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Eavesdrop Writer

Eavesdrop Writer

http://eavesdropwriter.blogspot.com

This is an idea toolbox for creative writers. I use eavesdropping as a resource for character development and this blog is a repository for little gems of conversation I've heard. Don't worry, I'm not using electronic devices or crawling under window sills yet. Just fine-tuning my observation skills in public places to learn about human nature every day. Stop by, maybe you'll find inspiration in something I've overheard!

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  • Barack's Been Good, God - Inaugural Prayers for Barack Obama at Ruby's Diner

    Posted on Tuesday January 20th, 2009 at 02:34 am in MEN, children, society, dreams, daughters, patriotic

    For our inaugural eve dinner, we hop over to Ruby's Diner down the street for Super Burgers--hamburgers served on grilled Parmesan toast with avocado and the usual fixings. Tasty. Where ever I've gone today while doing errands, the air is simply palp...

  • Barack Obama is Different

    Posted on Saturday December 27th, 2008 at 07:49 pm in women, society, generations, racist, patriotic, senior talk

    I am spending the evening around some of my favorite friends: books. Whether I enter a big box bookseller like Barnes and Noble or a small cramped hole in the wall with stacks and stacks of dusty books, I feel excited and anxious at once. All the ...

  • Unwrapped Girls are Nothing But Trouble

    Posted on Sunday December 21st, 2008 at 11:14 pm in MEN, sex, flirt, daughters, sons, generations, senior talk

    I am an all-day breakfast eater; I'll take eggs or pancakes for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Tonight, I stand in line with the dinner crowd at Archibald's, a local diner that serves delicious flame broiled burgers and seasoned fries. Sizzles and pops...

  • How Do You Become a Desperate Housewife?

    Posted on Wednesday December 3rd, 2008 at 12:18 am

    I am one of those silly people who buys a Christmas tree at the crack of December's dawn. I know it will be stiff and crispy by the 25th, but I can't be reasoned with. The tip of my nose tingles with cold tonight as fog rolls in. The moving misty ...

  • What's on the Breast Feeding Menu?

    Posted on Tuesday November 25th, 2008 at 12:04 am in children, women, moms, daughters, body parts

    I am eating rotisserie chicken and hummus for dinner at a casual Mediterranean restaurant. The decor is brightened with vibrant colors I'd never think to combine - lime green, bright red, orange and deep brown. I realize how boring my home's walls a...

  • Bail Me Out, Mom

    Posted on Friday November 21st, 2008 at 07:21 am in children, moms, wealth, sons, patriotic, mall talk

    I am at Best Buy electronics browsing all the gadgets I cannot afford. I'm amazed at the ingenuity on display here; everything is smaller, better, faster, cooler. I remember when my first cell phone weighed about one pound. Now, a few ounces in your ...

Comments & Reviews

This blog is currently rated a 4.92 out of a possible 5 based on 63 comments.

Jaye86

5 stars Jaye

I love it!

Posted: 2009-10-09 | More Reviews From Jaye86

essensu

5 stars Tami Abiuso

Love it, great material here. I love the Gift Wrapper one the best. A woman is a gift. What a smart man you overheard. Enjoyed reading it all very much.

Posted: 2009-03-28 | More Reviews From essensu

ReyRey

5 stars Rey Ybarra

I have added you as a favorite! You are truly a creative master! Please go to my blog and rate it too.

Rey

Posted: 2008-11-25 | More Reviews From ReyRey

NathanKP

4 stars Nathan P

A fascinating blog that will thrill any writer in need of inspiration.

Posted: 2008-11-12 | More Reviews From NathanKP

hadrian1407

4 stars OUR FOOD RECIPES

Hi...just added you. Hope you can join Our Food Recipes. Thank you.

Posted: 2008-11-06 | More Reviews From hadrian1407

JackMandora

5 stars Jacqueline Smith

What a talent you have for using detail to rivet attention!

Posted: 2008-08-14 | More Reviews From JackMandora

leavesofgrace

5 stars leavesofgrace

My eyes miostened when I read your post on the pink socks. Your blogsite is very heartwarming, real, and speaks of life. I will come back.

Posted: 2008-06-08 | More Reviews From leavesofgrace

Arcticulates

5 stars Arcticulates

A very nice blog. I really was touched by the Reality Check post! Made me stop and remember what is most important to me and how blessed I am. Thank-you! Great Job!

Posted: 2008-06-07 | More Reviews From Arcticulates

BennyGreenberg

5 stars Benny Greenberg

great! I am always on the look out for anything that will continue to keep my creative juices flowing... I just found another!

Posted: 2008-06-02 | More Reviews From BennyGreenberg

bianca

5 stars bianca

Witty short stories. I like your site too it looks fun & hip.
Great job !

Posted: 2008-05-23 | More Reviews From bianca

bianca

4 stars bianca

Thanks for joining my neighborhood. I think you have a great blog & i enjoyed browsing it as well = )

Posted: 2008-05-23 | More Reviews From bianca

NickCockayne

5 stars NickC

I absolutely love this idea. I'm forever eaves dropping for character ideas and general insights into human nature. My failing is that I've too short a memory to remember conversations for long. I'm impressed that you've managed not only to remember, but to make a whole blog from it. Tiny scenelets, flashes of character shown in minute details. Great stuff.

