tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1025201337316610324.post7327285803380773414..comments2023-12-31T20:43:08.499-05:00Comments on THE STILETTO GANG: Write What You KnowUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1025201337316610324.post-38224221347564696042022-03-18T13:51:01.134-04:002022-03-18T13:51:01.134-04:00I love that ... "stretching to write what you...I love that ... "stretching to write what you can learn about" I went to the farm store and asked if I could hold a baby chick so I would know how to write about chicks. Did you know their little feet are like soft leather? I was so surprised! <br />I think a golfing cowboy could be a great, and unexpected character! Thanks!Barb Eikmeierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00356551336670660016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1025201337316610324.post-64909427291028240092022-03-18T13:47:42.534-04:002022-03-18T13:47:42.534-04:00Good to know!! In my current novel I had to resear...Good to know!! In my current novel I had to research parade saddles when my protagonist finds her tack room filled with vintage tack and decides to sell it to pay bills. And her new best friend breeds, breaks and sells paint ponies. I got that idea when I lost my way on a country road in Kansas and passed a pasture with at least 20 paint ponies, all with colts. I wish I had taken a picture. I wish I had turned into the driveway and talked to the owner. But I was lost and running late and didn't have the foresight to know that I'd write that place into my novel! Thanks for offering to be a horse SME if needed!!Barb Eikmeierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00356551336670660016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1025201337316610324.post-45139611499965659512022-03-18T13:41:21.406-04:002022-03-18T13:41:21.406-04:00Thank you Linda! You're always encouraging me ...Thank you Linda! You're always encouraging me in the most positive ways! And thank you for inviting me to be a part of the Stiletto Gang!Barb Eikmeierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00356551336670660016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1025201337316610324.post-69726699691161127632022-03-18T13:39:54.155-04:002022-03-18T13:39:54.155-04:00Thank you! I have a tentative invitation to hang o...Thank you! I have a tentative invitation to hang out with a golf pro in Monterey this spring. We will see where it all goes!Barb Eikmeierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00356551336670660016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1025201337316610324.post-85259844999833125212022-03-18T13:38:51.487-04:002022-03-18T13:38:51.487-04:00Thank you!! Muses can be bossy, can't they?Thank you!! Muses can be bossy, can't they?Barb Eikmeierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00356551336670660016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1025201337316610324.post-56502806255755036932022-03-18T13:38:09.740-04:002022-03-18T13:38:09.740-04:00Lucky you to sit next to a former bull rider! That...Lucky you to sit next to a former bull rider! That would be memorable for sure! I have only attended little country rodeos but someday hope to go to a big event!Barb Eikmeierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00356551336670660016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1025201337316610324.post-41075097581314652922022-02-17T18:27:01.283-05:002022-02-17T18:27:01.283-05:00Welcome to the blog. I, too, believe in writing wh...Welcome to the blog. I, too, believe in writing what you know or at least stretching to write what you can learn about. Now, if the cowboy's recreational relaxation was golf .....Debra H. Goldsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17533446284471717884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1025201337316610324.post-52826582229873005882022-02-17T17:08:38.142-05:002022-02-17T17:08:38.142-05:00Welcome Barb--I love the cowboy setting idea. I...Welcome Barb--I love the cowboy setting idea. I'm not one (cowboy) but I've been a horse person all my life, so if you have a question, feel free to call on me. T.K. Thornehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12608840749337554040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1025201337316610324.post-61608145577927775982022-02-17T14:13:43.405-05:002022-02-17T14:13:43.405-05:00Welcome, Barb! I would love to see you write a coz...Welcome, Barb! I would love to see you write a cozy that at least partially involved rodeo in some way. I think you would do an excellent job of that. And golf? That brings up so many possibilities. You're going to fit in here just beautifully.Linda Rodriguezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11913741596693442469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1025201337316610324.post-48838717169946783002022-02-17T13:48:32.666-05:002022-02-17T13:48:32.666-05:00Welcome, Barbara. I'd be down for your book ab...Welcome, Barbara. I'd be down for your book about the rodeo circuit! Or golf, too.Saralynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17484871081463184438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1025201337316610324.post-78868951237647071842022-02-16T15:06:24.090-05:002022-02-16T15:06:24.090-05:00Welcome, Barbara! Oh, how cool about the quilts, a...Welcome, Barbara! Oh, how cool about the quilts, and I definitely understand the "write what you know" comment. Unfortunately my muse doesn't let me say 'never mind' and insist that I finish the story. Let us know what you come up with when you join the circuit! Donnell Ann Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07943037206984648849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1025201337316610324.post-87362059519250477832022-02-16T12:11:15.270-05:002022-02-16T12:11:15.270-05:00Welcome to the Gang, Barb! Your post brought back ...Welcome to the Gang, Barb! Your post brought back memories of attending many Houston Rodeos over the years. One of my favorites was when I sat next to a former bull rider, a man who mentored a lot of the cowboys competing that night. Such fun to get his behind-the-scenes perspective! Looking forward to seeing more posts from you. Gay Yellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03563945979041377280noreply@blogger.com