tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33681077.post116266273596165756..comments2023-11-02T05:07:44.211-07:00Comments on Books, Boys, Buzz...: Occupational HazardsYoung Adult Authorshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12093024348425287064noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33681077.post-1163547264368512302006-11-14T15:34:00.000-08:002006-11-14T15:34:00.000-08:00That's a great story, Marley! Writing to us--or s...That's a great story, Marley! Writing to us--or saying we're writers--is second-nature, but I'm always surprised by how some people seem startled when I tell them what I do, say, or "I've never met a writer before". On the flipside, I pretty assume everyone writes, unless they tell me differently. I mean, because it's so much fun, right?<BR/><BR/>TinaTinaFerrarohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14356148823775352938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33681077.post-1163511032579036162006-11-14T05:30:00.000-08:002006-11-14T05:30:00.000-08:00LOL, Tina...that's great!I had a little something ...LOL, Tina...that's great!<BR/><BR/>I had a little something when I started my job last year. I have four VPs that I plan travel and meetings for, two of which are remote. The first time I met one of my remote guys in person, I made the comment about my "writer friends." He heard it and had this weird look on his face.<BR/><BR/>Then, about two months later, he asked me about my horse. <I>My horse?</I> I didn't know what he was talking about. He said, "You know...you said you were a rider. I assumed it was horses. Is it motorcyles?" I died laughing and explained that I was neither a horse rider or a hog rider, but a writer-writer. <BR/><BR/>We've gotten good laughs out of that ever since.<BR/><BR/>Marley = )<BR/>http://www.marleygibson.comMarley Gibsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11645678180669587782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33681077.post-1162938524137290932006-11-07T14:28:00.000-08:002006-11-07T14:28:00.000-08:00I DO know what you mean, TLC, and I think it's ter...I DO know what you mean, TLC, and I think it's terrific that you're managing to make both your careers FLY. Occupational hazards or not. :) <BR/><BR/>TinaTinaFerrarohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14356148823775352938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33681077.post-1162918859967271062006-11-07T09:00:00.000-08:002006-11-07T09:00:00.000-08:00What a hilarious story -- can't wait to see how yo...What a hilarious story -- can't wait to see how you work <B>that</B> into a book! My worst "occupational hazzard" so far has been in dealing with my PhD program.<BR/><BR/>When I first met with professors this summer one of them said, "So... I googled you." And I'm thinking <I>oh great, now he thinks I'm dirt because I'm a writer</I>. Until he said, "Why did you choose to leave the world of fiction for this program?" Um, hello? "Since I sold my first book two weeks ago, I don't think I can."<BR/><BR/>Others in the program have been very supportive (especially my classmates) but that first comment really turned me off, if you know what I mean.Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11356017077011774393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33681077.post-1162847835191051712006-11-06T13:17:00.000-08:002006-11-06T13:17:00.000-08:00Susan, thanks for dropping by! And glad you liked...Susan, thanks for dropping by! And glad you liked my, uh, commentary. I must admit I give my snazziest commentary, though, in the back row of a boring lecture. :) <BR/><BR/>Wavybrains, so glad to have you here! I relate to both hazards you mentioned, in the form of well-meaning friends/relatives with story ideas. I have been known to tell people, "Great idea...but I'm busy. You write it." That usually stop them.<BR/><BR/>TinaTinaFerrarohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14356148823775352938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33681077.post-1162840235418249342006-11-06T11:10:00.000-08:002006-11-06T11:10:00.000-08:00Great blog! First time commenter :) Occupational h...Great blog! First time commenter :) Occupational hazard: My librarian mother assumes that I must be interested in EVERYTHING about youth culture--all TV shows, malls, pop stars, etc and fills my mailbox with clippings. Other hazard: revealing that I write YA invites people to tell me horror stories about THEIR teenagers. Not always helpful :) :): )chanceofbookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14393065399787426434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33681077.post-1162828505881719072006-11-06T07:55:00.000-08:002006-11-06T07:55:00.000-08:00Cindy, never have I heard of such on-the-job caree...Cindy, never have I heard of such on-the-job career preparedness. Creative writing is right! <BR/><BR/>And TJ, I've been there, too, with my kids' friends asking when I was going to be published. And the bummer is, even after I sold, they are still asking. It seems to take forever for the books to come out!<BR/><BR/>Thanks!<BR/><BR/>TinaTinaFerrarohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14356148823775352938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33681077.post-1162825642556664682006-11-06T07:07:00.000-08:002006-11-06T07:07:00.000-08:00LOL Tina. I couldn't do Sports either. And hazards...LOL Tina. I couldn't do Sports either. And hazards of my job? Does all my kids teen's friends asking me when I'm going to be published count?<BR/><BR/>Sigh.<BR/>TeriTJ Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06140694185848604747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33681077.post-1162755605706488542006-11-05T11:40:00.000-08:002006-11-05T11:40:00.000-08:00Misconceptions about my job? Well, as you know, Ti...Misconceptions about my job? Well, as you know, Tina, I used to work for the government and one of the more heinous things I had to do was bill analysis --that is analyze a piece of pending legislation and state my department's position on whether or not to support or oppose it. There was a 'rule' that any new legislation that would cost money would be automatically opposed. HOWEVER, you could never give that as a reason in your analysis. So what I was left to do was find justifications for opposing a bill because it cost money but never saying that was the real reason. Talk about creative writing!<BR/>CindyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33681077.post-1162753025539543702006-11-05T10:57:00.000-08:002006-11-05T10:57:00.000-08:00Janie, I totally relate to buying lotions and poti...Janie, I totally relate to buying lotions and potions for author photos, having just gone through that process recently!<BR/><BR/>Kelly, thanks for jumping in, and yeah, sometimes people are totally amazed that we do something "so interesting", huh? But I think you know my line, that sometimes it feels like I spend my evenings and weekends trying to prevent my kids from doing the very things I spend my work hours making my characters do! :)<BR/><BR/>And Anon, daydreaming is a total occupational hazard. Does anyone else feel like a fool when they're driving along--alone--and trying out narration and dialogue, and realize they look like a total, talk-to-myself nutcase?<BR/><BR/>TinaTinaFerrarohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14356148823775352938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33681077.post-1162751004825732752006-11-05T10:23:00.000-08:002006-11-05T10:23:00.000-08:00A few months back I was in a bank parking lot, com...A few months back I was in a bank parking lot, composing a very important e-mail in my head, one that I was going to send to an editor. I was backing up, when Crash, boom, bang! I had no idea there was a truck behind me or that I was even backing up that far. <BR/>Daydreaming is definitely an occupational hazard of being a writer.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33681077.post-1162740782912956912006-11-05T07:33:00.000-08:002006-11-05T07:33:00.000-08:00Such a cute story, Tina! Every once in a while som...Such a cute story, Tina! Every once in a while someone asks if I work when they are pretty sure that I don't. But when I tell them I write YA their eyes get really big, like oh, someone interesting. I'm telling you being a stay at home mom & a writer are both interesting and really hard work. =DKelly (Lynn) Parrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04827605655761900263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33681077.post-1162676876332088762006-11-04T13:47:00.000-08:002006-11-04T13:47:00.000-08:00Hi Tina, I don't know if this qualifies as job haz...Hi Tina,<BR/> I don't know if this qualifies as job hazard, but since I haven't yet sold my first book and I'm not getting any younger, I found myself at the mall a few weeks ago getting a facial. And then purchasing way too many "anti-aging, wipe-away-the wrinkles" potions and lotions. I justified it by saying I need to stay young looking for that book cover photo shot.<BR/><BR/>Great post, Tina.<BR/><BR/>JanieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com