tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-222110044609313289.post4007558400848264766..comments2023-08-20T20:22:55.661-07:00Comments on Julie DeGuia: Marvelous Middle Grade Monday: Cinderella Smith, Iterview with Stephanie Barden and 2-Book Giveaway! Julie DeGuiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00223163526525906669noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-222110044609313289.post-23177926180164210802012-09-16T18:19:48.883-07:002012-09-16T18:19:48.883-07:00I didn't let myself use my computer last week ...I didn't let myself use my computer last week for anything other than writing. (I'm working on a middle grade "boy" book and needed to push through a snag ~ no "I wonder what's new in my in-box?" or "what are my pals up to on facebook?" for me!) The bad news is, I have scads of emails to go through. The good news is, I have some terrifically fun things to read ~ like Julie's blog and everyone's comments! Thanks for tracking me down at the SCBWI conference and for the great interview questions, Julie. Happy writing everyone, Stephanie stephanie bardenhttp://www.stephaniebarden.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-222110044609313289.post-82556628241277510122012-09-15T12:09:54.071-07:002012-09-15T12:09:54.071-07:00Glad you enjoyed the interviw Jill!
And I think ...Glad you enjoyed the interviw Jill! <br /><br />And I think reading inspires me more than anything. Especially holding the books in my hand and imagining that one day (with lots of hard work) I might be able to hold my own book!Julie DeGuiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00223163526525906669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-222110044609313289.post-21617185805265642042012-09-14T06:38:36.509-07:002012-09-14T06:38:36.509-07:00I read this book last january I believe! Owning a ...I read this book last january I believe! Owning a copy would be lovely of course. I found it at my library among the others and thought it was fun read. Wow, I have to check out the author's website. I'd love to know more about her writing journey.<br />I do tend to read a lot while I write, and truthfully I think this might hinder me because I tend to "imitate" but I have a compulsion to always be reading something; whether MG or YA or sometimes adult or non-fiction. So, I'm not sure how I can ever remedy that predicament, because I can't just not read, ha! <br />The author didn't have any critiques or beta's prior to querying for an agent?<br />I feel so new to writing and just dabbling in first draft thing now that the journey seems long and formidable! I'm frightened to share anything with others, particularly if my current WIP is more for "practice" or rubbish, but still anxious all the same. Just to see exactly how bad or good I am, ha :) <br />Anyway, the story was very cute and nice for younger readers for sure.<br />It's funny because I tend to not be around kids and I think that does hinder my perspective or know-how on how kids think or speak..BUT I also think it depends on the particular project and purpose. I know a lot of writers end up writing stories they think is upper MG or YA and it turns out better for lower MG or vice versa, etc. So I guess the best thing to do is just write what's in your head and see what happens :)<br /><br />Now I want to work at a zoo :)<br /><br />Thanks for the great interview Julie.<br /><br />JillAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-222110044609313289.post-60972692507625486212012-09-12T14:24:08.941-07:002012-09-12T14:24:08.941-07:00Thanks Kristen!
Yes, since the mc is in 4th grade...Thanks Kristen!<br /><br />Yes, since the mc is in 4th grade I think this would be a good fit for 2nd graders... from my experience kids usually like to read about characters a couple grades older! Julie DeGuiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00223163526525906669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-222110044609313289.post-81143816999591451122012-09-12T14:22:45.621-07:002012-09-12T14:22:45.621-07:00Thanks for stopping by Kimberly, and I'm glad ...Thanks for stopping by Kimberly, and I'm glad you enjoyed the interview!Julie DeGuiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00223163526525906669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-222110044609313289.post-48677184153360932822012-09-12T14:22:15.940-07:002012-09-12T14:22:15.940-07:00Yes, I agree. I would be quite happy if a "Ci...Yes, I agree. I would be quite happy if a "Cinderella Smith" befriended my daughter at school!Julie DeGuiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00223163526525906669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-222110044609313289.post-33539544126709067052012-09-12T14:20:53.800-07:002012-09-12T14:20:53.800-07:00Thanks for stopping by Alicia!Thanks for stopping by Alicia!Julie DeGuiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00223163526525906669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-222110044609313289.post-39578185319475291792012-09-12T14:20:33.645-07:002012-09-12T14:20:33.645-07:00I am the opposite Akoss. When I am stuck it helps ...I am the opposite Akoss. When I am stuck it helps me to read other (already successful) stories to get the feel of the age-range again. Since I am writing a lower MG manuscript but read MG-Upper MG and YA it is hard to focus back to writing for a lower reading level.Julie DeGuiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00223163526525906669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-222110044609313289.post-29281526421262449532012-09-12T14:17:50.634-07:002012-09-12T14:17:50.634-07:00Thanks for stopping by Joanne! Everyone's proc...Thanks for stopping by Joanne! Everyone's process is different... not even sure I could define mine, but it involved a lot of downtime between writing sessions! :-)Julie DeGuiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00223163526525906669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-222110044609313289.post-4751948934636499352012-09-12T14:16:17.695-07:002012-09-12T14:16:17.695-07:00Your welcome! I love the encouragement I feel when...Your welcome! I love the encouragement I feel when reading author success stories too Rosi!Julie DeGuiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00223163526525906669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-222110044609313289.post-72734190476022482452012-09-12T14:14:54.798-07:002012-09-12T14:14:54.798-07:00Yes, it is great Barbara! Yes, it is great Barbara! Julie DeGuiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00223163526525906669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-222110044609313289.post-5920920405938552132012-09-12T14:14:03.067-07:002012-09-12T14:14:03.067-07:00Perfect for an elementary school library! Thanks f...Perfect for an elementary school library! Thanks for signing up as a follower of my blog!Julie DeGuiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00223163526525906669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-222110044609313289.post-8114081634927925372012-09-12T14:13:19.920-07:002012-09-12T14:13:19.920-07:00Glad to spread the word about this fun series. Goo...Glad to spread the word about this fun series. Good luck to you and your daughter in the drawing!Julie DeGuiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00223163526525906669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-222110044609313289.post-91088679388412177682012-09-12T14:12:38.031-07:002012-09-12T14:12:38.031-07:00Thanks for stopping by Andrea. Glad I could introd...Thanks for stopping by Andrea. Glad I could introduce you to Miss Cinderella! Julie DeGuiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00223163526525906669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-222110044609313289.post-66248115680505388112012-09-11T07:35:10.065-07:002012-09-11T07:35:10.065-07:00I like the mc's name. Great interview too!
