tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6587254422905240992.comments2023-07-10T17:20:20.466+10:00BOOK GROTTOSamantha-Ellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04479988465375024702noreply@blogger.comBlogger52125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6587254422905240992.post-33057812567972434762013-07-21T01:15:37.033+10:002013-07-21T01:15:37.033+10:00Oh, this sounds right up my alley! I hope it gets...Oh, this sounds right up my alley! I hope it gets published here in the US...Charlottehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11835101886202235868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6587254422905240992.post-87906051774378049612013-07-06T09:51:03.461+10:002013-07-06T09:51:03.461+10:00Thanks Sue,
I'm sure there are many wonderful...Thanks Sue,<br /><br />I'm sure there are many wonderful writing classes around ( I have done some brilliant ones at Writers Victoria), I just think that undergrad creative writing courses are obviously trying to encourage you to write well, and ultimately the benchmark for that seems to be straightforward literary classics. I always remember my short story about walking trees barely got a pass, and then a few months later went on to win in a national short story comp!<br />Samantha-Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04479988465375024702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6587254422905240992.post-91180530882634471612013-07-04T07:43:49.030+10:002013-07-04T07:43:49.030+10:00You make it sound like a box of chocolates! ;-)
A...You make it sound like a box of chocolates! ;-)<br /><br />And what you say about your writing classes makes me glad I never did any. I've heard about this sort of class, which is really just aimed at mainstream writers. It would be nice if they had classes in various kinds of genre writing. I *think* you can do some in children's writing -anyway, Hazel Edwards and Michael Hyde teach writing.Sue Bursztynskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09362273418897882971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6587254422905240992.post-23810471859530242522013-06-13T10:46:40.970+10:002013-06-13T10:46:40.970+10:00A bit far from my end of town by public transport,...A bit far from my end of town by public transport, but wishing you well! Sue Bursztynskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09362273418897882971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6587254422905240992.post-16694679323146034272013-05-29T22:24:35.067+10:002013-05-29T22:24:35.067+10:00Actually, I did like this one. I enjoyed the touch...Actually, I did like this one. I enjoyed the touches of humour, the small town where there was a generation which still referred to "the war of Northern aggression" and only one place for the teenagers to hang out and the rule of the DAR. It was interesting that a book so obviously for girls was seen from the viewpoint of a boy. <br /><br />All I can say is, the kids at my school liked it, including, oddly, some of the boys. ;-)Sue Bursztynskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09362273418897882971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6587254422905240992.post-12437664831986067312013-05-01T19:09:29.246+10:002013-05-01T19:09:29.246+10:00Glad you enjoyed your interview! Great Raven does ...Glad you enjoyed your interview! Great Raven does indeed sound apt for a book with Raven in the title.;-) Actually, it's the title of an Irish war goddess, which I have been using since the days when I published fanzines, when it was "Great Raven Press". A bit of an in joke only my oldest friends know.Sue Bursztynskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09362273418897882971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6587254422905240992.post-74797059252250010812013-02-05T10:04:12.883+11:002013-02-05T10:04:12.883+11:00There is a love story between the main character a...There is a love story between the main character and the prince whose kingdom she lives in. It is subtle, lovely and touching - not 'paranormal romancy' at all.Samantha-Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04479988465375024702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6587254422905240992.post-36099124485306337142013-02-04T22:04:33.066+11:002013-02-04T22:04:33.066+11:00Is there much romance in Seraphina?Is there much romance in Seraphina?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01065928807649744906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6587254422905240992.post-11076213616453973242013-01-24T03:48:26.817+11:002013-01-24T03:48:26.817+11:00This is actually a pretty COOL list of children...This is actually a pretty COOL list of children's novels; have read most of them too! ;) I recently made a motivational story about a famous writer who is unhappy with himself<br /><br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2hUklviOSFoAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16910502739427070570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6587254422905240992.post-29956578892739522712012-11-08T11:02:07.930+11:002012-11-08T11:02:07.930+11:00Thanks so much Jack,
Hope you find something of i...Thanks so much Jack,<br /><br />Hope you find something of interest here and thanks for stopping by :)Samantha-Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04479988465375024702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6587254422905240992.post-77909595628896194942012-11-07T17:12:32.174+11:002012-11-07T17:12:32.174+11:00 Hello,
