tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post2089932515862132882..comments2024-03-25T05:17:05.202-05:00Comments on Writing In The Crosshairs: I KNOW I AM NOT LOST for Write ... Edit ... PublishRoland D. Yeomanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-51116610138945382952013-09-26T11:17:58.469-05:002013-09-26T11:17:58.469-05:00Michael:
Meilori even shows up towards the end of ...Michael:<br />Meilori even shows up towards the end of the novella. I'm glad you liked this snippet.<br /><br />The Armchair Squid:<br />When standing in the middle of the Badlands I felt as if I were on Mars early in its history. Happy you found my prose authentic. :-)<br /><br />Nancy:<br />You made me blush with such nice praise ... then Sam slapped me with his Stetson, reminding me I had only been RECORDING his words. LOL.<br /><br />Michelle:<br />No, the Badlands are just as I've described and more!<br /><br />I'm very happy you liked what you read and stayed to tell me. Thanks.Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-45767633261098216472013-09-26T04:55:08.928-05:002013-09-26T04:55:08.928-05:00The Badlands (the location) is not fictional...?
I...The Badlands (the location) is not fictional...?<br />I like the sense of mystery... the area is harsh, isolated, unforgiving... and yet possesses a certain indefinable attraction, a magnetic rugged charm... like you are drawn to it, against your better judgement...<br />Very atmospheric.<br />I also get the sense of movement... time passing... which fits in with the theme of moving on...<br />Really, really interesting.<br />Love the tone too!<br /><br /><br />Michelle Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02750092836481599870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-11314688951551153542013-09-22T16:53:07.165-05:002013-09-22T16:53:07.165-05:00Hi Roland
Such mystery and sublime innuendo. I tho...Hi Roland<br />Such mystery and sublime innuendo. I thought you captured your characters voice well and of course, your writing is unique and good.<br /><br />My story is up.<br />NancyN. R. Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02174506528962095858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-88769845975978119442013-09-22T12:26:32.555-05:002013-09-22T12:26:32.555-05:00The Badlands are wild. They felt like another pla...The Badlands are wild. They felt like another planet to me. Your description is spot on.The Armchair Squidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13509001761075530940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-21726372691947846192013-09-21T18:57:03.835-05:002013-09-21T18:57:03.835-05:00Hi, Roland,
What a treat to hear Sam in first per...Hi, Roland,<br /><br />What a treat to hear Sam in first person and before Milori dies.<br /><br />Your descriptions of the Badlands is unique and beautiful. Even in the harshest of places, there is beauty to behold.Michael Di Gesuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17047267262428143113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-62110824493519901552013-09-20T18:46:43.430-05:002013-09-20T18:46:43.430-05:00Beverly:
Samuel feels and thinks deeply. I really ...Beverly:<br />Samuel feels and thinks deeply. I really am glad you enjoyed my post.<br /><br />Kelly:<br />It is all Sam's doing. I just channel him. :-)<br /><br />Yolanda:<br />Every now and then Samuel catches me by surprise by what words flow from him to my keyboard. It is very nice to say what you did. :-)Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-73908536235399516882013-09-20T18:12:58.621-05:002013-09-20T18:12:58.621-05:00Excellent imagery, you took me there and I did not...Excellent imagery, you took me there and I did not want to leave. Yolanda Renéehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09085436784133103221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-31846912346334547192013-09-20T16:25:34.563-05:002013-09-20T16:25:34.563-05:00Hi Roland,
A perfect moving on. Very evocative. G...Hi Roland,<br /><br />A perfect moving on. Very evocative. Great story-telling.Kelly Steelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09030019966183220952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-22967760559916461202013-09-20T13:44:52.196-05:002013-09-20T13:44:52.196-05:00Absolutely adore that last line. And also "M...Absolutely adore that last line. And also "Maybe no place was remote anymore … except maybe the soul of a man to himself."Bevimushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14924337684790883853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-76468622505984452222013-09-20T10:17:08.844-05:002013-09-20T10:17:08.844-05:00Sally:
I can sometimes hear Sam in my head as I wr...Sally:<br />I can sometimes hear Sam in my head as I write -- so I guess the credit is all his. :-)Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-50255395664858672232013-09-20T10:04:01.246-05:002013-09-20T10:04:01.246-05:00You have such a way with words, Roland, conjuring ...You have such a way with words, Roland, conjuring up such vivid imagery and emotions.Sallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14090018804016223955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-58712579174047795572013-09-20T09:49:41.666-05:002013-09-20T09:49:41.666-05:00Anne:
