Comments for Through The Tollbooth

Comment on THE COLOR OF RAIN’s Origins: Launch Announcement! by Ann Jacobus

Ann Jacobus — Sat, 18 May 2013 20:18:30 +0000

Love the premise! Thanks for letting us in on the journey and best of luck, Cori. I look forward to reading it.

Comment on THE COLOR OF RAIN’s Origins: Launch Announcement! by Lyn Miller-Lachmann

Lyn Miller-Lachmann — Thu, 16 May 2013 15:44:27 +0000

Congratulations, Cori! I was in that workshop, and I can testify to the universal enthusiasm for your project. It is bold and original, exactly what YA needs. In fact, your risk-taking encouraged me to do the same for the YA novel that became my VCFA creative thesis.

I can’t wait to review THE COLOR OF RAIN for The Pirate Tree.

Comment on The good stuff by Daily dose of inspiration

Daily dose of inspiration — Mon, 13 May 2013 13:26:08 +0000

[...] Today, I also posted some thoughts on Through the Tollbooth. Check it out here! [...]

Comment on The good stuff by Sarah Aronson

Sarah Aronson — Mon, 13 May 2013 12:28:55 +0000

Yes, yes, yes!!! It is so true! Acknowledging the good bits helps us thrive. In my classes, I always try to find “seeds,” little gems that, if nurtured, can make the story even more powerful.

Needless to say, in class, I always learn the most. It’s my privilege to read!!!

Comment on The good stuff by Caroline

Caroline — Mon, 13 May 2013 12:13:40 +0000

Love this, Sarah! It is SO important to me to hear what’s working in a piece–not to soothe my ego, but to let me know which parts of the story are moving and interacting as I hoped they would. Knowing what’s good helps me understand what needs to change (and how to change it). And as a critiquer, I love pointing out what’s working in other people’s writing because I can always learn something from their expertise.

Comment on Sequelphobia by Catherine Linka

Catherine Linka — Sat, 11 May 2013 14:25:48 +0000

Thank you, Jessica. I was very nervous about this post, because I didn’t want it to be self-indulgent. So glad it was useful.

Comment on Sequelphobia by Catherine Linka

Catherine Linka — Sat, 11 May 2013 14:24:36 +0000

From your lips to God’s ears…..

Comment on Sequelphobia by Catherine Linka

Catherine Linka — Sat, 11 May 2013 14:24:11 +0000

Based on my teen readers’ response to ROGUE–that day may come, Lyn.

Comment on Sequelphobia by Catherine Linka

Catherine Linka — Sat, 11 May 2013 14:23:17 +0000

Thanks, Vanessa. It’s important to me to not just emote about writing, but to offer at least one small thing that someone will find useful.

Comment on Sequelphobia by Vanessa Ziff Lasdon

Vanessa Ziff Lasdon — Sat, 11 May 2013 06:00:51 +0000

Your posts are ALWAYS worth saving, Catherine.