Posted: 2008-03-18 | More Reviews From NickCockayne

imagineimagine

5 stars ImagineImagine

Interesting blog, amusing to read. Very well pulled together. Like conversations overheard, very, very interesting blog.

Posted: 2008-03-15 | More Reviews From imagineimagine

debawriter

5 stars Deb

I love everything about this blog -- how it's written, the design, the concept.

Very writerly!

Posted: 2008-03-11 | More Reviews From debawriter

inmyheels

5 stars JEMi

I just love this blog. It's such a great, entertaining read

I love your writing. This blog deserves its 10

Posted: 2008-02-23 | More Reviews From inmyheels

dewimagenta

5 stars dewimagenta

Hello! Thanks for dropping by. I hope I can put a link to your site from mine. That is, if it's ok.

Take Care and Have a great day!

Peace!

Posted: 2008-02-21 | More Reviews From dewimagenta

Yimto

5 stars Tim

Shh... She can hear us :O

Haha Great blog, very creative!!

Posted: 2008-02-19 | More Reviews From Yimto

websolutions

5 stars Ajay

Realy its too good :)
Ajay
http://www.hunka.in/

Posted: 2008-02-16 | More Reviews From websolutions

2sweetnsaxy

5 stars 2SweetnSaxy

I absolutely love your blog! How original and you're such a great story teller. Keep it coming!

Posted: 2008-02-13 | More Reviews From 2sweetnsaxy

Ctonavy1

5 stars Roy Burkhead

I've always been a fan of eavesdropping for character development. Looking forward to reading through your blog. A few days ago, I posted on my blog a conversation I stoled from a restaurant. :-)

Posted: 2008-01-23 | More Reviews From Ctonavy1

spiritedstrider

5 stars Barbara A. Clark

So creative and entertaining! Keep up the good work!

Posted: 2008-01-20 | More Reviews From spiritedstrider

thesparrow

5 stars The Sparrow

The sparrow blinks in awe at so many lovely comments. Ruffles his feathers... and then thinks that the author wouldn't mind another rating of 10 :)

Posted: 2008-01-19 | More Reviews From thesparrow

BTCassidy

5 stars BT Cassidy

Fntastic blog- I also use eavesdropping as a constant source of writing material. from developing dialog to creating more realistic charcters, eavesdropping is the way to go.

Posted: 2008-01-14 | More Reviews From BTCassidy

furniture27

5 stars John Cavers

The blog is presented well for the reader with lots of interesting things. I think the overall design is very appealing. Good articles.

Posted: 2007-12-30 | More Reviews From furniture27

Descartes

5 stars Descartes

I like the look, feel, and whole idea of your blog. I can easily see a book like PostSecrets coming out of these random encounters with strangers. Great stuff.

Posted: 2007-12-21 | More Reviews From Descartes

jacksparrow

5 stars Jack Sparrow

Interesting Blog...

Posted: 2007-12-10 | More Reviews From jacksparrow

Lew

5 stars Lew May

Good unique approach to blogging. Very nice, well put together. Good luck with it.
Lew May

Posted: 2007-12-09 | More Reviews From Lew

heartaday

5 stars Gretchen

This is such a great, original idea for a blog. Very poignant and eye opening, while being entertaining.

Posted: 2007-11-30 | More Reviews From heartaday

globalgirl

5 stars Kat

You capture real moments beautifully. Thank you.

Posted: 2007-11-22 | More Reviews From globalgirl

Tonylewis

5 stars Anthony Lewis

This is a great blog,very original and great articles based from observation, good work Vienne.

Tony:)

Posted: 2007-11-21 | More Reviews From Tonylewis

crystrad

5 stars Suahda Maideen

Wonderful idea to start a weekly meme for others to end to their own likinig.
I love your blog.

Posted: 2007-10-24 | More Reviews From crystrad

dmeemai

5 stars dmeemai

great stumbling on your blog! it's impressive how an everyday thing like 'eavesdropping' and perhaps people watching can turn into a developmental idea such that it can be used for creative writing- and why not? fiction is only as good when based on some truth and reality. gives readers something to relate with.... truly inspiring especially for a frustrated writer like me! well done!

Posted: 2007-10-22 | More Reviews From dmeemai

MrGrudge

5 stars Mr. Grudge

Excellent blog...full of heartfelt and well written stories. This blog is a regular stop for me.

Posted: 2007-10-16 | More Reviews From MrGrudge

Fedor23

5 stars fedor

Great storeis, absolutely love them.

Posted: 2007-10-03 | More Reviews From Fedor23

5 stars PetMono

Edgy, edgy, edgy story telling. I like it! If you ever hear scoop that has animal elements, please drop it on petmonologues

Posted: 2007-10-08

paintingartist

5 stars BoydGreeneArt

Great stories and sly sense of humor!

