tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post6254334272775878237..comments2023-11-16T20:34:36.744-06:00Comments on ... MICHAEL DI GESU ... ... ... In Time ... ...: A DEMENTOR'S KISS ...Michael Di Gesuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17047267262428143113noreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-11950837843793786642013-07-08T09:08:37.807-05:002013-07-08T09:08:37.807-05:00Those demetors were hanging around here too it see...Those demetors were hanging around here too it seems. Finally the sun has been sticking around lately. I love a good cloudy day with rainstorms, but not weeks on end.<br /><br />You do cover design too? It seems like a lot of writers create (just for fun) covers for their books while they're querying or even before. I've never done that, but that'd be a good thing to help pass the time too. Or to maybe help you get back into writing if you're stuck. I may have to try that.Suzihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16502606950280751205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-9409668580953446142013-07-06T20:17:39.463-05:002013-07-06T20:17:39.463-05:00Yes. The best thing to do is keep writing, even if...Yes. The best thing to do is keep writing, even if its nonsense. Something I did the other day.<br /><br />Hugs and chocolate,<br />Shellyshellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09596621767297173021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-9145248223753292722013-07-06T13:17:26.401-05:002013-07-06T13:17:26.401-05:00Hope you have some sun by now, creature of light. ...Hope you have some sun by now, creature of light. :) GREAT that you got your query letter done and sent out, woo! And yay for cover creation to fulfill other creative outlets. :) <br /><br />I'm one of those people who love to write when it's pouring rain outside, no matter what kind of scene I'm writing. Then I don't feel guilty for staying inside. LOLCarol Riggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14092209912983783974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-57039775867373499182013-07-06T10:56:14.940-05:002013-07-06T10:56:14.940-05:00'ello, Michael. I'm so happy to hear that ...'ello, Michael. I'm so happy to hear that your muse is back, thrilled that you sent out that query, and ecstatic that you're doing Siv's cover!!! Can't wait to see it. Nicki Elsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11412032684225126973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-52673615792942273742013-07-06T09:03:13.663-05:002013-07-06T09:03:13.663-05:00Awesome analogy, Michael. You're spot on with ...Awesome analogy, Michael. You're spot on with this one!!! Sending the best of luck and positive vibes your way! xoxoxorandi leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14207001299508931034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-89369914542861533912013-07-06T08:44:56.781-05:002013-07-06T08:44:56.781-05:00Yep, those pesky Dementors never seem to realize w...Yep, those pesky Dementors never seem to realize when they've overstayed their welcome and, you're right, as we get older, life seems to throw us more curves. <br /><br />Our best bet is to step into those pitches and hit them out of the park.<br /><br />Keep swinging, Michael and best of luck!! :)Mark Meanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08029920604932980141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-57311338257873204042013-07-06T07:50:02.333-05:002013-07-06T07:50:02.333-05:00well if a dementor was a hot one, I wouldn't m...well if a dementor was a hot one, I wouldn't mind losing some things for a kiss :) DEZMONDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14127166104359407763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-77786583817054747852013-07-05T18:37:44.189-05:002013-07-05T18:37:44.189-05:00Good to hear you're feeling inspired to create...Good to hear you're feeling inspired to create again! :)Golden Eaglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08721520451194318436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-78310562290184320972013-07-05T14:54:39.026-05:002013-07-05T14:54:39.026-05:00I'm glad to hear you're back on track! :)I'm glad to hear you're back on track! :)Carrie Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01540590799406170410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-76116941832719022282013-07-05T14:11:32.742-05:002013-07-05T14:11:32.742-05:00My Dementor is the 1001 things that pop up every d...My Dementor is the 1001 things that pop up every day and require attention. It's always such a pleasure to get to my writing place and tune into my story world.<br /><br />Happy Weekend!Carol Kilgorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03745686632918324803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-60246541507563092372013-07-05T13:17:53.638-05:002013-07-05T13:17:53.638-05:00Lovely post, and so true!
Wishing you lots of luck...Lovely post, and so true!<br />Wishing you lots of luck with your new query! And the cover design too - that sounds like a fun project. I wish I could draw/design sometimes.<br /><br />Bacci is adorable!Deniz Bevanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17134553551048836979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-42543580913513024682013-07-05T07:23:03.066-05:002013-07-05T07:23:03.066-05:00Hi Michael .. life is tough.
