I’m in the home stretch with my latest novel. The first draft is complete and revisions have begun. Unfortunately, that means my mind is void of clever, witty, and inspiring blog material.
However, being the curious person I am, I’ve decided to throw some questions in your direction (I think that’s called delegation in the corporate world 
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Be clever, be funny, be sweet, be thought-provoking–it matters not. Just answer the ones you feel like answering and be as honest as possible. Extra points for those who make a GG swoon or smile.
Here we go…
1) A writer is a writer because….
2) The five best words to describe the person you love are…
3) If you could leave right now and spend a week anywhere in the world, where would you go and with whom?
4) If you were dropped on an island for the next year and could take only one from each of the following categories, what would you take? Be specific as to each one (ie, WHAT CD, WHAT novel, etc.)
a. CD
b. novel
c. food
d. movie
e. ONE additional item of your choosing
Thanks for playing along everyone!
Hugs,
~Laura
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Hey Laura-
Good for you for being in the homestretch stage!
1) A writer is a writer because….
of the fame and fortune. Oh wait, that’s what I thought before I actually became one. Now I know it’s because there’s no other option. It’s sorta like breathing. Or opening the wine.
2) The five best words to describe the person you love are…
honest, funny, smart, supportive, generous. That sounds like a dork (or a golden retriever). How about this then: the love of my life.
3) If you could leave right now and spend a week anywhere in the world, where would go and with whom?
Since we’re pretty worn out from life right now, and it’s starting to get cold, I’m thinking a fabulous beach maybe off the coast of Greece or Spain or Italy. With “the love of my life” (see above).
4) If you were dropped on an island for the next year and could take only one from each of the following categories, what would you take? Be specific as to each one (ie, WHAT CD, WHAT novel, etc.)
a. CD–The Essential Springsteen
b. novel–To Kill a Mockingbird
c. food–Hmmm. Guacamole.
d. movie–An American President. Or Fargo.
e. ONE additional item of your choosing–a case of legal pads and good ink pens. I figure I’d get lots of writing done.
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1) …because the ideas need to be expressed, or one will go mad!!!
2)…he loves/provides for (the) pets
which makes him ‘the right one for me’
3)Because it’s getting to be spring in the Southern Hemisphere, I’ll say New Zealand.
4) Breakfast in America (Supertramp)
East of Eden (Steinbeck)
Nacho Cheese Doritos
Highlander (the first movie)
my heart dog, Grendel (I’d like to say my heart man, but he’d lose his mind stuck on an island, which wouldn’t be good for either of us.)
by Kate Hathway
on November 6th, 2007 at 9:44 am
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1) A writer is a writer because….
You mean other than the heaps of money and loyal groupies?
Bottom line is I’m good at a small handful of things, many of which I’d never admit to in public. Writing is the only one that’s a decent way to earn a living.
2) The five best words to describe the person you love are…
FIVE words? Can’t do it. I write novels, people.
3) If you could leave right now and spend a week anywhere in the world, where would go and with whom?
Oh, I could have a lot of fun with this one. At the moment, I’m not sure I’d be picky about location. Warm would be nice, but I’m never going to object to a cozy room with a fireplace and a mountain view.
All I really need is room service. : )
4) If you were dropped on an island for the next year and could take only one from each of the following categories, what would you take? Be specific as to each one (ie, WHAT CD, WHAT novel, etc.)
a. CD: It would have to be a mix. How many songs do I get?
b. novel: Cloud Atlas
c. food: Hmmmmm. I’m on an island, right? So will there be abundant tropical fruit ready for harvest? If so, I’m going to need something salty, and at the moment I could go for some jalapeno cheese puffs. Gross, yes. Especially this early in the morning…
d. movie: Firefly (OK, it’s TV, but I get the whole season, right?)
e. ONE additional item of your choosing: My body slave, of course!
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P.S. Laura, finish that book!
And Kate, I might need to borrow some of your doritos…..
