tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291778831034971277.post953470827697730812..comments2024-03-11T05:56:25.376-05:00Comments on T. Powell Coltrin Writes : The Apple Doesn’t Fall Far From The TreeT. Powell Coltrinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02160774009926623671noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291778831034971277.post-29994817821642491702010-01-09T23:34:32.791-06:002010-01-09T23:34:32.791-06:00JW, when I first joined FB two years ago, I used m...JW, when I first joined FB two years ago, I used my dog as my avatar and someone told me that they would not want to get to know me by seeing his image. I advised them that they would know more about me by reading my words than seeing my image. If we are true to ourselves, it will definitely show in our words.<br /><br />I like your voice. You are inspiring, witty, humorous, and intriguing. There are more adjectives I could think of, but those are the main ones. Keep up the good job.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02383088026534281295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291778831034971277.post-65120146159525029802010-01-08T20:59:48.975-06:002010-01-08T20:59:48.975-06:00I agree. In the blogs I follow, I come to love the...I agree. In the blogs I follow, I come to love the consistancy of the author's voice in writing! It endears me to the writer.Unspokenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16065870952905767595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291778831034971277.post-30486898293339633972010-01-08T19:53:54.206-06:002010-01-08T19:53:54.206-06:00Great advice and clear instructions. Thanks.Great advice and clear instructions. Thanks.Rosaria Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03133147851332084180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291778831034971277.post-51762143188450484212010-01-08T19:14:20.967-06:002010-01-08T19:14:20.967-06:00Gail, I think so too, when we are ourselves it'...Gail, I think so too, when we are ourselves it's more of our true voice.T. Powell Coltrinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02160774009926623671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291778831034971277.post-20608773865492097242010-01-08T19:13:00.957-06:002010-01-08T19:13:00.957-06:00Tamika, It is a great adventure learning who we ar...Tamika, It is a great adventure learning who we are.<br /><br />Joanne, I think it is the voice that often keeps us revisiting an author. <br /><br />Mason, I hope I am always projecting the voice I intend. <br /><br />Hilary, I can hear your voice when you write. <br /><br />Tugce, Our voice is a reflection...I like that.<br /><br />Patti, that's also a nice thought that our voice is an extension of our parents. <br /><br />Nezzy, Again... the reflective word. I like that. Our words is a reflection of our hearts and lives.<br /><br />Elizabeth B, I will get that book. I want to learn all I can about the subject. <br /><br />Jane, Yes, favorite voices of our favorite authors. <br /><br />Mary, Wow, so writers are the only ones to find their voice?T. Powell Coltrinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02160774009926623671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291778831034971277.post-12333936789539196202010-01-08T19:07:54.239-06:002010-01-08T19:07:54.239-06:00Very well said!
I am not confidant with my voic...Very well said! <br /><br />I am not confidant with my voice so maybe I should whisper.<br /><br />I know when the words just tumble out, it is my true voice.Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04219479223227928561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291778831034971277.post-13316796637159386672010-01-08T18:43:27.886-06:002010-01-08T18:43:27.886-06:00My visual artist friend was told to develop her &q...My visual artist friend was told to develop her "voice" in her art. Musicians work on developing their own style of voice, or instrument, and we do it as writers. I can tell it's my writer-mama-pal Roxane by her words even before I see her cute photo next to them. I have thought about this much this past year. As an essayist, I have a strong voice, I said to myself, use that voice in your fiction, then you'll "get'em!"Mary Aalgaardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08051735579638637382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291778831034971277.post-82517142721701625662010-01-08T16:36:52.227-06:002010-01-08T16:36:52.227-06:00I have no expertise to offer, but I am quite sure ...I have no expertise to offer, but I am quite sure it is the voice of the writer that keeps us coming back to read anything written by our favorite authors…and bloggers.Jane Kennedy Suttonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12519340747761460017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291778831034971277.post-74054674541447998552010-01-08T15:44:09.881-06:002010-01-08T15:44:09.881-06:00I just read Anne Tyler's latest book, talk abo...I just read Anne Tyler's latest book, talk about a voice! Great post, you've really said it all.Elizabeth Bradleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03150221675618198674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291778831034971277.post-80334472573926103362010-01-08T11:44:54.880-06:002010-01-08T11:44:54.880-06:00Our voice should come from within and be reflectiv...Our voice should come from within and be reflective of our hearts and lives. A uniqueness as different as the sound of our own physical voices.<br /><br />I've seen writers try to pick up on styles of others and it just doesn't work ya'll! Be true to yourself. In your life and your writing! I agree your voice is a big deal!<br /><br />You have a great day and may God bless it!!!Nezzy (Cow Patty Surprise)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10175389676508928061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291778831034971277.post-75445307006334711392010-01-08T10:21:57.861-06:002010-01-08T10:21:57.861-06:00Teresa,
