tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post8846797313775277974..comments2024-02-04T04:40:23.122-08:00Comments on Harlequin Heartwarming: Taking A Break by Tara RandelPamela Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05834270662017246137noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-64268943431619984652017-05-05T06:17:51.437-07:002017-05-05T06:17:51.437-07:00One way to make yourself get out on that gorgeous ...One way to make yourself get out on that gorgeous beach is to set your next story on it. chuckle. That's what I do to get myself out there. Just went on a hike in the gorgeous Sedona area. I'm ready to write. Your release looks interesting. Love the cover.Sandra Leesmithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13911169281960710923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-21170474342733270652017-05-05T04:33:06.929-07:002017-05-05T04:33:06.929-07:00Visiting your daughters and the beach! Sounds wond...Visiting your daughters and the beach! Sounds wonderful!Tara Randelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16509580769615741117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-58472256275176242732017-05-04T15:54:51.616-07:002017-05-04T15:54:51.616-07:00I love the beach! And my daughters live in Florida...I love the beach! And my daughters live in Florida, but do you think I get down there much? Of course not. Maybe in September!Patricia Bradleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03382033674042021556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-64958972173223339062017-05-04T13:12:16.362-07:002017-05-04T13:12:16.362-07:00Taking the laptop to sit outside. Sounds like good...Taking the laptop to sit outside. Sounds like good advice for everyone, Catherine!Tara Randelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16509580769615741117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-21739439108650761252017-05-04T11:21:44.443-07:002017-05-04T11:21:44.443-07:00Mea Culpa! I'm so guilty of this. Even my agen...Mea Culpa! I'm so guilty of this. Even my agent said, "All you've done for over a year is write." Duh. You'd think I'd know better. I envy that beach. I would be there often, frankly. Take the laptop and sit under an umbrella or tree this summer! Catherine Laniganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09457540593573242387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-78125307004552425552017-05-04T11:06:07.307-07:002017-05-04T11:06:07.307-07:00Any day is a good day to read a book! Thanks, Laur...Any day is a good day to read a book! Thanks, Laurie.Tara Randelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16509580769615741117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-92183598998298129542017-05-04T11:05:04.934-07:002017-05-04T11:05:04.934-07:00Thanks, Virginia. Living on a sailboat sounds intr...Thanks, Virginia. Living on a sailboat sounds intriguing! I get seasick so that wouldn't work for me, but I bet it was fun. The sand and shore i=s enough for me.Tara Randelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16509580769615741117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-40738202880929178722017-05-04T11:03:23.288-07:002017-05-04T11:03:23.288-07:00Couldn't we all, Anna! My pleasure sharing tod...Couldn't we all, Anna! My pleasure sharing today.Tara Randelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16509580769615741117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-54372433614600133552017-05-04T11:02:49.994-07:002017-05-04T11:02:49.994-07:00Awesome. I love getting away for long weekends. Ho...Awesome. I love getting away for long weekends. Hope you had a good time. Now back to work!Tara Randelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16509580769615741117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-45884105079949834332017-05-04T11:02:06.687-07:002017-05-04T11:02:06.687-07:00I'm with you, LeAnne. I love hiking in the mou...I'm with you, LeAnne. I love hiking in the mountains. I love the fresh air and exercise, along with great story ideas.Tara Randelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16509580769615741117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-29853306868472605842017-05-04T10:28:14.681-07:002017-05-04T10:28:14.681-07:00Life gets so busy that we can find ourselves so co...Life gets so busy that we can find ourselves so consumed with obligations that we don't take time out to stop and smell the roses. I don't usually have large chunks of time in which to do what I prefer, but when I do get a couple of hours, and I'm out and about, I'll stop at this outdoor diner like spot where cars park individually, order food from the outside menu display, and itLaurie Ihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05251033150576051700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-63079193629526736952017-05-04T09:22:15.142-07:002017-05-04T09:22:15.142-07:00Beaches are my happy places, too, or on the water ...Beaches are my happy places, too, or on the water in general--rocky shores or walking paths. I used to live in the ocean, so to speak, on a sailboat, and while it had its disadvantages, I loved seeing water all the time. I hope you get yourself off to that beach more often. It's stunningly beautiful! Virginia McCulloughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00742085109270186669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-61372402388266436752017-05-04T08:17:38.269-07:002017-05-04T08:17:38.269-07:00The