tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post6600845281895292244..comments2024-03-12T18:52:31.920-04:00Comments on Write with Fey: Writing About: San Francisco + Question of the Month (June)Chrys Feyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comBlogger86125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-38354332123082013002015-06-03T10:39:07.533-04:002015-06-03T10:39:07.533-04:00Fire is so scary. Oddly enough, I don't have a...Fire is so scary. Oddly enough, I don't have a problem with watching Dante's Peak. But just the hint of smoke in the air will set my heart pounging. Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-5173971921648296732015-06-02T20:21:54.223-04:002015-06-02T20:21:54.223-04:00I've been to San Fran (was born in CA), but I ...I've been to San Fran (was born in CA), but I really want to tour Alcatraz. I wonder if my kids will always be extra frightened of fire. They were traumatized by our flight from the Waldo Canyon fire. I put on Dante's Peak to watch with them once, and we ended up having to take them out for ice cream at 9:30 PM, because I hadn't connected our experience with the fire with a volcano (but what we saw was surprisingly similar in terms of the heavy ash falling, smoke, flames). I had to shut the movie off and put a different one on. My cousin who lives in a rural area of CA has a list on her fridge for what to grab if a wildfire breaks out, because it's so common in their area.Shannon Lawrencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00934641808195675935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-71614148113143309532015-06-02T16:12:21.781-04:002015-06-02T16:12:21.781-04:00I would definitely do all the touristy things. :DI would definitely do all the touristy things. :DChrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-18775224310141126572015-06-02T16:11:58.246-04:002015-06-02T16:11:58.246-04:00I'm glad you like the title. I went through a ...I'm glad you like the title. I went through a couple of other possible titles before settling on Seismic Crimes. Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-28287438260608935552015-06-02T16:11:10.053-04:002015-06-02T16:11:10.053-04:00How could we not save our kitties?
How could we not save our kitties?<br /><br />Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-29104581277557111902015-06-02T16:10:57.437-04:002015-06-02T16:10:57.437-04:00I loved when I visited San Francisco, went in the ...I loved when I visited San Francisco, went in the tram, did all touristy things. Kelly Steelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09030019966183220952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-1708840884202602152015-06-02T16:10:21.430-04:002015-06-02T16:10:21.430-04:00Did get to see much? I'd be disappointed too!
...Did get to see much? I'd be disappointed too!<br /><br />San Fran, since it's further north, does experience colder weather. Strange when you think about one part of the state being freezing and another hot.Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-42137788692940276832015-06-02T16:09:18.430-04:002015-06-02T16:09:18.430-04:00Yes, writing about San Francisco during a historic...Yes, writing about San Francisco during a historical date, things will be very different. That's where even more research would be essential. Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-28841565761989428502015-06-02T15:50:20.730-04:002015-06-02T15:50:20.730-04:00I visited quite a lot while my cousins lived there...I visited quite a lot while my cousins lived there (years ago) and San Fran is definitely a fascinating place! Unaccustomed to fog; I found it strange and eerie - especially in the mornings. You've selected an excellent title! It brings to (my) mind the quake of 1906 :-)<br />How impressive that you are so emergency ready - it sure can't hurt! :-)diedre Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12772557495518846226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-2260027864245458082015-06-02T12:51:36.477-04:002015-06-02T12:51:36.477-04:00I'd save my cats.
