The One Where I Marvel . . .
March 25, 2005 | Filed under: Uncategorized
Why do I write? Is it because I don’t want to fling hambers? Or ask if you’d rather have red or green sauce with that burrito? Is it because I am tired of doing accounting and am too lazy to find another job? Maybe. But the truth is, I just love love love making up stories. Always have. There’s just something incredibly wonderful and exciting about having a daydream, and then being able to put it to paper. I’ve had many jobs; scooping poop for a pet clinic, putting wires on teeth for an orthodontist, filing for an ambulance service . . . and many more odd things I did to put food on the table. But none have given me the satisfaction and fun and excitement that writing has. I get to wake up, slip into my bunny slippers and MAKE STUFF UP for a living. Can’t think of anything better than that, I really can’t.
This morning when I got the Rita finalist call, it was so early, and I was rushing around like mad as we do every morning, catching kids, making lunches, breakfasts, finding a sock for the track meet, locating missing keys, you know how it goes. When the phone rang, I was just plain annoyed. I told my husband DON’T MAKE ME GET THAT. So he answered, prepared to yield the call and then he hands me the phone. I gave him the evil eye and he looked at me really funny and said YOU’RE GOING TO WANT THIS ONE, I PROMISE. LOL. I really hate it when he’s right.
Then I hear the words that I was nominated for best single title for 2004 with Blue Flame. Ironic really, as this was the first book I’ve ever written that when I finished, I couldn’t let go. I just couldn’t get the characters out of my head. It took weeks. It was like I had to kill them off and mourn them, LOL. So now to be nominated with that book feels amazing. And then to find out who I’m nominated with, people I’ve read and loved and adored for years… Talk about a surreal experience.
No doubt, I have the best job in the entire world.
Posted by Jill @ 5:54 pm | Make a Comment
Sue says:
No doubt! but we have the next best job reading them and they are great never stop
Posted on March 25th, 2005 at 6:07 pmkim h says:
that is a beautiful view. Great job with the book!
Posted on March 25th, 2005 at 7:11 pmLoretta says:
Hey Jill,
Posted on March 25th, 2005 at 7:30 pmIt’s great to be paid for doing something you enjoy. Also, to bring joy to others…
I thought the same thing about you being nominated.
It would be awesome to win, but what an honor (rightfully so) to even be nominated.
Congratulations
Arlene says:
Jill, I think it’s great that you’ve tried all these different jobs and now have what you feel is the greatest job. I cannot imagine working and not liking what I do. So much time is spent working that it’s just plain depressing if you’re not happy. And I must say, you do such a tremendous job making up stories! Did you ever imagine that you would someday get paid to make things up?!?!? I’m happy for you that you love your job. I’m also happy for me that you love your job
:hehe: :laugh:
Posted on March 25th, 2005 at 7:36 pmJill says:
You guys are The Best.
Posted on March 25th, 2005 at 8:44 pmCynthia says:
Fabulous post! We’re so happy you love your job and that you keep doing it (extremely well, I might add). Congrats, again, on the RITA nomination. I can certainly see why Blue Flame was nonimated…it has all the elements of an unforgettable book.
Posted on March 25th, 2005 at 8:52 pmSasha says:
nicely said. Congrats on the Nomination!!
Posted on March 26th, 2005 at 1:56 amMichelle says:
Isn’t writing the best? Love, love, love it. WTG on the Rita!
Posted on March 26th, 2005 at 2:58 amSuzanne says:
Yep, there’s nothing better than making stuff up for a living! Congratulations again!
Posted on March 26th, 2005 at 3:03 amLaurie says:
Again, huge congratulations! You’ll notice that no one here is surprised?!
Posted on March 26th, 2005 at 5:03 amMelissa says:
I’m extremely glad you do what you do Jill as you do it very well. Your writing makes YOU happy and it makes US happy. Isn’t that what it’s about? Btw, I’ll take green sauce. :hehe:
Posted on March 26th, 2005 at 5:05 amMary says:
I’m so excited for you. Life is good.
Posted on March 26th, 2005 at 5:47 amBeth C says:
It IS the best job in the world and you’re great at it. I am so thrilled your work has been honored in this way. Go, Jill!! :laugh:
Posted on March 26th, 2005 at 5:50 amJill says:
Thanks guys. Nothing like good news going into a weekend …
AND it’s stopped snowing!
Posted on March 26th, 2005 at 7:47 amKatie says:
:hehe:
Great news, Jill! Congratulations!!
Posted on March 26th, 2005 at 8:52 am(I want to have the best job in the world..drool…)
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Posted on March 26th, 2005 at 1:33 pmKate Hardy says:
Congratulations, Jill! Really pleased for you. And so you should be nominated – since I first discovered your books about 18 months ago, I’ve thoroughly enjoyed them. Good pace, FABULOUS dialogue, warm characters – and they put a smile on my face. (You’re in the same bracket for me as Liz Fielding, for the same reasons!)
Posted on March 27th, 2005 at 3:02 amJill says:
Thanks again, guys. It was fun to share and I appreciate all the nice words about my writing!!
Posted on March 27th, 2005 at 10:03 amJane says:
I just have to say, I LOVE the photo Jill!
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