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Tuesday, May 11, 2010

Bogey On a Writer's Work

Doing research for my novel


According to Mom, being a writer is not easy. I think she's wrong. To prove it, I plan to write a book. The title will be "My Life Behind Bars". Interesting, huh?

Personal experience is important in getting the feel of a story. But interviews are the real raw meat of creativity. That's where you find all the tasty tidbits to tantalize readers. There's no one who understands being behind bars better than Indy.


















Me: "What's it like to spend time imprisoned while Mom is away from home? Come on, you can tell me. I need all the gritty details. All the agony, the loneliness, the angst. Don't hold back anything."

Indy: "It stinks".
















"Okay. Maybe I'll settle for a short story instead."

21 comments:

Cyndi and Stumpy said...

That's a dedicated author that would experience jail time for the sake of authenticity!

BECKY said...

Pat, I'm laughing out loud!! :D

Donna Volkenannt said...

Very cute! Love the photos, too.

The Luke said...

Excellent journalism! And may I add... I applaud the Indy for the "concise sentiment" !!!

wif love from the Luke

NAK and The Residents of The Khottage Now With KhattleDog! said...

I vote we put woo bakhk in!

Hugz&Khysses,
Khyra

An English Shepherd said...

Yes, very very cute :-)

Wizz

Tammy said...

How adorable! Your pets should enter "America's Next Top Model." It would be a sure thing.

little princess Luna~ said...

BOL~! cute.

are your nails painted bogey?? oooooh.

xo,
luna

Taffy said...

Bogey, I can't wait to read your first book! And I will be able to tell everyone I know the author ;o)
Snuggles,
Twix

Lynn said...

Loved that and the pictures!

Kapitein Haakje said...

sweet

Kissslobbers
El'bow & Hauwii

Linda O'Connell said...

A delightful story from the jail birds.

Bandit's Pack said...

So cute! I noticed the toenail caps, too! Pat, here's a link to a blog I think you'd like: http://wilfanddigby.blogspot.com/

Sketching with Dogs said...

Those poor, poor inmates. They must have such a hard life, lol.
Brought a smile to my day!
Lynne

Cheryl, Indiana, Shingo and Molly said...

We can't wait to read your novel!! HEHEHE!!

Woofs and Kisses!
The Fiest Three

Brandon - The dog with a blog said...

How funny!
Great pictures :)

Life With Dogs said...

Short book, but destined for the best seller list! LOL!

Bunta the Frenchie said...

You are the best writer!
BOL!

Bunta

The Word Place said...

Bogey, a nice bribe...um treat...might persuade Indy to spill the juicy details. Promise him a place on the NYT best-seller list. Promise him the moon. And if all else fails...Lady volunteers for a interview about her life on the streets before coming to live with me!

Culture Served Raw said...

Aww gorgeous photos!! Glad I found your blog

Kind regards
Val

Ryker said...

HEHE, I have two cats now that like to sleep in Ryker's Kennel! Non for Ryker! He says they can have it! Bogey can interview him anytime...