tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15225896.comments2023-10-12T03:57:06.920-07:00Mary Emma's Potpourri of WritingMary Emma Allenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03730860917118560304noreply@blogger.comBlogger85125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15225896.post-67361807246075030062011-11-11T10:25:01.961-08:002011-11-11T10:25:01.961-08:00Oh, gosh! What a wonderful way to celebrate the lu...Oh, gosh! What a wonderful way to celebrate the luck of 11/11/11! Those writers who are tempted to help their careers with this book but haven't quite decided might want to see what Jim Cox, editor of Midwest Reviews, says about it at http://sharingwithwriters.blogspot.com/2011/11/book-promotion-book-for-writers-with.html <br /><br />You can tell I am jazzed because I know how much this book can help other authors.<br /><br />Best,<br />CarolynCarolyn Howard-Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15041591136206289558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15225896.post-63323262248171615272011-09-19T09:50:03.393-07:002011-09-19T09:50:03.393-07:00wow, very interesting.wow, very interesting.Arizerhttp://arizer.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15225896.post-66958840004965829172010-08-27T06:48:26.540-07:002010-08-27T06:48:26.540-07:00Thanks, Mary, for stopping by and giving your insi...Thanks, Mary, for stopping by and giving your insight. I find, too, that I type so fast without bothering to proofread, that I let more mistakes get by than I once did. But I try to catch them and turn out only quality work, setting an example as a writer. For text messages to a friend, all of us use shortcuts. However, for all the world to see, I still like to write something I'm proud of.Mary Emma Allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03730860917118560304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15225896.post-28822884460633347622010-08-27T04:20:26.593-07:002010-08-27T04:20:26.593-07:00I am guilty as charged. I am dependent on the spe...I am guilty as charged. I am dependent on the spell checker (which also makes mistakes) and quite often, I am typing so fast that I don't catch my mistakes. <br />But I think that quality, itself, has taken a plunge in today's writing world.Mary Bullockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09718356993209078250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15225896.post-60556097521502700992009-11-18T04:20:36.420-08:002009-11-18T04:20:36.420-08:00Many institutions limit access to their online inf...Many institutions limit access to their online information. Making this information available will be an asset to all.Research Papers Writinghttp://www.researchpaperspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15225896.post-20177604756828342552009-08-18T12:16:30.191-07:002009-08-18T12:16:30.191-07:00Literary Fiction is the home my novels should live...Literary Fiction is the home my novels should live in. I once had an individual ask, "What kind of books are they?" I replied that they were literary fiction and her reaction was a blank look and, "Huh?" <br /><br />I could not bring myself to "dumb-down" the dialogue; in fact, it would have taken away from their very essence. I would rather (God help 'em) have someone learn a new word or even complain about the long or unfamiliar vocabulary! Actually, since I am not a marketer and am an unknown author aside from some local hot-spots in a couple areas, I probably don't have much to worry about in the complaint department.Naomihttp://webspunenterprise.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15225896.post-44307148618031660852009-08-17T13:10:30.491-07:002009-08-17T13:10:30.491-07:00I understand your mixed feelings about fictionaliz...I understand your mixed feelings about fictionalizing your family story. There are aspects of my own family story that are fascinating and even exciting but were I to tell them as related by the now-deceased relatives from whom I learned the facts, someone might accuse me of making them up, particularly as one involves the Danish royal family, Crown Prince Frederik in the 1860's, later King Frederik VIII. My own novels are entirely fiction but where they touched on history or historical events I was careful to stick to accurate detail. It was a wonderful experience. As you did, I made a clear statement in the books that this was the case. Your writing a fictionalized account based on family historical fact was a nice way to handle the conflicting feelings or values. <br /><br />I'm enjoying your sites; found when I put in a search string of old wooden bowl. I'm a very happy owner of three very old wooden bowls. One is 'turner ware' and bears traces of pale yellow or white milk paint, one is hand carved from a block, and the largest, my mother's (and grandmother's) butter-working bowl is my most treasure. Since I also have the butter paddles from both grandmothers and used one when my mother taught me how to make (the very best ever) sour-cream butter, these bowls are some of my favorite family treasures. Now I'm off to read more of your posts...Naomihttp://webspunenterprise.