tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post3547698894975893036..comments2024-03-29T09:55:28.798-04:00Comments on Jungle Red Writers: What (Our Children) Are Writing Week: Julia's Not the Only Author in the HouseJungle Red Writershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16646429819267618412noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-8242291770886102242016-08-28T21:35:24.037-04:002016-08-28T21:35:24.037-04:00Yes. Still hoping for the next Clare and Russ mag...Yes. Still hoping for the next Clare and Russ magic.Kathlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02618313144146350826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-85912168229420587842016-02-07T14:24:56.601-05:002016-02-07T14:24:56.601-05:00I'm hooked as well! It's crucial to me th...I'm hooked as well! It's crucial to me that I care about characters, and it's hard to define what makes that happen, but even from this snippet, I CARE, and want to know what happens next, and why I'm impatient for _Hid From Our Eyes_ also. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-70642918429080653122016-02-07T00:56:05.804-05:002016-02-07T00:56:05.804-05:00What a delight! I'm not one bit surprised that...What a delight! I'm not one bit surprised that your Smithie is ever as brilliant a writer as you are Dear Julia! I look forward to reading what you both publish- How very neat ! <br /><br />P.S.- Ditto Deborah Crombie! FYI- I am ensconced with Deb Crombie's books- in love with this author - working on #9 in the series! <br />Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18087851501408352210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-17549854180798033252016-02-07T00:51:14.404-05:002016-02-07T00:51:14.404-05:00What a delight! I'm not one bit surprised that...What a delight! I'm not one bit surprised that your Smithie is ever as brilliant a writer as you are Dear Julia! I look forward to reading what you both publish- How very neat ! <br />Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18087851501408352210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-16974473021027737002016-02-06T19:54:55.538-05:002016-02-06T19:54:55.538-05:00My first student job in graduate school was as tec...My first student job in graduate school was as technical librarian's assistant. I liked it and had a great time working after hours where I had the keys to the room where they kept the microfiche of the Dead Sea Scrolls. So by doing these things I discovered a place where I could do interesting work, and I did for a few years. It's possible I was profoundly lucky, but I don't think so. I think I found the best available information and possibilities for writing in jobs like that. Other students did similarly while others identified books and boxed them up or sent them for repair, or created new computer identifications. They got little more than a paycheck. My mother-in-law was a physicist and engineer. She also worked as a technical librarian and writer of very interesting stuff that she couldn't have done without finding more to do in a library besides making data entries. I think that things that appear to be mundane can have hidden advantages. And for a writer, it could be a bonus environment. If you don't worry about money you can take advantage of opportunities that are there. Be happy first. Work, write. Get the most out of each thing you do. If you are a student at Smith you are blessed with enormous opportunity, forever.<br />Maureen Harringtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03499876353651763590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-89949456548608812972016-02-06T18:55:23.283-05:002016-02-06T18:55:23.283-05:00I wish I had been strong enough to ignore my mothe...I wish I had been strong enough to ignore my mother's advice not to become a librarian and write. Kudos to the Smithie for having the gumption and following her dream! Looking forward to both books!lifesarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14680578867057281541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-28737376721227407772016-02-06T17:15:54.283-05:002016-02-06T17:15:54.283-05:00What fun! Tell the Smithie congrats on all her har...What fun! Tell the Smithie congrats on all her hard work, and I predict success. (And maybe even money:-)) I love the voice and the mythology, and I'm really enjoying YA books these days.<br /><br />But, Julia, go to Nantucket and finish the damned book!!! I want to read it! I miss Russ and Clare! And I want to see that baby born!!!!!!Deborah Crombiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16988750789088153601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-18699474110108945302016-02-06T13:50:16.902-05:002016-02-06T13:50:16.902-05:00That snippet hooked me. I want to read the rest.I ...That snippet hooked me. I want to read the rest.I am surprised at how many YA stories are also appealing to us MAs.Pat Dnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-61639875460060179822016-02-06T13:47:20.908-05:002016-02-06T13:47:20.908-05:00I'll join the cheering section! Yay! Do it. Fo...I'll join the cheering section! Yay! Do it. Forget about money. Money isn't important.Maureen Harringtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03499876353651763590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-44776389417834643482016-02-06T13:03:57.374-05:002016-02-06T13:03:57.374-05:00I think the Smithie is one smart cookie. She foll...I think the Smithie is one smart cookie. She follows her passions and makes her dreams come true. The mythology of the book interests me, as I'm sure it will lots of others, and I like her main character, Fenrir, and I like her writing style. I predict she will do well with this book. Julia, kudos to the Smithie for setting her course and knowing what she wants.<br /><br />Smithie reminds me of my son, who insisted on getting a philosophy degree, despite the dire outlooks of employment, which have proved to be rather too accurate. But, he called me last week and told me that he has been working on a book (I always thought he could be a writer and he had said he would write someday) and proceeded to share its opening with me. I was blown away. We believe in our children and want them to do well, but when they actually do what they say they can and what we think they can, it's quite mind boggling that, hey, that's our kid.<br /><br />Now, Julia, go to Nantucket and work, work, work. We are so hungry for Hid from Our Eyes! <br /><br /> Kathy Reelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17004247271452356577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-37376590740002667872016-02-06T12:40:24.122-05:002016-02-06T12:40:24.122-05:00Yes.