I&#...I like the mc's name. Great interview too!<br />I'll have to recommend it to my son's teacher. It seems perfect for 2nd graders.Kristen Wixtedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06270464973842125576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-222110044609313289.post-2520009123909385632012-09-10T23:59:24.296-07:002012-09-10T23:59:24.296-07:00What a fabulous, interesting interview! The concep...What a fabulous, interesting interview! The concept of the book sounds adorable as well. Thanks ladies - I really enjoyed reading this!Kimberly Gabrielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05588782441929008886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-222110044609313289.post-5768719248493866152012-09-10T17:36:52.584-07:002012-09-10T17:36:52.584-07:00I love getting all the suggestions for my kids as ...I love getting all the suggestions for my kids as they get older. I like the sound of Cinderella Smith. She seems like someone I could get along with. Thanks.S.P. Bowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09746614009206426805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-222110044609313289.post-15835191500987564772012-09-10T17:22:26.780-07:002012-09-10T17:22:26.780-07:00Thanks for the great interview. This is the first ...Thanks for the great interview. This is the first I'm hearing about this series and it sounds like a great one : ) alicia mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13629135626345072417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-222110044609313289.post-80032948220332897262012-09-10T15:41:49.386-07:002012-09-10T15:41:49.386-07:00I also find it hard to read similar books when I&#...I also find it hard to read similar books when I'm first drafting. Interesting.<br />Cinderella Smith series sound cute. I'm adding them to my list.<br />Thanks for an inspiring interview. :)Akosshttp://akossiwaketoglo.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-222110044609313289.post-56769988349075632162012-09-10T12:36:30.508-07:002012-09-10T12:36:30.508-07:00I've seen the first book mentioned elsewhere o...I've seen the first book mentioned elsewhere on the blogs. Fun interview, Julie and Stephanie. I love that you pantsed your way through the first book, Stephanie. And that you based Charlie on two boys from your own childhood. Wonder what they would think now?Joanne R. Fritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08076959910493197255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-222110044609313289.post-21344467052194532342012-09-10T10:30:53.474-07:002012-09-10T10:30:53.474-07:00This sounds like a book I'd love to share with...This sounds like a book I'd love to share with my granddaughter. Wonderful, encouraging interview. Thanks for that and the giveaway.Rosihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01294774973863802821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-222110044609313289.post-67325215946421047302012-09-10T09:15:03.912-07:002012-09-10T09:15:03.912-07:00Julie, isn't it great when you find writing th...Julie, isn't it great when you find writing that helps you craft your own?<br /><br />Wonderful interview. Stephanie, I like how you take your own path and do what works for you.Barbara Watsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06547166495514562286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-222110044609313289.post-15673694845429809622012-09-10T07:58:36.127-07:002012-09-10T07:58:36.127-07:00I'm always looking for new chapter book series...I'm always looking for new chapter book series for my elementary school library . . . this one sounds fun.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08434187442821545626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-222110044609313289.post-32361177448014028562012-09-10T07:02:10.188-07:002012-09-10T07:02:10.188-07:00I've never heard of this series before but I k...I've never heard of this series before but I know my daughter would love it. laurisawhitereyes at yahoo dot comLaurisa White Reyeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12500840034913586508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-222110044609313289.post-14629277010029193582012-09-10T03:17:58.691-07:002012-09-10T03:17:58.691-07:00I hadn't heard of this one before. Thanks for ...I hadn't heard of this one before. Thanks for featuring it, Julia. And thanks for the interview, Stephanie. You sound so interesting, I'm sure that must spill over into your writing! I'll have to look for your book! Andrea Mackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15250681746122381149noreply@blogger.com