That means a lot this weary morning. Thanks....Anne:<br />That means a lot this weary morning. Thanks. :-)<br /><br />D.G.:<br />I enjoy writing about Sam. His perspective is a bit different than Victor's. Sam is a man who has seen too much and feels he's understood too little of it. I'm enjoying writing HER BONES ARE IN THE BADLANDS.<br /><br />David:<br />We certainly can be alone in a crowded room, can't we? I appreciate so much that you liked my post today. :-)<br /><br />Siv:<br />Sam tips his Stetson to you, too. Watch out for Meilori ... she's the jealous type. :-) Of course, if she keeps leaving Sam, she has no one to blame but herself if other ladies become fond of Sam, right?<br /><br />Sam is really a poet forced into a life of violence. His thoughts remain that of a poet though.<br /><br />I work solo all weekend at my blood center -- whew! But I have a job when many do not.<br /><br />Alex:<br />Thanks for the great words. It looks like CASSASTORM is sizzling in sales. Congratulations. :-)Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-28482704284835082392013-09-20T09:39:50.899-05:002013-09-20T09:39:50.899-05:00Now when Samuel disappears, we'll know where h...Now when Samuel disappears, we'll know where he's gone.<br />You described the Badlands very well.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-66207675820049930682013-09-20T05:18:02.583-05:002013-09-20T05:18:02.583-05:00"I look up into the wide embrace of the endle..."I look up into the wide embrace of the endless night. Life sings to me again, and I know I am not lost."...Beautifully written Roland. I too have a crush on Samuel McCord :) Have a nice week-end Roland!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04218651886143284455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-30551315337317446642013-09-20T01:57:35.487-05:002013-09-20T01:57:35.487-05:00Nice. I love the mood it set from the beginning, a...Nice. I love the mood it set from the beginning, and kept throughout.<br /><br />The line "Maybe no place was remote anymore … except maybe the soul of a man to himself." ring true. We can be alone in a crowded room.<br /><br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06208969934278199592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-8609612166067893532013-09-20T01:12:10.485-05:002013-09-20T01:12:10.485-05:00As others have said, well done. I think you have m...As others have said, well done. I think you have more affinity writing about Sam McCord. I had a sad feeling reading it. <br />D.G. Hudsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06213237734772028645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-30813730770501301872013-09-20T01:05:22.472-05:002013-09-20T01:05:22.472-05:00Love the imagery and how your words put them all t...Love the imagery and how your words put them all together. Unique, haunting in some way, very interesting read!Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15640511681168230116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-76855077598368551362013-09-19T22:46:10.204-05:002013-09-19T22:46:10.204-05:00Donna:
And Sam doffs his Stetson in appreciation. ...Donna:<br />And Sam doffs his Stetson in appreciation. :-)<br /><br />It was time for me to do a novella of Sam. I've missed being in his head.<br /><br />Something stirs in the night in Sam's Badlands, and it is hungry.<br /><br />Thank you for the very kind words. It is getting harder for me to get it all done lately in my writing so I appreciate you visiting. :-)Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-63718821261700726632013-09-19T22:17:27.177-05:002013-09-19T22:17:27.177-05:00Love the voice and imagery here Roland. Of course,...Love the voice and imagery here Roland. Of course, you know I'm slightly in love with Capt Sam and his Texas hat. I liked the dinosaur print. Speaks of ages long past, and embodies the Earth moving on as well as the Ranger. Well done.<br /><br />.......dholedolorahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715849844092553699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-70567263795737749472013-09-19T21:41:02.747-05:002013-09-19T21:41:02.747-05:00Words Crafter:
It is a mystery in the time of the ...Words Crafter:<br />It is a mystery in the time of the silent movies and involves mysterious deaths on location with the lead actor being ... Samuel McCord -- also on hand: Tom Mix, Marlene Dietrich, Harry Carey, the director John Ford ... and Elu. How can we go wrong? :-)Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-28594384124134493622013-09-19T21:37:55.765-05:002013-09-19T21:37:55.765-05:00Denise:
Yes, the very name of the locale: The Badl...Denise:<br />Yes, the very name of the locale: The Badlands conjures up mystery and danger. I will always have your back as they say in the states! :-)Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-36966627609215077482013-09-19T21:30:45.635-05:002013-09-19T21:30:45.635-05:00What a beautiful picture you paint of such a ... c...What a beautiful picture you paint of such a ... challenging place. Well done!The Words Crafterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14520267901489487512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-31552644738360741362013-09-19T21:22:18.834-05:002013-09-19T21:22:18.834-05:00Hi Roland. Just the word, The Badlands, resonates ...Hi Roland. Just the word, The Badlands, resonates with so much mystery and intrigue. I loved the pace of this. Great storytelling. Very atmospheric. Moving On all right.<br /><br />Thanks for posting for the WEP blogfest Roland. Your support is much appreciated.<br /><br />DeniseDenise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.com