tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4228273369846378320.post1773602112248631103..comments2023-06-21T08:09:44.331-04:00Comments on This Is My Secret: The Blog and Website of Writer Kristin Cashore: 4 FTWKristin Cashorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05560274772312684672noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4228273369846378320.post-83193710263146582009-04-20T17:36:00.000-04:002009-04-20T17:36:00.000-04:00So happy Graceling won! My perfect final match is...So happy Graceling won! My perfect final match is going to involve Graceling vs. The Hunger Games, and I'll have to cover my eyes while they duke it out, because I love them too much to see them hurt. <br /><br />The whole battle of the books concept is absolutely hilarious.<br /><br />Anyway, I read your book and I loved it, and I just wanted to say, it's GREAT. I wandered over here to tell you that, then got distracted by all the great posts on this blog. My point was.. I can't wait for your next book... any hints on when that might be?Vanessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07471888892825724116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4228273369846378320.post-59328968762535935512009-04-12T09:01:00.000-04:002009-04-12T09:01:00.000-04:00Hey Kristen,thanks for answering. I do live in the...Hey Kristen,<BR/><BR/>thanks for answering. I do live in the Alps, my hometown is Innsbruck, which is the capital city of the Tyrol (which is also known as the "heart of the Alps" - if you believe all the tourist managers ;) ^^).<BR/>When you drove to Italy through Austria coming from Germany then it's very likely that you passed Innsbruck because there are two motorways crossing here (Inntal and Brenner motorway).<BR/>Actually the mountains are extremely beautiful these days because it's really warm (about 22°C and more) and the peaks are still snow-covered. :)StefanieEmmyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03267649708292658420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4228273369846378320.post-60872584054521087442009-04-11T08:44:00.000-04:002009-04-11T08:44:00.000-04:00So I just voted for Graceling on the battle of the...So I just voted for Graceling on the battle of the books. *satisfied sigh* :)Artemis Greyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10849091563671031929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4228273369846378320.post-46786066373228581492009-04-11T00:01:00.000-04:002009-04-11T00:01:00.000-04:00Wow, go Gronstad!! Everything he said was so true....Wow, go Gronstad!! Everything he said was so true. If only gay marriage would be allowed in the rest of the U.S...although I can not see in all seriousness how anyone could listen to that speech, and then still be against it. I just can't. My faveorite line was "We've already won." That was cold, strong truth. <BR/>And as for the poll, I hope Graceling wins...because Graceling is AWESOME!! :)<BR/>Also, I know this is a bit off topic, but I would recommend A Great and Terrible Beauty by Libba Bray to everyone reading this...It is seriously amazing...just as good as Graceling (if thats even possible ;)HorseLovernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4228273369846378320.post-4498344686148028812009-04-10T21:59:00.000-04:002009-04-10T21:59:00.000-04:00I’m writing to say thanks for writing Graceling, I...I’m writing to say thanks for writing Graceling, I enjoyed it so much. As soon as I finished it I just had to start reading it again.<BR/><BR/>I got into reading recently after reading the twilight series and this is the only book I’ve read so far that I loved as much – Thankyou :)<BR/><BR/>WTB Moar! Please keep writing! Also I find your blog hilarious :P <BR/><BR/>And that Iowa and Vermont video did make me cry and actually cheer woohoo <3<BR/><BR/>Sorry if I'm rambling! This is my 1st time posting in a blog, but I just had to say thanks for such a beautiful book.<BR/><BR/>Remy from AustraliaRemynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4228273369846378320.post-23246144512517055692009-04-10T19:57:00.000-04:002009-04-10T19:57:00.000-04:00Graceling is currently 2nd place behind The Hunger...Graceling is currently 2nd place behind The Hunger Games.<BR/><BR/>Vote Vote VoteUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16447926838934007938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4228273369846378320.post-21612447124226276402009-04-10T13:24:00.000-04:002009-04-10T13:24:00.000-04:00There is a poll on the Battle of the Books site.Go...There is a <A HREF="http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/blog/1180000718/post/1860043186.html" REL="nofollow">poll on the Battle of the Books site</A>.<BR/><BR/>Go vote for your favorite!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4228273369846378320.post-56582394544913112502009-04-10T13:01:00.000-04:002009-04-10T13:01:00.000-04:00Battle of the Books, huh?Let's see...The Underneat...Battle of the Books, huh?<BR/>Let's see...The Underneath v Graceling. That's a little like comparing an apple (which I adore) to an orange (which is fabulous) or perhaps a cupcake with buttercream frosting to a chocolate chocolate chip cupcake with peanut butter buttercream frosting. Hmmm...I know which one I'd choose (and I loved both books)! Go Graceling!