tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post6794127191577386783..comments2024-03-19T14:52:00.000-07:00Comments on Coming Down the Mountain: Library Fun & GamesKaren Jones Gowenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11378428503220197256noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-50671274130739004382010-05-05T22:24:54.559-07:002010-05-05T22:24:54.559-07:00Sounds as if you had fun, which is what writing is...Sounds as if you had fun, which is what writing is all about.Glynis Peters https://www.blogger.com/profile/01175378917872403609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-3991002327889968182010-05-05T21:03:06.328-07:002010-05-05T21:03:06.328-07:00There are so many other rewards to writing than mo...There are so many other rewards to writing than money. I agree with you.<br /><br />I'm glad you had a good experience doing that presentation in Utah.Jai Joshihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04858987106548357551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-71944880953400896192010-05-05T19:25:01.957-07:002010-05-05T19:25:01.957-07:00I'm glad it went so well! You raised 10 ten ki...I'm glad it went so well! You raised 10 ten kids? Did I read that right?<br /><br />And where do lost followers go? I lost one recently too. Weird.Susan Fieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02433408456603462774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-31822087889950555232010-05-05T15:49:01.950-07:002010-05-05T15:49:01.950-07:00A nice reminder of why we write (or should write, ...A nice reminder of why we write (or should write, I guess). To reach the reader. It sounds like you did that beautifully. Where did your followers go? No worries. More will replace them!Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-32664732660127258572010-05-05T14:54:57.425-07:002010-05-05T14:54:57.425-07:00I wouldn't worry about it. Half of my follower...I wouldn't worry about it. Half of my followers I have never seen or heard from again...are you out there followers? Where did you go? <br /><br />I hope they're still out there somewhere...listening, reading, laughing...May the force be with you!Hannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16915603693944523761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-8684588389861584582010-05-05T13:57:12.921-07:002010-05-05T13:57:12.921-07:00I have a great picture in my head Karen of you out...I have a great picture in my head Karen of you out there in Utah in a library wondering where the Irish Catholics are... I can just see all the bemused faces looking back at you, wondering if you have lost it!<br /><br />Well, (before any of you other 'demographic' say it) may I be the first to offer my services to you. I will happily come and visit your library (or any library) and give my personal review of Uncut Diamonds. Your publisher just has to send me the ticket and I am there!!! Bet Brigid would be there too.... a double act! How cool would that be!!!Barbara Scullyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14311532447861613731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-75811912197193723792010-05-05T13:39:17.613-07:002010-05-05T13:39:17.613-07:00Can I just say- that is so cool. I can only imagi...Can I just say- that is so cool. I can only imagine presenting a real honest to goodness, finished, published novel at the library. Congrats to you! Be proud!Creepy Query Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18115161057496086972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-6329220667756913092010-05-05T12:01:40.006-07:002010-05-05T12:01:40.006-07:00A library presentation. I wish I could have been ...A library presentation. I wish I could have been a fly on the wall. Good job!MTeacresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00381461599028233499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-33849342200841175222010-05-05T08:54:51.367-07:002010-05-05T08:54:51.367-07:00Want me to go hunt those two wayward followers dow...Want me to go hunt those two wayward followers down? I will! I'll stalk them, and then...oh, wait, just getting into the plot of my WIP. hehe.<br /><br />You never know with those kids at the library. Just getting the word out there about your book can pay off down the road.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13267066733031149882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-73110916646363272882010-05-05T08:25:28.144-07:002010-05-05T08:25:28.144-07:00Sounds like a great night! Don't sweat the tw...Sounds like a great night! Don't sweat the two followers that left. You still have 201 that love your blog and follow you faithfully.Angie Paxtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16858564760009040975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-62450596880457570512010-05-05T08:22:47.983-07:002010-05-05T08:22:47.983-07:00Karen, I loved this blog. This is why I still fol...Karen, I loved this blog. This is why I still follow you. Your writing style is so full of life. By the way, I tagged you on my blog.Plain Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17925232966242274371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-78285969743941340352010-05-05T07:54:18.484-07:002010-05-05T07:54:18.484-07:00You should let me know when you want to come. I wo...You should let me know when you want to come. I work on scheduling things like this with them all the time since they are so small and overworked. In the past I've scheduled with the library and been the go-between with the authors and the library.Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13303922187736526290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-868024415078744432010-05-05T07:49:24.197-07:002010-05-05T07:49:24.197-07:00What a positive outlook! I think it's wonderfu...What a positive outlook! I think it's wonderful that you're reaching out, and not just for the sales. You're giving back to your community, and that's admirable.