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If I Wasn't a Writer - Romance Writers Weekly #lovewritechat

6/30/2015

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This week, Xio Axelrod asks:

If you weren't a writer, what other creative career would you most want to try?

Those of you who've joined me from Fiona Riplee,
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PictureOne of Eldest Daughter's pieces, done when she was 17 or so.
I gulped a bit when I first read this challenge. I have identified myself as a writer for so long, that it took me a few minutes to come up with what I honestly thought I might want to try, and perhaps even be reasonably successful at.

I would love to be an artist, but that ain’t goin’ to happen. My oldest daughter does beautiful pen and ink sketches that are only shades of gray. I don’t see in light and shadow like she does, and my hand just doesn’t move the way my brain wants it to.


But one creative career I think I could do would be photography. I’m the unofficial family photographer, and we usually come back from any vacation with hundreds of photos, some of which I prefer to think are creative and artistic. :)  

 I like getting down in the dirt to get unusual angles, and looking for interesting foreground and unusual lighting. In Northern BC there are many beautiful landscapes and interesting animals to photograph, but it is a career that could blend my love of travel, as well. here are a few shots from the fairly recent past I especially like.
I wonder what Gemma Brocato would do if she wasn’t a writer? Find out by hopping here on our blog.
10 Comments
Tracey Gee link
6/30/2015 03:50:13 am

Those are GORGEOUS!!!!!!!

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Brenda Margriet
6/30/2015 08:46:08 am

Thanks, Tracey!

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Xio Axelrod link
6/30/2015 07:45:15 am

Wonderful photos! I dabble myself, when I have time. (Ha! Time.)

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Brenda Margriet
6/30/2015 08:46:32 am

I know - TIME!! If only there was more of it...

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Gemma Brocato
6/30/2015 08:30:22 am

Gorgeous pictures. You do have a talent for photography. Now, all you need to do is find some hard bodies and start photographing cover models. LOL

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Brenda Margriet
6/30/2015 08:47:01 am

Now that's a thought, Gemma. I'd probably totally get the giggles and embarrass myself, though. :)

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Elizabeth Janette link
6/30/2015 01:36:40 pm

Great photos! I love photography, especially shots of wildlife.

BTW your daughter's artwork is gorgeous. I can't draw anything beyond a stick figure.

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Brenda Margriet
7/2/2015 03:26:34 am

Thanks, Elizabeth! I know I'm biased, but I think her work is beautiful, too. She hasn't done much of it lately (too busy getting a Masters Degree in History) but I am hoping she goes back to it soon.

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Betty Bolte link
7/2/2015 02:19:29 am

Beautiful pix! You could augment your writing with your pictures, too!

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Brenda Margriet
7/2/2015 03:26:49 am

Thanks, Betty!

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