tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5998863657658685998.post4476271140781035945..comments2024-03-15T05:16:15.397-06:00Comments on Writing While the Rice Boils: Book Review: Creating Character EmotionsDebbie Maxwell Allenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02533418585502995994noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5998863657658685998.post-50022570565216872412010-09-23T19:09:43.470-06:002010-09-23T19:09:43.470-06:00So if you're like me, Kenda, you're practi...So if you're like me, Kenda, you're practicing your pitch in the shower, in the car, lying in bed, etc. It does make you dig deeper. Both Rachelle Gardner and Randy Ingermanson have some great posts on one-sentence summaries (you can do a search for them in the box at the top of the blog). Can't wait to hear how it goes.<br /><br />-DebbieDebbie Maxwell Allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02533418585502995994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5998863657658685998.post-21626113061239472932010-09-23T17:55:16.202-06:002010-09-23T17:55:16.202-06:00Thanks for the encouragement, Debbie! I pitched on...Thanks for the encouragement, Debbie! I pitched once before, but a totally different project. So it's the first time for my historical. But I'm actually excited. It's making me dig deeper, that's for sure :-)Kenda Turnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12972218446945404475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5998863657658685998.post-39540168094489425992010-09-23T14:51:23.082-06:002010-09-23T14:51:23.082-06:00Anna: I hope you get your wish!
Kenda: Keep me po...Anna: I hope you get your wish!<br /><br />Kenda: Keep me posted on what happens next month. Pitching is nerve-wracking, but such a great learning experience. Have you done it before? I hope to write an MG historical someday about one of my ancestors. Hoping for the best for you!<br /><br />-DebbieDebbie Maxwell Allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02533418585502995994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5998863657658685998.post-51231391047509861142010-09-23T13:14:29.635-06:002010-09-23T13:14:29.635-06:00Debbie--thanks for asking :-) I write MG historica...Debbie--thanks for asking :-) I write MG historical fiction, and picture books. The hf is taking top billing right now. And I have a chance to pitch my book at a one-day regional SCBWI workshop next month. Wish me luck!Kenda Turnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12972218446945404475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5998863657658685998.post-60645085417714863182010-09-23T10:54:32.389-06:002010-09-23T10:54:32.389-06:00Thanks for this. It's on my wish list.Thanks for this. It's on my wish list.Anna L. Wallshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00144458783329501190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5998863657658685998.post-60782984249146240082010-09-22T17:08:39.169-06:002010-09-22T17:08:39.169-06:00I feel for you in revisions, Kenda! It's tough...I feel for you in revisions, Kenda! It's tough. Let me know what you write. I see you're also an SCBWI member.<br /><br />-DebbieDebbie Maxwell Allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02533418585502995994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5998863657658685998.post-53891266853332291222010-09-22T15:29:49.621-06:002010-09-22T15:29:49.621-06:00Oh, wow, another book I've never heard of--but...Oh, wow, another book I've never heard of--but need to read. Thanks, Debbie. Comes in at a perfect time for the revisions I'm working on. Putting it at the top of the reading list!Kenda Turnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12972218446945404475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5998863657658685998.post-91148658105211919152010-09-22T14:59:52.755-06:002010-09-22T14:59:52.755-06:00I know what you mean, Hannah. I need something dif...I know what you mean, Hannah. I need something different than characters whose hearts pound all the time!<br /><br />-DebbieDebbie Maxwell Allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02533418585502995994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5998863657658685998.post-31472006831232634872010-09-22T14:40:32.094-06:002010-09-22T14:40:32.094-06:00Thanks for the review. Just your post is a good re...Thanks for the review. Just your post is a good reminder on avoiding character cliches. :)Hannahhttp://www.lightbulbbooks.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5998863657658685998.post-80598176377371400062010-09-22T14:22:11.845-06:002010-09-22T14:22:11.845-06:00You're welcome, Swati! This book is laid out i...You're welcome, Swati! This book is laid out in nice small chunks for busy mamas. I'll probably keep mine in the powder room. : )<br /><br />-DebbieDebbie Maxwell Allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02533418585502995994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5998863657658685998.post-71507670043319109492010-09-22T12:38:59.103-06:002010-09-22T12:38:59.103-06:00WOW - what great timing for me! I am trying to fig...WOW - what great timing for me! I am trying to figure this out right now! Thanks for the recommendation - <br />SwatiThe Single Mothers Chronicleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03741991951693505652noreply@blogger.com