<br /><br />Don't worry about those two followers. They come and go, often for no reason. More will come. Like me ;)Carolina M. Valdez Schneiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589934533051907801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-60776196230183684792010-05-05T02:42:42.321-07:002010-05-05T02:42:42.321-07:00Congrats on all of your followers! Sounds like you...Congrats on all of your followers! Sounds like you had a wonderful worthwhile event.Christina Farleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03459203755170266842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-70956498681880767382010-05-04T23:28:43.308-07:002010-05-04T23:28:43.308-07:00Oh, and I gave you an award, if you want it.Oh, and I gave you an award, if you want it.Myrna Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13534358757278599925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-18354094207558947802010-05-04T22:20:50.262-07:002010-05-04T22:20:50.262-07:00"I'm here to tell you that this job (paid..."I'm here to tell you that this job (paid or not) can have unexpected rewards."<br /><br />That's correct. Sometimes I wonder if I'm really doing anything or going anywhere with my writing, and then these unexpected rewards come my way.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-91109679283947861252010-05-04T21:41:32.886-07:002010-05-04T21:41:32.886-07:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-12405486116093843042010-05-04T19:50:37.676-07:002010-05-04T19:50:37.676-07:00Dominique, better than 200 kids and 10 followers, ...Dominique, better than 200 kids and 10 followers, right?<br /><br />Myrna, I think it's a good idea too, and it helps the libraries. The librarians are always so nice and they promote every way they can and a lot of them even serve refreshments!Karen Jones Gowenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01153821980625034810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-81988096534776504882010-05-04T19:05:52.232-07:002010-05-04T19:05:52.232-07:00I didn't know you had ten kids! That was a gre...I didn't know you had ten kids! That was a great presentation idea - we'd have been there. <br /><br />Congratulations on 200 followers!Myrna Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13534358757278599925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-91089618646639422732010-05-04T18:44:38.063-07:002010-05-04T18:44:38.063-07:00Wow, 10 kids. That's quite a many. I couldn&...Wow, 10 kids. That's quite a many. I couldn't imagine raising that many. I'm in awe, really.<br /><br />200 followers, also hecka impressive, though in a different way. Congrats. :)Kelsey (Dominique) Ridgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10646757546422013401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-81275743644445560982010-05-04T18:30:27.523-07:002010-05-04T18:30:27.523-07:00Mason, Aww, thanks!
MissV, I admit I've stop...Mason, Aww, thanks! <br /><br />MissV, I admit I've stopped following here and there in the past but that's before it happened to me lol! And it was back when I was first blogging. Now when I want to clean up my blog roll, I adjust what's on the side bar, but I still follow.<br /><br />Jemi, well, I know I had a lot of fun!<br /><br />Kitty, libraries are awesome!<br /><br />Sharon, the good part about having them is that it wasn't all at once!<br /><br />Brigid, LOL! I really need to move to Ireland. Or at least visit for a really long time!<br /><br />Kate, We'd like to come down your way as well but haven't been able to work it out with the librarians yet.<br /><br />Fran, 200 is fantastic! Why should I be greedy lol?<br /><br />Karen, are all Karen's as paranoid and anxiety-ridden as we are??Karen Jones Gowenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01153821980625034810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-24914432387372541722010-05-04T17:44:43.697-07:002010-05-04T17:44:43.697-07:00You may not have had the sales you wanted last nig...You may not have had the sales you wanted last night, but I bet you have some new fans that in time will buy even more. Congratulations on your 200 followers (the two that left don't know what they're missing). :)Mason Canyonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10935307400882363560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-75268200262849458772010-05-04T17:32:03.880-07:002010-05-04T17:32:03.880-07:00Sounds like a good time!
I've thought about...Sounds like a good time! <br /><br />I've thought about cleaning up the blog roll a bit but have held off because I feel bad abandoning someone. Now that you've NOTICED your missing followers, I'm there for life. I'm sure their owners would thank you if they could!Vicki Rochohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07381089434014961076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-76326263305712928622010-05-04T16:15:38.973-07:002010-05-04T16:15:38.973-07:00Sounds like a great event - something for everyone...Sounds like a great event - something for everyone! :) I bet you made a ton of new fans and friends!Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-9179322399918187892010-05-04T15:38:15.782-07:002010-05-04T15:38:15.782-07:00Hi
Libraries are great places and so glad you use...Hi<br /><br />Libraries are great places and so glad you used them to get more to read!!<br /><br />Yay!<br /><br />And you have 200 followers!! CONGRATULATIONS!! <br />*clapping madly*<br /><br />Take care<br />xOld Kittyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13185547869183611159noreply@blogger.com