tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804696485095159380.post6615396045559669..comments2024-01-02T06:39:28.476-06:00Comments on erica and christy-two moms. two teachers. two writers. one blog.: #IWSG Just keep writing (and reading...if you can!) and #WIN an #Amazon #GiftCarderica and christyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13074820593371226159noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804696485095159380.post-68785006034514097082017-02-22T21:06:50.299-06:002017-02-22T21:06:50.299-06:00I love the story about the 8th grader!
I sometim...I love the story about the 8th grader! <br /><br />I sometimes find it hard to get into books too. I have to decide if I want to stick it out or keep going. Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804696485095159380.post-66317717298658025322017-02-04T20:32:11.602-06:002017-02-04T20:32:11.602-06:00I am trying so hard to actually love reading again...I am trying so hard to actually love reading again. Every once in a while a story does sucks me in and I am so grateful when that happens. You are so right about thinking of the author now, I do that all the time!<br />I love the story about the boy, oh my goodness you changed his life!Doreen McGettiganhttp://www.doreenmcgettigan.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804696485095159380.post-9570238380801108462017-02-04T14:49:37.257-06:002017-02-04T14:49:37.257-06:00There is never enough time to do all the reading a...There is never enough time to do all the reading and writing I would like. Like you I take the iPad to bed with me and try to catch up on my reading then, but often it's a page or two and I find myself nodding off. I've had to cut back my blogging to make the time to write. It's a good compromise. I make sure to do the IWSG each month and maybe one other post, but that's about it. I seriously want to have something published in '17 and it ain't gonna happen unless I get serious. <br /><br />I'm gonna pick up your book and give it a read. No promises on when I''ll get through it as I'm currently involved in a critique on a very long self-pubed work, but when I do I'll do my best to leave a review in a few places.<br /><br />Best wishes, and it was nice to meet you. Thanks for being a co-host this month. I know this IWSG thing woulodn't happen without people like you and I DO appreciate it.farawayeyeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17578277501054242356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804696485095159380.post-33157213946632656682017-02-04T14:03:22.856-06:002017-02-04T14:03:22.856-06:00I try to do a little of each thing every day. I wo...I try to do a little of each thing every day. I work reading in between writing assignments (I'm a full-time freelance writer in addition to my novel work). I also listen to books on audio while walking at the gym or doing housework. But I've gotten hooked on true crime podcasts lately, so I haven't been doing my audio reading as much as I used to.Stephanie Farishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10461865229341760836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804696485095159380.post-85648846028091540752017-02-03T18:36:11.240-06:002017-02-03T18:36:11.240-06:00Wishing you great success.Wishing you great success.F. Stonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16241888058278268890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804696485095159380.post-57287422815654910912017-02-03T13:52:04.620-06:002017-02-03T13:52:04.620-06:00Fabulous! Good for you and good for him! I read a ...Fabulous! Good for you and good for him! I read a shitload of novels and nonfiction. Just a habit I got into very young. I found fb was cutting into my reading time so I put the boots to it, at least for a couple of months. I work full time on a reserve with youth, so time is precious,but if I don’t read I won't write either so... I read in the bath and before bed, also my fella reads a lot too so we keep each other company in the evening reading. So glad to meet you! I'll be around again.Jan Morrisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12727266796590751202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804696485095159380.post-75866917009947069242017-02-03T12:00:54.157-06:002017-02-03T12:00:54.157-06:00Oh wow, Christy! Reading the last part of your blo...Oh wow, Christy! Reading the last part of your blog almost brought tears to my eyes. As a fellow (primary school) teacher, I know how exciting and rewarding it is to inspire students and guide them towards their passion, smartness and ideologies. This is just awesome! <br /><br />As far as the reading experience as a writer, I think many of us feel the same way. Gone are the days to totally indulge into a book, without dissecting it somehow. Luckily, when the story is really gripping, we can still let go (of pencil and critical minds) to just enjoy the book. <br /><br />I feel guilty about not reading more because of lack of time (and because it is encouraged by other writers, so I should do it more). I try to make time for it once in a while, with the "excuse" that it helps my writing. It is all about finding a balance. I tend to prefer reading to writing, when I am pretty tired and unmotivated.Liesbethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13402741679152508367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804696485095159380.post-17521590183645261312017-02-03T09:55:51.809-06:002017-02-03T09:55:51.809-06:00I too, bring my Kindle to bed. I have two opportun...I too, bring my Kindle to bed. I have two opportunities to do this since my husband takes a nap every day and likes to have me there with him. Instead of sleeping, I look at it as a reading break. I spend the rest of the day juggling appointments, kids (whom I homeschool), my husband, and writing. I get to spend a lot more time writing than many people, though, so I feel blessed. My heart was warmed by the story of your student. It was a teacher who encouraged me in my love of writing. It changed my life. Since I can't thank her, I thank you!Heather Ericksonhttp://heatherericksonauthor.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804696485095159380.post-17161765506325096632017-02-02T20:42:08.533-06:002017-02-02T20:42:08.533-06:00That was beautiful. You made me tear up.