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15225896.post-79157589544492755612009-01-17T18:50:00.000-08:002009-01-17T18:50:00.000-08:00Teresa, I think the secret to getting kids interes...Teresa, I think the secret to getting kids interested in words is to compliment them when they use one they haven't used before. And, of course, to set an example. Thanks for your comments.<BR/><BR/>Glad you think there is an audience. LOL<BR/><BR/>Carolyn Howard-Johnson<BR/>Author of the multi award-winning literary novel, This Is the Place<BR/>www.carolynhoward-johnson.comCarolyn Howard-Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15041591136206289558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15225896.post-49120621671225387072009-01-17T16:23:00.000-08:002009-01-17T16:23:00.000-08:00Wow! There was a lot in that post to think and res...Wow! There was a lot in that post to think and respond to...<BR/>First, I would like to say that I agree with the part about the publishers don't wish to take on or help the literary fiction as much as they used to. <BR/>I liked your point (even though it is sad but probably true) that authors of literary fiction feel they have to lessen the intellectual aspects of their work. However, in my opinion, that shouldn't stop writers from writing literary fiction they way they want just because it seems no one will read it. There is an audience out there. <BR/><BR/>Also, these days schools don't take the appropriate time to teach vocabulary enough---so much testing now and not enough learning. I am fortunate with my daughter's school that they do have vocabulary testing each week still (some don't). <BR/><BR/>Thank you Carolyn for a thought provoking post.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15225896.post-24752009567752297572009-01-16T20:15:00.000-08:002009-01-16T20:15:00.000-08:00Thanks for stopping by, Carolyn. Yes, busy lives ...Thanks for stopping by, Carolyn. Yes, busy lives make it difficult for parents to participate as they might wish in their children's education and their reading.Mary Emma Allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03730860917118560304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15225896.post-74674763197526447942009-01-13T20:04:00.000-08:002009-01-13T20:04:00.000-08:00Mary Emma! I fogot one! Parents are busy working ...Mary Emma! I fogot one! Parents are busy working to bring two, three and even four incomes. That doesn't leave them enough time to participate in their own children's educations. <BR/><BR/>Thank you for printing this. Hope it gives your visitors something to ponder.<BR/><BR/>Best,<BR/><BR/>Carolyn Howard-Johnson<BR/>Blogging at Writer's Digest 101 Best Website, www.sharingwithwriters.blogspot.comCarolyn Howard-Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15041591136206289558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15225896.post-77445104555320298082008-06-18T13:47:00.000-07:002008-06-18T13:47:00.000-07:00Thank you for visiting Potpourri of Writing. Ther...Thank you for visiting Potpourri of Writing. There are various ways of posting and getting paid for bloggers. For more information about b5media, check out their web site (www.b5media.com), and click on the area that discusses this.Mary Emma Allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03730860917118560304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15225896.post-50413381873383251282008-06-07T03:27:00.000-07:002008-06-07T03:27:00.000-07:00Nice post! And writing for b5media sounds great! H...Nice post! And writing for b5media sounds great! How much can you earn there? Is it a monthly salary, per post, etc? Please reply by leaving a comment on my blog at http://www.bloggertalkonline.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15225896.post-29846580658798323872008-04-30T17:29:00.000-07:002008-04-30T17:29:00.000-07:00Allison, I enjoyed hosting you on my blog. I hope...Allison, I enjoyed hosting you on my blog. I hope you've had a very successful tour.Mary Emma Allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03730860917118560304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15225896.post-3777762029765453962008-02-20T08:03:00.000-08:002008-02-20T08:03:00.000-08:00Thank you, Cheryl, for stopping by. I enjoyed hos...Thank you, Cheryl, for stopping by. I enjoyed hosting Gary and wish him much success with his book on this tour...and afterwards.