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Comment on DO FULL-TIME WRITERS EVER TAKE A VACATION? by radine

radine — Tue, 07 May 2013 13:32:52 +0000

Hi Bill, We loved the Elderhostel though that’s the only one we have ever attended. I have spoken and sold books at a couple of others in the Ozarks area, however. Elderhostel has been re-named–wish I could remember what they’re called now. I will be in Branson at an Authors’ Fair on June 21, 4-6:00 in what they call the Branson Community Center which is (I am told) “just up from the hospital.” I may also be there at T. Charleston in Grand Village Shops on May 17. Don’t know if either of those might mesh with your plans. HOWEVER, since signing at T. Charleston is always good for my sales I might consider a trip up there (about two hours from here) at a time when you’re there. Summer and Fall are the best times for book sales since there are lots of tourists.

Comment on DO FULL-TIME WRITERS EVER TAKE A VACATION? by bill morris

bill morris — Mon, 06 May 2013 17:06:45 +0000

Radine, your going on an elderhostel really piqued my interest. Marietta and I loved the ones we took but haven’t gone in several years. When we get our health back in shape, we plan on another trip but maybe not an elderhostel but some time in Branson, Mo. If we see you while we are there, that would be a blessing. Many thanks for your bhlo0g. bill morris

Comment on DO FULL-TIME WRITERS EVER TAKE A VACATION? by radine

radine — Sun, 05 May 2013 12:31:40 +0000

Research trips, at least in part, are tax-deductible. Obviously if you “side trip” that part won’t be. Car mileage to a book research location is deductible, and, if an overnight stay in a motel is required, then you can deduct meals related to that.

Comment on DO FULL-TIME WRITERS EVER TAKE A VACATION? by Patricia Gligor

Patricia Gligor — Sat, 04 May 2013 16:41:28 +0000

Radine,
Your post brings up an interesting question. If a “vacation” is primarily for book research, is it tax deductible?
Last year, the first two novels in my Malone mystery series were published, one in April and one in November. With all that entails, I didn’t get to take my always anticipated annual vacation to the ocean but, this summer, I’m going. I need some R&R!

Comment on A WRITER’S REASONS TO BE GRATEFUL by radine

radine — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 13:42:14 +0000

We will be moving from Spring Hollow (see my non-fiction book, DEAR EARTH, A Love Letter from Spring Hollow) to a condominium in Fayetteville, Arkansas.

Comment on A WRITER’S REASONS TO BE GRATEFUL by terrysthoughtsandthreads

terrysthoughtsandthreads — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 04:03:38 +0000

I am grateful for writers like you who share your stories in such graceful words and beautiful visual imagery. You inspire me to continue trying to put the stories together and get them onto the pages, Radine. Thank you for so much!

Comment on A WRITER’S REASONS TO BE GRATEFUL by bill morris

bill morris — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 16:03:09 +0000

Radine, please keep us informed about your impending (?) move to a city. Which city? In Arkansas or another state? Bill morris

Comment on Priorities for an Author. What do we really love? by Radine Trees Nehring

Radine Trees Nehring — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 12:53:25 +0000

Thanks, Terry. Perhaps it’s good that writing is by way of being an escape (or vacation) from our lives — and difficulties!

Comment on Priorities for an Author. What do we really love? by terrysthoughtsandthreads

terrysthoughtsandthreads — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 17:35:19 +0000

Yes, promoting what we write takes a lot of time. I also have a second passion, quilting. I make one or two quilts a month, and most are gifts for others, or fundraising donations, but a few are set aside for sales in our small shop (which, of course, means more promoting.) I have also joined a few community groups since retirement, and those monthly meetings and follow-up tasks also cut into time and energy that might be spent writing. Add to that all of the medical appointments dealing with various diagnoses of the two of us, and the calendar and clock become nagging reminders.

I wish you good luck in your transition. Try to find a new place that feels comfortable and similar to your old writing place. I have to wonder what lucky person will next treasure the gardens in the Ozarks, in your absence?

Comment on WRITERS ARE LONERS? BELIEVE THIS? THINK AGAIN by radine

radine — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 23:22:56 +0000

Yes, and (for me at least) the Internet has made it so much easier to connect. Thanks for sharing.