tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3583814589851254780.post6765246844301910006..comments2024-01-11T19:59:33.291-08:00Comments on Author-in-the-trenches: Whistling in the Dark...Holly Kennedyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02336717023482533615noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3583814589851254780.post-45622726801748639392007-05-24T06:13:00.000-07:002007-05-24T06:13:00.000-07:00Oh, I'm not retitling now. One Kat. Two Lives. T...Oh, I'm not retitling now. One Kat. Two Lives. That's it until/unless an editor says "Not so much, Kim." My protag loves jelly donuts - they are a running theme in the book and I had wanted to call it "Jelly Donut Jam" -- nixed FAST by my agent! LOL! Titles are so darn hard! And since the protag is named "Kat" (Katherine Ann Theresa Cavicchio, I tried "Kat's Amore!" but I guess I'm the only person under 65 who still loves Dean Martin's music!Kim Rossi Staglianohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17687828526726281119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3583814589851254780.post-16318981635891166672007-05-24T02:05:00.000-07:002007-05-24T02:05:00.000-07:00I feel like my comments would get to Holly faster ...I feel like my comments would get to Holly faster if I mailed them as apposed to trying variable internet from the wilds of Norway!<BR/>I also discovered that books in books stores here are in Norwegian...<BR/>I have leslie's book waiting for me from amazon at home!ORIONhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01534064935115027523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3583814589851254780.post-244818105662528442007-05-23T19:16:00.000-07:002007-05-23T19:16:00.000-07:00I was going to ask a question, but your comments h...I was going to ask a question, but your comments have given me the answer I need.<BR/>CheersMaddyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05828186178060722812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3583814589851254780.post-9946948022097067852007-05-23T18:39:00.000-07:002007-05-23T18:39:00.000-07:00That's one of those covers and titles that sells t...That's one of those covers and titles that sells the book. If I saw that in the store, I'd buy it automatically. <BR/><BR/>I have no idea why, though! One of those things.Spy Scribblerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14299551957327543491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3583814589851254780.post-61718343886800930492007-05-23T16:54:00.000-07:002007-05-23T16:54:00.000-07:00I saw this book at Borders the other day and ALMOS...I saw this book at Borders the other day and ALMOST bought it, but I already had four :(<BR/><BR/>Now I'm gonna have to!<BR/><BR/>Rhia Howard (Dallas)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3583814589851254780.post-22031347534247952432007-05-23T16:50:00.000-07:002007-05-23T16:50:00.000-07:00Dianne -- I have no doubt you'll enjoy it.Kyla-dal...Dianne -- I have no doubt you'll enjoy it.<BR/><BR/>Kyla-dale -- That's hilarious. Wasn't it a good story?<BR/><BR/>Larramie -- I know what you mean. I LOVE the name Troo. Wish I'd thought it up!<BR/><BR/>Kate b - The boys are getting older so it's easier than when they were toddlers, but I still struggle with fitting my writing in without constant interruptions.<BR/><BR/>Melissa and Wordman17 -- I really liked the story, but I also find stories told from a kid's POV intriguing. ie., I loved the book EMMA AND ME as well. <BR/><BR/>Lesley - you are entirely welcome!<BR/><BR/>Kim, thanks for popping by :)<BR/>How goes things with the retitling of your WIP?Holly Kennedyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02336717023482533615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3583814589851254780.post-88483847906614768292007-05-23T10:52:00.000-07:002007-05-23T10:52:00.000-07:00WOW. And yes, the cover is great.WOW. And yes, the cover is great.Kim Rossi Staglianohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17687828526726281119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3583814589851254780.post-61662275850865118432007-05-23T08:57:00.000-07:002007-05-23T08:57:00.000-07:00Thanks for the shout out, Holly! Hugs, LesleyThanks for the shout out, Holly! Hugs, LesleyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3583814589851254780.post-61684512388962932602007-05-22T14:41:00.000-07:002007-05-22T14:41:00.000-07:00Maybe I'll pick this one up for my sister's bday i...Maybe I'll pick this one up for my sister's bday in June. It SOUNDS great, so I'll take your word.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3583814589851254780.post-70213936942294906482007-05-22T12:55:00.000-07:002007-05-22T12:55:00.000-07:00Sounds like a great story. And yes, the cover is w...Sounds like a great story. And yes, the cover is wonderful!Melissa Amateishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16086267508858187716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3583814589851254780.post-13381147678545768752007-05-22T12:32:00.000-07:002007-05-22T12:32:00.000-07:00That book sounds amazing. I'm still trying to find...That book sounds amazing. I'm still trying to find bits and peices of time to finish The Penny Tree. I might get it done before your next book comes out. I dunno how you get anything done with 2 boys at home. <BR/>But it's on my list.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3583814589851254780.post-76905477906901934762007-05-22T10:35:00.000-07:002007-05-22T10:35:00.000-07:00Troo... The character's name alone would have hook...Troo... The character's name alone would have hooked me. Thank you, Holly.Larramiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14788910637361812265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3583814589851254780.post-72158651700056030092007-05-22T08:59:00.000-07:002007-05-22T08:59:00.000-07:00OMG, I read this book last week.How cool is that?!...OMG, I read this book last week.<BR/>How cool is that?!!! <BR/><BR/>It really is a good story. I love the author's voice and fell in love with Troo :-) <BR/><BR/>(I didn't notice you have the smae publisher though)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3583814589851254780.post-16671121922992124892007-05-22T08:04:00.000-07:002007-05-22T08:04:00.000-07:00I love the cover and the book sounds intriguing. T...I love the cover and the book sounds intriguing. Txs for pointing it out. I've added it to my summer reading list<BR/><BR/>Dianne in LethbridgeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com