tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post4286965587352875497..comments2024-03-12T18:52:31.920-04:00Comments on Write with Fey: Blogger Interview with Denise Covey, WEP CreatorChrys Feyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comBlogger67125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-86151745985768898562016-06-22T23:07:03.423-04:002016-06-22T23:07:03.423-04:00I enjoyed your interview very much and reading all...I enjoyed your interview very much and reading all the comments, too. <br />It makes me so happy to read positive comments about Paris. I remember when I was in college in England how the British loved France but did not like the French too much. Then of course there are still people who are Francophobe. I do think Paris is one of the best cities in the world, but then I am prejudiced since it is my home town. <br />I was thinking, when you teach English to the students, then they speak English with an Australian accent? When I came to the US my accent was part French with some British tones and words. Now people cannot really tell where my accent is from – last week at the deli the guy asked if I was from Russia. Usually people ask me “do you speak German?” and I reply “No, do you?” and that kind of stops them. Still during the Iraq war I never said I was French, I said “my father was Armenian” which is true and kept me out of trouble.Vagabondehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10774109692564954568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-71967230742298044012016-06-16T02:28:12.158-04:002016-06-16T02:28:12.158-04:00Strewth Gary! Great that you hopped over!Strewth Gary! Great that you hopped over!Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-90617052195344146762016-06-14T21:14:46.640-04:002016-06-14T21:14:46.640-04:00Hi Chrys and Denise,
Ah yes, I've finally arr...Hi Chrys and Denise,<br /><br />Ah yes, I've finally arrived! Oops and of course, blog hops, blog fests, or whatever they are called this week, can have a great deal of thoughtful, interactive, proactive value. <br /><br />My lovely friend, Denise, you are a fascinating writer who has a fascinating life which you share with the blogging community. That's a most positive outcome. <br /><br />I don't do blog hops because I'd rather do my own thing. As for followers, I know that the amount of followers is not indicative of a blog's actual popularity. I would say that! :) Thus, blog hops may well be fine for bringing awareness via the blogging community. Me, I quite like being a well-kept secret, I state, ever so modestly!<br /><br />Excellent guest post, Denise. Strewth! <br /><br />Gary klahaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613505424843475639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-23273949192711035792016-06-13T04:38:40.644-04:002016-06-13T04:38:40.644-04:00Yes we have a great relationship which I will miss...Yes we have a great relationship which I will miss when I retire next year!Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-43194311655627199212016-06-13T04:26:15.143-04:002016-06-13T04:26:15.143-04:00Hi Denise! You are a role model to all those Inter...Hi Denise! You are a role model to all those International students learning English and trying to adapt to a new country. Nashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14984530648140460594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-57792520698021403792016-06-12T19:28:22.246-04:002016-06-12T19:28:22.246-04:00What I especially love is their thirst for knowled...What I especially love is their thirst for knowledge and love of education. Not your average Australian student who finds education a bit of an inconvience. <br />Great if you can join us for Gardens, Lee. Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-83188867352743091382016-06-12T19:26:09.391-04:002016-06-12T19:26:09.391-04:00Thank you Diedre. Love my job! Especially when it ...Thank you Diedre. Love my job! Especially when it involves Paris. Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-21303358311253035402016-06-12T19:25:19.037-04:002016-06-12T19:25:19.037-04:00Yes Mary, always a daily treat!Yes Mary, always a daily treat!Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-68989316959537163562016-06-12T19:14:48.288-04:002016-06-12T19:14:48.288-04:00Interesting group of international students! Thank...Interesting group of international students! Thanks again for the Garden theme in August. That will be great.cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-88445821999798408172016-06-12T15:16:14.828-04:002016-06-12T15:16:14.828-04:00A travel writer surely has has the best job ever! ...A travel writer surely has has the best job ever! I love flash fiction as it presents a great challenge to condense a satisfying story into a powerful sunburst. I already imagined Paris as brimming with creative inspirations and Denise you are living (and writing) proof!<br />Great interview, Chrys, I really enjoyed your responses, Denise :-)diedre Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12772557495518846226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-28990014073680173852016-06-12T14:19:50.440-04:002016-06-12T14:19:50.440-04:00That's an interesting idea for a blog hop. I t...That's an interesting idea for a blog hop. I think I'd like to go to Paris just for the sweet baked goods. Mary Kirklandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04991095291522043588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-8238940029737306182016-06-12T02:24:32.696-04:002016-06-12T02:24:32.696-04:00And Carrie-Anne, I try to buy any book that looks ...And Carrie-Anne, I try to buy any book that looks good with 'Paris' in the title. Let me know when you publish.Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-66363020608578344382016-06-12T02:23:43.299-04:002016-06-12T02:23:43.299-04:00Wouldn't it be lovely to have room and board p...Wouldn't it be lovely to have room and board paid for by a friend with disposable income. That could lead to a long stay indeed! I'm sure Paris used to smell of urine and dog poo, but they've cleaned up their act. My early morning forays to the metro show the street washing machines hard at it! France has so many gorgeous villages too and so many huge cities. Marseilles is more like being in Spain, but it is France's second largest city.