tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4228273369846378320.post8290868511258562747..comments2023-06-21T08:09:44.331-04:00Comments on This Is My Secret: The Blog and Website of Writer Kristin Cashore: 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1... Blast Off (Plus, Umbrellas!!)Kristin Cashorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05560274772312684672noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4228273369846378320.post-91206406174051697522009-11-30T00:41:39.596-05:002009-11-30T00:41:39.596-05:00Oh, yay, hi Cathy! That school visit was out of t...Oh, yay, hi Cathy! That school visit was out of this world. Yay for Blue Willow!Kristin Cashorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05560274772312684672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4228273369846378320.post-55774547697027352492009-11-29T23:26:16.112-05:002009-11-29T23:26:16.112-05:00Kristin
Thank you for the lovely note about your ...Kristin<br /><br />Thank you for the lovely note about your visit to Houston in October. The kids at Alief still talk about your visit!<br /><br />I just finished re-reading Fire and can tell you without a doubt that it's just as compelling the second time around. It will definitely be on my "serial re-read" list.<br /><br />Best,<br />Cathy B.<br />Blue Willow BookshopBibliopinionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16234891361306376636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4228273369846378320.post-24457754192426374792009-11-28T13:08:21.424-05:002009-11-28T13:08:21.424-05:00The morning I got the pep talk you wrote for NaNoW...The morning I got the pep talk you wrote for NaNoWriMo I was tired and frustrated. I read what you wrote and I was so motivated I wrote about five thousand words that day. Thanks so much for your encouragement!Kattnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4228273369846378320.post-85004960143220162802009-11-26T11:54:13.801-05:002009-11-26T11:54:13.801-05:00Well, thank you so much, Jennifer!Well, thank you so much, Jennifer!Kristin Cashorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05560274772312684672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4228273369846378320.post-35680738572892962222009-11-25T23:57:58.450-05:002009-11-25T23:57:58.450-05:00On behalf of all us ALAN-ers, thanks for plugging ...On behalf of all us ALAN-ers, thanks for plugging The ALAN Review. And it was my pleasure to read from Graceling in your absence at the first annual Amelia Elizabeth Walden award ceremony in Philadelphia on Monday night!Jennifer Buehlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06381309306851516672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4228273369846378320.post-53588213749237619902009-11-25T20:44:15.068-05:002009-11-25T20:44:15.068-05:00PS to O Dakota Rose: I'm bribing myself with S...PS to O Dakota Rose: I'm bribing myself with Season 6 of Buffy!Kristin Cashorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05560274772312684672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4228273369846378320.post-51802276688298826142009-11-25T20:43:27.947-05:002009-11-25T20:43:27.947-05:00Hi Lauren, I have a publicist at Penguin for Fire ...Hi Lauren, I have a publicist at Penguin for <i>Fire</i> and one at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt for <i>Graceling</i>. They handle everything for me. Happy Thanksgiving!Kristin Cashorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05560274772312684672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4228273369846378320.post-30894912940268677412009-11-25T11:23:43.669-05:002009-11-25T11:23:43.669-05:00Kristin, it was wonderful meeting you last night. ...Kristin, it was wonderful meeting you last night. I left with my autographed copy of Fire tightly clutched in my hands, highly inspired to keep on writing and to never, ever give up on the dream of being published. I thought of another question: Are you working with an independent publicist or is your publicist part of the Dial Books/Penguin Group team? <br />Have a very happy Thanksgiving.Laurence Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04203917547976474882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4228273369846378320.post-10179473456359008352009-11-25T11:05:42.048-05:002009-11-25T11:05:42.048-05:00Thanks for the umbrella links :D