beach is my happy place! Such great pictures, ...The beach is my happy place! Such great pictures, Tara. Thank you for sharing. And yes...I think we could all use a reboot!Anna J Stewarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17147693615384740106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-54087592351073112502017-05-04T07:43:34.653-07:002017-05-04T07:43:34.653-07:00I love your photos. I'm usually guilty of the ...I love your photos. I'm usually guilty of the same, but as it happens we just got back from a long weekend in the mountains, so I need to buckle down and write. Beth Carpenterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02447148196867821907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-69314271016655656652017-05-04T06:59:35.362-07:002017-05-04T06:59:35.362-07:00Hi Tara! Great advice. I'm not a beach bum mys...Hi Tara! Great advice. I'm not a beach bum myself. Well, how can I be? I live in Arizona, lol, but I do love the mountains. A trip up there always clears my mind and invigorates me. It never fails to give me an idea for a new story as well.<br />LeAnne Bristowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00501073617194057481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-17814817635944272602017-05-04T06:42:15.814-07:002017-05-04T06:42:15.814-07:00Enjoy your trip to the cottage. Hope you come up w...Enjoy your trip to the cottage. Hope you come up with lots of ideas without the usual distractions.Tara Randelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16509580769615741117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-61660596197194165052017-05-04T06:41:22.272-07:002017-05-04T06:41:22.272-07:00There's something about water, it's so soo...There's something about water, it's so soothing. No wonder most everyone loves the beach. Thanks, Carol.Tara Randelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16509580769615741117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-34990501427995690532017-05-04T06:40:16.456-07:002017-05-04T06:40:16.456-07:00Oh,no! Need to get that sock out! I've realize...Oh,no! Need to get that sock out! I've realized how important it is to fill the well, so I hope you find a way to get re-energized creatively. Tara Randelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16509580769615741117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-67291243995492266432017-05-04T06:28:43.184-07:002017-05-04T06:28:43.184-07:00I'm very envious of your beach and proximity t...I'm very envious of your beach and proximity to mountains, too, Tara. And you're so right about filling the creative well - I'm looking forward to our cottage and the chance to empty my mind of urban distractions. Lovely cover for The Wedding March!Janice Carterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12199889861936957390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-54077545393274155482017-05-04T06:27:41.213-07:002017-05-04T06:27:41.213-07:00Tara, you are so right about getting out there and...Tara, you are so right about getting out there and enjoying what's around us! I love the beach and your photos make me want to be there right now. We're about an hour away from the ocean and I go as often as I can (which isn't very). Of course, our Pacific coast looks a bit different, and colder, but it's still gorgeous. And always good for the soul.Carol Rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02360417299528882416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-2853377295977347192017-05-04T05:35:44.425-07:002017-05-04T05:35:44.425-07:00I'd love to be at the beach, and LOL, my creat... I'd love to be at the beach, and LOL, my creative well is empty. I think maybe there's an old sock in it.<br />The beach would be perfect!Pamela Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05834270662017246137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-13803497590987234652017-05-04T05:23:19.780-07:002017-05-04T05:23:19.780-07:00I always carry a notebook with me. Inspiration can...I always carry a notebook with me. Inspiration can strike anywhere, and usually does when I'm driving! Thank goodness for the voice recorder app on my phone! Enjoy your weekend, Stephanie.Tara Randelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16509580769615741117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-64537091491551383692017-05-04T05:20:29.810-07:002017-05-04T05:20:29.810-07:00My dream day...a good book to read at the beach. N...My dream day...a good book to read at the beach. No work worries, just the solitude. Have a great day, Kate.Tara Randelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16509580769615741117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-74721268279387966902017-05-04T05:18:40.542-07:002017-05-04T05:18:40.542-07:00Yes they are. Nature's way of making us slow d...Yes they are. Nature's way of making us slow down. Thanks, Liz.Tara Randelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16509580769615741117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-37577546497333452522017-05-04T05:18:00.088-07:002017-05-04T05:18:00.088-07:00Thanks, Jill. I love the waves too, the only probl...Thanks, Jill. I love the waves too, the only problem is that I fall asleep! Not good if I'm thinking about a plot, but great for catching on my rest.Tara Randelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16509580769615741117noreply@blogger.com