LOVED this post as much as I loved the cel...Teresa,<br />LOVED this post as much as I loved the celebration of Newton's birthday on Google with the falling apples.<br /><br />My voice was born when my mother first told me a story. The words, phrases, intonation--the cacaphony that makes up the English language added building blocks to create my unique voice. Southern drawl plastered up the bricks, as did chilling experiences. Praise God, who held the master plan to His Heart and understood how everything would go together.<br /><br />My voice. Strange and unique and as wonderfully made as that tiny embryo he nurtured in my mother's womb...<br /><br />Patti<br />www.pattilacy.com/blogPatti Lacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00687666130404407814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291778831034971277.post-4836796303206824602010-01-08T09:34:01.838-06:002010-01-08T09:34:01.838-06:00thnaks for sharing this post it is really great u ...thnaks for sharing this post it is really great u are so right<br />i think our words reflect our mood our personality and we,blog friends, can know each other from our words so words are so precious<br />lots of love♥♥ tuğçe♥♥https://www.blogger.com/profile/13080489624403060788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291778831034971277.post-21587323842450290322010-01-08T09:17:34.113-06:002010-01-08T09:17:34.113-06:00Hi JW .. absolutely we need to be our unique selve...Hi JW .. absolutely we need to be our unique selves in this blogging journey and wherever it leads us.<br /><br />I know my voice is there - but sometimes 'I get stuck with the content I want to put in' and when I read it back to my Ma - I realise I really need to proof them properly first .. <br /><br />2010 I hope will give me more time to be more careful, so my voice and the ideas I can shine through .. <br /><br />It's so good to learn from friends who have much more experience than I do at writing .. I'm learning as I go ..<br /><br />Hilary Melton-Butcher<br />Positive Letters Inspirational StoriesHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291778831034971277.post-85988128431676431952010-01-08T08:54:49.865-06:002010-01-08T08:54:49.865-06:00You make one stop and think about the voice we are...You make one stop and think about the voice we are projecting to readers (whether through a blog or a book). It does say a lot about who we are without us some times realizing it. Thanks for the reminder.Mason Canyonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10935307400882363560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291778831034971277.post-5574485299047681692010-01-08T08:40:29.577-06:002010-01-08T08:40:29.577-06:00Oh the hard-to-define voice. It's so critical...Oh the hard-to-define voice. It's so critical to writing, and I think because it's really a window into the writer's heart, soul. When done right, a certain light does shine with the voice of a piece, no doubt. It's what endears us to a writer, what keeps us coming back for more.Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03972054718663959694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291778831034971277.post-56852100306777014422010-01-08T08:38:01.121-06:002010-01-08T08:38:01.121-06:00I agree, voice is key. I believe I'm still dis...I agree, voice is key. I believe I'm still discovering mine, and I'm enjoying the adventure!Tamika:https://www.blogger.com/profile/04874834971492028558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291778831034971277.post-38547577731643095642010-01-08T08:17:58.457-06:002010-01-08T08:17:58.457-06:00Devon, Good point. However, I have read a couple o...Devon, Good point. However, I have read a couple of stories (and your website writing) and I see you in them. They are different flavors of stories though. Funny that you published with different names in the same publication. I will be on the look out!T. Powell Coltrinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02160774009926623671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291778831034971277.post-8341936685890573342010-01-08T08:14:51.818-06:002010-01-08T08:14:51.818-06:00Elizabeth, thanks for your input. The same Elizabe...Elizabeth, thanks for your input. The same Elizabeth shines in your blog content and in your books. <br /><br />yagmur, I thought since you really wanted snow you could "live through" my experience. <br /><br />Cop Mama, You certainly do have your own writing style, little missy.<br /><br />Sally, It is about recognition. When you read the words I think you get a part each writer's(including bloggers) heart.T. Powell Coltrinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02160774009926623671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291778831034971277.post-53326883950129243952010-01-08T08:09:48.318-06:002010-01-08T08:09:48.318-06:00Each of the names under which I publish has a slig...Each of the names under which I publish has a slightly different tone of voice, perhaps you could call it an accent, yet they are all part of the whole of my voice.<br /><br />Once, I had six different pieces published in the same magazine, each under a different name. Those who knew my writing spotted it immediately; They recognized my markers. those new to my writing thought they'd discovered six new-to-them authors. It was pretty funny.Devon Ellingtonhttp://devonellington.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291778831034971277.post-80526785783328999892010-01-08T06:46:10.613-06:002010-01-08T06:46:10.613-06:00I love to read a book that resonates w me and then...I love to read a book that resonates w me and then hear the author speak somewhere... you have this sort of instant recognition... THAT's the voice!<br /><br />Yours shines through loud and clear.Sallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00257457947894203971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291778831034971277.post-70020823718657727982010-01-08T06:32:24.753-06:002010-01-08T06:32:24.753-06:00I'm a Cop, not a Writer Jim!
He he he, sorry...I'm a Cop, not a Writer Jim! <br /><br />He he he, sorry, a little Star Trek reference there :-) Hey, I guess that could be considered my voice...goofy humor that only I get!<br /><br />Thanks Teresa, good post. I haven't really thought about it too much. I guess I just write like I think and talk. However, I do enjoy reading blogs where the author is a writer at heart and shows it on paper (like yours!)CMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15697762495151569561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291778831034971277.post-44214057672327198442010-01-08T06:31:49.858-06:002010-01-08T06:31:49.858-06:00Good advices.Thanks for sharing. I didn't chec...Good advices.Thanks for sharing. I didn't check my blog and post for a few days. Today I saw your comment and. Thanks a lot. It hasn't snowed here yet. It is shining.I saw the post. Nice pics. <br /><br />Loves...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8291778831034971277.post-69201264651665259992010-01-08T04:41:02.206-06:002010-01-08T04:41:02.206-06:00I think you've nailed it, Teresa. You're a...I think you've nailed it, Teresa. You're absolutely right about voice.<br /><br />To me, voice is the way I tell a story. I'm me and stay me--I can tell stories to different groups of people: children, teens, the elderly, but although the content and vocabulary will change, my storytelling voice won't.<br /><br />Elizabeth<br /><a href="http://mysterywritingismurder.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow"> Mystery Writing is Murder</a> <br /><a href="http://www.mysteryloverskitchen.com/" rel="nofollow"> Mystery Lovers’ Kitchen</a>Elizabeth Spann Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15625595247828274405noreply@blogger.com