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Comment on Write it Down, Sherlock by PB Rippey

PB Rippey — Sun, 19 May 2013 16:52:26 +0000

Hadley is a wonderful name. I’m still thinking about the book, so obviously it made an impression. I wish she’d been able to give her piano concert.

Comment on Write it Down, Sherlock by PB Rippey

PB Rippey — Sun, 19 May 2013 16:51:38 +0000

Actually, that day is probably closer than we know.

Comment on Write it Down, Sherlock by Susan

Susan — Sat, 18 May 2013 16:55:56 +0000

I like the Paris wife very much. Easy and good-visual reading. I agree about the cover being off kilter. Learning about Hadley was fascinating – I had no idea, as my Hemingway knowledge extends only to the man himself. Shame on me. Love the name Hadley.

Comment on Write it Down, Sherlock by PB Rippey

PB Rippey — Wed, 15 May 2013 16:08:31 +0000

Ha ha!

Comment on Write it Down, Sherlock by PB Rippey

PB Rippey — Wed, 15 May 2013 16:08:10 +0000

Yes, visualization is very important. Thanks for the reminder, Claire. I agree with you on TPW. I had to research the rest of Hadley’s life online in order to gain relief and closure! Many details I did enjoy, such as what she did with herself all day while EH was off writing, her increasing dependence on him instead of relishing her own independence, that hike over the pass that strengthened her, the crushing loss and responsibility for the theft of the case—I agree it’s worth reading.

Comment on Write it Down, Sherlock by Claire 'Word by Word'

Claire 'Word by Word' — Wed, 15 May 2013 14:23:45 +0000

Scrubbing at the kitchen sink, hanging clothes on the line - these are fabulous spots to start visualising what that cover might look like. You're asking yourself the wrong questions, not if or when, but what does it look like, that will move you closer to realising it. I was left a little deceived by The Paris Wife, though I enjoyed reading all of it, because I wanted to know more about her than just those four short years and the implication that her life was only of interest to us because she spent them with Hemingway. I was shocked when it it ended! I blamed it on the rising cult of the celebrity yet love that today there are publishers such as Persephone Books bringing back some of those lost female voices from the past decade, whose lives were and continue to be of interest, whether true or fictitious. You can read my review of The Paris Wife here.

Comment on Write it Down, Sherlock by Beth Hull

Beth Hull — Wed, 15 May 2013 05:06:05 +0000

If only our brains came with TiVo.

Comment on Luke Put Up Your Visor by Beth Hull

Beth Hull — Mon, 13 May 2013 17:04:02 +0000

Wow! Just in awe. Good work, lady!

Comment on Ding Dong by PB Rippey

PB Rippey — Wed, 08 May 2013 22:48:32 +0000

Oh, Beth—no doorstep (whether yours or a nice Fijian vacation doorstep) takes precedence over the nap. Hope you had a nice one!

Comment on Ding Dong by Beth Hull

Beth Hull — Wed, 08 May 2013 19:56:41 +0000

Well, I hadn’t heard that quote before, and I’ve never given so much thought to my doorstep. It’s kinda icky right now. Diseased. Too much baggage. Occasionally smells like cat pee (there is seriously a posse of black cats living under the house next door). It’s time to do something about that doorstep! After my nap….