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16447926838934007938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4228273369846378320.post-85850961660095369572009-04-09T22:30:00.000-04:002009-04-09T22:30:00.000-04:00Stefanie, it was not one of those two, but it was ...Stefanie, it was not one of those two, but it was within easy walking distance of Piazza Maggiore. Actually, I climbed that really tall one near the piazza -- the Torre Asinelli -- while I was there, too. The views were beautiful! And thanks for writing in from Austria -- another place I'd love to visit someday. (Actually, I did drive through Austria once when I was young -- we were driving from Germany to Italy -- and the Alps are far and away the most beautiful things I have ever seen. Are you in the Alps?)<BR/><BR/>Alissa, yes! It was so funny, because I knew he wasn't a real knight, he was just a guy dressed up as a knight, but still, I felt SO SAFE!<BR/><BR/>Natasha, congratulations on being an Iowan! :o)<BR/><BR/>Avery, you're too kind.<BR/><BR/>And hi to everyone! :o)Kristin Cashorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05560274772312684672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4228273369846378320.post-74095589406469178252009-04-09T20:12:00.000-04:002009-04-09T20:12:00.000-04:00Thank you so much for sharing all this great news....Thank you so much for sharing all this great news. The pictures are amazing, and all the success that you have garnered is most definitely deserved. You are a great source of inspiration for this fledgling writer! <BR/>-AveryLoredan Averyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09387244397160618157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4228273369846378320.post-35707267116288430362009-04-09T15:59:00.000-04:002009-04-09T15:59:00.000-04:00Kristin, I'm a huge fan and I know this is random,...Kristin, I'm a huge fan and I know this is random, but do you have children? And if not, why? (I know it's personal, so if you decide not to respond, I'll understand.)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4228273369846378320.post-74304471226133125532009-04-09T10:04:00.000-04:002009-04-09T10:04:00.000-04:00Thank you for the shout out for my wonderful state...Thank you for the shout out for my wonderful state of IOWA!!! I love my home state for lots of reasons, but this one has definitely made me even more proud to call myself an Iowan. Sadly, there's a lot of opposition already maneuvering for a state constitutional ban, which sickens me. We will work to fight that, and in the meantime revel in standing up for this right!<BR/><BR/>*Ahem* <BR/><BR/>Thanks for the pics and all the other news...!Natashanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4228273369846378320.post-90696479513144124432009-04-09T09:35:00.000-04:002009-04-09T09:35:00.000-04:00Wow, that grouping of pictures, each so removed fr...Wow, that grouping of pictures, each so removed from the others and yet all on the theme of your journey, create such an eclectic portrayal of everything you experienced! That costume on the left is wild. I would probably have demanded that I get something to wear too. :)Artemis Greyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10849091563671031929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4228273369846378320.post-1910133585177396642009-04-09T09:16:00.000-04:002009-04-09T09:16:00.000-04:00i <3 iowa and vermont!!!!!!!! let us all move t...i <3 iowa and vermont!!!!!!!! let us all move to iowa and vermont to show the world how effing right they r!!!!!thatgirlwithwingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00879840564312954925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4228273369846378320.post-16560945198546033082009-04-09T08:57:00.000-04:002009-04-09T08:57:00.000-04:00Love the bodyguards! Seriously, they walked around...Love the bodyguards! Seriously, they walked around w/you dressed like that?tinkandalissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01519082764772978297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4228273369846378320.post-32590738472250401912009-04-09T06:03:00.000-04:002009-04-09T06:03:00.000-04:00Hmm ... are your bodyguards a symbol for someone ....Hmm ... are your bodyguards a symbol for someone ... like: Katsa and Po? :D Well, the thought just poped into my head when I saw the pic. ^^<BR/>Oh and the tower: is it one of the two that are not far from the big big big Piazza Maggiore? I've been there last September, the cathedral is amazing! :)<BR/><BR/>Greetings from Austria<BR/>StefanieStefanieEmmyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03267649708292658420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4228273369846378320.post-57955637872699915322009-04-09T04:44:00.000-04:002009-04-09T04:44:00.000-04:00Loving the pics...Your body guard guy is so awesom...Loving the pics...Your body guard guy is so awesome in his random uniform! Waiting for more pics!!!!<BR/>-JenJennoreply@blogger.com