tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post7590666686817756335..comments2024-03-15T13:33:48.878-04:00Comments on The Shellshank Redemption . . . : Midweek Miscellanea - Madness, Breakthrough Books, and SnacksMadeline Mora-Summontehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-37088843621552687352015-01-23T10:07:12.914-05:002015-01-23T10:07:12.914-05:00I like both hot coffee and iced coffee - the iced ...I like both hot coffee and iced coffee - the iced coffee is easier because I don't have to keep getting up to heat it in the microwave. Although, the getting up and down is good for me.... :)Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-72132956125425951772015-01-23T09:55:57.513-05:002015-01-23T09:55:57.513-05:00About the only thing I have in common with these e...About the only thing I have in common with these ever so great authors is coffee. I also have a handful of nuts. And the coffee is frequently cold! Thanks for this really interesting post!noelle44https://www.blogger.com/profile/00333648063604618407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-19764619607546376842015-01-23T08:20:14.362-05:002015-01-23T08:20:14.362-05:00I LOVE chocolate covered pretzels, too. The espres...I LOVE chocolate covered pretzels, too. The espresso beans are easier to eat, though, not as crumbly. :)Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-68846772801065843862015-01-22T21:09:05.970-05:002015-01-22T21:09:05.970-05:00Mmm. chocolate covered espresso beans. Puts the ch...Mmm. chocolate covered espresso beans. Puts the chocolate covered pretzels I snack on to shame. I may need to make the switch to them. :)Ava Quinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09404716744982870650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-74944487212540835742015-01-22T13:08:37.694-05:002015-01-22T13:08:37.694-05:00That does help, Stephanie. :) And I know your &quo...That does help, Stephanie. :) And I know your "breakthrough book" is not far off!Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-40279258724458365002015-01-22T13:01:01.101-05:002015-01-22T13:01:01.101-05:00I'm 44...almost 45. My first book hit the shel...I'm 44...almost 45. My first book hit the shelves when I was 44...if that helps. And I wouldn't say it was a "breakthrough!"Stephanie Farishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10461865229341760836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-74754777452796658082015-01-22T09:56:42.584-05:002015-01-22T09:56:42.584-05:00I hear you! :)I hear you! :)Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-29674108661699146622015-01-22T08:00:08.805-05:002015-01-22T08:00:08.805-05:00Oh, you're so much healthier than me! :)
And ...Oh, you're so much healthier than me! :)<br /><br />And I really can't wait for Mindy's new book!Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-75386113366703294412015-01-21T22:12:08.917-05:002015-01-21T22:12:08.917-05:00I just saw that breakthrough novels thing,and it m...I just saw that breakthrough novels thing,and it made me feel like there's more time. Although I don't want to wait till I'm 50. :)Suzihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16502606950280751205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-90512571020879238852015-01-21T21:05:45.995-05:002015-01-21T21:05:45.995-05:00I eat all the time. Raw almonds and hot tea are my...I eat all the time. Raw almonds and hot tea are my favorite desk snacks. <br /><br />Wow. Norah Roberts has written a ton of books!<br /><br />Mindy is awesome. So glad she shuns the ivory tower. Elizabeth Seckmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045076826326574984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-71948970251799811032015-01-21T18:30:46.985-05:002015-01-21T18:30:46.985-05:00I know it's getting close to lunchtime when my...I know it's getting close to lunchtime when my growling stomach becomes louder than my characters' voices!Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-69661881765119096032015-01-21T16:56:34.444-05:002015-01-21T16:56:34.444-05:00I don't eat while writing, I look forward to l...I don't eat while writing, I look forward to lunch which I can have when I'm finished! Can't do without tea beside me, though.Nick Wilfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03841776353790635132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-27157923062368237712015-01-21T15:54:29.091-05:002015-01-21T15:54:29.091-05:00My coffee gets cold a lot when I write. :)My coffee gets cold a lot when I write. :)Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-66776632008928686252015-01-21T15:31:47.928-05:002015-01-21T15:31:47.928-05:00I usually don't eat while I write. Mostly beca...I usually don't eat while I write. Mostly because I don't think about it if I'm caught up in the story. I kind of forget food and the world exists.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-22077660030135656032015-01-21T12:35:15.563-05:002015-01-21T12:35:15.563-05:00I always have something to drink, too - coffee, ic...I always have something to drink, too - coffee, iced coffee, water, hot green tea or iced green tea. Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-71174886884083348232015-01-21T12:34:33.176-05:002015-01-21T12:34:33.176-05:00Now, if we can eat while working at a stand up des...Now, if we can eat while working at a stand up desk or a treadmill desk it would all even out calorie-wise. :)Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-44554413637005099502015-01-21T12:33:47.230-05:002015-01-21T12:33:47.230-05:00Check out the link, Alex - some authors didn't...Check out the link, Alex - some authors didn't have their breakout book until way past their forties. It's not too late!Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-9885032290772026032015-01-21T12:08:39.240-05:002015-01-21T12:08:39.240-05:00I try not to snack but I always have a drink, tea,...I try not to snack but I always have a drink, tea, coffee or a protein shake.Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-39079568841411901962015-01-21T12:06:44.870-05:002015-01-21T12:06:44.870-05:00Ohh yeah. I eat while writing all the time. And dr...Ohh yeah. I eat while writing all the time. And drink tea. Chai, preferably. <br />Gotta finish a couple more books before I can have a breakthrough, I think. Better get working on that :)<br />AJ @ <a href="http://frodofrog.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Naturally Sweet</a>AJ Lauerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12354238149097137060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-12800421358348065402015-01-21T11:40:17.899-05:002015-01-21T11:40:17.899-05:00In their forties? My first book, yes. But a breako...In their forties? My first book, yes. But a breakout book? Crap, I'm too late...Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-41693576839429510802015-01-21T11:10:12.738-05:002015-01-21T11:10:12.738-05:00I'd have salsa all over my computer and my des...I'd have salsa all over my computer and my desk if I tried that. :)Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-35835291366380511232015-01-21T11:09:44.109-05:002015-01-21T11:09:44.109-05:00Definitely check out her books, Chrys. :)
I tend ...Definitely check out her books, Chrys. :)<br /><br />I tend to drink my coffee more in the morning although I'll occasionally have some decaf green tea in the afternoon.Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-36300973941211941442015-01-21T10:45:21.232-05:002015-01-21T10:45:21.232-05:00I love chips, but unfortunately, I have to stick w...I love chips, but unfortunately, I have to stick with potato chips (though corn chips and salsa is my favorite). The salsa just doesn't work with typing. Loni Townsendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05126958230703180761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-14064598232630034332015-01-21T10:15:21.100-05:002015-01-21T10:15:21.100-05:00I haven't read anything by Mindy McGinnis, so ...I haven't read anything by Mindy McGinnis, so thanks for mentioning her! <br /><br />When I write I may get my 2:00-3:00 munches and have a quick snack. Usually something with coffee or tea like chocolate or a small muffin. :)Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-77544090786195062712015-01-21T08:40:40.487-05:002015-01-21T08:40:40.487-05:00I don't think I could eat a meal or anything l...I don't think I could eat a meal or anything like that while writing but those two snacks I mentioned (not the eggs!) are easy...maybe too easy! Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.com