(I keep telling m...Thanks for the umbrella links :D<br />(I keep telling myself now, "Just finish the novel by the end of the month, and you can have a cute umbrella, guilt-free!")orosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04503346746907026839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4228273369846378320.post-91266944568439772612009-11-24T22:50:28.606-05:002009-11-24T22:50:28.606-05:00It was so fun to do a hometown event -- thanks, Li...It was so fun to do a hometown event -- thanks, Livia and Elyse, for coming! Livia, I so know that feeling. I freaked out at one point and had to have the legal department at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt explain to me what plagiarism was so that I could realize I wasn't doing it and stop worrying. Elyse, LOL, I've never done role-playing games!Kristin Cashorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05560274772312684672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4228273369846378320.post-52890961568761603562009-11-24T22:34:43.916-05:002009-11-24T22:34:43.916-05:00It was so nice to meet you tonight in Boston! It&#...It was so nice to meet you tonight in Boston! It's always interesting to hear how an author researches and writes, and comes up with ideas. I froze a little when I was talking to you! lol. My fiance wanted me to ask you if you've ever played any role-playing games like D&D? He's a big fan of D&D and thinks all fantasy writers play D&D or Magic. lol.Elysehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17319095139306974243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4228273369846378320.post-78389006961490164342009-11-24T21:30:57.226-05:002009-11-24T21:30:57.226-05:00Hey Kristin,
I enjoyed your reading tonight at H...Hey Kristin, <br /> I enjoyed your reading tonight at Harvard Bookstore! <br />I was amused to hear that you don't read fantasy because you feel like you're copying, because that's the exact reason I waited so long to read Graceling. I heard about it about 6 months ago and the premise intrigued me right away (I'm a fan of girl fighter books -- loved Tamora Pierce's Alanna books), but I was afraid to read it because my critique group told me my WIP was very similar in style and setting, and I didn't want to accidentally plagerize anything. But now, they've assured me that my plot is different, so I'm super eager to start reading. Actually, I don't really have a choice anymore -- I read the first chapter waiting in line at the signing and I'm hooked. :-)<br />I keep a "Neuroscience and Creative writing" blog, and I'll probably write a few entries about Graceling once I finish it. If I do, I'll give you the links.Livia Blackburnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15805379309049803903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4228273369846378320.post-51581274485375003372009-11-24T20:04:52.262-05:002009-11-24T20:04:52.262-05:00i LOVE your pep talks, Kristin, and i love your bl...i LOVE your pep talks, Kristin, and i love your blog. Not to make you sniffly but i read it everyday :-)! <br />i cant wait til the next pep talk...<br />just started 'Fire' last nite and am loving it! <br />i luv reading all the comments too... <br />I hope you have a truly wonderful Thanksgiving week. May you be showered with blessings. :-)<br />robyn greeneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4228273369846378320.post-72268344649842507272009-11-24T13:25:47.314-05:002009-11-24T13:25:47.314-05:00Malinda, FABULOUS! And now every one has been ide...Malinda, FABULOUS! And now every one has been identified.<br /><br />The comments about my NaNoWriMo pep talk continue to make me sniffly. It's as nice for me to know that you all understand as it is for you to know that I understand! So, thanks.Kristin Cashorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05560274772312684672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4228273369846378320.post-24199249347901834782009-11-24T12:46:20.967-05:002009-11-24T12:46:20.967-05:00The boy on the bed is reading STRUTS AND FRETS by ...The boy on the bed is reading STRUTS AND FRETS by Jon Skovron, which I just read on my plane trip back home. It is about a boy in a band -- all his quirky friends, romance, becoming a musician, family, growing up. It is wonderful. I highly, highly recommend it!<br /><br />Also: @A.Grey -- so glad you enjoyed both of Ash's love interests. :DMalinda Lohttp://www.malindalo.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4228273369846378320.post-64834685591640804952009-11-24T11:38:03.152-05:002009-11-24T11:38:03.152-05:00I can't wait to meet you in person tonight. I ...I can't wait to meet you in person tonight. I simply adore your books!<br /><br />Thank you for your pep talk. It was exactly what I needed: I am writing my second novel and have been berating myself for being stuck in a place I feel I shouldn't get stuck. Your words made me breathe and relax...and that felt good.