Happy I...That was beautiful. You made me tear up. <br />Happy IWSG Day!<br /><a href="http://www.junetakey.com/posts/category/blog-life-happens/" rel="nofollow"> Juneta @ Writer's Gambit </a><br /><br />Juneta keyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08815758043024184034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804696485095159380.post-64030745857513462582017-02-02T20:03:53.435-06:002017-02-02T20:03:53.435-06:00Just read your entire post . . . and now I'm t...Just read your entire post . . . and now I'm tearing up! Great "heart" moment with the student who discovered the joy of writing. Thanks for co-hosting #IWSG this month, Christy. I plan to do some checking on your YA book now also.Gail M Baugniet - Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11543343067963247963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804696485095159380.post-20972584815911526162017-02-02T16:24:15.650-06:002017-02-02T16:24:15.650-06:00Lately I've been doing zero reading or writing...Lately I've been doing zero reading or writing other than the blogs. I getting to sucked into other things and need to break free.<br /><br />It's rare for a book to draw me in from the first page, but it's nice when it happens. Usually it takes several pages-maybe even 50 or so like you say--because besides the story itself, I have to get into the rhythm and style of the writing as well as vesting myself into the characters. If I don't care much about the characters then it's difficult to care about the book.<br /><br />Arlee Bird<br /><a href="http://tossingitout.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Tossing It Out</a><br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804696485095159380.post-77789559805553298162017-02-02T12:00:30.864-06:002017-02-02T12:00:30.864-06:00Woot for inspiring the student to keep at it!
I t...Woot for inspiring the student to keep at it!<br /><br />I tend to devour books by authors I already like. Otherwise, I find it hard to make the time to read because I've got two young kids and a husband vying for my attention on top of my job. I hardly even have time to write! Grats on the book. I hope it's a smashing success!Loni Townsendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05126958230703180761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804696485095159380.post-25873702952862917122017-02-02T10:56:28.251-06:002017-02-02T10:56:28.251-06:00I’m a reader first. The writing started late.
