tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5937331476416670636.post2035985412421663429..comments2023-08-23T09:02:32.406-05:00Comments on Simply Sarah: What's Up WednesdaySimply Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11562206323308418937noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5937331476416670636.post-48090428600974371022015-01-14T14:15:17.282-06:002015-01-14T14:15:17.282-06:00My parents used to read to me and my little brothe...My parents used to read to me and my little brother all the time. I would say it helps to inculcate a love of reading, but my brother has never been an avid reader, to say the very least. My parents and I still don't understand how he's the odd one out in such a bibliophilic family.Carrie-Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05810154378449825641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5937331476416670636.post-13642533165246530802015-01-09T17:48:44.946-06:002015-01-09T17:48:44.946-06:00I love the idea of reading to your kids every day....I love the idea of reading to your kids every day. And yay for finding a series you like. Good luck on all your goals for 2015!<br /><br />BTW, I’ve taken over hosting the Celebrate the Small Things hop, and we have a new linky for 2015. If you're still interested, you can drop by my blog and sign up, so hop members can see your link and visit you.<br />http://lexacain.blogspot.com/2015/01/celebrate-small-things.html<br /> Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735576044552810103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5937331476416670636.post-59770111507916545192015-01-08T14:26:11.509-06:002015-01-08T14:26:11.509-06:00I'm loving time goals. If I have a goal like a...I'm loving time goals. If I have a goal like a drafting a scene a day or something I inevitably want to revise or vice versa. This way I go with what works that day and actually make progress. <br /> It's so encouraging to here of your wonderful read-aloud memories! Thanks for sharing.Simply Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11562206323308418937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5937331476416670636.post-79570387887788187222015-01-08T14:19:44.738-06:002015-01-08T14:19:44.738-06:00It's written by Dodie Smith and is wonderfully...It's written by Dodie Smith and is wonderfully quirky. <br />I think reading to them, especially longer works, helps them organically pick up on story structure and even basic grammar. My 6 and 8 year olds are both starting to write stories of their own, just for the fun of it. I love that! Simply Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11562206323308418937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5937331476416670636.post-42583081716809956012015-01-08T14:15:54.894-06:002015-01-08T14:15:54.894-06:00Thank you! It's one of my favorites.Thank you! It's one of my favorites.Simply Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11562206323308418937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5937331476416670636.post-64615899894759595012015-01-08T14:15:39.890-06:002015-01-08T14:15:39.890-06:00I'm having fun with this one. I haven't re...I'm having fun with this one. I haven't read many others because of the same reason you stated.<br />I'm enjoying the reading challenge. My oldest is eight and I've noticed reading aloud has helped him in his own reading because he knows so many more words and pronunciations than he would have (and it's just fun!).<br />Simply Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11562206323308418937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5937331476416670636.post-51572321743523166562015-01-08T14:12:20.324-06:002015-01-08T14:12:20.324-06:00I would be interested. I'm not sure where this...I would be interested. I'm not sure where this one is going but I want to get it polished and ready for anything. My email is sarechafin@outlook.com. Simply Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11562206323308418937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5937331476416670636.post-68348695132636860242015-01-08T14:10:46.603-06:002015-01-08T14:10:46.603-06:00It is a wonderful way to get quality time and I li...It is a wonderful way to get quality time and I like how it opens up discussions in all sorts of areas I'd never think of on my own. <br />Thanks for stopping by :)Simply Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11562206323308418937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5937331476416670636.post-52041519387733543942015-01-08T14:04:42.665-06:002015-01-08T14:04:42.665-06:00I like the idea of time goals. Word count goals do...I like the idea of time goals. Word count goals don't work as well for me, because half the time I'm just sitting there thinking about what I want to write. But putting in the time...yes that might just work.<br /><br />And go you on reading aloud to your kids. Not to mention pulling them behind the bike. I think that earns you about a billion "good mom" points. My dad used to read aloud to us every night, and now that he's gone, I can go back and read books and still hear his voice in my head. (including the parts he laughed at) Priceless. Truly.