I'd like to visit San Fr...I'd save my cats.<br />I'd like to visit San Francisco some day. Have family in Southern California, but have never ventured north.Beverly Stowe McClurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02176195451841801819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-52781731859648739662015-06-02T12:38:36.628-04:002015-06-02T12:38:36.628-04:00I've been to San Francisco once, but it was a ...I've been to San Francisco once, but it was a disappointing visit, as I didn't get to see much. I'd love to go back. It seems like a fascinating city.<br /><br />The one thing I didn't like was the cold. I went in July, and while the rest of California was warm, San Fran was freezing! I had to wear a jacket the entire time, and it was rainy and miserable most days. If I go again, it will definitely be in the fall.J.H. Moncrieffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18045467689291025137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-48565340346367259952015-06-02T12:35:31.989-04:002015-06-02T12:35:31.989-04:00I've only been as far west as Colorado, though...I've only been as far west as Colorado, though I'd love to visit California someday. San Francisco and Berkeley have featured in some of the chapters in my second and third Russian historicals, though my characters who arrive in America by way of San Francisco aren't greeted by the Golden Gate Bridge prior to 1937. It was really jarring to think about a time when that iconic bridge wasn't there, dominating the cityscape. My two characters who arrive in 1933 go to places including the Emporium department store, the Fleishhacker Pool, a movie palace where they discover movies can now talk, and the Playland amusement park.Carrie-Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05810154378449825641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-5544044465101419052015-06-02T09:18:01.026-04:002015-06-02T09:18:01.026-04:00It's on mine too. :)It's on mine too. :)Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-79284062024006470902015-06-02T09:17:41.674-04:002015-06-02T09:17:41.674-04:00The fog is at least mentioned once in my story...m...The fog is at least mentioned once in my story...maybe a couple of times. It's important to include key characteristics of a setting. Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-35018050536295487242015-06-02T09:16:54.447-04:002015-06-02T09:16:54.447-04:00Sounds great. T.F.Sounds great. T.F.Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-57423126865452397572015-06-02T09:16:32.998-04:002015-06-02T09:16:32.998-04:00I live further South than you and you're right...I live further South than you and you're right...we don't have warnings. They can pop up anywhere at anytime. Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-77091066703895134812015-06-02T09:15:04.476-04:002015-06-02T09:15:04.476-04:00Aw! It's so sweet that your mom got your teddy...Aw! It's so sweet that your mom got your teddy bear and promised you that Santa would find you. Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-52330504932246852952015-06-02T09:14:06.987-04:002015-06-02T09:14:06.987-04:00I actually did not know that. I have to go to Vanc...I actually did not know that. I have to go to Vancouver! :)Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-44931347128044199382015-06-02T09:13:06.728-04:002015-06-02T09:13:06.728-04:00Thank you! :DThank you! :DChrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-80795955808639909482015-06-02T06:22:44.084-04:002015-06-02T06:22:44.084-04:00I've never been to San Francisco, but it's...I've never been to San Francisco, but it's on my bucket list. :-)Misha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-51342117355533782512015-06-02T04:08:03.967-04:002015-06-02T04:08:03.967-04:00It sounds like a fantastic setting, best of luck. ...It sounds like a fantastic setting, best of luck. I read a book set there and the fog was definitely a key character!Nick Wilfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03841776353790635132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-84997071734795545532015-06-01T23:44:48.083-04:002015-06-01T23:44:48.083-04:00I've been it San Fran a few times and I love t...I've been it San Fran a few times and I love that city. We always make sure we visit it when go to the US since there's so much to do:)T.F. Walshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01607519348281253754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-44686284599797818572015-06-01T22:19:16.656-04:002015-06-01T22:19:16.656-04:00I live in Florida (Jacksonville). We never seem to...I live in Florida (Jacksonville). We never seem to have any warnings about fires. I love San Francisco. Another point about characters there is that many San Franciscans wear what The Hurricane calls The Uniform. It is jeans and a t-shirt with a North Face jacket. If I had enough money, I would live in San Francisco. It's such an artsy place. If you have reasons to worry about fire, then you are wise to have your bag ready. I do not worry about much. Maybe I should worry more.<br /><br />Love,<br />JanieJanie Junebughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10573607241326291404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-15590364049458527822015-06-01T21:58:20.765-04:002015-06-01T21:58:20.765-04:00Yep, I've been to San Francisco a couple times...Yep, I've been to San Francisco a couple times. Not lately, though. Good tip about the weather--that place gets chilly.<br /><br />The fire question that's all over the blogosphere today... reminds me of the fire we had when I was a kid. Too young to remember it, but my mom got my teddy bear out (and promised that Santa Claus would find me--it was Christmas Eve).Liz A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16531953467834426316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-86775963865003459902015-06-01T21:39:25.112-04:002015-06-01T21:39:25.112-04:00Hi Chrys,
I adore San Francisco. I drove there f...Hi Chrys,<br /><br />I adore San Francisco. I drove there from where I lived, coincidentally, Vancouver, B.C,. when I was nineteen years old. I remember somehow ending up behind a cable car and passing the building that's featured in the Streets of San Francisco.<br /><br />You might know that Vancouver has been used to portray San Francisco in TV shows such as Sliders.<br /><br />Where's my backpack? :) <br /><br />Gary klahaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613505424843475639noreply@blogger.com