have you seen the junk that has lately made the best seller lists???  Its become that its connections and not talent that influence most critics and selection committees... and besides... who cares about them? .  Its never too late to write that book darling and you SHOULD write it because you have so much to say and say it so beautifully.  That is my opinion... for what is worth... :-)  xoxoxo 

posted by Sinome on October 10, 2009 at 11:07 AM | link to this | reply