"A plot without action is like pasta without garlic, like Dolly Parton without cleavage, and like a writer without his similes."
~ Dean Koontz
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I could not resist this quote. It's too perfect.
Yesterday's post dealt with specificity of details--creating visual images. Similes are a brilliant and fun way to do that. Just ask Dean Koontz!
***UPDATE:
For the funniest thing EV-AH, go to Sara's blog and die. I just made the biggest fool out of myself in front of my high school students because I had laugh-tears pouring down my face! WARNING: Don't read in public unless prepared to be stared at!
Have a great weekend!
I agree. Great quote. Made this writer smile. Thanks, Shannon.
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Love this. Thanks. This made me smile.
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Fun quote! And who doesn't think of Dolly without thinking of her biggest assets!
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend, Shannon!
I just watched 9-5 last night!
ReplyDeleteWhen I first read "like a writer without his similes" I thought it read smiles. My writing is without smiles. I'm working on that.
Happy holidays, Sharon!
I cannot for the life of me ever imaging the gorgeous and rather fabulous Dolly Parton sans her cleavage!!
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Love the quote! Thanks for sharing. Happy Holidays!
ReplyDeleteOh that is funny! I love it. Grand quote!
ReplyDeleteGood quote and so true. Have a wonderful weekend.
ReplyDeleteAwesome quote! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteHahaha, love it! Thanks for sharing. :)
ReplyDeleteTee hee hee!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat way to start the day!
Are you on Christmas vacation now, Shannon?
Have a great weekend! Great quote!
ReplyDeleteSo funny! And thanks for the autocorrect site...I laughed so much. =)
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What a fun quote, and from Dean Koontz! I love it! I need a good laugh so I'm off to read your link!
ReplyDeletehaha I love the quote! And thanks for the shout ou! xoxo
ReplyDeleteHa, I love this quote! I definitely love my similes!
ReplyDeleteGreat quote! I do have to say that I lean on the "no similes" side of writing. Sometimes they really take me out of the story...
ReplyDeleteGreat quote!!! Just couldn't imagine my pasta without garlic.
ReplyDeleteI love similes, mainly 'cause I suck at writing metaphors. ;)
ReplyDeleteDolly wouldn't be Dolly. Hmm, maybe I need to add more metaphors.
ReplyDeleteGoing now to check out Sara's blog. Something that funny MUST be viewed.
Thanks for the link, that was HYSTERICALLY funny. OMG.
ReplyDeleteLoved the quote. Sorry I'm late Blogger plays tricks with my dashboard :)
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Love it! In my NaNo I've got several spots where I've left a comment like (insert brilliant simile here). Now just to find some brilliant similes :)
ReplyDeleteGreat quotes, but I've really been making my metaphors and similes fit in the purview of the character's life.
ReplyDeleteAn engineer gave me that tip when I called to ask him about bridge stanchions! He said, "A pastor's wife wouldn't know about that. Why would you use it?"
Amazing.
Blessings, dear Shannon!
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Shannon, you definitely caught my attention with this one. If that isn't a visual, I don't know what is. And now I know how you keep up with all this blogging -- you do it during class! :) By the way, my husband made me laugh so hard I was crying to such an extent my girls thought I was sad. I have never laughed that hard. Laughter is so good for the soul. :)
ReplyDeleteI laughed and laughed and everyone was looking at me. I needed that, bff. And Dolly without cleavage? So hilarious. :)
ReplyDeleteHugs and more hugs. :)
Who doesn't love a good Dolly Parton quote, lol.
ReplyDeleteJust a reminder! Be Jolly By Golly Blog fest is this Monday! Melissa and I look forward to reading your entry!
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I like the quote, and I totally cracked up at Sara's blog. Thanks for the happy post!
ReplyDeleteGreat quote. I'm headed to Sara's blog now. I need a laugh.
ReplyDeleteExcellent quote!
ReplyDeleteOn my way to Sara's blog for a second laugh.
how did I get to Sarah's blog?
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