tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post4024965085363692006..comments2024-03-17T12:30:03.009-05:00Comments on Teaching Authors--6 Children's Authors Who Also Teach Writing: The Essential LibraryCarmela Martinohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15543808551988338496noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-7904654746296379712015-04-08T05:30:12.855-05:002015-04-08T05:30:12.855-05:00Aww, thank you, Christina! I hope you like Girls. ...Aww, thank you, Christina! I hope you like Girls. And I so agree with you about PANDEMIC. It was one of my favorite reads last year.Bobbi Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06175232103842324895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-73539202795765789322015-04-08T04:23:43.183-05:002015-04-08T04:23:43.183-05:00What a fascinating blog post. It's so interest...What a fascinating blog post. It's so interesting to hear how Yvonne Ventresca researched Pandemic. Having read and loved the book I can honestly say that she weaves her research into the story seamlessly. I was also intrigued by the research you did in writing Girls of Gettysburg. That book's on the top of my TBR pile - can't wait to read it, especially after reading this post. Christina Banachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14023775247259466983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-76107549022236762442015-03-20T12:15:19.744-05:002015-03-20T12:15:19.744-05:00Thank you, Carla!Thank you, Carla!Bobbi Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06175232103842324895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-43772788111535362252015-03-20T12:14:55.195-05:002015-03-20T12:14:55.195-05:00Thank you, Laurie!Thank you, Laurie!Bobbi Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06175232103842324895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-34127424072452694452015-03-20T12:14:24.438-05:002015-03-20T12:14:24.438-05:00Hi Nicole: And I'm thinking that story of Robe...Hi Nicole: And I'm thinking that story of Robert Webster might just make a really nice picturebook. Very interesting, indeed! Bobbi Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06175232103842324895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-83332364405087584802015-03-19T09:36:49.860-05:002015-03-19T09:36:49.860-05:00Thanks for this great post.
The Library of Congr...Thanks for this great post. <br />The Library of Congress is an excellent resource that is not utilized as much as it should be. What a moving thought about a young girl who died alone and unknown on a battlefield. What a true story!Carla Killough McClaffertyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01058156420968221446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-34192559476217917042015-03-17T21:50:38.054-05:002015-03-17T21:50:38.054-05:00It's obvious from reading your books that you ...It's obvious from reading your books that you and Yvonne both did extensive research for your books. I love the LOC for research for my nonfiction books, but it's so important to get fiction details right as well.Laurie J. Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06042903937429836111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-17941949072876548432015-03-17T19:14:34.208-05:002015-03-17T19:14:34.208-05:00A wonderful post! The photo of the unidentified wo...A wonderful post! The photo of the unidentified woman soldier is captivating, just like the photo of Robert Webster, possible son of Senator Daniel Webster, confederate soldier, slave, and spy.Nicole Popelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02171517992326383139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-9945858038769683802015-03-17T07:49:22.333-05:002015-03-17T07:49:22.333-05:00Rebecca: Thank YOU, and I so agree. The research p...Rebecca: Thank YOU, and I so agree. The research process is fundamental to both fiction and nonfiction works.Bobbi Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06175232103842324895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-1491135768529510242015-03-17T07:48:19.312-05:002015-03-17T07:48:19.312-05:00Yvonne: Thank YOU for sharing your thoughts on thi...Yvonne: Thank YOU for sharing your thoughts on this process. Pandemic really was an impactful -- is there such a word? -- read. You nailed the emotional and physical consequences of surviving such an ordeal. A powerful read!Bobbi Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06175232103842324895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-11570443322332048512015-03-17T07:45:04.644-05:002015-03-17T07:45:04.644-05:00Marcia: I am so jealous! It is on my bucket list t...Marcia: I am so jealous! It is on my bucket list to go to the Library of Congress. I've been in DC a couple of times for research. There is soooo much to see!!Bobbi Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06175232103842324895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-50577271932474825572015-03-17T04:23:27.617-05:002015-03-17T04:23:27.617-05:00I don't think it's always appreciated how...I don't think it's always appreciated how much research can go into a work of fiction, and how the starting point for writing a novel can be very similar to writing an informational text--depending on the novel's subject. Great read, ladies! Rebecca Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08980889648883691754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-36433149057646678392015-03-16T12:30:41.433-05:002015-03-16T12:30:41.433-05:00Thanks for including Pandemic information in your ...Thanks for including Pandemic information in your post.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.yvonneventresca.com/blog.html" rel="nofollow">Yvonne</a>Yvonne Ventrescahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06935915085584796351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-90598024668601952832015-03-16T12:07:15.617-05:002015-03-16T12:07:15.617-05:00Those pictures are WONDERFUL! I love history and I...Those pictures are WONDERFUL! I love history and I enjoyed learning how Yvonne researched her book, as well. The Library of Congress is an amazing institution. I've had the pleasure of several tours through their gorgeous collections. Thanks for another fascinating post!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com