However I'm glad...Hi Michael .. life is tough.<br /><br />However I'm glad things are coming right in your Dementor struck world - I really do not like the cold and dark - well heavens above on a clear night are just stunning .. and if there was no darkness we would not see the stars shining at us ..<br /><br />I'm just coming out into the light again .. and have set my new projects on their projection forward .. it'll be a fun, hard work rest of the year ..<br /><br />Good luck with all yours .. cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-30857361801331267802013-07-05T00:51:08.935-05:002013-07-05T00:51:08.935-05:00I can write in the storms, but this heat wave is s...I can write in the storms, but this heat wave is sapping my energy. It hot in the house until too late to open any of my projects, and then I have to work during the week.<br /><br />But I find keeping busy with other things does help. I've been cleaning my house, reading, and trying to keep my son occupied. And house hunting. I get lots of ideas for the layout of a house by visiting empty houses, lol.<br /><br />Have a good weekend Michael. I'm sure you'll get back into the writing mode with a clear head. <br /><br />.......dholedolorahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715849844092553699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-593242381460112762013-07-04T19:02:31.084-05:002013-07-04T19:02:31.084-05:00Hope the weather improves there. I love the light ...Hope the weather improves there. I love the light as well. Am glad to have a large window right next to me where I write. Thanks for talking about dementors!<br /><br /><a href="http://marymontaguesikes.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Mary Montague Sikes</a>Notes Along the Way with Mary Montague Sikeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17417679983279135001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-59617980395340808102013-07-04T12:00:36.376-05:002013-07-04T12:00:36.376-05:00Chicago after Florida can be nothing less than a s...Chicago after Florida can be nothing less than a shock to the system. <br /><br />Very true about those dementors. They do come in many forms and from many places--even the mirror. Fortunately, being hindered from writing can indeed stoke the desire and enthusiasm.Jeff Hargetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14198367021884647821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-54660697600548064332013-07-04T09:16:02.373-05:002013-07-04T09:16:02.373-05:00I thought that kiss was a bit weird! Now I realiz...I thought that kiss was a bit weird! Now I realize it had Dementor written all over it. Glad you're working through those insecurities and getting back on track. cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-3105980813179161532013-07-04T06:05:12.694-05:002013-07-04T06:05:12.694-05:00I do exactly the same thing. When I feel like writ...I do exactly the same thing. When I feel like writing just won't happen, I do anything else creative. <br /><br />Nothing gets me back on track faster.Misha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-16389943477890149382013-07-04T04:49:40.104-05:002013-07-04T04:49:40.104-05:00Now I know who I can blame huh...the Dementors. I&...Now I know who I can blame huh...the Dementors. I'm with you on the light, Michael. We had a few days of drizzle and little sun. Very hard for an Aussie to take. Thankfully the gorgeous winter weather is back with a vengeance.<br /><br />Glad Suzi is able to help you with your novel. It's a hard slog, but will be worth it in the end. <br /><br />Keep that muse fed and happy.<br /><br />DeniseDenise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-22927022215813468932013-07-04T04:00:35.998-05:002013-07-04T04:00:35.998-05:00Good advice, Michael! Glad to hear that things are...Good advice, Michael! Glad to hear that things are better for you.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17926688000745346961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-23311467387761807182013-07-03T22:06:05.565-05:002013-07-03T22:06:05.565-05:00Keep busy!
Absolutely!
And keep that chocolate han...Keep busy!<br />Absolutely!<br />And keep that chocolate handy!<br />HeatherHeather M. Gardnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07232419331422866247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-22323020362271934762013-07-03T19:02:08.880-05:002013-07-03T19:02:08.880-05:00A dementor induced slump, I love that! It's s...A dementor induced slump, I love that! It's so nice to be able to blame something other than myself.<br /> <br />S.P. Bowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09746614009206426805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-56024942282574808032013-07-03T17:38:44.766-05:002013-07-03T17:38:44.766-05:00Can we switch places, Michael??? LOL. I'm dyyy...Can we switch places, Michael??? LOL. I'm dyyyying here in the sunshine and heat... I can't write, can't even READ right now! My muse is GONE... <br /><br />If only dementors would come sweep our little city out here... Oh to have rain and clouds and a bit of darkness! ;-) <br /><br />But I'm SO GLAD you're rocking it right now! Ride the wave as long as you can!!! Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15747144518868320969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-37504192702851688542013-07-03T16:50:56.786-05:002013-07-03T16:50:56.786-05:00I believe your middle name is Determination-good f...I believe your middle name is Determination-good for you! Wow, you've gotten a lot done :) You have a patronus, don't you?The Words Crafterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14520267901489487512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-63744099685015626232013-07-03T16:01:51.405-05:002013-07-03T16:01:51.405-05:00Here in our neck of the woods, the weather sucks a...Here in our neck of the woods, the weather sucks also. Humid, cloudy, storms nearly every day, but I'm one of those who love that weather to write in. <br />Glad you beat those dementors.Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-9930928290524419842013-07-03T14:57:27.408-05:002013-07-03T14:57:27.408-05:00Oh I know full well I'm not invincible. I kind...Oh I know full well I'm not invincible. I kind of wonder what life is going to be like for other people my age when they finally figure that out...<br /><br />Funny enough, my writing is so much better when I don't pressure myself to do it. I have to WANT it, not feel like I HAVE to do it. Otherwise I'll never get around to it.<br /><br />As for the light situation, maybe you should get one of those lamps that they put in reptile cages :DSamantha Mayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09370961661054617338noreply@blogger.com