tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post3419403331943629803..comments2024-02-17T17:59:25.010+10:00Comments on Christian Writers Downunder: Jeanette O'Haganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11057798704247611224noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-37403729731696532762013-10-13T07:05:01.479+10:002013-10-13T07:05:01.479+10:00glad you found it 'fun' my intention fully...glad you found it 'fun' my intention fully!Di Rileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01288915294738813579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-91771227471239290592013-10-13T07:03:58.371+10:002013-10-13T07:03:58.371+10:00Absolutely Elaine! Dramas a-plenty!
It was a K-1...Absolutely Elaine! Dramas a-plenty! <br />It was a K-12 school too.....teenage girls - just fabulous!<br />Although just as entertaining with the Kindy kids (or perhaps even more...their parents!)Di Rileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01288915294738813579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-41212098968535731492013-10-13T07:01:22.782+10:002013-10-13T07:01:22.782+10:00Dale when my 21 yr old son was young we used to pl...Dale when my 21 yr old son was young we used to play a game in the supermarket. I would give him a list of things people might have on and he had to find them.....kept him amused and me able to whisk our shopping into the trolley! Fascinating Fashion show at the supermarket! (or a Korean cafe as Nola posted)Di Rileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01288915294738813579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-45737477204427008592013-10-02T11:38:43.091+10:002013-10-02T11:38:43.091+10:00Glad that my post inspired you a bit Di. You have ...Glad that my post inspired you a bit Di. You have now inspired me, to take better notice of the people around me to help develop characters. I am not a very observant person (not good for a writer) so time to work on that. Good fun post.Adam David Collingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18072000680990534407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-90813474193067413382013-10-01T15:10:07.903+10:002013-10-01T15:10:07.903+10:00Schools are great places to observe people. People...Schools are great places to observe people. People who work in the office see it all. I'll bet you have several book's worth of inspiration.Elaine Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15724607299832750567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-84008289703160310522013-09-30T14:47:10.162+10:002013-09-30T14:47:10.162+10:00Oh yes, Di. Thanks. I was thinking about this ear...Oh yes, Di. Thanks. I was thinking about this earlier today while watching someone at the supermarket.Dalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14217918666756258037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-80634102531127753402013-09-29T17:12:59.068+10:002013-09-29T17:12:59.068+10:00Hope your preparation is going well Jo-Anne.
Wish ...Hope your preparation is going well Jo-Anne.<br />Wish I was able to be at the seminar! Di Rileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01288915294738813579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-59124059471669451392013-09-29T17:10:11.087+10:002013-09-29T17:10:11.087+10:00How fantastic!
I also belong to the fashion poli...How fantastic! <br />I also belong to the fashion police (in my mind), so that outfit would have definitely gotten a ticket from me! Thanks for sharing your Korean cafe experience!Di Rileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01288915294738813579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-3255897827521713842013-09-29T17:07:14.965+10:002013-09-29T17:07:14.965+10:00Hi Paula....it is fun! Hi Paula....it is fun! Di Rileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01288915294738813579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-39756755120086357722013-09-29T17:05:04.939+10:002013-09-29T17:05:04.939+10:00Great way of putting it Carol, to identify with ch...Great way of putting it Carol, to identify with characters can be a sign of a great story you want to keep reading!Di Rileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01288915294738813579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-90813791667207519422013-09-29T17:02:42.301+10:002013-09-29T17:02:42.301+10:00Glad it was entertaining Anusha.....what I was hop...Glad it was entertaining Anusha.....what I was hoping for!<br />Don't be too worried about meeting me :-)Di Rileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01288915294738813579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-87775003210089218982013-09-29T17:01:19.126+10:002013-09-29T17:01:19.126+10:00Hi Rita....the little green guy is my drawing of M...Hi Rita....the little green guy is my drawing of Mike out of Monsters Inc....great kid's movie! <br />Your view of him as Jealousy kind of fits well....jealousy can be a monster!Di Rileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01288915294738813579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-46087235458591590872013-09-29T06:50:12.281+10:002013-09-29T06:50:12.281+10:00Since I'm presenting a seminar at the upcoming...Since I'm presenting a seminar at the upcoming CALEB Conference in Brisbane on 'Creating Characters from Real Life', this blog certainly resonates with me, Di! Preparing my input made me stop and think of the ways I do that in my own writing---and people watching is definitely a big part of that!Jo-Anne Berthelsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09775045057529728396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-32038901237871153662013-09-28T16:27:55.407+10:002013-09-28T16:27:55.407+10:00Thanks Di. I think all writers must be secret peo...Thanks Di. I think all writers must be secret people watchers. I was in a Korean café waiting for my takeaway the other night, when a petite woman walked in wearing what could only be described as a white bathmat with applique. I immediately reached for my notebook and jotted that down for a future story :)Nola Passmorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08425394685430146759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-90478094819528586542013-09-28T13:55:09.526+10:002013-09-28T13:55:09.526+10:00It's a fun hobby, people watching, and when yo...It's a fun hobby, people watching, and when you can use the skill in stories, so much the better. Thanks for the post, Dianne.Paula Vincehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02079952414990463270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-52236509617878498692013-09-28T13:45:03.585+10:002013-09-28T13:45:03.585+10:00I agree Di. People watching is the basis of resear...I agree Di. People watching is the basis of research for characters - such variety and interesting personalities - all grist for the mill. Hopefully most readers can't recognise themselves, but it is good if they identify with characters. Carol Preston https://www.blogger.com/profile/00306981583283008014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-91779870780338610542013-09-28T13:44:35.850+10:002013-09-28T13:44:35.850+10:00Thanks Dianne. That was lovely. I think I had bett...Thanks Dianne. That was lovely. I think I had better watch out if I meet you at the conference. Who knows where I end up! :) Jokes apart - yes, we writers have so much fodder for our writing at our fingertips don't we? I know we need to be observant in order to become better writers. I think I need to do it more. Thanks for your post Dianne. It was very enlightening and entertaining! :)Anusha Atukoralahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00859837228901127984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-28752633079996891542013-09-27T22:17:04.652+10:002013-09-27T22:17:04.652+10:00I like your rather unique green man, Di. He remind...I like your rather unique green man, Di. He reminds me of one-eyed jealousy. Yes watching folks' expressions is enlightening also.Rita Galiehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14586506137798711397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-75306449535509153932013-09-27T19:05:50.978+10:002013-09-27T19:05:50.978+10:00Thanks girls.....nice to have a little laugh along...Thanks girls.....nice to have a little laugh along the way! <br /><br />Margaret I have had some wonderful character building (both ways) opportunities.....<br />Luci Swindoll says "Nothing is wasted in God's economy" and it is the truth!<br />Di Rileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01288915294738813579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-14285767723215078272013-09-27T18:31:41.929+10:002013-09-27T18:31:41.929+10:00Hi Dianne, it sounds like you've had an intere...Hi Dianne, it sounds like you've had an interesting career with perfect opportunities for character building (and I mean that both ways :) I also like watching people and anonymously bring their examples into my talks at women's events. Life is full of real-life drama; no need to look elsewhere for inspiration. Thanks for your humorous post! Looking forward to the next one. Blessings...Margaret Lepkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08147233663724759684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-32994994875246585712013-09-27T15:24:04.195+10:002013-09-27T15:24:04.195+10:00A fun post, Di, and as a people-watcher from way b...A fun post, Di, and as a people-watcher from way back, I totally identify!Rhonda Pooley - Writerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18267933289137123263noreply@blogger.com