tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132582821010486689.post2811595138500988573..comments2024-03-27T07:18:58.033+00:00Comments on Frances Garrood: Writing and the recessionFrances Garroodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10614916006798375706noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132582821010486689.post-84757017176333745292012-11-26T10:42:57.302+00:002012-11-26T10:42:57.302+00:00I think that Dead Ernest would make a splendid pla...I think that <i>Dead Ernest</i> would make a splendid play. I wish you luck, Frances.GBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10289400344300258872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132582821010486689.post-81426845484035356002012-11-22T22:43:17.317+00:002012-11-22T22:43:17.317+00:00I'm not holding my breath, Rosemary, but thank...I'm not holding my breath, Rosemary, but thanks! I saw the actress on TV the other evenign, and she would be be soooo good in the main part. It's heartbreaking!Frances Garroodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10614916006798375706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132582821010486689.post-2022093210592377112012-11-22T10:17:39.757+00:002012-11-22T10:17:39.757+00:00I feel your frustration, Frances, but what a wonde...I feel your frustration, Frances, but what a wonderful thought to know they're still interested. One of these days...Rosemary Gemmellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09311840205603508422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132582821010486689.post-39461137989920997792012-11-22T09:35:44.921+00:002012-11-22T09:35:44.921+00:00It's out of my hands, Keith. But thanks!It's out of my hands, Keith. But thanks!Frances Garroodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10614916006798375706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132582821010486689.post-18998786994497486192012-11-21T18:03:51.002+00:002012-11-21T18:03:51.002+00:00Don't give up on it yet, Frances.Don't give up on it yet, Frances.Keith Havershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05133563220362208820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132582821010486689.post-16333217896577575172012-11-21T14:44:15.066+00:002012-11-21T14:44:15.066+00:00So would I, Joanna! Thanks.So would I, Joanna! Thanks.Frances Garroodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10614916006798375706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132582821010486689.post-53736463291465835712012-11-21T14:43:34.827+00:002012-11-21T14:43:34.827+00:00Here's hoping, Colette!Here's hoping, Colette!Frances Garroodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10614916006798375706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132582821010486689.post-69132228573609794722012-11-21T14:43:04.729+00:002012-11-21T14:43:04.729+00:00You're right, Yvonne. It's a bug, isnt it?...You're right, Yvonne. It's a bug, isnt it?Frances Garroodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10614916006798375706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132582821010486689.post-18334875924159728932012-11-21T14:42:12.470+00:002012-11-21T14:42:12.470+00:00That's true, Olivia. And who cares about recog...That's true, Olivia. And who cares about recognition and money? (I do, but perhaps I shouldn't!)Frances Garroodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10614916006798375706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132582821010486689.post-89128955385489468412012-11-21T14:40:42.429+00:002012-11-21T14:40:42.429+00:00Thanks, Meike!Thanks, Meike!Frances Garroodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10614916006798375706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132582821010486689.post-338163165666485262012-11-21T14:40:18.583+00:002012-11-21T14:40:18.583+00:00Ah, hope...I'll try and hang onto that, Teresa...Ah, hope...I'll try and hang onto that, Teresa!Frances Garroodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10614916006798375706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132582821010486689.post-21463626414968591632012-11-21T14:39:37.457+00:002012-11-21T14:39:37.457+00:00Maggie, after this year, I've rather given up ...Maggie, after this year, I've rather given up on optimism!Frances Garroodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10614916006798375706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132582821010486689.post-9000169589686842152012-11-21T14:38:59.779+00:002012-11-21T14:38:59.779+00:00Kay, the nice part happened ages ago (actually, so...Kay, the nice part happened ages ago (actually, so did the nasty part). But the latest email was a sad reminder!Frances Garroodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10614916006798375706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132582821010486689.post-4654372323208706592012-11-21T14:37:39.894+00:002012-11-21T14:37:39.894+00:00Indeed it is, Patsy!Indeed it is, Patsy!Frances Garroodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10614916006798375706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132582821010486689.post-26182576301765336502012-11-21T07:34:57.458+00:002012-11-21T07:34:57.458+00:00Hopefully it might still happen one day. It must b...Hopefully it might still happen one day. It must be frustrating for you and all concerned, especially as it would make a fantastic screenplay. But perhaps it's a postponement, rather than a cancellation.<br /><br />I shall keep my fingers firmly crossed. I would love to see it happen.Joannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10346863303904973315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132582821010486689.post-56441822352298970672012-11-20T23:10:23.043+00:002012-11-20T23:10:23.043+00:00Maybe when this madness is over they will look at ...Maybe when this madness is over they will look at it again.Colette McCormickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00383068332228040704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132582821010486689.post-2132815745439880562012-11-20T18:22:22.545+00:002012-11-20T18:22:22.545+00:00Frances,
I'm so sorry about this. I, too, wish...Frances,<br />I'm so sorry about this. I, too, wish I would've started writing in earnest earlier. But keep typing away, because you never know. Your big break could be brewing on the stoop. Anyway, if you're like me, you couldn't stop, even if you wanted to.Yvonne Osbornehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18212188414972694795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132582821010486689.post-69811165997780841122012-11-20T18:12:01.028+00:002012-11-20T18:12:01.028+00:00Wow, Frances, that must have been so exciting - so...Wow, Frances, that must have been so exciting - so near and yet so far! What a disappointment that it never came off, but you should be thrilled to think that it would have done - if only there'd been the funds.<br /><br />I often think the 'if only' about various happenings in my writing career. But the thing we have to hold on to is: at least we have HAD a writing career, with all the ups and downs, excitements and disappointments to prove it! x Sheila Nortonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13997206301877289623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132582821010486689.post-25434849034709972482012-11-20T18:06:00.880+00:002012-11-20T18:06:00.880+00:00Isn't there a popular saying, something like &...Isn't there a popular saying, something like "hope is the last to die"? Therefore, I second Teresa in saying you never know what's round the corner.Librarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05704656564078750607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132582821010486689.post-59695725923698679472012-11-20T15:22:57.425+00:002012-11-20T15:22:57.425+00:00You never know what's round the corner, France...You never know what's round the corner, Frances - things may change and the play may yet happen - as well as disappointment, we also have hope :-) xTeresa Ashbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350697922935549188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132582821010486689.post-71823077382422594632012-11-20T15:07:46.141+00:002012-11-20T15:07:46.141+00:00Hopefully it will happen for you one day Frances.Hopefully it will happen for you one day Frances.Maggie Mayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15938216505505274248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132582821010486689.post-7237795404919265302012-11-20T13:34:08.910+00:002012-11-20T13:34:08.910+00:00I'd be thrilled just to know someone wanted to...I'd be thrilled just to know someone wanted to do the play...and I'm sure you're pleased about that part, but not about the outcome.<br />KKay L. Davieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09966266404058177742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132582821010486689.post-44099676961051248942012-11-20T13:27:06.308+00:002012-11-20T13:27:06.308+00:00It must be so frustrating to know there are people...It must be so frustrating to know there are people who want to make this play and it's just the recession stopping it from happening. Patsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12263765378083045973noreply@blogger.com