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I’m always willing to share Doritos with someone I can have a good conversation with. And even better for you, I won’t ask to share the guacamole!
by Kate Hathway
on November 6th, 2007 at 10:23 am
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Oops! Sorry, that guac was Judy’s! I really need to get some aspirin - I don’t focus well with a headache.
by Kate Hathway
on November 6th, 2007 at 10:25 am
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A writer is a writer because otherwise the voices in their head would starting talking to each other, and we can’t have that. They could start a rebellion if they unionize. But seriously, I write because if I didn’t the stories inside my head would make my brain implode.
Five words to describe my husband: The perfect man for me.
If I could leave right now, and go anywhere with someone? I know this place in Charlevoix, MI where you can rent a little cabin on the water. Each one has a fireplace inside, and a jacuzzi tub. I’d take my husband and we’d disappear for a while.
On an island:
CD - Rachmaninov’s Greatest Symphonies (It’s the only one I can listen to a million times without getting sick of.)
Book - How to Survive in the Tropics
Food - Pizza (or maybe a case of lemons, if I have to catch my own fish)
Movie - Jumpin’ Jack Flash (again, something I can see over and over without getting tired of). Either that or Monty Python and the Holy Grail.
My Choice Thing - My computer. I’d be lost without it.
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…because the stories must be told.
Sweet, sexy, caring and full of life.
St John with, (she knows)
A mixed disc of my own selections that would make the bad people give my island a wide berth.
Trinity by Leon Uris. I will have the time!
bacon of course!
The Boondock Saints.
A big ass boat with lots of outriggers and an oversized fuel tank!
Congrats on the book, I hope our submissions give you your creative jump start.
by Jim
on November 6th, 2007 at 5:08 pm
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1) Because it’s like breathing. You must do it.
2) Strong, loving, honest, smart, fun.
3) Hmmm. St. John sounds nice.
4) CD: Tough one. I’d say a mix of eighties–mostly stuff I can bop around to so I don’t get chubby on that island.
Book: Little House on the Prairie (don’t ask)
Food: PIZZA!!!!!
Movie: A Few Good Men
An additional Item: A gold Claddagh earring. Gives me courage, strength and hope.
by Laura
on November 6th, 2007 at 6:19 pm
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Hey, Judy…if our islands are near each other, can I borrow some paper? But you can have ALL the Guac. Guac? Really????
Kate, I think I’m already going mad but the writing helps curtail. At least I hope so…
Tasha, would that body slave happen to be called, Sven?
B.E., GOOD book! At least one of us has a plan.
Jim, Mmmmm. Bacon? I’ll share some pizza if you share some bacon…
by Laura
on November 6th, 2007 at 6:35 pm
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About the guacamole (which I do love, especially with those lime chile doritos), it was early and I couldn’t think of just one thing. And it’s good on eggs, too. But, I’m not sure it was my wisest choice.
Yes, you can borrow some paper.
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Lime chile doritos?
The hits just keep on coming, Judy…
If we ever do a Springsteen roadtrip, *I’m* doing the munchie shopping, okay? 
by Laura
on November 6th, 2007 at 7:31 pm
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1) A writer is a writer because….
Because of the wonderful things he does. (Deedly deedly dee.)
2) The five best words to describe the person you love are…
Oh boy, where to start?
4) If you were dropped on an island for the next year and could take only one from each of the following categories, what would you take? Be specific as to each one (ie, WHAT CD, WHAT novel, etc.)
a. CD
HOW TO BUILD AN OUTRIGGER CANOE (audiobook version)
b. novel
The sequel to LONESOME DOVE.
c. food
S’more kits.
d. movie
AMELIE.
e. ONE additional item of your choosing
JetSki.
by Keith
on November 6th, 2007 at 8:05 pm
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Keith, you might want to watch that first answer. People might mistake you for a midget and we know that guys seem to have a weird interest in midgets… Some day, I hope to stumble upon an explanation for this.