Hurry up and get these published so we can al...Yes.<br />Hurry up and get these published so we can all enjoy them!Libby Doddhttp://www.libbydoddart.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-72326149126013413962016-02-06T12:19:21.635-05:002016-02-06T12:19:21.635-05:00Go Smithie!Go Smithie!Susan Elia MacNealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00349842866995778987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-12504455456074791692016-02-06T12:06:54.572-05:002016-02-06T12:06:54.572-05:00And we will ALL be on her marketing team! xoAnd we will ALL be on her marketing team! xoHank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420701704169428286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-76577435631779591232016-02-06T12:06:33.535-05:002016-02-06T12:06:33.535-05:00Love this. LOVE It's very natural, and feels r...Love this. LOVE It's very natural, and feels right, like a really good story. Hurray! <br /><br />I just wish i had seen your face, Julia, when she revealed her plan to make money. BWA HA HA. But! It could happen. oxooo<br /><br />Hurray! (from LAX and boarding soon…)Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420701704169428286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-77939402567832453642016-02-06T10:48:53.225-05:002016-02-06T10:48:53.225-05:00Just keep at it. That's what people tell me. M...Just keep at it. That's what people tell me. Mythology is big right now, so who knows? Great snippet and best of luck to the Smithie!Liz Millironhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04919409969263609919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-59936190230127536182016-02-06T10:27:06.903-05:002016-02-06T10:27:06.903-05:00This leaves me wanting more. Thank you for sharing...This leaves me wanting more. Thank you for sharing. I am definitely going to read the series. Bitsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18424552916743314487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-19839118004408721092016-02-06T10:12:06.237-05:002016-02-06T10:12:06.237-05:00Love. This!Love. This!Kaye Wilkinson Barley - Meanderings and Museshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07486129009717476920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-43705120539128812032016-02-06T09:56:31.445-05:002016-02-06T09:56:31.445-05:00This is brilliant, Julua. Say congrats to Smithie....This is brilliant, Julua. Say congrats to Smithie. I think she's got a hit here.Rhysnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-28398456350778332512016-02-06T09:41:47.221-05:002016-02-06T09:41:47.221-05:00Sorry to disappoint, Joan! But later this month, I...Sorry to disappoint, Joan! But later this month, I'm going on a writer's retreat to - TAA DAA! - Nantucket! Again, thanks to my wonderful agent. I'm planning on giving the book a good swift kick in the pants while I'm away.<br /><br />The Smithie's been part of <i>my</i> marketing team since she was nine, folding newsletters and putting on stamps! Who knows, if her career takes off, I may wind up working for her. :-)Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09553268569509053159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-15025831380033238442016-02-06T08:49:23.418-05:002016-02-06T08:49:23.418-05:00Advice? Put as much care and effort into your mark...Advice? Put as much care and effort into your marketing materials--the query--and maybe let Mom read those over--she's had a little bit of success getting published! ;-) Best of luck, Smithie!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-85097060754634715572016-02-06T08:49:17.918-05:002016-02-06T08:49:17.918-05:00What fun! A joy to have two writers from this wond...What fun! A joy to have two writers from this wonderful family.<br /><br />Now Julia, get back over to your computer and finish that book--your fans are getting impatient!!!<br /><br />xoxLucy Burdette aka Roberta Isleibhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04660402177299546055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-36471401546113021702016-02-06T07:49:33.757-05:002016-02-06T07:49:33.757-05:00Advice? Just keep on writing! Maybe she could give...Advice? Just keep on writing! Maybe she could give some of us advice. Being a fan of mythology, this hooked me from the outset. Well, that and the fact is it well written. <br /><br />Best of luck to her, Julie. She's got talent.<br /><br />Claire Clamo88https://www.blogger.com/profile/16742188896080634218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-76243464589603265822016-02-06T07:31:27.334-05:002016-02-06T07:31:27.334-05:00I love that picture of her... TA DAH! it says. And...I love that picture of her... TA DAH! it says. And this excerpt is delightful. Love the norns. Gubble bubble...Hallie Ephronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04759439029582054503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-5301539900597393952016-02-06T04:58:58.255-05:002016-02-06T04:58:58.255-05:00Love it. Keep up the good work, Juliasdotter.
Ka...Love it. Keep up the good work, Juliasdotter. <br /><br />Kathy/KaitlynKathy Lynn Emersonhttp://www.kathylynnemerson.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-70343321068996659632016-02-06T03:41:53.365-05:002016-02-06T03:41:53.365-05:00I confess I might have been hoping for another tid...I confess I might have been hoping for another tidbit of "Hid From Our Eyes," but thank you for this special treat.<br />Advice for the yet-to-be-published author? Best of luck and keep writing --- I'd love to read the rest of the story. Joan Emersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06810313925049108163noreply@blogger.com