tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post7106370129009970067..comments2024-03-28T13:37:53.397-04:00Comments on SleuthSayers: Until a Split Infinitive Do Us PartLeigh Lundinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07921276795499571578noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-58293550272098837882017-07-03T20:18:54.464-04:002017-07-03T20:18:54.464-04:00Don't sell yourself short in the writing depar...Don't sell yourself short in the writing department Amy. This was a wonderful first-time story and I'm quite certain all those hours of proofing had a lot to with it. Thank you for taking the time from your busy day to let so many of us out here know how one chance meeting, in an uncomfortable situation, turned into a lifetime of proofreading and correcting a writer! I look forward to reading your first short story one day soon.<br />Now, where do I put that comma... Debby Obinnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03442019591441867966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-72669430292401290692017-05-22T19:45:42.887-04:002017-05-22T19:45:42.887-04:00Thank you Dianne. That's the perfect quote for...Thank you Dianne. That's the perfect quote for us!Amy Markshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05753654390108627778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-5809309112096575272017-05-22T16:52:07.562-04:002017-05-22T16:52:07.562-04:00Great post, Amy! How great that you and Paul can w...Great post, Amy! How great that you and Paul can work together so well, hand in glove. Karma indeed. Early in your relationship, I can imagine Paul putting his arm around you and saying, "I think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship" as you both walk into the mist. (Cue the music)Dianne Emleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09041482448705860140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-71568158146714689922017-05-18T10:07:31.619-04:002017-05-18T10:07:31.619-04:00Thank you Meredith. You're lucky to have a dau...Thank you Meredith. You're lucky to have a daughter like that! And Facebook is a great way to get to know people we might never have met.Amy Markshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05753654390108627778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-1711387416104104192017-05-17T09:03:00.933-04:002017-05-17T09:03:00.933-04:00What a great story! I loved the art where the hous...What a great story! I loved the art where the house doesn't get cleaned often. My office is a disaster--but I hire one of my adult daughters to clean the rest. Though I've never met you or Paul, I feel like I know you thanks to Facebook and he SoCal listserve. I belong, but live too far away to attend meetings.Marilyn Meredith a.k.a. F. M. Meredithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04179984154939161530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-54358967683566654882017-05-16T19:43:08.682-04:002017-05-16T19:43:08.682-04:00Thank you Sleuth sayers for inviting me to blog. I...Thank you Sleuth sayers for inviting me to blog. It was fun being a "blogger" for a day!<br />Amy Markshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05753654390108627778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-6212413081229151912017-05-16T19:41:27.773-04:002017-05-16T19:41:27.773-04:00Thank you David! It was great meeting you. Thank you David! It was great meeting you. Amy Markshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05753654390108627778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-9498467605033154972017-05-16T19:40:16.336-04:002017-05-16T19:40:16.336-04:00Thanks B.K.! Glad your husband is supportive. It d...Thanks B.K.! Glad your husband is supportive. It does make a huge difference.Amy Markshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05753654390108627778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-26933638476366647182017-05-16T19:39:18.351-04:002017-05-16T19:39:18.351-04:00Thanks R.T.!Thanks R.T.!Amy Markshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05753654390108627778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-45412203014736919202017-05-16T19:27:54.745-04:002017-05-16T19:27:54.745-04:00Thanks Stephanie. Yes absolutely. It helps when bo...Thanks Stephanie. Yes absolutely. It helps when both sides understand.<br />Amy Markshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05753654390108627778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-76339840800913394812017-05-16T14:37:48.989-04:002017-05-16T14:37:48.989-04:00It was a pleasure to meet you and Paul, Amy, in NY...It was a pleasure to meet you and Paul, Amy, in NYC. This was a wonderful piece, full of insight, and joy. So refreshing. Best to you both!David Deanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13005457506363262838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-76091725846064921282017-05-16T12:07:29.705-04:002017-05-16T12:07:29.705-04:00Wonderful post, Amy. It makes a huge difference to...Wonderful post, Amy. It makes a huge difference to me that my husband understands my obsession with writing and is always eager to get involved and help. You're obviously making a huge difference for Paul, too.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17673578800047888317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-83408262852802625462017-05-16T11:46:11.697-04:002017-05-16T11:46:11.697-04:00Amy, nice blog article, and Paul congrats on your ...Amy, nice blog article, and Paul congrats on your story ("Twelve Angry Day") in AHMM. Just now getting around to reading that issue.R.T. Lawtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15523486296396710227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-48021022281336447302017-05-16T11:27:13.383-04:002017-05-16T11:27:13.383-04:00As an author, I really appreciate this post. It...As an author, I really appreciate this post. It's really important for our significant others to support our work, goals, and dreams. Writing is really hard work and often thankless. It helps a lot when we have someone who's understanding and helpful. The experience can be a lot of fun for both parties if they maintain positivity and creativity. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04139526882692112577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-39387923652830262752017-05-16T10:44:10.564-04:002017-05-16T10:44:10.564-04:00Wow! Overwhelmed by all the great comments.