S’mores? Yum! I know a young man, who, at the age of 13, is a S’more making genius. After he gets his marshmallow the way he wants it, he balances a piece of chocolate on a stick and warms it up. So, so, so good!
by Laura
on November 6th, 2007 at 8:45 pm
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Geez, Laura, have you ever even tried those doritos?
Okay, you can buy the snacks for the road trip (I’ll be so excited to see The Boss I won’t care what we’re munching on!), but can I put in a plea for red licorice?
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Judy, baby, I’ll do the lime chile doritos with you…..
And Laura, you can call the body slave whatever you want. He’ll answer to anything.
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Judy, nope, I must admit, I haven’t tried the doritos. But lime chile? {{Shudder}}.
As for red licorice–you got it! We’ll throw in some bullseyes, some charleston chews, some pretzels, some yoo-hoo (in honor of NJ, of course)…and we’ll be all set.
Tasha, LOL! I will refrain from further comments at this time. But, suffice it to say, these darn icons should have a halo one, don’t you think?
by Laura
on November 6th, 2007 at 10:26 pm
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Hey Laura~ Congrats on the progress. Looking forward to reading more of your work!
1) A writer is a writer because….
A rose is a rose….
2) The five best words to describe the person you love are…
He’s a long tall Texan.
3) If you could leave right now and spend a week anywhere in the world, where would go and with whom?
Back to Negril, Jamaica with my honey.
4) If you were dropped on an island for the next year and could take only one from each of the following categories, what would you take? Be specific as to each one (ie, WHAT CD, WHAT novel, etc.)
a. CD- Jimmy Buffett’s 4 CD Boxed Set “Boats, Beaches, Bars & Ballads”. Nuff said.
b. novel- A Confederacy of Dunces by John Kennedy Toole. My favorite book.
c. food- A giant wheel of Cheddar cheese. Or chocolate. Or maybe pretzels.
d. movie- Casablanca
e. ONE additional item of your choosing- A truckload of rum to accompany the plethora of fresh island fruit.(& will make wonderful tropical beverages!Heh.)
by Lynn in TX
on November 7th, 2007 at 12:28 am
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Sorry I’m late. I’m a bit busy with my day job, keeping the world supplied with beer.
1) A writer is a writer because….
of the possibilities.
2) The five best words to describe the person you love are…
my best friend for life.
3) If you could leave right now and spend a week anywhere in the world, where would you go and with whom?
I’d take my wife to Maui.
4) If you were dropped on an island for the next year and could take only one from each of the following categories, what would you take? Be specific as to each one (ie, WHAT CD, WHAT novel, etc.)
a. CD It’s been so long since I’ve bought a CD that I don’t know titles anymore. But I guess it’d be Pink Floyd - Dark Side Of The Moon
b. novel The unabridged version of The Standing. (After Spring 08 it’d be A Reason For Dying 
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c. food Reeces Peanut Butter Cups.
d. movie Princess Bride
e. ONE additional item of your choosing
My snorkle gear
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Hey lynn!
A boxed set? LOL! That’s a way of getting around one! I imagine that has Cheese Burger in Paradise?
Will, Good stuff for the island. Reeces Peanut Butter Cups are the bomb!
by Laura
on November 7th, 2007 at 7:21 am
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I’m getting worse and worse at responding early, but
1-because that’s what they are good at or think they are. An Actor is an actor because…
2-Best five words, Tall, dark, handsome, stong and soft-hearted.
3-Spend a week? Right now it would be a week in Seattle to see my son. But if I had already seen the kid, Hawaii with my hunny.
4. CD- The Best of Queen
Novel - The Talsman (King and Straub)
Food-Unlimited mashed potatoes
Movie-The King and I original with Yul.
and, my Pom’s because anyone else who was taking care of them while I was stranded would kill them.
The almost in St. Louis,
by Lynn
on November 9th, 2007 at 7:33 pm
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