<br />Thanks for coming by! :-)Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-43752583536435850152016-06-12T00:49:53.411-04:002016-06-12T00:49:53.411-04:00Lovely interview! My current WIP is actually set ...Lovely interview! My current WIP is actually set in Paris at the moment, though the story is set in about equal parts in Germany, Hungary, Poland, Italy, and France. For years, I didn't want to visit Paris because my eighth grade Spanish teacher says it smells like urine, and that put me off it so badly. Now I'd really love to visit France (Paris, Nantes, Béziers, Lille, Lyon, and several other cities), though I'm far better at reading French than speaking it. My characters are currently staying at Le Meurice (a palatial 5-star hotel), with their room and board paid for by a friend with disposable income. If I had the money, that's one of the Parisian hotels I'd stay by.Carrie-Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05810154378449825641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-74983845702070843242016-06-11T23:39:29.741-04:002016-06-11T23:39:29.741-04:00Nancy, supporters like you is why I keep going wit...Nancy, supporters like you is why I keep going with WEP. We have all grown through the years ... Just think about how many stories we've written!! If we haven't improved we can only blame ourselves. :-)Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-9357184632950531692016-06-11T22:30:15.849-04:002016-06-11T22:30:15.849-04:00Hello Ladies
I've been participating in Write....Hello Ladies<br />I've been participating in Write...Edit...Publish since it was Romantic Friday Writers. I must say, challenging yourself to write a story in 1,000 words or less can only improve your writing. I met Denise early in my blogging life. Right now, due to my health, I only blog a few timrs a month so I can concentrate on my writing. Denise has always been a huge support and good friend. Tou are as well Chrys. <br />NancyN. R. Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02174506528962095858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-45408955565229317642016-06-11T20:13:06.991-04:002016-06-11T20:13:06.991-04:00Fun interview! I'll bet your students are full...Fun interview! I'll bet your students are full of surprises. That's cool - keeps you on your toes :)<br /><br />Hi, Chrys!Carol Kilgorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03745686632918324803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-73705657798221384932016-06-11T19:08:48.467-04:002016-06-11T19:08:48.467-04:00I agree. Not visiting/commenting won't grow yo...I agree. Not visiting/commenting won't grow your blog. You've got to be part of the community. <br />Parisians appreciate our efforts. After all when I meet French people they speak English. Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-15708112901821593832016-06-11T19:06:13.595-04:002016-06-11T19:06:13.595-04:00Yes D.G. you have to try to speak the language and...Yes D.G. you have to try to speak the language and it is much appreciated. It's been great to hang out here awhile!Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-67737529631551898102016-06-11T13:44:46.950-04:002016-06-11T13:44:46.950-04:00Paris draws you in, but you have to make your own ...Paris draws you in, but you have to make your own discoveries to make the experience your own. I prefer the rental apartments to hotels, but walking about gets you closer to the local Parisians and their luscious bistros! Our language skills were minimal but my persistence paid off. The Parisians we met liked our efforts at speaking their language, and gave us better service because we were at least trying. Not sure if areas outside of Paris would give the same response. . .<br /><br />Nice seeing you here Denise! Lucky you, staying for 6 months in Paris. . .<br />Very nice feature, Chrys!D.G. Hudsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06213237734772028645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-18649727792565384992016-06-11T12:36:00.074-04:002016-06-11T12:36:00.074-04:00Most of my followers started off from blog hops, b...Most of my followers started off from blog hops, but the biggest thing IMHO is to get out there and participate. I see far too many blogs where the owner just posts stuff and sits back expecting traffic, with no interaction whatsoever.<br /><br />BTW - your French must be impeccable if you managed to practise it in Paris. Whenever I tried I got a contemptuous down-the-nose look that Parisians have truly mastered, and a disdainful reply in English :)Botanisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12098709722475364465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-5983067852335670582016-06-11T10:02:49.522-04:002016-06-11T10:02:49.522-04:00Awesome to see you here! Glad you liked the post!Awesome to see you here! Glad you liked the post!Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-27145211468018163392016-06-11T05:48:29.230-04:002016-06-11T05:48:29.230-04:00Awesome to meet lovely Denise Covey here! And I lo...Awesome to meet lovely Denise Covey here! And I loved reading this post from her, thanks Denise and Chrys! Romance Reader https://www.blogger.com/profile/10633164931292182035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-83869110298009777552016-06-11T02:20:55.602-04:002016-06-11T02:20:55.602-04:00You've been a wonderful supporter through WEP&...You've been a wonderful supporter through WEP's many incarnations, Roland. But it's been fun, hasn't it? We've all grown so much as writers and in confidence. Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-38677678633257543702016-06-11T02:19:51.258-04:002016-06-11T02:19:51.258-04:00We'd love to have you Elizabeth! We love new p...We'd love to have you Elizabeth! We love new people!Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.com