My r...I’m a reader first. The writing started late.<br />My reading experienced has changed...completely. I don't/can't read with that carefree abandon anymore. It's sad...in a way...but hey, it's not the end of the world. <br />The up side is that I now read across genres, something I didn't really do before I started writing seriously.<br />Congrats on the release of your YA novel! Awesome!<br />Thank you for co-hosting the IWSG this month.Michelle Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02750092836481599870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804696485095159380.post-31167112684670333572017-02-02T07:07:29.558-06:002017-02-02T07:07:29.558-06:00Your description of how you read as a writer...I f...Your description of how you read as a writer...I feel like you're inside my head. Raimey Gallanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08021528443693790662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804696485095159380.post-79727509590682499372017-02-02T00:47:07.812-06:002017-02-02T00:47:07.812-06:00"The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher..."The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires." - William Arthur Ward.<br />We all know which teacher you are :-) Thanks for sharing.<br />Good luck with your book - the cover looks amazing. Happy writing.Ronel Janse van Vuurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04041347187777879494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804696485095159380.post-39040064539727314522017-02-01T21:36:28.415-06:002017-02-01T21:36:28.415-06:00Another reason to be glad for audiobooks. Some of ...Another reason to be glad for audiobooks. Some of the things that bug me about reading a book now don't distract me like they did.<br />Donna K. Weaverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15763832177263927311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804696485095159380.post-57026550702432117472017-02-01T21:15:17.486-06:002017-02-01T21:15:17.486-06:00It takes time for me too to let go and enjoy a sto...It takes time for me too to let go and enjoy a story. Every so often I pick up a book from my to read stack (enormous ebook stack)that I bought several years ago and wonder why I ever bought it. Which is kind of sad, because when I purchased it, it sounded interesting. But less than stellar writing destroyed my enjoyment. On the plus side, the fact I recognize good writing must mean I've learned a few tricks of the trade.Cailin Bristehttp://cailinbriste.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804696485095159380.post-68706679236594524282017-02-01T20:40:47.772-06:002017-02-01T20:40:47.772-06:00Christy, I loved what you shared about having a st...Christy, I loved what you shared about having a student writing buddy! It brings tears to this retired teacher's eyes! Thanks for co-hosting this month, and happy writing!Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804696485095159380.post-37728264083784537332017-02-01T20:32:00.207-06:002017-02-01T20:32:00.207-06:00Aw crap. You made my eyes leak. Reaching that stud...Aw crap. You made my eyes leak. Reaching that student through a shared love of reading has got to be one of the most rewarding experiences of your entire teaching career. There's no doubt in my mind that YOU are responsible for a positive change in that young man's life. <br /><br />Congrats on your book! It sounds amazing, and if I don't win it on that sweet "cheesy" blog, I reckon I'll have to buy a copy. :)Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804696485095159380.post-9197216590001760162017-02-01T20:15:44.628-06:002017-02-01T20:15:44.628-06:00I was so excited to see that drop-dead-gorgeous co...I was so excited to see that drop-dead-gorgeous cover at Chrystal's today. So excited for you. I hope it's a winner! Thanks for the info. I've read posts by 'elite bloggers' who say they've never bought a book after reading the Look Inside...that's pretty extreme! Are there so many 'bad' books out there?Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804696485095159380.post-84485042365793055692017-02-01T20:11:21.556-06:002017-02-01T20:11:21.556-06:00Like you, I give the author about 50 pages. I'...Like you, I give the author about 50 pages. I'm either into the story, or I'm out. I have so little time to read that the story has to captivate me. Then I spend way too much time trying to figure out how and why this author "does it." The damned lawyer in me wants to analyze how it works and where it doesn't. Thanks for co-hosting and taking time to comment on my non-post. I love this group!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804696485095159380.post-59969129116530666482017-02-01T19:05:33.107-06:002017-02-01T19:05:33.107-06:00I got all teary eyed!!!! Love when you 'catch&...I got all teary eyed!!!! Love when you 'catch' a reluctant reader and turn him/her into a reader/writer! So awesome :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804696485095159380.post-67291425185868582732017-02-01T17:55:04.285-06:002017-02-01T17:55:04.285-06:00Thanks for co-hosting! It is nice to be able to di...Thanks for co-hosting! It is nice to be able to disconnect your writer brain from your reader brain.A. B. Keuserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15152107659542138178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804696485095159380.post-21412861821109053612017-02-01T15:37:30.151-06:002017-02-01T15:37:30.151-06:00I try to read in many genres just to get a sense o...I try to read in many genres just to get a sense of storytelling in each. Thanks so much for co-hosting this month's question for IWSG. I already follow your blog. So all the best to you.Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804696485095159380.post-54931702000542099372017-02-01T14:42:39.284-06:002017-02-01T14:42:39.284-06:00I'm much more selective about what I read now ...I'm much more selective about what I read now that I'm a writer. When I read the beginning of a story that sounds remarkably like the beginning of a dozen other stories I've just read, I just have to put it down. There has to be something about the beginning that sounds different, or else I assume the rest of the story is the same too.<br /><br />Thanks for co-hosting this month's IWSG!Chemist Kenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09738272332470397248noreply@blogger.com