tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999125118927001112.post6572643834401076902..comments2023-09-16T05:02:59.946-07:00Comments on Heroines with Hearts: Friday Friends with Annette Blair....Debra St. Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07154130275058459169noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999125118927001112.post-70052031964229168302010-01-11T11:17:17.344-08:002010-01-11T11:17:17.344-08:00Paula, I got my netbook for my birthday in Septemb...Paula, I got my netbook for my birthday in September. It has a 4 hour battery. They have some now with 9 hour batteries. A writer friend has one. A techie I know says that second party manufacturers will soon make long-life batteries for the netbooks, so we'll be able to replace our 4 hour batteries with 9 hour ones. Might even be in place already. <br /><br />Toni, it takes some research to find the right one for you, especially on that will feel good for your hands to type on. Some brands have the keys just too close together; that's why I chose an 11" not a 10".Annette Blairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13817121786059934544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999125118927001112.post-13687372660027379312010-01-11T11:12:02.555-08:002010-01-11T11:12:02.555-08:00ps: Toni, the netbook (mine is an Acer 11") h...ps: Toni, the netbook (mine is an Acer 11") has 6 usb slots to plug in memory sticks or wireless mouse, etc.Annette Blairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13817121786059934544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999125118927001112.post-22291668541910490672010-01-11T11:10:48.878-08:002010-01-11T11:10:48.878-08:00Toni, you can plug a memory stick into a netbook, ...Toni, you can plug a memory stick into a netbook, so yes, I work on it when I'm away and then just transfer my work onto my big computer. Also, I didn't connect the netbook to the internet, so when I have to make every minute count, I go into some corner of the house and write like crazy without being TEMPTED by the internet. (You can go anywhere with the netbook, even outside, though not in RI this time of year. :)<br /><br />The problem with a netbook is that it doesn't come with Microsoft Office. You need a portable disk drive to load the software on. That's about $60 I believe. But we borrowed one for an hour or so. Other people I know already had a portable drive.<br /><br />I love my netbook, so easy to use and the weight of it doesn't hurt my knees. I got a lap desk (bean-bag bottom, desk top) that I sit the computer on and go to town.<br /><br />I hope this helps.Annette Blairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13817121786059934544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999125118927001112.post-17410221787900463782010-01-10T16:17:10.742-08:002010-01-10T16:17:10.742-08:00I have a netbook and have loaded Word on to it. Y...I have a netbook and have loaded Word on to it. Yes, you can plug a memory stick in, mine has 3 USB sockets. <br />The main drawback is the length of time the battery lasts if you want to use it not plugged in. Mine lasts for about 2 hours - not much good on a 9 hour flight LOLPaula Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10040623635956769807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999125118927001112.post-94534010135702292010-01-10T04:58:51.617-08:002010-01-10T04:58:51.617-08:00Hey, Annette,
I was looking into that netbook and...Hey, Annette,<br /><br />I was looking into that netbook and thought it was only good for going online. Does it have word in it? Hmmm.. I may have to go to best buy and see it in person. Can you plug a memory stick into it? I can't do that with the laptop I have, its a dinosaur!!Toni Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03121044112674293534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999125118927001112.post-30294308395619779102010-01-09T18:39:36.496-08:002010-01-09T18:39:36.496-08:00Then you've got the background for it, Paula. ...Then you've got the background for it, Paula. I always read on long flights, too, btw, unless I take my netbook computer with me because I'm on deadline. :(<br /><br />I think we can't go wrong concentrating on our writing. I usually go to one writer's meeting a month, my local group, and the occasional conference, and between that and online news, I think I have a handle on the biz/market. Plus my agent keeps me on the straight and narrow.Annette Blairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13817121786059934544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999125118927001112.post-27444256695855390682010-01-09T10:15:21.297-08:002010-01-09T10:15:21.297-08:00I used to read a lot too, but don't seem to fi...I used to read a lot too, but don't seem to find enough time these days (except maybe on long distance flights). When I started writing novels again (after a long break), I bought myself a bunch of romance novels to see just what had changed. Then I put them all to one side, and concentrated on my writing.Paula Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10040623635956769807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999125118927001112.post-36864315193169239892010-01-09T08:22:49.523-08:002010-01-09T08:22:49.523-08:00LOL, thanks for the wonderful compliment. I guess ...LOL, thanks for the wonderful compliment. I guess they run the gamut. I like that, PARANORMAL ROMANTIC COMEDY TEAR JERKERS. LOL, LOL. Wonder if my publisher would go for it.<br /><br />Sorry I couldn't get on late yesterday, my network went down.Annette Blairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13817121786059934544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999125118927001112.post-20903505589488733512010-01-08T16:28:26.617-08:002010-01-08T16:28:26.617-08:00Hey, Annette,
I learned something new about you. ...Hey, Annette,<br /><br />I learned something new about you. I didn't realize that your books were paranormal romantic comedy. That's probably why I do enjoy your work. I'm not a parnormal reader, but I like your stuff. Although, I think your stuff should titled parnormal romantic comedy tear jerkers... :)Toni Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03121044112674293534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999125118927001112.post-63597247914784515762010-01-08T15:01:29.604-08:002010-01-08T15:01:29.604-08:00You don't read but you write, Paula? Glad you...You don't read but you write, Paula? Glad you're reassured. I have to add that I used to read voraciously before I started my writing career. And If I do read, I don't read the kind of book I'm in the process of writing. You should know about the trends in the market.Annette Blairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13817121786059934544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999125118927001112.post-79067391323092764262010-01-08T14:26:39.789-08:002010-01-08T14:26:39.789-08:00That reassures me, because I don't read very m...That reassures me, because I don't read very much either! <br />Happy 2010 to you too.Paula Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10040623635956769807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999125118927001112.post-91154884848670446692010-01-08T11:49:46.660-08:002010-01-08T11:49:46.660-08:00Paula, I should read more, but I don't have ti...Paula, I should read more, but I don't have time. It's a real task for me to write three books a year. Some people write fast, but I'm not one of them. On the other hand, I'd hate to read other people's stories and discover that they wrote something like I'm writing, so I'd rather not know. That way, I'm sure I take it strictly out of my own crazy brain. Thanks for asking. Hugs and Happy New Year.Annette Blairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13817121786059934544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999125118927001112.post-12834987601877387922010-01-08T11:39:55.896-08:002010-01-08T11:39:55.896-08:00I really enjoyed your interview, Annette, and am i...I really enjoyed your interview, Annette, and am in awe of your imagination in creating your fascinating story.<br />Do you read a lot of paranormal romance as well as writing it?Paula Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10040623635956769807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999125118927001112.post-41959796752313618902010-01-08T11:25:41.221-08:002010-01-08T11:25:41.221-08:00With all my answers, I didn't include my web a...With all my answers, I didn't include my web address. It's www.annetteblair.com <br /><br />Feel free to ask questions and I'll answer them. HAPPY NEW YEAR!<br /><br />AnnetteAnnette Blairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13817121786059934544noreply@blogger.com