<br /><br />Hope you have a brilliant week!Kris F. Oliverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15693161921442719783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5937331476416670636.post-83008879931145141782015-01-08T10:07:50.586-06:002015-01-08T10:07:50.586-06:00I didn't know that 101 Dalmatians existed befo...I didn't know that 101 Dalmatians existed before Disney adapted it. Interesting. Best of luck with your reading and writing. Reading to children really does help them in the long run, I know that from being read to a lot when I was very young.Patrick Stahlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09690555802232025818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5937331476416670636.post-69400057575032240902015-01-08T01:16:25.261-06:002015-01-08T01:16:25.261-06:00That podcast looks amazing! Thanks for sharing - I...That podcast looks amazing! Thanks for sharing - I can't wait to check it out :)Carriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03733651711754068802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5937331476416670636.post-72700090225262011862015-01-07T22:15:00.248-06:002015-01-07T22:15:00.248-06:00The serial sounds fun! I've always wanted to r...The serial sounds fun! I've always wanted to read one, but I haven't heard of any really stand out ones...I'll have to try that one out. I love reading to my son even though he's 10. The challenge is a great idea!Melanie Crousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10353025724182677932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5937331476416670636.post-44949275152049799042015-01-07T14:45:35.777-06:002015-01-07T14:45:35.777-06:00Belated Happy Birthday, fellow December baby :D
T...Belated Happy Birthday, fellow December baby :D<br /><br />Trying out something new sounds brilliant. Good luck to you ^_^<br /><br />Happy New Year!Miss Colehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05014234633679291480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5937331476416670636.post-22520764541803989292015-01-07T14:24:12.877-06:002015-01-07T14:24:12.877-06:00I have written two MGs (one Sci-fi and one fantasy...I have written two MGs (one Sci-fi and one fantasy). Would you ever wanna swap manuscripts? I plan to query both of these this year so I need to get them shaped up.smile4nikihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00564080205041936430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5937331476416670636.post-45535185498568776632015-01-07T14:11:35.069-06:002015-01-07T14:11:35.069-06:00Your read aloud challenge sounds fun! I still read...Your read aloud challenge sounds fun! I still read to my son even though he's fourteen. I think it's some of the best time you can spend with your kids. I love that you're writing an MG sci-fi with your son in mind. Very cool! Glad to hear you're getting back into the rhythm of writing after the holidays! :)Erin L. Funkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00068394727011130144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5937331476416670636.post-25950623632457657912015-01-07T13:57:09.464-06:002015-01-07T13:57:09.464-06:00My son is into MG sci-fi so it inspired me :) I...My son is into MG sci-fi so it inspired me :) I'm actually scared of contemporary... sticking to real life is hard for me.Simply Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11562206323308418937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5937331476416670636.post-18623288213516017382015-01-07T13:56:00.423-06:002015-01-07T13:56:00.423-06:00Same here! I want to build good habits again and g...Same here! I want to build good habits again and get so hopelessly addicted that I can add more complex goals later. Simply Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11562206323308418937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5937331476416670636.post-20235735562742932722015-01-07T13:55:11.575-06:002015-01-07T13:55:11.575-06:00I feel like I'm cheating haha. I have an eight...I feel like I'm cheating haha. I have an eight year old that reads a lot so I pay attention to what sort of characters and books speak to him. I also watch the way he and his friends react in situations and build on that. Simply Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11562206323308418937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5937331476416670636.post-122537106387699142015-01-07T13:53:44.878-06:002015-01-07T13:53:44.878-06:00I'm liking it so far!I'm liking it so far!Simply Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11562206323308418937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5937331476416670636.post-86780039217609566822015-01-07T13:48:58.173-06:002015-01-07T13:48:58.173-06:00MG and sci-fi are the writing categories that scar...MG and sci-fi are the writing categories that scare me most. I'm so impressed by people who take them on, especially in combination. Best of luck with it, Sarah, and Happy New Year! Katy Uppermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07725740174190514869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5937331476416670636.post-21092276012563205392015-01-07T12:35:34.798-06:002015-01-07T12:35:34.798-06:00Time goals is going to be my focus this week as we...Time goals is going to be my focus this week as well. I don't know about you, but right now it's just about squeezing in some writing and not so much about word count. Here's hoping we both find this useful! Have a great week, Sarah! :DJaime Morrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03023932422477544525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5937331476416670636.post-68608496296706311152015-01-07T09:59:45.137-06:002015-01-07T09:59:45.137-06:00Good luck with your goals, and with the MG scifi. ...Good luck with your goals, and with the MG scifi. One of my goals this year is to write a MG book, but I have a hard time finding the right voice, so if you have any tips, I'd love to hear them. <br /><br /><a href="http://majankaverstraete.com/2015/01/whats-up-wednesday-10/" rel="nofollow">My WuW post</a>. Majanka Verstraetehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10273526728036882552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5937331476416670636.post-39839094876387655122015-01-07T09:32:38.867-06:002015-01-07T09:32:38.867-06:00Time Goals sound good, I should get back into doin...Time Goals sound good, I should get back into doing that. Thanks for sharing!Fida Islaihhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02092246146139978450noreply@blogger.com