- Congratulations, Sherwood Smith (Sartorias), you won an autographed copy of SAY THE WORD! Let me know how to reach you by email, and we’ll get that sent out to you right away.
- Wheeee! Cynthia Lietich Smith (Cynsations) included my interview with R.A. Nelson in her weekly blog round-up! Thanks, Cyn–I feel like one of the Cool Kids on the playground.
- One of Russ’s Lightning Round answers opened up a huge debate on Facebook. The Dark Knight or The Dude: which would you choose?
- Edith Cohn turned in a thoughtful, heartfelt blog entry about Goodreads yesterday (“Why All My Books Get Five Stars”). Good on you, Edith, for opening up this dialogue!
I don’t often review books, but when I do, I measure my words against the Golden Rule. Authentic relationships—including our connections to others within the writing community—depend on our willingness to communicate from our center, and to encourage others to do the same. But there’s a caveat, isn’t there? When you inflict injury upon another (regardless of intention) you harm yourself, as well. So while I’m not one to sprinkle gold stars over my entire library, I do make book recommendations now and then, always keeping in mind the wisdom my Nana passed down to me: If you can’t say something nice, don’t say anything at all. Text and subtext—sometimes you have to read between the lines.
- I’m drawing a blank here, so how ’bout I open up the floor to you? What’s on your mind today, and what are your plans for the weekend?
Yay! Thanks for the shout out! And your Nana sounds like one smart lady. 😉
Thanks again for starting the conversation. I think it’s so healthy to talk about stuff like that. xo
Nana was wise beyond her years, and that’s sayin’ something! 🙂
You are the cool kid on the playground!
I’m in work mode for the weekend with self-imposed deadline. But I do have some nice local peaches waiting to be transformed into turnovers.
I’m cool by association. See, when I hang out with friends like you, some of the coolness factor rubs off on me. 🙂
omg, peach turnovers? What time are they comin’ out of the oven? I’m grabbing my car keys RIGHT NOW!
Yay! Bookage!
Weekend? Survive the heat. This room never cools down–ever. Blegggh.
I know…it’s really hot, isn’t it. Suddenly, it’s summer.
But yay, bookage–that’s right! 🙂
You are definitely a Cool Kid!
And The Dude, fer sure. 🙂
The Dude abides!
Seriously, who could think otherwise?
Congratulations to all of you!!!!!
Thanks again for hosting the contest, Jen. I so enjoyed SAY THE WORD, and it’s nice that someone else gets to savor it, too. An autographed copy, at that! 🙂
You are a Cool Kid! You really are!
(Can I sit with you at lunch?)
Cool by association xo
Not only can you sit with me, but I’ll share my boloney sandwich and Moonpie with you! Heck, maybe we can get Russ to scoot over some, to give up a few of his Doritos…
Thanks
Hi, Melodye — Thanks for stopping by my blog! I’ve wandered around your place a bit and enjoyed the pictures — especially the doggy pull-toy, one of which used to trip me up on a regular basis when my older son was small.
I’ll be back! Vicki