Comments on: Mechele Armstrong & the Big Idea

By: Mechele Armstrong

Mechele Armstrong — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 15:49:12 +0000

Lol Kush, I’ll take your word for it. I don’t think I know a song about a man stuck in a wall. I may have to Google that. I’m glad you like the sound of my story!

Lorelie, do boys strip GI Joes? Just curious.

Maureen, we haven’t quite hit Hannah Montana yet but I’m sure we will. They started watching the show and walk around “Bammmmm.” *sigh* I like car headlights example.

By: Maureen

Maureen — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 02:12:00 +0000

That scary what-if question gets me in trouble all the time! yup I am with you on the plotter panster combo! I know where they are going but Like driving at night I write as far as the headlights illuminate then plot the road a little more *g*

As for naked barbies and kens Try throwing in a naked Hannah Montana doll that sings “Its the best of both worlds” *blink*

By: Lorelie

Lorelie — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 20:12:22 +0000

taking a shower with a bunch of naked Barbies on the sides of the tub is creepy and disconcerting.

I bet it still beats stepping into your shower without looking and getting a tiny, metal helicopter stuck in the arch of your foot.

Why yes, I have boys, why do you ask? *g*

By: Kush

Kush — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 14:30:58 +0000

Oooh, now I have to go read about that woman in a tree. And I’d just vowed not to buy anything new until I’d reduced my TBR pile by half.
Still… a woman in a tree.
Makes me think of a children’s song about a man stuck in a wall.
That’s a good thing, promise:)

By: Mechele Armstrong

Mechele Armstrong — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 13:35:04 +0000

Barbara, it is amazing how something you hear randomly becomes an idea for a story. And long live the combo pantsers and plotters!

Anne, it is good to know I’m not the only one either. There are a couple of “boy” Barbie dolls. *sigh* they are naked, too.

Danette, thank you. It’s a very exciting process for me and I’m glad to hear your thoughts. Oh, bringing Balt and Orion around to lovers was complex and a whole lot of fun. LOL I’ve been told it’s hot, too.

Lorelie, the first thing my girls do when they get ANY doll is strip the clothes off. Pollys, Strawberry Shortcake, Barbies. I dunno why but everyone says the same thing about their little girls. We have tons of Barbie clothes but the dolls stay mostly naked. LOL and taking a shower with a bunch of naked Barbies on the sides of the tub is creepy and disconcerting.

By: Lorelie

Lorelie — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 13:13:07 +0000

Anne, I was wondering why they were all naked, personally. The clothes are the best part of Barbie.

By: danette

danette — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 05:14:35 +0000

It sounds like a fun process. I like how your imagination sparks from some simple ideas. You’ve got me wondering about your rivals turning lovers?

By: Anne Douglas

Anne Douglas — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 03:46:24 +0000

It’s always interesting for me to hear how others write. I’m so glad I’m not the only ‘we start here and somehow have to get to here’ person

ps Naked Barbies? please say there’s a Ken or Dan in there, somewhere?

By: Barbara K.

Barbara K. — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 03:41:29 +0000

I’m a combination of Panster and Plotter, Mechele.

It’s amazing how many ideas I get from random sources.
Before I actually start writing, I do all kinds of research and place my background research into a Notes file folder for my idea.

By: Mechele Armstrong

Mechele Armstrong — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 03:10:09 +0000

*G* point taken Shy, I will get busy writing.

Tami, thank you! I’m glad you found it so.

Pitor, thank you. I’m glad you’ve enjoyed them. I must be doing something well with the plotting so that’s a good thing! And LOL I can’t imagine you resorting to thievery.

Colleen, thank you. I also find it fascinating to hear about other author’s processes. It’s always interesting to hear how others do it. *whispers* I’m thinking you’re doing an excellent job of begging. Chocolate always works wonder with begging, too.