Tuesday, June 14, 2011

When it rains, it pours

I have always loved that phrase.  It sums up my life so completely!  When I have one thing to do, it ends up being 20.  But it is also a concept I'm working on in one of my picture books.  It is the idea of piling things on to make them more frantic, energetic, and fun!  When one crazy thing happens, it triggers 20 more. 

It is actually rather difficult to pull off.  I'm having trouble finding that balance between constant action and a jumbled mess.  It is a balancing act that is reflected in my everyday life with three boys.  And like my everyday life, all I can do is try!  : )

Happy writing!
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16 comments:

  1. S.A. LarsenッJune 14, 2011 at 8:40 AM

    This is a wonderful point. And yes, it is such a fine line. I'm having the same issue with my picture book about the days of the week. Assuredly I should focus on two of the days, but there are seven of them. Grr....

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  2. GrillyfishJune 14, 2011 at 9:21 AM

    It sounds all too familiar! The pb sounds great too - good luck :)

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  3. erica and christyJune 14, 2011 at 3:59 PM

    Very familiar! When it rains, it pours sounds like great inspiration for a picture book! Three boys! I have two (but am pregnant with possibly one more-or a girl!). :0) Best of luck with your dilemma. I'm finally getting back into writing now that the school year is over. Sorry it's been SO long since I've visited you! Christy

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  4. Susan KaneJune 14, 2011 at 9:20 PM

    My mom-in-law always says things happen in threes. apparently they happens in larger groups too. Life---what can one say?

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  5. Susanna Leonard HillJune 15, 2011 at 6:53 AM

    Sounds like a great idea for a story - good luck with it!!!

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  6. Catherine JohnsonJune 16, 2011 at 12:20 PM

    yes it does sound like a great idea. Catalog a few things they do over summer and voila a picture book :)I wouldn't beat yourself up about less writing, we all need a break some time.

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  7. nikiinkiDecember 11, 2012 at 3:24 AM

    tnx for sharing and for posting this one ;)

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  8. jasminbibir01February 1, 2013 at 4:26 AM

    very beautiful!very nice! ^__^

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  9. jabbillMarch 20, 2013 at 2:33 AM

    interesting....

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  10. alicemoon1218April 14, 2013 at 11:57 PM

    cool!

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  11. janhanakoMay 8, 2013 at 10:37 PM

    love this one!

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  12. chachifillJune 17, 2013 at 11:25 PM

    so cute!

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  13. danny.hill1219July 16, 2013 at 2:15 AM

    looks good!

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  14. neyocarey19July 29, 2013 at 4:04 AM

    thanks for sharing!

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  15. aiondosAugust 14, 2013 at 1:52 AM

    cuteness!

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  16. starwarsdosAugust 14, 2013 at 3:34 AM

    coolness!

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