tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post5846942102772011828..comments2024-03-15T13:33:48.878-04:00Comments on The Shellshank Redemption . . . : There Might Be Dancing . . . Madeline Mora-Summontehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-37891057555710877652018-02-21T08:26:48.777-05:002018-02-21T08:26:48.777-05:00And pets are very good at keeping secrets. :)And pets are very good at keeping secrets. :)Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-37891792021820856572018-02-20T23:53:18.764-05:002018-02-20T23:53:18.764-05:00I definitely get excited about books. I wish there...I definitely get excited about books. I wish there were more authors whose every release I awaited with eager anticipation.<br /><br />As for dancing, only my kitties know the truth.J.H. Moncrieffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18045467689291025137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-64368382925417756562018-02-07T06:44:27.578-05:002018-02-07T06:44:27.578-05:00You're welcome!You're welcome!Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-86076983017360337702018-02-07T06:44:14.556-05:002018-02-07T06:44:14.556-05:00We're only allowed 5 Holds at a time but my hu...We're only allowed 5 Holds at a time but my husband lets me use his card for some of my books. :)Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-62234306692860046532018-02-07T06:35:21.117-05:002018-02-07T06:35:21.117-05:00And thanks for hosting this month.And thanks for hosting this month.Natalie Aguirrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03756087804171246660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-68153017715438068762018-02-07T06:35:05.531-05:002018-02-07T06:35:05.531-05:00I love going to the library and getting a stack of...I love going to the library and getting a stack of good books too. I have to be careful to not put too many on hold at the same time. Yes, it's more about what we give as writers to readers, not what they give us.Natalie Aguirrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03756087804171246660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-39746045692833059652018-02-02T11:28:45.445-05:002018-02-02T11:28:45.445-05:00Love this phrase - "unrepentant glutton when ...Love this phrase - "unrepentant glutton when it comes to reading." :)<br /><br />It really is about making our readers feel something, whether it's like you said, about making a heartfelt connection, or giving them the creeps.Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-87025772674906260842018-02-02T11:24:17.160-05:002018-02-02T11:24:17.160-05:00I'm an unrepentant glutton when it comes to re...I'm an unrepentant glutton when it comes to reading, too. :)<br /><br />I've always thought of the things I create as gifts to give away. (Which is why I never cared about making a lot of money. Good thing, too... HA!) Writing is no different. I want to touch hearts and make connections. Make readers say, "I feel like that, too!" Or simply to make them laugh or cry. Make them feel. The nice emails they send me and the reviews they occasionally write are their gifts back to me.Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-78253592220661266282018-02-01T19:16:34.209-05:002018-02-01T19:16:34.209-05:00Bring on the books! :)Bring on the books! :)Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-37561479487937705932018-02-01T18:22:12.941-05:002018-02-01T18:22:12.941-05:00Totally agree! I'm always after more and more ...Totally agree! I'm always after more and more books! Nas https://www.blogger.com/profile/08341843048288374472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-49775414962216637602018-01-31T14:18:15.906-05:002018-01-31T14:18:15.906-05:00I agree!I agree!Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-37530279452113206162018-01-31T13:52:03.010-05:002018-01-31T13:52:03.010-05:00What a great way to think about our books :-)What a great way to think about our books :-)Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-68691186138921690902018-01-31T08:56:43.408-05:002018-01-31T08:56:43.408-05:00Love this - "I'm a happy dancer, that doe...Love this - "I'm a happy dancer, that doesn't mean it's pretty. :) I just have fun anyway." Definitely going to remember this and apply it to myself. :)Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-68900963213176537012018-01-30T20:13:13.319-05:002018-01-30T20:13:13.319-05:00I'm a happy dancer, that doesn't mean it&#...I'm a happy dancer, that doesn't mean it's pretty. :) I just have fun anyway.<br />I love this way of looking at our writing as a gift. <br />Best wishes on life and writing while you take a bloggy break! Tyrean Martinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15356604721537744361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-38053600150781738622018-01-29T07:41:26.135-05:002018-01-29T07:41:26.135-05:00I'm waiting - rather impatiently! - for the ne...I'm waiting - rather impatiently! - for the new books I requested from the library to arrive. And the two books I pre-ordered - new ones by Kristin Hannah and Lisa Gardner. :)Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-63501580052085432192018-01-28T20:13:23.550-05:002018-01-28T20:13:23.550-05:00I'm like you about books. Just put in six requ...I'm like you about books. Just put in six requests for new books at the library. I hope I give my readers heroes and heroines that they love and want to see live happily ever after.Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-5075379540008232352018-01-26T13:14:41.655-05:002018-01-26T13:14:41.655-05:00Sometimes I enjoy reading fast-paced and/or shorte...Sometimes I enjoy reading fast-paced and/or shorter books but there are times when I want to immerse myself in a huge, sweeping, story (THE STAND, anyone?!) <br /><br />Your readers are out there, Loni. Don't doubt that and don't doubt yourself! :) Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-48180602476254269832018-01-26T12:20:56.381-05:002018-01-26T12:20:56.381-05:00I've taken a few dance lessons in my time, so ...I've taken a few dance lessons in my time, so I can cut a rug pretty decently. :) I think I need to switch my mental gears to think of my book as a gift rather than a burden. Unfortunately, my passion is my big books, and many people have told me how they never have any time. It's a bit of a confidence killer. Loni Townsendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05126958230703180761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-5776573229779478012018-01-26T10:18:48.921-05:002018-01-26T10:18:48.921-05:00If only our excitement for books could translate i...If only our excitement for books could translate into rhythm. :) Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-16099737408667735382018-01-26T09:06:54.531-05:002018-01-26T09:06:54.531-05:00I definitely get excited over books, and I'm a...I definitely get excited over books, and I'm a horrible dancer. I don't have a lick of rhythm!Christine Rainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263694662585963900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-21620386530504738122018-01-24T09:50:00.605-05:002018-01-24T09:50:00.605-05:00Love this - "And I hope some day someone will...Love this - "And I hope some day someone will be delighted to receive and read a book authored by me." <br /><br />Oh, and I can sway with the best of them. :)Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-86019894633173230402018-01-23T20:02:05.937-05:002018-01-23T20:02:05.937-05:00Great list! I love everything about books - receiv...Great list! I love everything about books - receiving them as gifts, giving them as gifts. I love browsing the stacks in the library, used and indie book stores (places that still smell like books). And I hope some day someone will be delighted to receive and read a book authored by me. Dancing? I'm more of a "sway" to the music girl. :-) Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-34149411313895045152018-01-23T17:39:57.338-05:002018-01-23T17:39:57.338-05:00Definitely!Definitely!Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-72207821711543777182018-01-23T15:11:10.072-05:002018-01-23T15:11:10.072-05:00That's a great way to look at it. I especially...That's a great way to look at it. I especially like Elizabeth's comment above on making sure we're not wasting our readers' time or money.The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-54157310012313345742018-01-23T13:17:25.781-05:002018-01-23T13:17:25.781-05:00I don't know that we can always be sure, but w...I don't know that we can always be sure, but we can always hope that we do and give it our best shot. :)<br /><br />Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.com