tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6374520007124133700.post3552439664932151099..comments2023-04-26T03:53:31.520-04:00Comments on PUT THE KETTLE ON: What If?Pat McDermotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17969402820726235963noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6374520007124133700.post-88913103754309184342010-09-12T19:26:58.339-04:002010-09-12T19:26:58.339-04:00Julie, I think I prefer "what if" to &qu...Julie, I think I prefer "what if" to "if only". Nothing we can do about the "if onlys." The "what ifs", however, not only open up lots of positive possibilities, they also keep certain writers at their computers and out of the shopping malls. Thanks so much for stopping by!Pat McDermotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17969402820726235963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6374520007124133700.post-76300491476709539282010-09-12T17:59:40.214-04:002010-09-12T17:59:40.214-04:00Interesting Pat. LIke i said on the other blog, o...Interesting Pat. LIke i said on the other blog, our 'what ifs' become 'if onlys' when it comes to bad things happening or regretted decisions---whether current or historical. Over-active imagination is right. we're probably all 'guilty' of that!!Julie LaLonde Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18289173404436372026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6374520007124133700.post-57998957513915071202010-09-08T17:21:20.797-04:002010-09-08T17:21:20.797-04:00Ah, so many "what if" questions. Perhap...Ah, so many "what if" questions. Perhaps everything happens for a reason? Hard to tell that to the folks cleaning up oil in the gulf though.Kathleennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6374520007124133700.post-61278733396046507972010-08-31T15:44:58.737-04:002010-08-31T15:44:58.737-04:00Rick, I know enough about quantum mechanics to kno...Rick, I know enough about quantum mechanics to know I don't understand it. Maybe one of these days I'll look into it and find some inspiration for a story. Thanks for stopping by and for sharing your favorite titles. I'll have to check them out.Pat McDermotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17969402820726235963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6374520007124133700.post-79027887643585672512010-08-31T14:48:41.958-04:002010-08-31T14:48:41.958-04:00I have always liked the idea of "parallel uni...I have always liked the idea of "parallel universes" that branch off with even the slightest difference in every choice or event. The "what if" scenario is consistently fascinating to me. Some of my favorite stories, including "A Boy and His Dog", "Fido", "Watchmen", and now "A Band of Roses", each have their own unique twist on the idea.<br /><br />Do you know anything about quantum mechanics? You may find it interesting as a concept. :)Rickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17937043156314818661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6374520007124133700.post-90075368417026035472010-08-31T12:23:20.663-04:002010-08-31T12:23:20.663-04:00Thanks so much, Dawn. Great to 'see' you, ...Thanks so much, Dawn. Great to 'see' you, as always!Pat McDermotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17969402820726235963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6374520007124133700.post-43359540554516534082010-08-31T09:23:54.084-04:002010-08-31T09:23:54.084-04:00Good luck with the new stories, Pat. Can't wai...Good luck with the new stories, Pat. Can't wait to read them. :)Dawn Marie Hamilronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01366244357545585183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6374520007124133700.post-44334081879177919632010-08-31T07:35:55.296-04:002010-08-31T07:35:55.296-04:00Thank you, Kristal. I'm thrilled to think that...Thank you, Kristal. I'm thrilled to think that a writer with your imagination is enjoying my stories!Pat McDermotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17969402820726235963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6374520007124133700.post-89348305461529195252010-08-31T06:44:51.912-04:002010-08-31T06:44:51.912-04:00"What if" changes the world. One has to ..."What if" changes the world. One has to imagine to accomplish anything. I love your concept of modern Ireland and I'm enjoying the adventure!Kristal Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06047604066463598278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6374520007124133700.post-83702706356462216772010-08-30T17:28:15.670-04:002010-08-30T17:28:15.670-04:00Diane, that is so exciting. What are you writing a...Diane, that is so exciting. What are you writing about? Please keep us posted. And thanks for stopping by!Pat McDermotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17969402820726235963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6374520007124133700.post-40142337952702000312010-08-30T17:14:07.205-04:002010-08-30T17:14:07.205-04:00I read Band of Roses, a fascinating adventure with...I read Band of Roses, a fascinating adventure with romance thrown in too.<br />I'm working on my own Alternate History book, still waiting to hear from the publisher.<br />I love the What If game about history.Diane Scott Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05724042672923318289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6374520007124133700.post-13293774450043215312010-08-30T13:19:14.805-04:002010-08-30T13:19:14.805-04:00Anita, the possibilities could drive a poor writer...Anita, the possibilities could drive a poor writer mad. But what a way to go :-) Thanks for dropping by today!Pat McDermotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17969402820726235963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6374520007124133700.post-78441630984038161962010-08-30T12:36:01.098-04:002010-08-30T12:36:01.098-04:00I love "what if" game. It really opens u...I love "what if" game. It really opens up the imagination. This was a great post. Thanks!Anita Clenneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08121439834252671730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6374520007124133700.post-18640642893218574582010-08-29T21:36:08.687-04:002010-08-29T21:36:08.687-04:00Thank you so much for the kind words and good wish...Thank you so much for the kind words and good wishes, Donna. The YA novel was an enjoyable challenge to research and write!Pat McDermotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17969402820726235963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6374520007124133700.post-18264332679668043932010-08-29T18:59:31.857-04:002010-08-29T18:59:31.857-04:00I agree, Pat. It's an incredibly interesting ...I agree, Pat. It's an incredibly interesting concept and you did a fantastic job of presenting it. Your books are wonderful. Best of luck with your new YA!<br />~DonnaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10887343545195798501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6374520007124133700.post-64060277646349132082010-08-29T13:47:40.971-04:002010-08-29T13:47:40.971-04:00Thanks, Maeve. I'm so glad you stopped by!Thanks, Maeve. I'm so glad you stopped by!Pat McDermotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17969402820726235963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6374520007124133700.post-33092574037608405212010-08-29T10:04:22.429-04:002010-08-29T10:04:22.429-04:00Kind of gives you the *shivers* to let your mind w...Kind of gives you the *shivers* to let your mind wander and play the "what if" game. Your books sound awesome, Pat. I've got them on my GOTTA READ list. All the best to you!Maeve Greysonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14947265251857551496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6374520007124133700.post-10394383878548492192010-08-29T07:20:22.964-04:002010-08-29T07:20:22.964-04:00An interesting concept indeed, Victoria. Thanks fo...An interesting concept indeed, Victoria. Thanks for visiting!Pat McDermotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17969402820726235963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6374520007124133700.post-14540911054611026462010-08-28T17:43:01.002-04:002010-08-28T17:43:01.002-04:00Very interesting concept, Pat. I'll be adding ...Very interesting concept, Pat. I'll be adding these to my reading list.Victoria Robertshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14655411862542154351noreply@blogger.com