Thank ...Wow! Overwhelmed by all the great comments.<br />Thank you Art. Your interview with Tara inspired me. You start to wonder are we the only crazy people who spend all our time doing this? So it's good to know we aren't alone.<br />Thanks Gayle. Yes I forgot to mention my photo taking. But my skill at that is questionable...but I try.<br />Thank you John! And another perk was getting to meet you in person at the EQ party.<br />Great quote Eve! I just need to keep the house clean enough so there's a path from the office to the kitchen so I can make those cheese balls. Thank you!<br />Thanks Barb! We are lucky to be able to do what we want (most of the time).Amy Markshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05753654390108627778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-14267475954386314932017-05-16T10:19:47.083-04:002017-05-16T10:19:47.083-04:00Thanks Leigh! We work hard but also try to have fu...Thanks Leigh! We work hard but also try to have fun doing it.<br />Thank you Janice! Maybe I do have a hidden writer in there. It was strange being on the other side and having Paul read my blog and correct my grammar.<br />Nice to meet you Melodie. Thank you. What a great gift for a writer! Your husband understands!<br />Thank you Steve. Yes, laundry too! We can never find clean socks but we know exactly which paragraph needs to be moved and which line is not working, right?Amy Markshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05753654390108627778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-33050880116584659362017-05-16T10:19:14.075-04:002017-05-16T10:19:14.075-04:00Congratulations on finding out what works for you ...Congratulations on finding out what works for you and then being able to live it. I hope you both have many more years together, writing and editing. Barb Goffmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16013123434790272424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-70528630636491952752017-05-16T10:02:35.036-04:002017-05-16T10:02:35.036-04:00Amy, "a clean house is the sign of a misspent...Amy, "a clean house is the sign of a misspent life." Or as Annie Dillard put it, "Let the grass die. I let almost all of my indoor plants die from neglect while I was writing the book. There are all kinds of ways to live. You can take your choice. You can keep a tidy house, and when St. Peter asks you what you did with your life, you can say, 'I kept a tidy house, I made my own cheese balls.” <br /><br />Sounds like you two are having a great life!<br /><br />Eve Fisherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03015761600962360110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-51931261751772905472017-05-16T09:42:41.831-04:002017-05-16T09:42:41.831-04:00Great post, Amy! Love the photos too.
Paul, glad...Great post, Amy! Love the photos too.<br /><br />Paul, glad to hear there's another story of yours out and ready to be read. Best to you both!John Floydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04001712728130488485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-19293892845041187012017-05-16T09:35:36.647-04:002017-05-16T09:35:36.647-04:00And you also double as photographer, Amy. I've...And you also double as photographer, Amy. I've seen you at events with that camera. I have a few of those pictures. But that makes for a successful team and it sure shows in Paul's work. And the part about a clean house... What's a clean house? A terrific read.GBPoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12190573764848658894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-58336055185157050102017-05-16T08:43:13.563-04:002017-05-16T08:43:13.563-04:00Great essay, Amy! Love this glimpse into your live...Great essay, Amy! Love this glimpse into your lives together--and thanks for mentioning my post with Tara from before too. It's been interesting to compare the essays over this series, see how much we have in common in so many ways!Art Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02409008167752619352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-5822797589510851122017-05-16T08:38:35.850-04:002017-05-16T08:38:35.850-04:00Loved this post, Amy (and Paul). Your relationship...Loved this post, Amy (and Paul). Your relationship and teamwork shine through every paragraph, and you make the great point that writing isn't like other "jobs." The meter is almost always running.<br /><br />Like Melodie, I loved your line about clean houses and writer's block. You might add laundry to that, too.<br /><br />Paul, congrats on the new story, too.<br /><br />Steve Liskowhttp://www.steveliskow.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-40841410765798587852017-05-16T08:24:13.550-04:002017-05-16T08:24:13.550-04:00Love your point about writers not having clean hou...Love your point about writers not having clean houses! My husband bought me a cleaning service for my birthday (every two weeks, for a year.) <br />Nice to meet you, Amy :)Melodie Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07870938103759179132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-73627954928691382812017-05-16T07:51:02.899-04:002017-05-16T07:51:02.899-04:00I wonder if the original Max Perkins wrote as well...I wonder if the original Max Perkins wrote as well as Amy Marks?<br />Nice job.janice lawnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-91516544140511295582017-05-16T07:37:35.867-04:002017-05-16T07:37:35.867-04:00Many compliments, Amy. Few authors are able to del...Many compliments, Amy. Few authors are able to deliver on fun, fame and fortune. The happiness really comes through.<br /><br />You describe your work and relationship beautifully. I'm disappointed to learn you don't have any link-minded sisters.Leigh Lundinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07921276795499571578noreply@blogger.com