tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post5873372460811369903..comments2023-11-16T20:34:36.744-06:00Comments on ... MICHAEL DI GESU ... ... ... In Time ... ...: UNDER CONSTRUCTION ... A WRITER'S SANCTUARY ...Michael Di Gesuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17047267262428143113noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-31983428138485698002012-10-15T08:59:13.815-05:002012-10-15T08:59:13.815-05:00Can't wait to see your pics! A writing space i...Can't wait to see your pics! A writing space is important, at least for me too. I remodeled my office two years ago but it does not have nearly the cool views as yours. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-61253536317021292852012-10-15T08:35:24.948-05:002012-10-15T08:35:24.948-05:00I love Chicago. A condo, there? Now that's wha...I love Chicago. A condo, there? Now that's what I'm talking about! Glad you have your space and that your work is ever growing. :)David P. Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17259276981865439853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-47228767853428808452012-10-15T07:42:55.235-05:002012-10-15T07:42:55.235-05:00sounds like a lovely condo, Michael, when can I mo...sounds like a lovely condo, Michael, when can I move in? :PPP DEZMONDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14127166104359407763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-8100548688633214022012-10-14T18:22:19.257-05:002012-10-14T18:22:19.257-05:00Congratulations on finally creating your writing s...Congratulations on finally creating your writing space! I am right now too, after writing for over half my life at the kitchen table, finally I am getting my office. I'll be sure to post pictures of mine and I look forward to seeing yours!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05130733681254163610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-8001738163816109322012-10-14T17:52:43.104-05:002012-10-14T17:52:43.104-05:00It's great to see you've kept your sense o...It's great to see you've kept your sense of humor during the ups and downs we've all gone through recently. Your new space sounds wonderful (but so did the old one! lol).<br />Can't wait for the pics. Keep safe and enjoy Fall before those nasty winter winds come a-blowing. :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735576044552810103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-87710348302548609602012-10-14T15:50:42.293-05:002012-10-14T15:50:42.293-05:00Hey, I remember that ABNA friend! Is she still aro...Hey, I remember that ABNA friend! Is she still around? ;) Glad you're getting your space and good luck in everything you do with it!<br />ericaerica and christyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13074820593371226159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-77156258040968031292012-10-14T08:40:00.268-05:002012-10-14T08:40:00.268-05:00Looking forward to the photos! My laptop is my wri...Looking forward to the photos! My laptop is my writing space, so I'm portable; someday I'd like a corner with a view...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-54772136977023262232012-10-14T06:45:48.180-05:002012-10-14T06:45:48.180-05:00Stunning skyline view, Michael.
I write on the bed...Stunning skyline view, Michael.<br />I write on the bed, on the couch, at the dining table, on the deck... you know the saying: wherever I lay my hat, that's my home? Well, wherever I lay my pen, that's my writing space of the moment...Michelle Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02750092836481599870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-3775831215628273642012-10-14T02:58:07.759-05:002012-10-14T02:58:07.759-05:00This is a heart-warming post, and your place sound...This is a heart-warming post, and your place sounds fantastic..the view is to die for! <br /><br />Best wishes for the writing and the room.Nilanjana Bosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08656370320322301943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-55443123831662223982012-10-14T00:33:26.232-05:002012-10-14T00:33:26.232-05:00Listening to St. Agnes And The Burning Tree by Sti...Listening to St. Agnes And The Burning Tree by Sting as I write this. Maybe Sting will someday play a tune of Amber and the Whispering Willows. We can only hope.<br /><br />Glad that things are beginning to work out for you. My internet provider has been going on and off line, keeping me in cyber-limbo which is why I am just now saying HI and thanks for remembering my birthday! RolandRoland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-32752292133538677862012-10-13T23:28:50.161-05:002012-10-13T23:28:50.161-05:00The fall colors are amazing aren't they? Simpl...The fall colors are amazing aren't they? Simply inspiring! I don't have much space at all- but there is simply no space or money to do anything with the corner I call my own. Cheers Michael!Danettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15043881305977386629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-16441937981557073572012-10-13T18:47:16.966-05:002012-10-13T18:47:16.966-05:00I long for a woman cave, Alex's done to suit m...I long for a woman cave, Alex's done to suit me. My life is split between an apartment right in the inner city where I do have a lovely view, but the office is open which is the worst thing, so I walk across the bridge to the State Library (where I also teach at night) and do most of my writing on my little netbook there. When I'm at the beach house I have a little office nook in the main bedroom, but do most of my writing on the deck overlooking the ocean (which is exactly where I am now. Beautiful day, twinkling blue water, swaying palm trees...see, it's not ideal. I'm so easily distracted.) In time...and in time your novel will sell...Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-86625409171787855172012-10-13T16:22:59.602-05:002012-10-13T16:22:59.602-05:00What a view! I write in my little bedroom at the b...What a view! I write in my little bedroom at the back of the house. I don't have a view because I get distracted. I need to write with no distractions, other than Free Cell LOL. I'm terrible, I know. :)<br /><br />I hope we get together again very soon. I thoroughly enjoyed myself last time. <br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04443736284850057306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-83124824921442917902012-10-13T01:52:11.305-05:002012-10-13T01:52:11.305-05:00I would love to have that skyline outside my windo...I would love to have that skyline outside my window. My "office", which doubles as a guest bedroom, doesn't even have a window. Well, it does have french doors that open to the back yard, and since we grew that yard from nothing but dirt and dog poop, its a beautiful sight. Especially when I walk out there barefoot and feel the warm grass.<br /><br />125k at least gives you lots of story options for revision; make a sequel, decide what the overall story is; create some short stories adventures for promotions. 125k is an awesome amount of writing. Give yourself permission to be proud of your accomplishment :)<br /><br />I can't wait to see how you make your new cozy space reflect your personality and specific needs. And I'm glad your business is picking up.<br /><br />You have an awesome weekend Michael.<br /><br />......dholedolorahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715849844092553699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-82158350791646225132012-10-13T00:49:59.126-05:002012-10-13T00:49:59.126-05:00Wow, what a view..! You know what? After reading y...Wow, what a view..! You know what? After reading your post i feel i know you a little now. I wish, you soon publish your own book and stun the world.<br />My husband has his own Interior designing business here in Kolkata, India. That is why I could so very well relate to your post. Bye and enjoy your new space. usually, I write in my bedroom :DAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14831956192459960019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-3463194911218565492012-10-12T21:30:43.726-05:002012-10-12T21:30:43.726-05:00loved learning a little bit about you.