<br /><br />Wish I had an umbrella as pretty as yours for braving the weather tonight...Laurence Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04203917547976474882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4228273369846378320.post-67786570389521087442009-11-23T23:10:57.372-05:002009-11-23T23:10:57.372-05:00Just commenting to thank you for that inspirationa...Just commenting to thank you for that inspirational NaNoWriMo email... I felt as if you were reading my mind. It was just what I needed to get motivated again. :)<br /><br />~ StephanieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4228273369846378320.post-51754429369086124252009-11-23T22:16:50.838-05:002009-11-23T22:16:50.838-05:00Kristin, this is what I said about your pep talk (...Kristin, this is what I said about your pep talk (and you) on my blog: <br /><br />"Just this morning, I found the latest pep talk in my e-mail. It was written by Kristin Cashore, a best-selling author of YA fantasy novels, whose writing process is so similar to my own that I nodded and said Yes Yes all through the pep talk, then followed the link to her blog, where I found music and inspirational readings and this YouTube video that made me cry while I smiled and vice versa, because it is so full of joy..."<br /><br />Thank you so much. You made my day. You need to come back and give me another pep talk, though, because I seem to be stuck tonight!Sandra Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12052047359365369942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4228273369846378320.post-49553564877453038012009-11-23T21:15:11.409-05:002009-11-23T21:15:11.409-05:00A green leaf umbrella!!! That is awesome. I want ...A green leaf umbrella!!! That is awesome. I want to buy one right now.Jess - A Book Hoarderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15165915113578523052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4228273369846378320.post-60135246098150979072009-11-23T20:23:51.386-05:002009-11-23T20:23:51.386-05:00Well, my TBR stack has now sprouted a twin with al...Well, my TBR stack has now sprouted a twin with all the books I've been looking through, but I still haven't found either of those books from the ALAN Review... they're driving me NUTS! But it does make for a great mystery. :)Artemis Greyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10849091563671031929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4228273369846378320.post-40022298394683128862009-11-23T18:52:10.332-05:002009-11-23T18:52:10.332-05:00Carter, good eye!
Artemis, I don't think so, ...Carter, good eye!<br /><br />Artemis, I don't think so, but I'm not sure. I have the actual ALAN Review cover in front of me, which is a teeny bit bigger than the jpeg. It looks like a person holding something, maybe a guitar. The author's last name is longer than the first name, and the title looks like it's two words, the first word 6 or 7 letters and the second word 5 letters. ??<br /><br />Dac, perhaps I will have to demonstrate my secret hidden umbrella-balancing talents for you! (The clear one was resting on my head and I pressed the button with the handle of the green one.)Kristin Cashorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05560274772312684672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4228273369846378320.post-76432292438821873882009-11-23T18:40:31.151-05:002009-11-23T18:40:31.151-05:00How on earth did you manage that picture?How on earth did you manage that picture?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4228273369846378320.post-75905543962927936342009-11-23T18:01:37.794-05:002009-11-23T18:01:37.794-05:00Love the umbrellas!!! I need a good one. I've ...Love the umbrellas!!! I need a good one. I've always wanted a classic bright red umbrella...maybe I should finally invest in one. I also, just for pleasure of course, need an umbrella with some type of twist or cute style, like yours. <br /><br />Unfortunately I can only identify Fire--I haven't read any of the others.<br /><br />On a good, no FANTASTIC note, I FINALLY got my copy of Fire and I am now reading it and let me tell you, it is FABULOUS!!! I can't wait to read more to find out what happens next, but unfortunately I seem to be running short on time lately. Oh well, maybe I'll get it read over the Thanksgiving holiday... Tootles!Jennifer C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09988970754881701368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4228273369846378320.post-90594136166328699692009-11-23T18:00:58.114-05:002009-11-23T18:00:58.114-05:00Could the kid on the bed be reading 'The Fetch...Could the kid on the bed be reading 'The Fetch'?Artemis Greyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10849091563671031929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4228273369846378320.post-33096916161238306282009-11-23T17:22:36.022-05:002009-11-23T17:22:36.022-05:00Kristin I JUST finished reading Ash!!! I loved it...Kristin I JUST finished reading Ash!!! I loved it! I fell in love with Ash and both of her love interests for equally endearing and totally opposing reasons...Artemis Greyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10849091563671031929noreply@blogger.com