I found your blog while looking for pict... Hello, <br /> I found your blog while looking for pictures of Seraphina. And I am glad I have. I have yet to look around but I am certain I am going to enjoy your posts!Jackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04395502314886308773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6587254422905240992.post-31415239161231309222012-09-03T23:31:28.340+10:002012-09-03T23:31:28.340+10:00No worries Jen. I really enjoy tribute articles to...No worries Jen. I really enjoy tribute articles to authors (as sad as it is) because it highlights both their works and how important they were to children's literature.Samantha-Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04479988465375024702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6587254422905240992.post-48995729668902873352012-08-30T21:53:13.915+10:002012-08-30T21:53:13.915+10:00Terrific article. thanks so much. i will share thi...Terrific article. thanks so much. i will share this one on facebook. thanks again. jxjen storerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03281209321875812034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6587254422905240992.post-58415908208119052262012-08-10T14:07:24.389+10:002012-08-10T14:07:24.389+10:00What an intriguing review. I haven't read this...What an intriguing review. I haven't read this one yet but it has just moved up several notches on my Must Read list. Thanks for the prompt! jxjen storerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03281209321875812034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6587254422905240992.post-17640127254309233072012-01-06T12:50:47.720+11:002012-01-06T12:50:47.720+11:00i'm really excited about seeing hugo. it looks...i'm really excited about seeing hugo. it looks amazing.Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05612848083830893753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6587254422905240992.post-75452103965761222982011-12-05T13:27:22.834+11:002011-12-05T13:27:22.834+11:00I didn't make it to the launch but the book is...I didn't make it to the launch but the book is lovely. A beautiful cover and design this year. My dear friend Kate Ryan has a wonderful story in it. ANd congratulations to you too Samantha-Ellen! jxxjen storerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03281209321875812034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6587254422905240992.post-90910212708569902562011-10-05T10:39:23.589+11:002011-10-05T10:39:23.589+11:00Yeah the ending did annoy me. All the bad sirens d...Yeah the ending did annoy me. All the bad sirens died but Vanessa, the grandma and the men magically escaped? Please.Samantha-Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04479988465375024702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6587254422905240992.post-65858993131197239952011-10-05T03:05:13.708+11:002011-10-05T03:05:13.708+11:00i felt about the same about it. a nice enough read...i felt about the same about it. a nice enough read, but hardly one of my favourites. <br />i'd have liked it more if she wasn't suddenly considered beautiful etc, and if the author didn't spell the ending out as if the readers were stupid in the end. i am planning to read the sequel at somepoint though.Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05612848083830893753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6587254422905240992.post-38952471771567168242011-10-03T00:27:34.631+11:002011-10-03T00:27:34.631+11:00It was one of those books that i grew up reading a...It was one of those books that i grew up reading and to this date it remains my favorite. The only thing i remember about reading this book is sitting in the chair outside, with my grandfather sitting beside me reading his newspaper. But sadly, i remember the story only vaguely. I would just love to read this book again, not only for its story, but to relive those times that i spent with my family while reading this book.Priyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02751495733527062362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6587254422905240992.post-90140412918904034652011-07-19T16:26:24.673+10:002011-07-19T16:26:24.673+10:00I love the top cover. It suits the feel of the boo...I love the top cover. It suits the feel of the book perfectly.Samantha-Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04479988465375024702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6587254422905240992.post-27221211231546117392011-07-19T16:02:17.915+10:002011-07-19T16:02:17.915+10:00Sounds and looks great. Love the idea of a book th...Sounds and looks great. Love the idea of a book that 'dances along'. I have an old copy of Coraline (I bought it at Minotaur) with a cover remarkably similar to the top one. Useless info, i know, but there you go. xjen storerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03281209321875812034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6587254422905240992.post-59311293195515197082011-07-06T14:15:31.597+10:002011-07-06T14:15:31.597+10:00Very nice review! I just watched these movies the ...Very nice review! I just watched these movies the other night and was really impressed with them! My daughter loved UP! Emma Stone was definitely the best fit for the roll in Easy A, she's great and made me enjoy the movie much more than I probably normally would have. Lucky for me since I'm a new customer (also employee) to DISH Network I was given Blockbuster by mail free for 3 months so I was able to enjoy these movies and others for free! All new customers to DISH can get it too, check it out http://bit.ly/khvWnc. :)Alyssahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12777152421283112953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6587254422905240992.post-46331641288736831882011-06-08T11:12:42.610+10:002011-06-08T11:12:42.610+10:00An absolute pleasure - thanks for your wonderful b...An absolute pleasure - thanks for your wonderful book.Samantha-Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04479988465375024702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6587254422905240992.post-85583268051691385622011-06-07T20:42:10.831+10:002011-06-07T20:42:10.831+10:00Thank you so much for this lovely review! FavelThank you so much for this lovely review! FavelBHUTANhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10852708319065614767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6587254422905240992.post-12325498835889753882011-05-23T17:07:45.427+10:002011-05-23T17:07:45.427+10:00Yes, they are certainly weird and wonderful. Quite...Yes, they are certainly weird and wonderful. Quite challenging but so worth it.<br /><br />And you must be very excited - the big 'official' publication date soon! Best wishes!Samantha-Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04479988465375024702noreply@blogger.com