tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post5164707986359459105..comments2024-03-13T06:31:17.010-04:00Comments on Susan Says: What a ConferenceSusan Gourley/Kelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-41826355387129689732017-06-20T00:19:17.759-04:002017-06-20T00:19:17.759-04:00Do you need free YouTube Views?
Did you know that ...Do you need <b>free YouTube Views</b>?<br />Did you know that you can get them <b>ON AUTO-PILOT & TOTALLY FREE</b> by getting an account on <b><a href="http://socialexch.syntaxlinks.com/r/AddMeFast" rel="nofollow">Add Me Fast</a></b>?Bloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07287821785570247118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-17597246765342119342017-06-05T15:57:22.224-04:002017-06-05T15:57:22.224-04:00Sorry I'm late. Time is speeding by way too fa...Sorry I'm late. Time is speeding by way too fast. Glad you had a nice time at the conference. I would love to attend one next year when my life gets back to normal. Don't have time for films or tv. Life is way too hectic. Hope yours isn't. Joylene Nowell Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04497637513532136615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-21369867070793851502017-06-05T12:46:54.831-04:002017-06-05T12:46:54.831-04:00Sounds like quite the interesting conference. I do...Sounds like quite the interesting conference. I don't know much about YA, and I know kids aren't dumb, but I feel like you'd still want to tread lightly with CERTAIN subjects. Maybe that just means I'm getting old.<br /><br />Guardians of the Galaxy II was fantastic. I hope you ended up enjoying it.A Beer for the Showerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17029139745335325356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-1080168358974414102017-06-02T09:28:04.888-04:002017-06-02T09:28:04.888-04:00I'm waiting to see Gray's Anatomy on Netfl...I'm waiting to see Gray's Anatomy on Netflix hopefully at the beginning of summer and then The Walking Dead at the end of summer. I couldn't get into the hotel season of American Horror Story, but might give the current season a look when it comes out in the fall. I'll have to wait for winter to see Game of Thrones, but as they say, "Winter is coming."<br /><br />Tamara Narayanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03725262301091012950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-71132606941034189412017-05-27T19:39:49.248-04:002017-05-27T19:39:49.248-04:00My family and I are excited for Killjoys - glad it...My family and I are excited for Killjoys - glad it's coming back soon.<br />I hope to go to one Writer's conference this summer, but I'm still working out the logistics of it.<br />Platform building concerns me, but I keep muddling along and hoping I get it right eventually.<br />As for the MG and YA going too far - yes. My daughters have both stopped buying books from unkwown authors because of it. They prefer to check authors out at the library or on a friend's recommendation. If they like what they read, they'll read more and possibly buy books. We have a number of series on our shelves that start with book 2. They don't trust what's on the shelves at the bookstores, which is kind of sad. Tyrean Martinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15356604721537744361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-76058876084503596562017-05-27T00:51:11.373-04:002017-05-27T00:51:11.373-04:00That writer's conference sounds like it was fu...That writer's conference sounds like it was fun and I love that bookstore quote :) <br /><br />My summer TV show addiction the past couple years has been Zoo, and I'm looking forward to it's return late June. I hope you enjoyed Guardians Vol. 2, I know I did. Baby Groot is so adorable!Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15165210377903518274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-55855122863755084472017-05-25T19:14:13.513-04:002017-05-25T19:14:13.513-04:00Glad the conference went so well! (Even though it ...Glad the conference went so well! (Even though it was ultimately--and understandably--exhausting.) And heh, yeah, platform-building never fails to concern me. I always seem to fail at it, no matter what I do...Heather R. Holdenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04309060285955963459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-59849463000815978182017-05-25T02:18:58.998-04:002017-05-25T02:18:58.998-04:00Sounds wonderful! I know just what you mean about ...Sounds wonderful! I know just what you mean about being exhausted after working a writer's conference, but I'm glad it was a success and you enjoyed it. I'm looking forward to Game of Thrones, and I'm going to purchase a couple TV shows on DVD (Outlander Season 2 and the new Evil Dead show) t watch during summer.Shannon Lawrencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00934641808195675935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-62263736744501152492017-05-23T11:00:54.138-04:002017-05-23T11:00:54.138-04:00Another TV note: I watched the first episode of Do...Another TV note: I watched the first episode of Downward Dog and my Sassy Dog parked herself in front of the TV and watched every minute. She seems fascinated that the dog is talking directly to her.Patricia Stolteyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17192369425956406122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-90412280928529186232017-05-23T10:59:40.665-04:002017-05-23T10:59:40.665-04:00A new season of House of Cards will start soon on ...A new season of House of Cards will start soon on Netflix, so I'll be watching that this summer. Also, I'm a fan of mindless reality shows so I'm happy to see Big Brother will return. Patricia Stolteyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17192369425956406122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-20281229239234569982017-05-22T18:54:39.578-04:002017-05-22T18:54:39.578-04:00I remember back when I used to go to writing cons....I remember back when I used to go to writing cons. They were fun for sure. But the day after one, I always unplugged from the world, just for a full day of quiet. Ah ... that was the best.<br /><br />Enjoy the movie. Love the trip to the bookstore. Funny stuff.The Happy Whiskhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13438469476168485775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-4859190606491435122017-05-22T17:07:14.697-04:002017-05-22T17:07:14.697-04:00So glad it all went well for you, and i hope you e...So glad it all went well for you, and i hope you enjoy the movie and time with your son!messymimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10649529601786689712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-31481979262608045182017-05-22T16:32:29.307-04:002017-05-22T16:32:29.307-04:00Glad you had a good time at the conference!