<BR/>It's always fun to encourage writers by hosting them on their tours.Mary Emma Allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03730860917118560304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15225896.post-39166946353341050032008-02-20T06:55:00.000-08:002008-02-20T06:55:00.000-08:00Thanks for hosting Gary. He's written a great boo...Thanks for hosting Gary. He's written a great book and I'm thrilled to be working with him to promote it.<BR/><BR/>Best of luck with the rest of the tour Gary.Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03470069911115912344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15225896.post-73126698668322718042008-01-17T12:26:00.000-08:002008-01-17T12:26:00.000-08:00Thank you, Cheryl, for visiting Potpourri and leav...Thank you, Cheryl, for visiting Potpourri and leaving your comment. I have to focus on "my castle" when I have down times. I'm beginning to plan it, room for room.Mary Emma Allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03730860917118560304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15225896.post-14732393140203987222008-01-17T10:00:00.000-08:002008-01-17T10:00:00.000-08:00Great post Mary Emma! A castle to write in. Now ...Great post Mary Emma! A castle to write in. Now that sounds like a great dream.<BR/><BR/>Best of luck!<BR/><BR/>CherylCherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03470069911115912344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15225896.post-66884760093747645042007-12-26T18:09:00.000-08:002007-12-26T18:09:00.000-08:00Thanks you for visiting Potpourri, Paris. I'm ple...Thanks you for visiting Potpourri, Paris. I'm pleased you find it interesting. I'm planning, this year, to make it a more active blog.Mary Emma Allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03730860917118560304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15225896.post-40301591494452043522007-12-26T15:38:00.000-08:002007-12-26T15:38:00.000-08:00I found your calling card at Daily Blog, liked you...I found your calling card at Daily Blog, liked your post title, and came to read your 2008 blog goals. Your post is well-written and best of luck with your goals in 2008.<BR/><BR/>I just did some quick window-shopping at your blog, but I will be back as I like the content, tone and focus of your blog.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15225896.post-52394595709628601422007-12-25T18:19:00.000-08:002007-12-25T18:19:00.000-08:00Thanks, Dorothy, for stopping by. Yes, I agree......Thanks, Dorothy, for stopping by. Yes, I agree...Holly has a book that contains a great deal of valid information.Mary Emma Allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03730860917118560304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15225896.post-22154200935080593692007-12-25T16:55:00.000-08:002007-12-25T16:55:00.000-08:00Great review, Mary Emma. I think you've touched o...Great review, Mary Emma. I think you've touched on just about everything I would say about Holly's book. I think she handles the subject very delicately, yet to the point. Wonderful author...been a pleasure to have her aboard!thewriterslifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09408434848838447115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15225896.post-11647004308861501832007-12-24T05:15:00.000-08:002007-12-24T05:15:00.000-08:00Thank you for stopping by and encouraging me. I ho...Thank you for stopping by and encouraging me. I hope to get all my blogs working together to draw traffic to one another and to offer information of interest to my readers.Mary Emma Allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03730860917118560304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15225896.post-88434206833124211012007-12-23T22:47:00.000-08:002007-12-23T22:47:00.000-08:00Mary Emma,I followed your link from Daily Blog Tip...Mary Emma,<BR/>I followed your link from Daily Blog Tips to have a look around. Here's hoping you fulfill your goals in 2008. Cheers!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15225896.post-87120499558320728512007-11-04T03:52:00.000-08:002007-11-04T03:52:00.000-08:00Thank you for visiting, Nicola. I enjoyed hosting...Thank you for visiting, Nicola. I enjoyed hosting you. Thanks, too, for the compliment about my blog. I'm trying to make it more noticeable and a place readers will enjoy visiting for information and entertainmentMary Emma Allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03730860917118560304noreply@blogger.com