tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4396875931357506685.post2687548455740257709..comments2024-02-10T02:12:10.516-08:00Comments on CAROLINELEAVITTVILLE: Clea Simon talks about Dogs Don't Lie, writing, and animal speechCarolinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02724359857107668407noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4396875931357506685.post-66889977730764393542011-04-28T10:25:19.402-07:002011-04-28T10:25:19.402-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.AmyShojaihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04291358966125844863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4396875931357506685.post-12880291670035811562011-04-28T10:24:55.831-07:002011-04-28T10:24:55.831-07:00Love this post! Too many just write "cutesy&q...Love this post! Too many just write "cutesy" dialogue or treat animal viewpoint characters as furry humans. I'm also working with dog viewpoint in my thriller WIP service-pup-in-training character. Incorporating these "other nations" means trying to channel the ways the animal naturally communicates (smells, sounds, tastes) and perceives from their perspective. Kudos!AmyShojaihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04291358966125844863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4396875931357506685.post-86531682121503839392011-04-26T10:53:56.276-07:002011-04-26T10:53:56.276-07:00Enjoyed your insights on plot and character, Lea. ...Enjoyed your insights on plot and character, Lea. I agree: it's fascinating when character is lauded like it's a new thing. Also, as an animal lover (my dog is snuggled next to me now), I'm continually fascinated by their complexity. Sure, some of it might be anthropomorphism, but much of it does seem to be their own thoughts and feelings. Looking forward to reading your work. Cheers! LitsaLitsa Dremousis:https://www.blogger.com/profile/02805126173325772698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4396875931357506685.post-70077441678056572262011-04-26T09:38:44.832-07:002011-04-26T09:38:44.832-07:00They only do it for our own good, Mare.They only do it for our own good, Mare.Clea Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10810838253598050028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4396875931357506685.post-46480515052053441472011-04-26T09:31:55.828-07:002011-04-26T09:31:55.828-07:00Yes, my cats talk down to me and we all know it. I...Yes, my cats talk down to me and we all know it. I find it interesting that I know exactly what my cats sound like (in my head) and I never realized that they had human voices. Thank you for the wake-up call....I'll expect some more condescention when I get home. LOLMare Fnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4396875931357506685.post-80266759281415438952011-04-26T09:18:18.913-07:002011-04-26T09:18:18.913-07:00Thank you, Beth. I'm working on the sequel now...Thank you, Beth. I'm working on the sequel now and I really want the animals' voices to stay true.Clea Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10810838253598050028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4396875931357506685.post-50248508828458675252011-04-26T09:11:12.214-07:002011-04-26T09:11:12.214-07:00As an animal lover and rescuer (from mice to horse...As an animal lover and rescuer (from mice to horses and everything in between), I'm so eager to read this.<br /><br />Terrific post!Beth Hoffmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16770840174293503835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4396875931357506685.post-10228322236200287972011-04-26T09:09:00.857-07:002011-04-26T09:09:00.857-07:00Thanks for sharing your space with me today, Carol...Thanks for sharing your space with me today, Caroline! It's fun to reach beyond the genre market and talk about writing as writing. (And if anyone has any questions, I'd love to answer them!)Clea Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10810838253598050028noreply@blogger.com