Comments on: Air and Rice

By: JN Welsh

JN Welsh — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 20:07:40 +0000

Wow. I have been feeling this for the past couple of months. It’s been especially hard since I got married and moved in with my husband and my step-daughters — they’re a source of much happiness and creativity in many ways, but the flood of the quotidian involved in joining a family after living alone most of my adult life has nearly overwhelmed me. I recently rearranged my work schedule to have time off to write, only to find that I spend my time doing bills or chores — or just too tired.

When I do write, I’m completely engrossed. It takes me away from the stresses of the world — so why is it so hard to turn my back on those stresses and just write? (hah, once again I thought this would be something that wouldn’t be a problem if I reached a level of success — that the validation and shucking off of my day job would solve all that.)

If you find a way to steer yourself out of the tide, please let us know.

By: bookwitch

bookwitch — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 20:07:11 +0000

Have a good birthday tomorrow, Sara!

By: maude b

maude b — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 22:29:37 +0000

What you need is a second dog! Rather, what I am saying is make time for yourself and the things you love. The kind of writing you and we love will grow from that naturally.
your girl

By: CherylK

CherylK — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 13:27:05 +0000

I agree with Kerry – do what you need to do to find balance and joy. If that means getting away from the computer for an extended period of time, well, just do it. All of your fans will certainly understand.

By: Kerry

Kerry — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 02:47:46 +0000

Do what you need to do to find balance and joy. That’s my new endeavor as well! Luck and good thoughts . . .

By: Penny Thornton

Penny Thornton — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 16:20:18 +0000

Hope that you find that joy in your writing again, Sara. There’s so much distraction and negativity in events around us everyday. Difficult to cut yourself off completely but good luck with it!

By: Bani

Bani — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 13:49:05 +0000

I look forward to it.

By: Stella

Stella — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 05:07:26 +0000

Hello Sarah, how are you?
It is a pleasure to your comment on this post. I’ve been thinking about what he spoke of Buch. I have on my shelf a few months ago her book. “The Good Earth,” and his words, Sarah, have urged me to read it.

But also try to read the book will Anche min, by which I perceive in his words, a good read.

A hug straight from Brazilian soil and till next time!

Stella Vieira

By: Idzan Ismail, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Idzan Ismail, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 04:21:45 +0000

Even a regular lady like me, needs to get away from the madding crowd. What more you. You deserved the rest. It will energized your creative juices for writing more books which will benefit us readers.
On Pearl S. Buck, I remember reading The Good Earth when I was in junior high (Form One secondary school, since we follow the British education system) but I don’t understand it then.
I just bought the Good Earth and re-read it to understand better.
(I try as much to use the American spelling but sometimes I do slipped, since we are taught English by the British who were once our colonial master).
But now I love and understand American books better. I can understand American humor and slang and lingo more. Guess it’s because of the influence of your films and TV. Infact our teens are into everything American including clothes and food. Starbucks, BurgerKing, MCDonald’s etc are their fave hang-outs.
British writers like Dickens, Somerset Maugham, Bronte sisters etc are now scdool-day memories.

By: genny from jersey

genny from jersey — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 01:31:56 +0000

You’ve been missed but it’s certainly understandable. It is the joy of the journey that makes us whole.