Hi Leslie - I would love to hear more about this: "I'm able to think of new ways to work a problem and that translates directly to odd story elements. " Any examples? - Hillary ps - I don't rock climb, I mountain climb - hill climb, really. :-) Much easier in any case.
I restore vintage Airstreams and cars and well anything, really. I am an unreformed, obsessive DIYer. I love power tools and working with my hands. It's so different from writing or my work as a consultant. My fixit work or restoring something to a new use gives me an appreciation for the days when we couldn't go out and just buy a new one. I'm able to think of new ways to work a problem and that translates directly to odd story elements. We take the Airstream backwoods, off-road for camping -- no people or toilets-- and I love when I run out of something and I have to improvise. Or we get stuck on a 4WD trail and have to figure out how to get the trailer out of a mess. It stretches my problem solving brain cells and that's always good! I can interact in a crisis and feel those emotions of fear, excitement, and relief so when I write them they are more genuine. There is someting to be said for a writer cultivating a hobby that gives you an adrenalin rush. I don't think I'll take up rock climbing though! lol. Neat post! Leslie
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