Ready for a laugh? Visit with Suzanne and her muse. Enjoy.
This week, D. Wallace Peach of Myths of the Mirror challenged her readers to write about their muses. She has many, all with distinct personalities, and the one who appeared to her cut quite an imposing figure. My muse, on the other hand, isn’t corporeal, doesn’t have a name, and annoys the hell out of me.
Cue frenetic electric guitar.
A screaming howl rising to a crescendo.
I can’t stand it, I know you planned it…
Me (groggy): What the f*ck…?
Muse: Hello!
Me: Why are you making me listen to Sabotage at 3 o’clock in the morning?!
Muse: You weren’t asleep anyway. You had an idea and you need to write it down.
Me: No, it’s fine. I’ll remember it in the morning.
Muse: No you won’t. Write it down.
Me: It was only two damned lines. I’ll remember it.
Muse: That’s what you said last time. Then you…
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Each writer has such a time with her/his Muse. Quite telling – I suppose this is why we struggle with the writing so much, and yet we can never, never stop. Our Muse will never let us – thank goodness!
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I love how all the muses and the relationships are so different, Pam. It’s fascinating to me. And yes, most of them are a little pushy, but not all. It’s fascinating to me. Thanks so much for stopping by, my friend. Keep musing. ❤ ❤
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I think the fact that most of us have pushy muses tells a big story – we writers procrastinate without the push! 🙂 🙂
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I definitely would procrastinate more. Somehow, my muses hold me accountable. It’s weird. Like the very real relationships we have with our characters. 🙂
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Here’s a link to my attempt at the Muse challenge. Thanks so much for such a fun idea.
https://volatilerune.blog/2020/11/24/short-conversation-with-a-muse/
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Thanks so much for playing along. That’s wonderful. I’m heading over to read. 🙂
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I liked the funny advertisements that have been shared in this post.
There was a time when my muse spoke at odd hours and compelled me to note it down. No longer so! She visits my dreams now. 🙂
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Suzanne picks a variety of strange advertisements regularly, Balroop. I love how your muse visits your dreams, and wonderful that you can remember them!
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I can see Suzanne has a bossy muse. Good and not so good!!! Those two lines must worth a fortune. Thanks for the laugh, Suzanne. 🙂 I’m glad my muse doesn’t dare to wake me but keeps me awake until I write down those few words or few lines though. Thank you for the share, Diana. ❤
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My pleasure. Keep smiling, Miriam. ❤
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These have been great so far, D 🙂
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I like the variety, Jess. It seems that writers get what they need. I love how everyone tries to negotiate with their muses. Lol
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I got half of my muse post written, then life got in the way. I hope to finish it today 😁
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I just signed on this morning and saw that you have a post out there. 🙂 Can’t wait, Jess.
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Ah, you know I hate to miss all the fun 😉
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I tend to record myself when I come up with that ‘perfect’ line late at night, then wonder who that slurring idiot was that got hold of my phone, lol
Good post!
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Recording?! That’s a good idea, though my husband would be complaining in the background. Lol. I have a note book, but writing in the pitch dark ends up almost indecipherable in the morning. 🙂 Thanks for stopping by, Jacquie.
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An amusing muse! wow! That was a fun read. The ad with the long title & *and* misleading with the cute puppy pic…. too funny! I liked your commentary on the particular tiny clock for your arm. Lol 😆
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Thanks for stopping by, Ka. Suzanne definitely has an entertaining blog. I’m glad you enjoyed it. 🙂 Hugs.
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So Hilarious and relatable. Did you ever get up and write it down and the next morning you’re like « what the hell is this? » good one ! ❤️
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Yes! Ha ha. I’ve had the most amazing bursts of inspiration that in the morning are “meh.” Lol. But then there are those rare occasions when magic happens. 🙂 I’m glad you got a laugh, Holly. Keep smiling.
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This really made me smile Diana, really, I have thought ,”oh, this is great, gotta get this down”, the next I’m like “what?”….I got up to that! sending love!
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So cute too! Btw I am tagging you on a book tag soon!
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Thank you. That’s kind of you. And I’m glad you enjoyed this post from Suzanne. She’s a very funny person. Thanks for the visit and be well. 🙂
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Thank you
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What a fun exercise. A friend challenged me to write about our muses then share them. His resembled Roseanne Barr coming downstairs in a pink bathrobe, fuzzy slippers, and a head full of curlers saying “You call yourself a writer, get up and write.”
Alas, mine had long boots, dressed in leather and cracking a whip…
We drank a lot of coffee and had a good laugh.
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I can just imagine how fun that was, Lea. I’m amazed at the variety of muses and their relationships with their writers. It’s fascinating. I’m glad you enjoyed this post, and if you’re inclined, you have a week to play! Be well, my friend. ❤
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Nice and hilarious muse, Diana and it was funny and full of fun. Do keep on writing such muses and great way of entertainment too.
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Thanks so much for stopping by to read, Kamal. I’m glad you enjoyed Suzanne’s post. Have a wonderful week. 😀
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You are always welcome dear Diana. You too have a great week ahead.
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That blog post was great. I’m with Jacqui – I got pulled in thinking the Lab ( I think that is right) was the muse – but then the strange ads – too funny.
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Suzanne is a funny lady, and sometimes I think the Lab IS her muse (he features in some her hilarious posts). I’m so glad you enjoyed this. I’m glad she played along. 😀
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This is my favorite post so far, Diana. Of course, the gorgeous Labrador might be influencing me…
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That Lab is Atlas (I think). He’s featured in a number of Suzanne’s posts, which are all hilarious. Thanks for stopping by to read, Jacquie. 🙂 I’m glad you enjoyed this. Have a great week and Happy Thanksgiving!
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And a wonderful name for any dog.
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Haha, I definitely needed that this morning.
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I’m glad you enjoyed it. Suzanne has a very funny blog. Thanks for the visit, Jonny. Feel free to join in if you’re inclined. Have a great day and stay safe. 😀
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Thanks, it was a lot of fun. Yeah, I’ll definitely have to take a gander. I can be a total goofball sometimes.
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So hilarious! Thanks for sharing, Diana.
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Thanks for the visit, Jill. Suzanne has a very funny blog. I’m so glad she played. Have a lovely day, my friend, and Happy Thanksgiving. ❤
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This is hilarious, Diana and Suzanne. “Write it down.” We can all relate. Room for rent is a little scary. For a “hearse?” Also scary. Thank you for this series, Diana. A lot of fun! 🙂 Erica
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Suzanne’s blog is a riot, Erica. Well worth a follow for a weekly laugh. Thanks so much for stopping by and I’m glad you enjoyed meeting Suzanne’s muse. 😀
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