tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124066428536267360.post6035702341127611258..comments2023-09-01T07:10:48.073-06:00Comments on What Am I Doing In Mexico?: Research & Plot HolesMelanie Hooyengahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08781235493983907234noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124066428536267360.post-86271098583122670842008-10-24T10:56:00.000-05:002008-10-24T10:56:00.000-05:00Spy, it's been interesting incorporating the littl...Spy, it's been interesting incorporating the little things I've learned since moving here. I've included a lot of "characters" that I see all the time and I hope they bring my story to life.Melanie Hooyengahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08781235493983907234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124066428536267360.post-83185424130478176482008-10-23T22:02:00.000-05:002008-10-23T22:02:00.000-05:00Oh YAY, regular blogger commenting is back. Now I ...Oh YAY, regular blogger commenting is back. Now I forget what I was going to say. No, kidding, I'm just getting to that sleepy slap-happy stage.<BR/><BR/>What I love about your story, is that it's a whole new world to us. It's a real world, but still. It's fascinating because we get to experience a whole new world.Spy Scribblerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14299551957327543491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124066428536267360.post-79770278457718732552008-10-23T21:18:00.000-05:002008-10-23T21:18:00.000-05:00Aww, thanks. :)Aww, thanks. :)Melanie Hooyengahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08781235493983907234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124066428536267360.post-4577219200964432672008-10-23T20:55:00.000-05:002008-10-23T20:55:00.000-05:00Wonderful writing.Wonderful writing.Ed Wyrdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00611701736062404775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124066428536267360.post-61520136594701877662008-10-23T16:03:00.000-05:002008-10-23T16:03:00.000-05:00Ha, Robin I hadn't even noticed her. I'm too wrapp...Ha, Robin I hadn't even noticed her. I'm too wrapped up in how cheerful and populated it looks. I'm laughing now but you should have seen me when I discovered this yesterday. I think "crap" was the nicest thing that flew out of my mouth.Melanie Hooyengahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08781235493983907234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124066428536267360.post-56865772031919230452008-10-23T15:59:00.000-05:002008-10-23T15:59:00.000-05:00Melanie, that scene was great! I totally didn't e...Melanie, that scene was great! I totally didn't expect the picture at the end. I laughed out loud. How funny. I would not have anticipated that at all!<BR/><BR/>That woman on the right in white looks sort of sinister. What is she digging for in her pocketbook? A gun, perhaps? She says she just needs breathe mint, but do we believe her?Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12396540555696283171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124066428536267360.post-583208695678567412008-10-23T15:43:00.000-05:002008-10-23T15:43:00.000-05:00Hey Melanie,Your excerpt is very good.Good luck wi...Hey Melanie,<BR/><BR/>Your excerpt is very good.<BR/><BR/>Good luck with it! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124066428536267360.post-53902573328862760682008-10-23T14:21:00.001-05:002008-10-23T14:21:00.001-05:00ha, the stupid blogger comment was at Blogger, not...ha, the stupid blogger comment was at Blogger, not anyone here. Sheesh.Melanie Hooyengahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08781235493983907234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124066428536267360.post-65346715382997270562008-10-23T14:21:00.000-05:002008-10-23T14:21:00.000-05:00Wendy, I know. It cracked me up!(stupid blogger)Pe...Wendy, I know. It cracked me up!<BR/><BR/>(stupid blogger)<BR/><BR/>Penguin, it takes place in the present day. If I switch it so they get caught on the way to the border it should still work.Melanie Hooyengahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08781235493983907234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124066428536267360.post-87199512211245475252008-10-23T13:52:00.000-05:002008-10-23T13:52:00.000-05:00Question for you. What did it look like when your ...Question for you. What did it look like when your MC crossed? There was a bit of time difference in your story, correct(many years ago)? Or does the story line happen in current times?<BR/>Don't forget about changing times, they can be helpful, or hurtful if you don't also pay attention to them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124066428536267360.post-59723183694419718272008-10-23T13:25:00.000-05:002008-10-23T13:25:00.000-05:00That picture is a riot. Yay! Come on through! And ...That picture is a riot. Yay! Come on through! And have a nice day!<BR/><BR/><BR/>--Wendy (having trouble with Blogger, too!)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124066428536267360.post-10689790507908051082008-10-23T12:43:00.000-05:002008-10-23T12:43:00.000-05:00Thanks Rachel. I snipped a bit out so it wasn't th...Thanks Rachel. I snipped a bit out so it wasn't three pages long. But yeah, the picture just goes against everything I built up in that scene!Melanie Hooyengahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08781235493983907234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124066428536267360.post-52453704559807461472008-10-23T12:36:00.000-05:002008-10-23T12:36:00.000-05:00What is going on with the Bloger comments?Anyway, ...What is going on with the Bloger comments?<BR/><BR/>Anyway, I read your scene (which was really great, BTW) and of course not thought anything of it. But that picture you posted of the border crossing made me laugh out loud after I'd read the scene! It's a good thing you're doing your research for all your future readers in Tecate!Rachel Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10274442663967438226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124066428536267360.post-72409429065267387332008-10-23T11:22:00.000-05:002008-10-23T11:22:00.000-05:00I wondered who that was! From the comment it sound...I wondered who that was! From the comment it sounded like you but I didn't think you were THAT secretive. :) Blogger changed something since yesterday and I don't like it.Melanie Hooyengahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08781235493983907234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124066428536267360.post-37450836230884620622008-10-23T11:19:00.000-05:002008-10-23T11:19:00.000-05:00Um... that is the second time I was posted as 'The...Um... that is the second time I was posted as 'The' I need to check my Google settings.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124066428536267360.post-76790350798620555972008-10-23T11:18:00.000-05:002008-10-23T11:18:00.000-05:00Wow... this post brings back memories of my SD day...Wow... this post brings back memories of my SD days. :) A little research goes a long way.JLChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05405559509794744714noreply@blogger.com