tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345567373976059983.post7451319310535325514..comments2023-08-22T12:30:03.773-07:00Comments on Christine Allen-Riley - author of YA fiction: Thursday's Children - What does inspiration smell like?Chris Allen-Rileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11937725992799451053noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345567373976059983.post-12931408595716821082012-12-18T18:18:16.147-08:002012-12-18T18:18:16.147-08:00When I'm stressed, I always go straight for th...When I'm stressed, I always go straight for the vanilla and cloves. There's been a lot of vanilla and cloves going on lately - lol!Chris Allen-Rileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11937725992799451053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345567373976059983.post-58840885321567506272012-12-17T08:29:21.735-08:002012-12-17T08:29:21.735-08:00So true. I love scents and perfumes. I always asso...So true. I love scents and perfumes. I always associate certain characters with certain scents. My heroes tend to be woodsy and earthy whereas my heroines are usually more incense or exotic spices. And for times when I'm stressed, nothing is better than mint!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12445539873467772283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345567373976059983.post-17031248933951053732012-12-13T18:29:41.899-08:002012-12-13T18:29:41.899-08:00Melissa does custom scents... ;) She's made a...Melissa does custom scents... ;) She's made a couple for me that I lurrve.Chris Allen-Rileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11937725992799451053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345567373976059983.post-81970162742593882772012-12-13T18:27:00.045-08:002012-12-13T18:27:00.045-08:00I am the same way with scents, certain ones just a...I am the same way with scents, certain ones just automatically transport me back to my childhood; especially a hint of salt water in the air.<br /><br />Anyway, I am now officially on a quest to find the perfect scent that smells like the beach in Michigan. I'm certain that will help get me in the right mood, especially when I combine it with my beach sounds.<br /><br />Thanks for the suggestion!<br /><br />Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10597919348351009552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345567373976059983.post-70257833012713698422012-12-13T17:03:05.115-08:002012-12-13T17:03:05.115-08:00Eeep! I didn't - thank you, Tamara and John! :...Eeep! I didn't - thank you, Tamara and John! :) I'm not terribly blogger savvy, but I *think* I've got it turned off now. :)<br /><br />And Tamara, I've been super happy with Melissa's products. She's also a lovely person. :)Chris Allen-Rileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11937725992799451053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345567373976059983.post-68779976430835279502012-12-13T17:00:57.812-08:002012-12-13T17:00:57.812-08:00That's awesome! And I don't know if I'...That's awesome! And I don't know if I've mentioned it before, but I love that title, Unquiet Souls. Makes me think of that old song The Unquiet Grave. :)Chris Allen-Rileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11937725992799451053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345567373976059983.post-41775120687801956132012-12-13T16:59:23.674-08:002012-12-13T16:59:23.674-08:00Mmmmm...nothing says "urp" like rotten f...Mmmmm...nothing says "urp" like rotten fish breath! :D <br /><br />If you try it, I hope it works for you! :)Chris Allen-Rileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11937725992799451053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345567373976059983.post-22999208769644880392012-12-13T15:43:02.341-08:002012-12-13T15:43:02.341-08:00Good catch. Turn it off! ;)Good catch. Turn it off! ;)John Krissilashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02683306221234743057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345567373976059983.post-72870361902504095662012-12-13T13:42:26.916-08:002012-12-13T13:42:26.916-08:00That actually sounds like an awesome idea. And I a...That actually sounds like an awesome idea. And I always have candles lit in my house. I'll have to check out that site. :)<br /><br />Also, are you aware your Captcha is on? It makes it much harder for people to leave a comment--and it's really easy to turn off. I forget how, but i just Googled it and it only took a minute. Anyway, just thought I'd give you the heads up in case you didn't know. :)Tamarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04070551912944266954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345567373976059983.post-72380765633279030642012-12-13T07:43:39.728-08:002012-12-13T07:43:39.728-08:00It's a MAJOR part of my first book, UNQUIET SO...It's a MAJOR part of my first book, UNQUIET SOULS. I think scent is extremely powerful, and as you said, often overlooked both in writing and by the general public. Good post :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10128802549435853330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345567373976059983.post-34146962458094213542012-12-13T07:33:57.542-08:002012-12-13T07:33:57.542-08:00LOL — very interesting. I'm a big fan of using...LOL — very interesting. I'm a big fan of using scents in my descriptions (rotten fish breath, anyone????), but never thought of using it to inspire me.<br /><br />Hmmmm.... definitely something to think about and try over the holidays!<br /><br />Thanks for sharing this!John Krissilashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02683306221234743057noreply@blogger.com