tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post5320900558115923390..comments2024-03-07T12:44:05.519-05:00Comments on Diane Burton: #IWSG Pet PeevesDiane Burtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-71537404649626504512017-08-05T14:30:02.378-04:002017-08-05T14:30:02.378-04:00That's how I feel about the Big Five.That's how I feel about the Big Five.Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-14324745399233784022017-08-05T14:29:11.531-04:002017-08-05T14:29:11.531-04:00Your mom is right. Your mom is right. Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-18509155490241158772017-08-05T14:03:52.279-04:002017-08-05T14:03:52.279-04:00Sounds like you are very busy, Diane! Having all y...Sounds like you are very busy, Diane! Having all your grandkids close by is the cherry on top of the cake!!<br /><br />When it comes to trad pub books, especially the Big Five, my expectations are high and I’m annoyed by unnecessary typos and grammar errors. Not fair, I suppose. But I always imagine that these books have big budgets in place, and top notch editors working on the manuscripts…am I Michelle Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02750092836481599870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-64082074874200219412017-08-05T07:24:02.022-04:002017-08-05T07:24:02.022-04:00I'm thrilled all my grandkids will be close. N...I'm thrilled all my grandkids will be close. Never thought it would happen. <br /><br />Thanks for starting this group, Alex. Because of you, I've met so many terrific writers.Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-87956571702631375072017-08-05T07:22:39.625-04:002017-08-05T07:22:39.625-04:00LOL. I'm so glad when Toddler Girl goes down f...LOL. I'm so glad when Toddler Girl goes down for a nap. By that time, I'm whipped.Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-20160774102968976732017-08-05T07:21:48.331-04:002017-08-05T07:21:48.331-04:0010? Wow. That's more than mistakes. That's...10? Wow. That's more than mistakes. That's sloppy.Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-11644459945008512382017-08-05T07:21:08.228-04:002017-08-05T07:21:08.228-04:00That's the way I feel, too, Ken.That's the way I feel, too, Ken. Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-37367882345841922622017-08-04T14:08:10.341-04:002017-08-04T14:08:10.341-04:00I've encountered many mistakes in big name boo...I've encountered many mistakes in big name books.<br />At least when they move, your grandkids will still be close by.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-6472861919174401912017-08-04T03:44:27.122-04:002017-08-04T03:44:27.122-04:00Yeah, I don't waste my time on poorly edited b...Yeah, I don't waste my time on poorly edited books either. <br /><br />Wow, you have had a busy family life. I miss my grandkids when they are gone, but I love to see them leave too, lol.dolorahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715849844092553699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-42002000838930052092017-08-03T23:06:13.735-04:002017-08-03T23:06:13.735-04:00I've closed a few books with more than ten err...I've closed a few books with more than ten errors in chapter one. Everybody makes mistakes, of course, but there's a limit.J Lenni Dornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07961335286982498158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-33677574446155496452017-08-03T14:23:26.833-04:002017-08-03T14:23:26.833-04:00As long as a story holds my interest, I'll for...As long as a story holds my interest, I'll forgive a lot. But there is a limit. If my mind turns to editing mode instead of reading mode, I'll lose interest in the story. I have way too many unfinished books on my Kindle.Chemist Kenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09738272332470397248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-34710046315063775002017-08-03T13:20:00.294-04:002017-08-03T13:20:00.294-04:00Glad you made it through. My mom says being a gran...Glad you made it through. My mom says being a grandma is the best feeling in the world too! Sloppy editing is one of my pet peeves as well. Thankfully I have a very large TBR list and I'm never at a loss for a book to read if I put one down.Christine Rainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263694662585963900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-53226259346241817282017-08-03T13:09:38.521-04:002017-08-03T13:09:38.521-04:00I know it will feel empty. I'll probably blog ...I know it will feel empty. I'll probably blog about it next month. lol Never miss an opportunity to blog. I hope to get in a little bit of writing before they leave.Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-34148704030006327272017-08-03T09:30:49.164-04:002017-08-03T09:30:49.164-04:00I'm glad that you made it through July, but I&...I'm glad that you made it through July, but I'll bet your home feels empty after your family has moved into its own home, Diane. Happy reading, and maybe some writing too.<br />Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-47378648593546013592017-08-03T08:21:02.881-04:002017-08-03T08:21:02.881-04:00OMG, yes, esp. when it's your own book and you...OMG, yes, esp. when it's your own book and you read it a billion times before publishing. One thing about Toddler Girl is having to move a lot, which my doc says I should do.Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-291259707691013642017-08-03T05:44:41.193-04:002017-08-03T05:44:41.193-04:00I LOVE having my grandguy visit for a week! But I...I LOVE having my grandguy visit for a week! But I'll admit heaving a sigh when he leaves . . . which lasts about a day before I start planning the next visit!<br /><br />Editing . . . Why is it that when you open a book, the first thing that draws the eye is an error?Nancy Gideonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07493107610530282642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-33580700508672188482017-08-02T22:15:37.765-04:002017-08-02T22:15:37.765-04:00I only have energy for reading right now.I only have energy for reading right now.Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-82161041395881192122017-08-02T22:15:00.614-04:002017-08-02T22:15:00.614-04:00The kids were exhausted from a week of camp. All t...The kids were exhausted from a week of camp. All they wanted to do was chill and read. Hubs doesn't talk much. So the idea kept swirling around. I think it has possibilities.Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-12323270010673529362017-08-02T22:13:30.431-04:002017-08-02T22:13:30.431-04:00I am, Joey. Thanks.I am, Joey. Thanks.Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-18416580578221848012017-08-02T21:42:06.417-04:002017-08-02T21:42:06.417-04:00Storing up for writing by reading is a great way t...Storing up for writing by reading is a great way to use this busy time!Yvonne Ventrescahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06935915085584796351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-53835197564328006112017-08-02T21:25:58.695-04:002017-08-02T21:25:58.695-04:00How fun to have family so close, and at least they...How fun to have family so close, and at least they will stay close. I smiled when I read about you writing on the 8 hour drive. That's when I get a lot of writing done as well. My husband has learned that he brings something to listen to since I won't be talking. :)Charity Bradfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01960821077619680661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-42463577642283924382017-08-02T20:17:12.043-04:002017-08-02T20:17:12.043-04:00Typos made my list of pet peeves too! That does so...Typos made my list of pet peeves too! That does sound like a house full of fun and love. Soak it up!Joey Lynn Rescinitihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06219074986338894660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-19825765520669243572017-08-02T20:16:00.239-04:002017-08-02T20:16:00.239-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Joey Lynn Rescinitihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06219074986338894660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-18149399591401616262017-08-02T16:37:57.144-04:002017-08-02T16:37:57.144-04:00I agree, Michelle.I agree, Michelle.Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-87617184501186659942017-08-02T16:37:28.923-04:002017-08-02T16:37:28.923-04:00I sure can't catch all of the mistakes. Yes, T...I sure can't catch all of the mistakes. Yes, TG is adorable. But then I'm prejudiced. ;)Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.com