I wou...Glad you had a good time at the conference! <br />I would think there should be a limit for MG, at least. Maybe not YA as much, but I have always thought my WIP should be Adult even though it's from a 15 year-old's POV. Now I don't know what to think!Sarah Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09481750127533816819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-91665676192994768762017-05-22T16:28:46.935-04:002017-05-22T16:28:46.935-04:00Ugh, four hours? Well, you got to go to a great co...Ugh, four hours? Well, you got to go to a great conference anyway. I wonder why they couldn't come up with a consensus. I'd be interested to see a video of that discussion.J E Oneilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09780097298061829471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-65685705502329022112017-05-22T13:37:25.312-04:002017-05-22T13:37:25.312-04:00What a super conference with some excellent presen...What a super conference with some excellent presenters.<br /><br />I'd find it disturbing that nobody came up with some ideas about what NOT to include in books aimed at young readers, especially the MG. cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-55496164851658305852017-05-22T12:28:14.139-04:002017-05-22T12:28:14.139-04:00Hi Susan … it sounds like the Conference was reall...Hi Susan … it sounds like the Conference was really excellent – and you always learn more if you’re involved … as you say here – everyone helps, is supportive and the mood is upbeat – well done. The workshop by Mark Gottlieb on the elevator pitch sounds just brilliant … <br /><br />Summer tv has started here … Chelsea Flower Show, into the tennis season, and other seasonal happenings … and long long days – wonderful - cheers Hilary<br />Hilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-77254725311689573932017-05-22T11:32:41.144-04:002017-05-22T11:32:41.144-04:00Interesting that even in MG, nothing is too far. I...Interesting that even in MG, nothing is too far. I know that's the new norm in YA, but I didn't expect that to be true for MG as well.<br /><br />I can't wait for the new season of Game of Thrones. I think all the other summer shows I watch involve dance competitions.<br /><br />Enjoy Guardians! I sure did.M.J. Fifieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15626475963328519693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-82213398694985912892017-05-22T09:43:00.893-04:002017-05-22T09:43:00.893-04:00I don't read YA, but I was a shocked the conse...I don't read YA, but I was a shocked the consensus didn't think you could go too far. How much violence and sex would they allow their own children to read? There are limits to everything.<br /><br />Maria Zanninihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01604862636922299273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-68093399144121256622017-05-22T09:41:44.037-04:002017-05-22T09:41:44.037-04:00If it works for the story then okay, but if one ju...If it works for the story then okay, but if one just shoves it in, then it can be too far I find. Sure sounds like fun was had even if exhausting. Pat Hatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07745293224202430152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-45719772928312578202017-05-22T09:04:41.804-04:002017-05-22T09:04:41.804-04:00Sounds like it was a great conference. Enjoy the m...Sounds like it was a great conference. Enjoy the movie!<br /><br />Bettybettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06323135450742337670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-67246693020814970042017-05-22T08:49:46.481-04:002017-05-22T08:49:46.481-04:00I totally love that about the road to the bookstor...I totally love that about the road to the bookstore - too funny!<br /><br />It sounds like it was a wonderful conference, Susan. I don't know that I'd say you can go too far in MG, YA - I think it really depends on how everything is handled.Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-83838551587430431562017-05-22T08:08:05.061-04:002017-05-22T08:08:05.061-04:00I bet it was exhausting but rewarding to see it al...I bet it was exhausting but rewarding to see it all come together.<br />You are so going to enjoy seeing Guardians!Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-61414336800828521052017-05-22T07:51:00.449-04:002017-05-22T07:51:00.449-04:00Thanks for sharing. So pleased you enjoyed the tim...Thanks for sharing. So pleased you enjoyed the time and I'm sure all the people who attended appreciate your hard work. Nicolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14674648154579013578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-64819138747893624592017-05-22T07:05:03.270-04:002017-05-22T07:05:03.270-04:00That is a little disturbing that nothing is too fa...That is a little disturbing that nothing is too far for those ages. Although I've been on a panel with a couple authors who wrote hard R rated YA books.L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-76192680983827724862017-05-22T05:52:28.885-04:002017-05-22T05:52:28.885-04:00So pleased the conference was all you hope it to b...So pleased the conference was all you hope it to be and you found it enjoyable. Thanks for a wonderful post.<br /><br />Yvonne.nashvillecats2https://www.blogger.com/profile/02326956741209246895noreply@blogger.com