tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post8019443414099062801..comments2024-03-29T08:10:45.752-04:00Comments on Writers Who Kill: Seascape "Escape to Write" Writers RetreatJim Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15090252530437277145noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-66219509782358249052012-09-21T13:09:27.592-04:002012-09-21T13:09:27.592-04:00I enjoyed reading your account of our time at Seas...I enjoyed reading your account of our time at Seascape, Gloria, and I enjoyed meeting you, too. If I recall, the goal of Seascape is to take each writer to the next level. Granted, I'm still pretty low on the ladder, but the retreat helped me climb up a rung. Or at least helped me feel as if I'm not going to fall off the ladder and break my neck. (I think I've exhausted the ladder metaphor. ;) :) )Rhonda Lanehttp://www.thehorseyset.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-42047728202987479302012-09-20T19:06:22.808-04:002012-09-20T19:06:22.808-04:00My furry friends are always glad to have me back, ...My furry friends are always glad to have me back, Valerie, no matter how well they're taken care of. Especially, Maggie, my collie. She misses our morning walks in the woods. She doesn't get them when I'm gone.<br /><br />Maybe I'll see you there next year, E.B.Gloria Aldenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13581719606924364447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-22639343105320513892012-09-20T18:16:03.768-04:002012-09-20T18:16:03.768-04:00It sounds as if you had a good time, Gloria. I...It sounds as if you had a good time, Gloria. I'm glad you were able to get away and take a break, but I'll bet your furry friends were glad to see you come home.<br /><br />Best wishes.Valeriehttp://valeriebonham.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-91250144158631789712012-09-20T16:47:37.498-04:002012-09-20T16:47:37.498-04:00Okay--sounds like I could handle this retreat. In ...Okay--sounds like I could handle this retreat. In fact, it sounds lovely. So glad you went.E. B. Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16746747050278597888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-30379386685343229602012-09-20T15:56:38.675-04:002012-09-20T15:56:38.675-04:00E.B. that's the way I am at home, too. They di...E.B. that's the way I am at home, too. They did have a break half way through each critique session, and there was free time in the afternoon to go for a walk, too. I forgot because I didn't check it out, but there was a sauna and a workout room there, too. Also, the main meeting room reserved for us was on the third floor so most of us chose to use the three flights of steps instead of the elevator.Gloria Aldenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13581719606924364447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-46967350533478290292012-09-20T15:12:20.737-04:002012-09-20T15:12:20.737-04:00I'd like to go to a retreat like that. But I h...I'd like to go to a retreat like that. But I have a problem sitting still. I work, jump up and do something else, sit down and work, jump up.... I guess I'm really active or something. I'm so glad you had a great time and learned from it.E. B. Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16746747050278597888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-23878541572128464802012-09-20T13:45:42.544-04:002012-09-20T13:45:42.544-04:00I'm glad you enjoyed it, too, Kathy. It was a ...I'm glad you enjoyed it, too, Kathy. It was a terrific weekend.<br /><br />Warren, I think it depends on the retreat. This was definitely worth while.<br /><br />Pat, our moderators were very professional and kept us in line and on time. They set the tone which was positive and helpful at the same time.<br /><br />Roberta, I'll be keeping those dates in mind for next year. Thanks for all the help and encouragement you gave me.Gloria Aldenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13581719606924364447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-11409702796755675262012-09-20T13:36:45.098-04:002012-09-20T13:36:45.098-04:00We so enjoyed having you with us Gloria! Glad you ...We so enjoyed having you with us Gloria! Glad you found it worth the time and money. Writing is so hard, and there's so much to learn, I'm a big fan of getting all the good help you can.<br /><br />We've scheduled our next retreat for September 27-29, 2013. Questions always welcome.<br /><br />Happy writing Gloria!Lucy Burdette aka Roberta Isleibhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04660402177299546055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-80893044352417546542012-09-20T11:30:15.434-04:002012-09-20T11:30:15.434-04:00I have never attended a retreat such as you've...I have never attended a retreat such as you've described, but I have attended plenty of all day workshops and long sessions requiring sign-ups at genre and writing conventions. They can be rewarding if you can filter the critiques, but you must always be careful of the problem of the blind leading the blind. You had moderators, which is the good part.<br />PatgPatghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01046665022709722606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-61467001968770163392012-09-20T10:08:51.037-04:002012-09-20T10:08:51.037-04:00I have never dome a writers' retreat. It sound...I have never dome a writers' retreat. It sounds like I should.Warren Bullhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07789270258599769915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-66941425217605163392012-09-20T10:01:58.381-04:002012-09-20T10:01:58.381-04:00I attended Seascape a couple years ago and found i...I attended Seascape a couple years ago and found it rewarding in every way. I left with lots of insights as well as renewed enthusiasm for writing and new friends. Glad you had a chance to experience this excellent retreat.Kathy Whelannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-22337866174635530582012-09-20T09:52:40.708-04:002012-09-20T09:52:40.708-04:00Maybe you both can go next year. This was my secon...Maybe you both can go next year. This was my second time there. It's rather expensive since I have to fly, but I thought it was worth it. Most, but not all, of those attending were from New England and drove there. Gloria Aldenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13581719606924364447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-3626908250945228762012-09-20T09:26:49.057-04:002012-09-20T09:26:49.057-04:00Thanks for taking us along for the weekend, Gloria...Thanks for taking us along for the weekend, Gloria. Sounds valuable and fun!Kaye Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05596677617002735674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-58174518113970489062012-09-20T09:19:13.323-04:002012-09-20T09:19:13.323-04:00Great post, Gloria! I've heard such good thing...Great post, Gloria! I've heard such good things about this writer's retreat, but it was wonderful to get an in-depth description of it. glad you had so much fun and it was useful to your work!Linda Rodriguezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11913741596693442469noreply@blogger.com