wishing yo...loved learning a little bit about you.<br /><br />wishing your creative space to be full of good things for you.<br /><br />blessings......the wild magnoliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14355836751549469688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-38147122512714040702012-10-12T21:30:42.363-05:002012-10-12T21:30:42.363-05:00loved learning a little bit about you.
wishing yo...loved learning a little bit about you.<br /><br />wishing your creative space to be full of good things for you.<br /><br />blessings......the wild magnoliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14355836751549469688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-8198272737771496822012-10-12T20:13:07.803-05:002012-10-12T20:13:07.803-05:00Hope your new space is awash in creative energy.
...Hope your new space is awash in creative energy.<br /><br />One nice thing about being an empty-nester...lots of space. I took over one of my son's rooms and made it an office.LD Mastersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01202135756299574972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-18089650911477454792012-10-12T19:05:33.263-05:002012-10-12T19:05:33.263-05:00Leaf jumping needs to be a national Fall Sport. I&... Leaf jumping needs to be a national Fall Sport. I'd watch it...NO! I would compete! <br /><br /> Your first novel writing sounds like me...mine was about 30,000 words though...or less. And I thought I'd be famous over night. First writing dreams, got to love them. <br /><br /> Having a writing space is nice. Mine is my bedroom. I've always thought an office type thing would be fun, but I love bedrooms. And mine is all...decked out in a way I find inspiring. So...even though I write on my bed, it works. 8-D<br /><br /> I am glad you are getting a nice space! That is exciting! Oh, and I LOVE your view!!! (This from the girl who vowed to never like cities.)<br /><br /> Allons-y!Jackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04395502314886308773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-36377878530169866152012-10-12T19:04:14.377-05:002012-10-12T19:04:14.377-05:00125k? Pfft. I broke it up into a trilogy afterward...125k? Pfft. I broke it up into a trilogy afterwards, but I almost ended up with 200k+ words constituting my first novel. LOL.<br /><br />Beautiful skyline!<br /><br />Looking forward to seeing the pictures of your new space.Golden Eaglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08721520451194318436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-15213688359589378222012-10-12T19:02:43.685-05:002012-10-12T19:02:43.685-05:00Lovely picture, and I can just imagine your new sp...Lovely picture, and I can just imagine your new space, but can't wait to see the photo's. I write on a lap top and my favorite place is the sun porch. I like the view, green trees, not as beautiful as yours but it will do. Then there is the living room, UGH unless I'm alone then I pretend.<br />Thanks for sharing your journey. It kinda sounds similar, we writers, we think all we have to do is tell a good story and folks will read. Oh gosh, are we wrong, there are so many steps before it even gets to a reader!Yolanda Renéehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09085436784133103221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-76510328613112240462012-10-12T18:44:26.566-05:002012-10-12T18:44:26.566-05:00can't wait to see pics of the new space. I'...can't wait to see pics of the new space. I'll be horribly jealous, of course. mshatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06308916014310536449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-7187246177047737722012-10-12T18:42:41.219-05:002012-10-12T18:42:41.219-05:00That sounds awesome, Michael - can't wait to s...That sounds awesome, Michael - can't wait to see the photos! I love looking at before and after photos.<br />And a room of one's own to write in... I might get a bit more work done if I had that.<br />Loving the fall colours :-)Deniz Bevanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17134553551048836979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-78905167615299116142012-10-12T17:12:51.823-05:002012-10-12T17:12:51.823-05:00I can't wait to see what you've done. Look...I can't wait to see what you've done. Looking through your projects is like taking a stroll through the pages of Architectural Digest or some of the design magazines we have here in Utah featuring modern homes. I have learned that "taste" is something you either have or you don't. Just because someone is rich doesn't mean they have "taste." And you, my friend, have amazing taste.Michael Offutt, Phantom Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10557969104886174930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-46322092581540623132012-10-12T15:28:24.181-05:002012-10-12T15:28:24.181-05:00Wow. Beautiful skyline!! I'm envious. I write ...Wow. Beautiful skyline!! I'm envious. I write on my bed with my laptop, but I like it. It's comfy. haha. <br /><br />And, I'm not even going to embarrass myself by telling you how long my first YA novel was. All I'll say is that it makes 125,000 look like a walk in the park. I wanted to write an epic tome and I never bothered looking up wordcount, I just figured I'd make it around 800 pages like my favorite HP books. haha. Crazy to think I was ever quite that uninformed. Tamarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04070551912944266954noreply@blogger.com