Posted: 2007-09-20 | More Reviews From paintingartist

Forex

5 stars swatig

Your Articles in the blog is really fantastic. I not seen elsewhere. anwways thanks for your comment. with good wishes,swati&nick

Posted: 2007-09-17 | More Reviews From Forex

siteinsights

5 stars SiteInsights

Brilliant idea! What a fantastic blog.

Posted: 2007-09-16 | More Reviews From siteinsights

moustaki

5 stars Ilka Flood

I always love stopping by here.
Keep up the great work!

Posted: 2007-09-10 | More Reviews From moustaki

iriegal

5 stars dee graham

I really enjoy reading this blog. Makes me glad I love to write

Posted: 2007-09-09 | More Reviews From iriegal

bnsullivan

5 stars B N Sullivan

This is one of my all-time favorite blogs. Adds a whole new meaning to "telling it like it is." It is unique, but I expect that Vienne's Eavesdrop Writer will engender many copy-cats over time.

Posted: 2007-09-07 | More Reviews From bnsullivan

Forex

5 stars swatig

nice and sylish blog.

Posted: 2007-09-03 | More Reviews From Forex

kml

5 stars kathy libby

You have really found a niche - and you bring it forth so well! Kudos to you!!

Posted: 2007-08-31 | More Reviews From kml

taylorblue

5 stars taylorblue

I can't believe what a good idea this blog is! My daughter always listens to other people...what a great thing!

Posted: 2007-08-27 | More Reviews From taylorblue

CL5125

4 stars Tina Kubala

Cool Blog. I like your writing.

Posted: 2007-08-24 | More Reviews From CL5125

poom3d

5 stars Poom

Nice blog, Great story :D

Posted: 2007-08-24 | More Reviews From poom3d

hollyemead

5 stars PawHealer

I think your story telling is great...love to do it myself, I know how hard it is...great job and interesting to boot!

Posted: 2007-08-22 | More Reviews From hollyemead

LBrittain

5 stars Laura Brittain

This blog really is brilliant and the writing is GREAT! It makes me want to start paying more attention to other people when I'm out and about ... with three preschool age little boys,however, I'm sure I'm material for a blog such a this!!! I often get stares ... even when they are being little angels. :o) A fascinating blog ... I'll be back often!!!

Posted: 2007-08-21 | More Reviews From LBrittain

JG

5 stars Jonathan Glazier

This is a great blog one that chronicles life today an a very unique but very now way. Brilliant and included in Best Blogs Ever at http://www.bestblogsever.com

Posted: 2007-08-20 | More Reviews From JG

shirleytwofeathers

5 stars Shirley Gibson

I love this little blog - the idea behind it and the ideas contained within it. I will be sharing it with all my "writer" friends.

Posted: 2007-08-14 | More Reviews From shirleytwofeathers

writingnag

5 stars Pat Kennelly

I love this idea, interesting posts. Thanks for the inspiration.

Posted: 2007-08-14 | More Reviews From writingnag

wineandshine

5 stars Mattieu

A Sneaky, but very interesting aspect on blogging. I dig your writings, keep them up.
Mattieu,
Women, Wine and Shoe Shine.

Posted: 2007-08-12 | More Reviews From wineandshine

cbenc12

5 stars cbenc12

I like ur writing style and ur posts.. Interesting..

Posted: 2007-08-10 | More Reviews From cbenc12

momoftwingirls

5 stars Monica Curran

Love your blog!
I love your background. I wish blogger would add more backgrounds. I am tired on my backgroud.

You write very well. I like your thought process.

If only....

Posted: 2007-08-09 | More Reviews From momoftwingirls

martinimom

5 stars Sharon Tanner

This is a wonderful resource, I will keep coming back for inspiration.

Posted: 2007-08-09 | More Reviews From martinimom

clioandme

5 stars Mark Stoneman

Wonderful vignettes.

Posted: 2007-08-09 | More Reviews From clioandme

PipingGirl

5 stars Piping Girl

A wonderful angle on a creative writing blog.

Posted: 2007-08-09 | More Reviews From PipingGirl

DeathSweep

5 stars DeathSweep

Found this blog today after you stopped by mine----I have to say, THANKS!!! Not just for stopping by but for letting me know about you! Great Blof- I'll be back!

Posted: 2007-08-07 | More Reviews From DeathSweep

bokjae

4 stars bokjae

Hi vienne, thanks for dropping by! I love writers I find you all full of creative writing skills! cheers!

Posted: 2007-08-06 | More Reviews From bokjae

tenanimalsdrool

5 stars lordmanilastone

This is a unique blog concept, my first stop and i loved it. I will be back again.^^

Posted: 2007-08-02 | More Reviews From tenanimalsdrool

Nakalas

5 stars Andrew Odlum

This is a fantastic site with a very unique idea. This is a great resource for any writer.

Posted: 2007-07-31 | More Reviews From Nakalas

Boba

5 stars Bob Johnson

Love this unique concept, very interesting

Posted: 2007-07-28 | More Reviews From Boba

lisamcglaun

5 stars Lisa McGlaun

Any writer will love this and writers caught in the midst of a block will kiss your feet!

Posted: 2007-07-22 | More Reviews From lisamcglaun

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